THE FESTIVAL
Every year, Visa For Music transforms Rabat into a vibrant cultural crossroads, bringing together artists, professionals and festival-goers around a rich and eclectic program.
Duration
4 Jours
Location
Rabat
These four days of celebration offer a unique platform for discovery, exchange and collaboration for the African and international music scene.
01
Showcases
Showcasing talent from the African, Middle Eastern and international music scenes.
Visa For Music puts the spotlight on established artists and emerging talents on the music scene in Africa, the Middle East and beyond.
a unique platform for reaching new audiences and getting noticed by professionals.
some forty artists are selected by a jury of experts and the artistic director. They perform in showcase format before an audience of professionals and festival-goers, creating unique opportunities for dissemination and collaboration.
With an eclectic program covering folk music (Traditional, Jazz, Reggae…), urban music (Pop, Rap, Trap…) and electro music (DJs, VJs…), Visa For Music has established itself as an essential springboard for the international music scene.
Eclectic programming
Folk
Traditional
Jazz • Reggae
Urbaine
Pop • Rap
Trap • R&B
Électro
DJ Sets
Live Electronic
Key figures
+
10
KAPPLICATIONS
received annually
+
400
GROUPS
selected
+
3000
ARTISTS
over 4 days
+
350
COUNTRY
represented
02
OPENING CEREMONY
Grand urban parade and official ceremony to mark the launch of the festival.
Every year, Visa For Music opens the festival with an urban parade featuring brass bands, batucadas and carnivals.
This is followed by a grand opening ceremony featuring showcases by the edition’s star artists, offering a foretaste of the exceptional program.
An open-air party marks the official launch of the festival in a convivial and festive atmosphere.
VFM Tributes
VFM Tributes
close the evening by rewarding emblematic figures of the African music sector, with the presentation of the VFM Trophy, a symbol of recognition and commitment. Whether artists, professionals or cultural activists, these men and women stand out for their dedication to preserving and promoting their heritage, while promoting their arts and traditions nationally and internationally.
Parade Urbaine
Parade Urbaine
Ambiance festive dans Rabat
Key figures
10
URBAN PARADE
10
opening ceremony
12000
participants
30
tributes
to ICC personalities in Africa
03
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
Continuous cultural entertainment on the esplanade of the Théâtre National Mohammed V.
Every day, Visa For Music rocks the esplanade of the Théâtre National Mohammed VI with events open to the general public.
Hip-hop battles, marching bands, dance troupes and interactive shows punctuate this festive space.
An immersive experience showcasing the diversity of artistic expression from Africa, the Middle East and beyond.
A large Amazigh tent welcomes festival-goers for moments of exchange over tea in an authentic setting.
Types of events
Hip-Hop
Battles and freestyle sessions
Competitions • Demonstrations
Fanfares
Traditional street music
Brass Bands • Batucadas
Danse
Traditional troupes
Folklore • Contemporary
Shows
Interactive performances
Street arts • Theater
Animations Musicales
Esplanade Vivante
Animations continues
Impact Festival
120
HANIMATIONS
over 4 days
+
40
KFESTIVALIERS
per day
300
%YOUTH
18-35 years