Fourth SCF conference showcased regional creative talent
The fourth edition of the Sound Connects Fund (SCF) conference, a pivotal gathering for creative entrepreneurs across southern Africa, concluded today in Maputo, Mozambique.
This year's event - held from Monday, 29 January, to Friday, 2 February - was remarkable as it brought together SCF-funded organisations from three cohorts for the first time, marking a significant milestone in fostering deeper connections and enhancing knowledge exchange among the project grantees.
The SCF, known for its commitment to accelerating development and increasing the capacity of the cultural and creative sectors in southern Africa, has been a catalyst for numerous innovative projects in the region.
The conference featured participants from Angola, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, showcasing a diverse range of talents in performing arts, animation, film, gaming, photography, videography and visual arts.
Significant role
Namibian creative organisations, including MTC Windhoek Fashion Week, Free Your Mind Entertainment, Afroprint and the Open Arms Music Project, played a significant role at the conference. Particularly noteworthy were the contributions from MTC Windhoek Fashion Week and Afroprint, who showcased their SCF-funded projects.
"We are proud to be a part of the SCF conference. As grant recipients, our initiatives included networking mixers, industry masterclasses, designer collaborations with music producers, and the involvement of young creatives in the Fashion Meets Sounds project," Kalistu Mukoroli, the director of MTC Windhoek Fashion Week, said.
This year's conference also featured a unique installation showcasing the products and outcomes of SCF-funded projects. Attendees had the opportunity to explore a range of creative outputs - including films, published research and learning materials.
The installation not only highlighted the creative prowess of the participating organisations, but also underscored the tangible impacts of the SCF's support.
"This gathering is a very special event for the project and marks a significant milestone for us," a statement by the SCF read.
The organisation's emphasis on collaborative learning and networking has been instrumental in building a robust and interconnected creative community across southern Africa.
This year's event - held from Monday, 29 January, to Friday, 2 February - was remarkable as it brought together SCF-funded organisations from three cohorts for the first time, marking a significant milestone in fostering deeper connections and enhancing knowledge exchange among the project grantees.
The SCF, known for its commitment to accelerating development and increasing the capacity of the cultural and creative sectors in southern Africa, has been a catalyst for numerous innovative projects in the region.
The conference featured participants from Angola, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, showcasing a diverse range of talents in performing arts, animation, film, gaming, photography, videography and visual arts.
Significant role
Namibian creative organisations, including MTC Windhoek Fashion Week, Free Your Mind Entertainment, Afroprint and the Open Arms Music Project, played a significant role at the conference. Particularly noteworthy were the contributions from MTC Windhoek Fashion Week and Afroprint, who showcased their SCF-funded projects.
"We are proud to be a part of the SCF conference. As grant recipients, our initiatives included networking mixers, industry masterclasses, designer collaborations with music producers, and the involvement of young creatives in the Fashion Meets Sounds project," Kalistu Mukoroli, the director of MTC Windhoek Fashion Week, said.
This year's conference also featured a unique installation showcasing the products and outcomes of SCF-funded projects. Attendees had the opportunity to explore a range of creative outputs - including films, published research and learning materials.
The installation not only highlighted the creative prowess of the participating organisations, but also underscored the tangible impacts of the SCF's support.
"This gathering is a very special event for the project and marks a significant milestone for us," a statement by the SCF read.
The organisation's emphasis on collaborative learning and networking has been instrumental in building a robust and interconnected creative community across southern Africa.
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