Botswana
International Music Conference

Botswana International Music Conference 2019 will be held in Gaborone, Botswana between 27 and 29 November 2019.

BIMC is a music market and music business expo providing participants with the latest information on technology, trends, information, regulatory and legal framework about all areas of the music industry and management in Southern Africa. BIMC is sponsored by Ministry Youth Empowerment, Sports and Culture Development, Mascom Wireless to name a few.


BIMC is also an excellent networking opportunity for people working in or interested in the Music industry in Botswana and Internationally.

Record labels, booking agents, A&R, promoters, artist managers, artists, DJs, music tech companies, producers, publishers, music supervisors, songwriters and media personnel, music makers, Digital music entrepreneurs, music industry experts/advisers,creatives, music business representatives and students involved or interested in the Music industry are expected to attend BIMC.

Panel Discussions from leading industry experts will discuss and speak on topics ranging from:
• The structure of the music industry and how it can be improved
• Regional Structure of the music industry at SADC level and key improvement areas
• Copyright and Royalty Structures in Botswana and Southren Africa
• Local quota and challenges
• Creating International and Regional Market for local music practitioners.

In addition to the technical program the conference will include One cultural event, three talent showcase and two masterclasses. BIMC has a reputation not only for providing the latest technical music industry information but also for hosting events that encourage and foster networking opportunities, enabling delegates to mix work and pleasure at a professional level.