(headline image: Gnoss — Photo by Elly Lucas)
Continuing the annual tradition of representing and supporting talents from the host country and its connections, this year’s WOMEX program will once again feature a regional stage: ‘Horizons’. Nine artists are set to perform live at Albert Hall in Manchester representing the nations of England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
- Amy Laurenson (UK)
- Balimaya Project (Senegal / UK)
- Cerys Hafana (UK)
- Córas Trio (UK)
- Gnoss (UK)
- Gwenifer Raymond (UK)
- N’famady Kouyaté (Guinea / UK)
- Rioghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet (Ireland / UK)
- Strange Boy (Ireland)
The WOMEX 24 Horizons Stage artists were chosen by a panel of music industry professionals following an open call for applications earlier this year. The line-up includes one act from the host city, in partnership with local producer Manchester Music City. WOMEX, a highly significant world music gathering, will take place in Manchester, UK, October 23–27, 2024
The Horizons partnership includes Arts Council England, Culture Ireland, Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Creative Scotland, Wales Arts International, Arts Council of Wales, British Council and British Underground. It was founded over 10 years ago at WOMEX 2013 in Cardiff, the last time the UK & Ireland hosted this major event.
For more details about WOMEX go to womex.com
Author: World Music Central News Room
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