ELECTRONIC SOUNDSCAPES 2 /CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR DJS (PRODUCERS ONLY)

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ELECTRONIC SOUNDSCAPES

– CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCERS – 

Institut Français du Nigeria and Goethe-Institut Nigeria are organizing a second Electronic Music workshop as a follow-up to the very successful first edition that took place in 2015. The workshop is aimed at expanding the scope of Nigerian music’s already booming scene and previously featured 6 participants DJs and music producers.

Nigeria boasts a very rich musical tradition. Alongside the traditional music forms and percussion-based style found in its diverse cultural regions, the scene has,over time, been shaped by Western influences from the 50s and 60s (Highlife and Afrobeat) through the 80s and 90s (Hip hop and R & B). At the turn of the millennium, increasingly electronic elements came into the various music styles, which nonetheless retained their traditional rhythmic structures. 

Taking this into consideration, the two partner organizations– with additional support from the Franco-German Cultural Fund – will once again select a small number of Nigerian DJs /electronic music producers to take part in a 9 day Electronic Music workshop, labeled “Electronic Soundscapes”.

Facilitated by 3 internationally-renowned producers, the workshop will take place daily from October 9 to 17, 2016 in Lagos and Abuja.

Training Objectives

 It is a mutually-beneficial exchange for participants and the facilitators and will hopefully improve the skills that participants bring to the session as well as offer a rare opportunity to work with world-class producers from varying backgrounds.

After the conclusion of the project, the aim is to have further workshops and regular events involving Nigerian DJs in order to generate continuous creative and active input towards this new platform for electronic music. The objective is to establish a network of active DJs/electronic music producers, and identify potential partners for future alternative music projects and establish a sustainable co-operation between Nigerian and European partners.

Target Group

The Workshop is targeted at practicing Nigerian music producers, who are above 18 years of age, with tangible experience in electronic music.

 Language

The working language of the workshop is English.

Experts for the Training 

• AdegboyegaOyedele, (DJ Afrologic,Nigeria)
• Daniel Haaksman (Man Recordings, Germany)
• Pierre Deniel (Pit Spector, France)
• Wura Samba (Percussionist, Nigeria)

Application Requirements

• Download and complete application form here: 

Application Form

• Proven experience producing electronic music (accessible online), previous experience with live performances is an advantage.
• Applicants must have their own equipment (i.e laptop, headphones, MIDI Controller,and other related gear.)
• Be proficient with electronic music production software such as Ableton Live, Apple Logic Pro, Fruity Loops and/or Avid Pro Tools
• Applicants must be above 18 years of age.
• All applicants must be resident in Nigeria

Incomplete application documents will not be reviewed.

Deadline for Submissions

The deadline for submitting applications is: Sunday, September 25, 2016

Applications will be accepted via e-mail only. Completed applications must be submitted in one mail to the following organizers:

aurelien.sennacherib@diplomatie.gouv.fr, cultural@institutfr-nigeria.org, programme@lagos.goethe.org

Please indicate “DJ/“electronic soundscapes” and state preferred location (Lagos or Abuja) in the subject line of the e-mail.