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Rights, distribution, audience growth and sustainable music careers.
Music opens the door. Community, ideas, food, commerce and connection fill the whole experience.


In 2025, CIMFEST Cares reached 200+ people. The 2026 target is 1,000 people through expanded community support.
Teams, mentors and practical solutions for Africa's creative and consumer economy.

A practical masterclass for artists and industry builders, with selected workshop winners announced during Saturday's programme.
Rights, distribution, audience growth and sustainable music careers.
Artists, executives, creators and practical industry experience in one room.
Standout participants move toward Saturday recognition.
A high-footfall marketplace for product discovery, real-time feedback, direct sales and lasting business connections.
Businesses and sellers joined the 2025 marketplace.
Directly through exhibition sales in 2025.
Sampling, testing, data capture, feedback and conversion.
Premium access, hospitality and the closing beach pulse bring creators, partners and guests together.
