Sauti za Busara music festival 2010

Thanks from the Festival Director

The 7th edition of the Sauti za Busara music festival took place in Zanzibar during 11-16 February 2010.

Once again we aimed high and so many people are telling us that 2010 was the best ever that we are ready to believe it ourselves.

Some of the feedback we are getting is asking for longer performances - especially from visiting artists - so we are planning for 2011 to add an extra day!!!

Finally, let me say a big THANK YOU from all of us involved with the festival to everyone who attended or supported us from afar.

Coverage: pictures, and reports

For 100s more pictures, have a look at the 2010 Coverage page on our festival website.

Festival Party

Apology from the Festival Organisers:

We apologise to all members of the public, the festival crew, and citizens of Jambiani: all of whom were very much looking forward to the Festival Finalé Party.

Unfortunately, we were severely let down by the festival party sponsor, mainly due to a last minute change of venue. We understand people experienced problems with travel, meals, drinks, toilets, and accommodation.

Busara Promotions very much regret the disappointment of the evening and the damage to our reputation. We shall do all that is reasonably possible to ensure that this won’t happen again.

What About Next Year?

Dates for 2011

... and here's the really good news:

for 2011 we are adding one more day
to our music programming.

WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY

FIVE NIGHTS: 9 - 13 February 2011

Call For Artists – Sauti za Busara 2011

Want to perform at the next year's festival?

Get planning now. We shall require sound clips, biography and promotional photos.

Check www.busaramusic.org for online applications from 1 April 2010.

WOMEX - Call For Proposals

Final Thanks To All Our Sponsors

As festival organisers, we wholeheartedly acknowledge the faith, vision and generous support of our donors, sponsors and supporters, together with all the musicians, staff and crew, for literally "burning the midnight oil" to make the event possible.

Festival 2010 was powered by:

principal sponsor

main sponsors

logo sponsors

with thanks to

NMB Ltd, SMOLE 2 Project, United Petroleum, Alliance Française de Nairobi, Embassy of Germany, Ultimate Security, Tabasam Tours, Dhow Countries Music Academy, Stone Town Traders, Stone Town Café, Mercury’s Restaurant, Archipelago Café & Restaurant, Monsoon Restaurant, Clove Hotel, Zanlink, ZG Films, Linear Velocity, Footcandles, www.zanzibar.net

Thanks also to: Ministry for Information, Culture & Sports, and to all the people of Zanzibar:
"Shukurani kwa kukubali kuwa tamasha hili ni letu sote na mchango wenu ndio ambao umelifanikisha."

Contact Us

www.busaramusic.org

Busara Promotions
PO Box 3635
Stone Town
Zanzibar, Tanzania

Find us between Africa House and Serena Inn, opposite Amore Mio. 

busara@zanlink.com

Tel: +255 24 223 2423
or +255 784 925 499
or +255 773 822 294

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