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Call for Applications:
Lionz Academy for Arts and Entertainment, Cohort 3
The Lionz Academy for Arts and Entertainment, under the leadership of celebrated Cameroonian Artist Mr Leo, in Partnership with The Canada High Commission in Cameroon, Local Youth Corner, The Festival Institute, and the Mentorship of DJ Fredy Muks announces the opening of applications for cohort 3 of its music performance & music business training programs.
The goal of the project is to promote the socioeconomic integration of young people (especially women, IDP, and minorities) in arts and entertainment. We expect to provide orientation and capacity building for 20 semi-professionals, to give them a better understanding of the ecosystem and tools that can favor their chances of being successful and building sustainable careers.
Cohorte 3 students will go through 2 months of vigorous training. This cohort will be made up of 20 young people (10 for music performance, 5 for Music Business, and 5 for Event Management). Four of the trainees in the music performance track will be selected at the end to undergo a 1 month creation/production residence program under the mentorship of Mr. Leo.
While the primary goal of the project is training, the candidates will also be assisted with a basic minimum package to help them kick-start their careers including a grand live showcase.
TIMELINE
Duration of Training 15th July – 30 August 2024
Applications open on the 18th of June and Close on the 10th of July
Interview of shortlisted candidates 11-12 July
The list of Selected candidates will be announced by the 12th July
Classes take place Mondays to Fridays
Morning Sessions: 10 AM -12 Noon
Evening Sessions: 5PM – 7PM
Registration (Free)
Tuition fees: 50.000 CFA
Handouts: 10,000 CFA
5 tuition Free Scholarships will be offered to exceptional or disfavoured candidates
The Residence Program will begin on Between September – December
Benefits of the program:
2 Months of Training in Music Performance, Music Business,
Career guidance and orientation
Possibility to be selected for the residence program which will include 1 intensive month of music production, and result in the production of a joint extended play album for the 4 participants with Mr Leo and other celebrated artists
Possibility to showcase at the Lionz Academy Annual Showcase, which brings about several industry professionals and the general public
Opportunity for Internship at Lionz Muzik LTD
Artistic pack which includes: photoshoot, live performance video, music video, press book
Connection/exposure to record labels, managers, booking agents, mentors, etc. within the industry
An opportunity to interact with global influencers and leaders from different sectors.
A Certificate of Completion
Terms and Conditions
The call is open to both female and male candidates
Must submit a video link of him/her singing acapella while playing an instrument or an instrumental (beat)
The primary location for the training shall be at Lionz Academy Headquarters in Douala (Fin Goudron Bangue)
All Music Performance candidates shall be required to take music business classes
Selected candidates must be available for the full training and validate the courses for the certificate to be awarded
Being selected into the Academy does not infer a record deal or any sort of partnership with the Academy or Lionz Muzik
Lionz Academy shall be the exclusive/priority publisher, and record label for content produced during the training and residence programs
Training shall be done in both French and English
Interested candidates can submit their applications at https://www.lionzacademy.org/apply-now
More information at
contact@lionzacademy.org
+237 6 51 25 98 84