The 11th Carthage Music Festival is set to start on Saturday, October 3, and will run until October 10. The festival features a renewed strategic vision aimed at transforming it into a professional platform that supports the music industry and provides an international stage for emerging artists. This year's event, overseen by Mondher El Falah, promises a rich cultural and musical program.
The festival will showcase performances from 15 countries, including Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Palestine, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Senegal, Chad, France, Italy, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain, as well as Canada and Brazil. A total of 34 shows have been selected from 378 submissions, along with eight performances proposed by the organizers. The events will take place across eight venues, including Habib Bourguiba Street in Tunis and seven spaces within the city of culture.
The opening performance, described as a "musical surprise," will explore the relationship between humans and music. The closing ceremony will feature Syrian artist Faya Younan. For the first time, the festival will include a section called "Carthage Music Festival in Prisons," with the theme "Same Rhythm of Freedom." This section will feature five performances, starting with a show by female inmates at the Mahregah reform center for juvenile girls.
The "Carthage Music Festival in Prisons" section will also include performances by professional artists and groups, such as "Dandri," "Jazb," Mohamed Ben Saïd, and Mohamed Ali Chabiel, at civil prisons in Bizerte, Sousse, and Nabeul. Another new feature is the "Carthage Music Festival in the Regions" section, which will select three projects to be presented at festivals in several Tunisian governorates.
The festival prioritizes supporting emerging artists and providing them with opportunities to present their projects and meet international music professionals. For the first time, the event will also host a workshop called "Carthage Music Festival Jazz Workshop" in partnership with the Marseille Jazz Coalition, which will train around 30 professional jazz musicians.
In addition to the live performances, professionals will have the opportunity to attend six daily meetings to discuss contemporary issues in the music sector, from October 5 to 10. These meetings aim to bring together industry stakeholders and address the latest trends and challenges.
The Carthage Music Festival has become a significant event in the region, promoting cultural exchange and artistic collaboration. With its diverse lineup and focus on emerging talent, the festival is expected to attract a large audience and provide a platform for Tunisian and international artists to showcase their work.
Key points
- The festival features 34 performances from 15 countries.
- The event includes professional meetings and workshops to support the music industry.
- The festival prioritizes emerging artists and provides opportunities for them to present their projects.
