Call for Sponsors & Partners – Pan-African Music & Cultural Heritage Festival

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Details

Deadline: Apr 30, 2026

Organization:Institut de Musicologie de Gitega

Project locations: Burundi

Burundi

Sectors: Culture & Arts, Gender & Human Rights, Social Development, Security & Peacebuilding, Tourism, Research & Innovation

Culture & Arts, Gender & Human Rights, Social Development, Security & Peacebuilding, Tourism, Research & Innov ...

Partner types: Academic institution, Banks (National and Private), Bilateral development agency or DFI, Central / federal government body, Chamber of Commerce, Consulting organization, Development fund / programme, Engineering firm, Financial service provider, Government agency, Grant-making Foundation / Charity, Healthcare institution, Multilateral organization, NGO, Nonprofit institute / think tank, Other business entity, Other financing mechanism, Other government entity, Other nonprofit entity, Other public service entity, Professional / trade association, Regional / local authority, Supplier / manufacturer, Trade / Export promotion agency

Academic institution, Banks (National and Private), Bilateral development agency or DFI, Central / federal gov ...

Partner locations: Worldwide

Worldwide

Partnership types: Consortia/joint venture, Funding Request, Financing Request

Consortia/joint venture, Funding Request, Financing Request

Attachments

FESTIVAL BUDGET PLAN .docx

Mar 30, 2026

PROPOSAL FESTIVAL .docx

Mar 30, 2026

Description

This call is to explore a partnership opportunity for our upcoming event, the First Panafrican Ikembe African Traditional Music Challenge Festival” which will take place from July 28 to 31, 2026, in Bujumbura, Burundi, East Africa.

Event Description: This festival will bring together 14 African countries (each one represented by 10 artusts) to celebrate and preserve traditional African music and dance. As part of the event, we will record and film performances and publish a book showcasing our findings, highlighting the importance of traditional music/dance as a means of uniting African communities.

What we are seeking: A partnership to support the organization and promotion of the event. - Financial resources to cover airfare, accommodation and meals and rewards for the artists, as well as the logistical and production costs.

Furthermore, we would be honored to welcome you as a partner in this unique event celebrating our rich cultural heritage. I would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you in more detail.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.I look forward to your reply.

Sincerely,

Dr. Justin Baransananikiye, PhD(Musicology)

President of the “IKEMBE AFRICAN TRADITIONAL MUSIC CHALLENGE FESTIVAL, Bujumbura, Burundi, July 28 – 31, 2025.

Liaison Officer of INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TRADITIONS OF MUSIC AND DANCE (ICTMD) for Burundi.

Member of INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR MUSIC EDUCATION (ISME)

Member of the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC CENTRES (IAMIC)

Founder & Director

Institut de Musicologie de Gitega

Registered No. 226.01/CAB/1405/DGCA/2013

P.O. Box 197 Gitega

Burundi (East Africa)