Make Music Lagos 2023: Uniting Music and Business in a Spectacular Showcase of Talent andCollaboration
Make Music Lagos, the highly anticipated annual music festival, is set to captivate audiences once
again as it returns for its eighth edition from June 13th to June 25th.
This year’s event promises to be the biggest and most exciting yet, with a star-studded lineup of performances, immersive workshops, and insightful panel discussions on collaborations and partnerships that can have immense benefits to all stakeholders within and outside the music industry.
The festival will kick off on June 13th with My Song is Your Song, a global song swap in which music
creators all across the world will swap songs based on interest or genre. Artistes will then produce a cover of each other’s song and post the cover on the World Music Day, June 21 online.
This initiative allows for international collaboration of artistes to try out new songs and new languages.
On June 15th, Music Business Conference was hosted by Jewel Aeida with the theme ‘Win-Win Partnerships: Exploring Collaborative Opportunities’, with renowned experts sharing insights and discussed how stakeholders in the industry and other related industries can collaborate and create mutual growth and benefits
Some of the panelists include Tega Oghenejobo, COO- Mavin Records; Godwin Tom, MD-Sony Publishing; Ebose Augustine Osegha, Executive Director, Anchor Insurance, David Igbokwe, Founder/CEO, Soundhalla, Yemisi Falaye, Entertainment Lawyer, Jade Osiberu,
Movie Director and Producer, Cobams Asuquo, Music Producer, Shola (Shullz) Mogaji- MUsic
Consultant and Curator, amongst others.
The conference will serve as a platform for industry
professionals, emerging artists, and music enthusiasts to engage in meaningful discussions about the ever-evolving music business landscape.
Meanwhile, yesterday, June 16th, 2023, Pop-Up-Worship, a gospel concert, held at the University of Lagos Main Auditorium.
A rich line of artistes such as Spirit of Prophecy,
Anendlessocean, Sinmidele, Neon Adejo, MagPsalm, Spirit of David, Gospel Force amongst others are set to perform.
The ShutDown concert which is the grand finale will hold on the 25th of June at Muson Centre with a line up of artistes set to electrify the atmosphere all evening long.
Commenting on the opening event, Project Lead Make Music Lagos, Adeola Akinyemi said that the
annual event is unifying Nigerians through music, bringing people together from all walks of life,
transcending barriers of language, culture, and background.
In her words “Make Music Lagos is a melting pot of unity and harmony, showcasing Nigerian Culture to the World. Make Music Lagos is promoting Nigerian music and culture on a global stage, showing the world the vibrancy, talent, and creative spirit of our nation through this extraordinary music festival.
“This year’s edition of Make Music Lagos will feature a diverse array of events, including concerts, open-mic sessions, music production workshops, and street performances spread across Lagos. Emerging and established artists
from various genres will grace the stages, captivating audiences with their soul-stirring melodies, infectious rhythms, and electrifying performances. The festival aims to bring together music lovers, industry professionals, and artists alike, fostering collaboration, inspiration, and growth.
“We especially thank our partners who have collaborated with us to make this edition a success. Their support and involvement will undoubtedly elevate the festival to new heights, enabling us to showcase the incredible talent and creativity that Nigeria’s music scene has to offer. Together, we will celebrate the power of music and nurture a thriving industry”
Make Music Day is a free celebration of music, which happens around the world every year on the 21st of June in commemoration of World Music Day.
Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, it has become a global celebration held on the same day in more than 700 cities in 120 countries.
Make Music Lagos is a member of the global alliance; Make Music Alliance with Head Quarters in New York, which promotes the celebration of the World Music Day globally.
