Since its first edition in 2008, a wide variety of known and upcoming artists from Uganda, East Africa and beyond have performed at the different stages of the Bayimba International Festival of the Arts and have seen their career opportunities enhanced.

The 4th edition of the Bayimba International Festival of the Arts is scheduled for 16th-18th September, 2011. The organizing team herewith invites artists of all disciplines** to express their interest in joining for the 2011 Festival edition.

In order to stand a chance to participate as an artist, you are requested to submit the following information (in case you submit your application by email, please limit your submission to 5MB):
- A completed entry form (download)
- A profile/short biography (max. 800 words) with recent picture(s).
- A presentation of your work (in case of music/film: one or two of your recordings on CD, DVD or MP3)
- A technical rider/data sheet

Artists from outside Uganda are requested to submit their application by 30th April, 2011 while the deadline for application for Ugandan artists is 31st May, 2011.
Bayimba Cultural Foundation will confirm receipt of your entry form. Our team will assess the submissions received and decide which artists will be included in the 2011 season.

A modest performance fee will be offered to participating artists. For artists from outside Uganda modest accommodation, local transport and per diem will be provided. Artists from outside Uganda are encouraged to source for support to cover travel, visa and insurance expenses; those selected will receive a formal invitation so as to apply for such support (amongst others with our partner Art Moves Africa (AMA), www.artmovesafrica.org).

** We welcome applications from e.g. live bands, theatre companies, (traditional and modern) dance groups, poets, storytellers, authors, film-makers, fashion designers, visual artists, DJs, MCs.