Pretoria - The Department of Arts and Culture says it fully supports the three-day Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition.
The department said the conference forms part of its Mzansi Golden Economy strategy which promotes job creation and seeks to increase the contribution of arts and culture to sustainable economic development.
The music conference and exhibition will kick off on Friday at Auckland Park SABC Campus, in Johannesburg.
The prestigious event, which is being organised to enhance the role of the industry in economic development, job creation, poverty alleviation and socio-cultural development, is organised in partnership with department and organisations in the music industry.
This year, the Moshito Conference marks its eleventh edition and has become one of the leading sources of information and engagement for the music industry in South Africa.
Moshito has established itself as a platform where diverse music industry players share insights, network and tackle various issues varying from piracy to intellectual property.
It also benefits local music practitioners through tapping into the expertise of some of the world’s most successful stakeholders in the industry.
The conference will commence with an opening concert this evening, followed by the official opening ceremony on Friday. The conference programme also includes a live music showcase for up and coming musicians.
In strengthening Intra-African Cooperation and Trade, delegates will enjoy a Congo Day on Friday, which will showcase music performances and cultures of the people from the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville). - SAnews.gov.za
