Ethno Uganda

27/05/2026

https://bayimba.org/arts-on-the-move-survey/.
Dear all,
Arts on the Move is an innovative online marketplace designed to connect Ugandan artists with global touring opportunities. The platform will create a digital hub where artists can showcase their work, upload technical riders, and manage tour schedules, while making it easier for international promoters and venues to discover and book Ugandan talent.
As we build this platform, we would love to hear from you and understand some of your challenges.
Kindly take a few minutes to fill out this survey form and share your experiences with us. Your feedback will help shape a platform that truly supports the creative community.

We are thrilled to announce the development of the "Arts on the Move" platform. What is it? "Arts on the Move" will be an innovative online marketplace desig

26/05/2026

Meet Andriana Takić, this year’s Artistic Mentor at Ethno Uganda. Running from 16th August - 31st August 2026.

Andriana is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, educator, and passionate explorer of musical traditions from around the world. Coming from a classical music background but deeply connected to folk and community music practices, she loves creating spaces where people can meet and connect through music.

Over the years, she has taken part in many international cultural exchange and folk music projects, exploring different styles, vocal techniques, rhythms, and collective music-making traditions. Other that being a performer, she enjoys working with groups and guiding creative collective processes.

Andriana first came to Uganda two years ago through Ethno, and the experience became deeply meaningful and life-changing for her. Since then, she has carried a strong love for Ugandan culture, people, and musical energy, and she is very excited to return this year in the role of Artistic Mentor.

At Ethno Uganda, she will support participants in building arrangements together, strengthening musical confidence and communication, and creating a space where different cultures can meet, coexist, and inspire one another through sharing their musical traditions, stories, and identities.

Watch previous editions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlclRDFI8bg&list=PL6C5652F63C15178A%20%5Ct%20_blank

Apply here https://www.mubazar.com/opportunity/ethno-uganda-16th-31st-august-2026

Event Coordinators (for more info):
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Poster designed by Sylvester Kabombo

22/05/2026

Join us in celebrating Patty Wangu as she proudly represents Uganda at Ethno Malawi. through music, culture, and connection, Patty is showcasing the rich traditions and vibrant spirit of Ugandan heritage on an international stage.
Ethno is more than music it’s a global cultural exchange bringing young musicians together to share traditions, build friendships, and unite through creativity. We are honored to see Uganda represented with passion, talent, and pride.

25/04/2026

Ethno Uganda Music Camp 2026 applications are still open. It’s an international gathering for young musicians who would like to explore the traditional, folk, and world music sounds around the world. Previously, we have hosted musicians from Uganda, Malawi, Mozambique, Comoros, United States of America, India, Zimbabwe, Croatia, Denmark, Cameroon, Zambia and Burundi.

The camp provides a unique platform for likeminded young people around the world to meet and engage through music with respect, generosity, and openness. Through the peer-to-peer learning approach, the musicians create music, learn about their cultures, the annual mobility grants, their respective local music scenes, and lastly, learn about the indigenous instruments.

Click here to watch previous editions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlclRDFI8bg&list=PL6C5652F63C15178A%20%5Ct%20_blank

To apply, scan the QR code on the poster or click here https://www.mubazar.com/opportunity/ethno-uganda-16th-31st-august-2026

For More Info:
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11/02/2026

Apply to perform at YAMSession 2026 in Helsingør, Denmark. If you have music that appeals to the young audiences then give it a shot. Deadline for application is 15th March 2026.

Apply Here https://mubazar.com/opportunity/yamsession-2026-call-for-showcase-performances

Read more https://www.yamsession.org/

16/12/2025

28th December - Charles OBINA - at the Bayimba Centre - Lunkulu Island. Mweteketeke okugalawo n’okuguulawo omwaka ku Bayimba Centre - Lunkulu Island n’ekivulu ekitabiketabike. Get ready to end and start the year at the Bayimba Centre on Lunkulu Island with the 5 days extravaganza…

16/12/2025

It was great linking up with Mátyás Egervári in Belgium. It has always been a pleasure having him on board as an artistic mentor for the annual Ethno Uganda camp by BAYIMBA Foundation. He is a Hungarian musician, composer, and songwriter. He’s the founder and festival director of the World Music Festival, Boglart, which he has been running for five years. He’s also part of the JMI Ethno Program as one of the organizers of Ethno Hungary.

For info about Ethno Uganda 2026.
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08/12/2025

🔓 What if a hit song or a streaming catalogue could be your bank collateral?

In Uganda, a new platform — IPScore — is transforming creative work into credit‑worthy assets. In his latest article, Ssentongo Patrick Kibira walks us through how IPScore uses verified royalty, distribution and streaming data to generate credit scores for artists — finally making creative income visible and financeable.

💡 For too long, the creative industries have been excluded from formal banking and investment. IPScore could change that.

🎯 Read more & imagine the possibilities 👉
https://cfcafrica.org/ipscore-how-a-ugandan-innovation-signals-a-new-future-for-cultural-finance-by-patrick-ssentongo/

07/12/2025

27th - 31st December - at the Bayimba Centre - Lunkulu Island. Mweteketeke okugalawo n’okuguulawo omwaka ku Bayimba Centre - Lunkulu Island n’ekivulu ekitabiketabike. Get ready to end and start the year at the Bayimba Centre on Lunkulu Island with the 5 days extravaganza…

07/12/2025

We were officially welcomed to the beautiful city of Ghent in Belgium by the Assistant Mayor, Astrid De Bruycker, at the City Hall. The Ethno World program director, Suchet Malhotra, also made a brief speech about the history of Ethno and the entire 2025 experience in Ghent.

This annual Ethno Organisers Annual Training comprises the event organizers from Uganda, Argentina, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Kenya, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, India, Jordan, Macedonia, Malawi, New Zealand Ethno Palestine, Serbia, Sicily, Solomon Islands, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, USA, Wallonie-Bruxelles, Zimbabwe, Netherlands, Palestine, Arctic and Bahia.

07/12/2025

One of our coordinators Kabombo Sylvester has represented Ethno Uganda and BAYIMBA Foundation in the OAT 2025 organized by Jeunesses Musicales International (JMI) and Muziekmozaïek in Gent-Dampoort, Belgium.

This annual event comprises Ethno World event organizers from Uganda, Argentina, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Kenya, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, India, Jordan, Macedonia, Malawi, New Zealand Ethno Palestine, Serbia, Sicily, Solomon Islands, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, USA, Wallonie-Bruxelles, Zimbabwe, Netherlands, Palestine, Arctic and Bahia.