Afrosymphony supports African singers and singers of African heritage in Scotland. We offer the chance of a paid gig in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen in October/November and a Glasgow recording session in December with London based Scottish producer Auntie Flo. Then, you’re invited to perform the opening night of the Govan Music Festival in March with a live orchestra in a 1000 cap venue. You’re eligible if you’re 18 or over and resident in Scotland.
Here’s the timeline:
The jury has chosen eighteen shortlisted applicants. Their decision is final. We are very grateful to our jurors from across the music industry, listed below.
October 6th – shortlisted singers are invited to perform in Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen at the end of October, beginning November. We offer a £100 fee by invoice and bank transfer, plus travel and overnight where needed.
Aberdeen Thu Oct 29th, 7.30-10pm with DJ EVZ, MC Gidi Cowboy, artists WVRA, FOFO, Aiitee, Eri Ife, Likkle bVnti and 1000tees at The Cellar @ The Noose & Monkey 31-35 Rosemount Viaduct, AB25 1NQ. Tickets £5
Edinburgh - Sun Nov 1st - Cabaret Voltaire (upstairs) 36-28 Blair St, EH1 1QR
Glasgow - Tue Nov 3rd - Stereo, 22 Renfield Lane, G2 5AR
December 4th and 5th, three singers chosen by Auntie Flo will work with him in Glasgow to produce a track each. Your studio fee is £200 plus travel and overnight where needed. These tracks’ intellectual property is between the singers and him, with the condition they are first performed at the Govan Music Festival.
March 14th, Glasgow, opening night of the 6th Govan Music Festival - the three singers perform their new tracks plus any back catalogue they want to perform, up to 15 minutes each. Auntie Flo performs his own set. The Glasgow Barons orchestra accompanies the artists live throughout. Your performance fee is £167.16 (Mu National gig rates) plus travel and overnight where needed.
OUR JURORS
Dej of RavenAfrikulture
Keep moving and keep pushing towards your dreams and ambitions.
Remember, Life is defined by movement. What is not moving is dead.
So, keep Moving.
Keep Creating.
Keep Believing.
Keep Pushing.
Collin Hills of Be-United
“Well done to all the artists featured. Keep on doing what you love!”
Nyrobi and Chaya of ALT BLK ERA
"What an exciting project! It was great discovering so many emerging artists - we found some real gems!
Good luck to everyone who took part”
"Follow your heart and keep pushing! Thank you for the music & good luck!"
"I'm excited for this group of very talented artists and musicians of African descent
to contribute to the culturally diverse landscape of Scotland with the support of The Glasgow Barons".
Ciaran Devlin of The Glasgow Barons
It was incredibly hard to judge and I want to send my warmest thanks to everyone
who applied for the project, I loved listening to your unique voices and discovering so many great emerging artists."
Tommy Dey of The Glasgow Barons
"I was blown away by the level of talent applying to Afrosymphony.
It was a honour to have been part of the jury process. I look forward to seeing what comes next!"
If you require assistance for the application form or have any other questions, please contact ciaran@glasgowbarons.com
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Afrosymphony is supported by the Scottish Government’s Expanded Festivals Fund and Creative Scotland
