Art Moves Adrica – Mobility & Touring in East Africa 2012

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AMA Think Tank Session
In order to harness the expertise of participants of the AMA
Mobility Think Tank in Tangier, the following three questions were
put to the participants of the workshop:
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What does it take to create a functioning
touring circuit?
How can it help artists and managers?
How can it be implemented?
Any feedback on methodology and
recommendations?
Are there practical solutions and case
studies from other parts of Africa?
What are the necessary practical
next steps to move from research
to action?
The following is a summary of key points identified by the work
groups in response to the question “what does it take to create
a functioning touring network?”
All agreed that some degree of control is necessary for a functioning
touring network:
· Credibility of venues (equipment, ... )
· Credibility of managers
· Artistic quality of the production,
including cultural sensitivities
· Ongoing and continuing exchange
of information
· Regular meetings
· Organization into sub-sectors (dance,
music, art etc)
· Clear information re visa and
travel arrangements
· Clear legal information on transport,
customs, copyright, taxes
· Contacts with IP associations,
Collecting societies, National Arts
councils