Visa For Music 2025 takes place in Rabat, Morocco, from November 19 to 22, marking the 12th edition of this leading professional music market and festival dedicated to the sounds of Africa and the Middle East. Since its creation in 2014, the festival has been a vibrant meeting point for artists, producers, and cultural actors, combining four days of showcases, professional forums, and networking sessions designed to foster collaboration and artistic discovery.
This year’s program includes over 30 live showcases and 12 electro-night performances, highlighting a fusion of global folk, urban contemporary, and electronic sounds from across the African continent and the Arab world. Each selected artist presents a 40-minute live performance before audiences and industry professionals, making Visa For Music a crucial platform for emerging talent and established acts seeking international reach.
Visa For Music 2025 also features a Professional Forum—an innovation hub offering conferences, masterclasses, and workshops addressing industry challenges such as copyright, mobility, and music policy reform. The festival’s inclusive vision celebrates diversity and cultural exchange, turning Rabat into a global crossroads for creativity, connection, and collaboration.
Mimeta has previously supported Visa For Music (2017), aligning with its mission to strengthen artistic freedom and cross-border cultural cooperation. This year’s festival continues that spirit by spotlighting creativity from regions often underrepresented in the global music industry—ensuring that Africa and the Middle East remain central to the future of world music.
Visa For Music 2025 is coming to Rabat, Morocco, from November 19–22! This 12th edition brings together emerging and established artists, producers, and industry professionals for live showcases, electro nights, and forums exploring music innovation, copyright, and cross-border collaboration. A unique platform celebrating Africa and the Middle East on the global music stage!
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