Already Moshito '08 - as this year's event is known - will introduce an exciting new element in the form of a partnership with WOMEX, globally recognised as the premiere World Music Expo on the global music calendar and this year taking place in Sevilla, Spain at the end of October.

WOMEX will be co-developing sessions on the Digital and International Environments with Moshito.

The project has a new partnership with the Gauteng Provincial Government, Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation. The Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition also enjoys the ongoing support of the City of Johannesburg and the Department of Arts and Culture nationally.

Moshito '08 takes place from Wednesday September 10th to Saturday September 13th and is once again built around the participation of registered delegates and the public.

Delegates will have access to the full spread of activities at this year's event, which includes plenary sessions featuring keynote speeches, breakaway sessions which allow for more focus on the issues being discussed and the hugely popular “Hot Seats” where controversial - but important - topics affecting the South African music industry are put in the spotlight.

The public will be able to attend open information sessions and master classes on Friday September 12th and Saturday September 13th as well as the many fringe events (featuring live performances) that will take place in the Newtown Precinct during Moshito '08.

Taking place at Museum Africa in Johannesburg's Newtown Precinct from September 10th to 13th, Moshito '08's aim is to broaden the business intelligence of music industry professionals, strengthen business networks for participants and inform delegates, traders and the public about the multifaceted and dynamic nature of what is truly a global cultural industry.

Once again, Moshito's Conference element will be themed - this year topics include technology, new markets, live music, social development and piracy and these will be spotlighted, debated and unbundled in plenary, breakaway and hot seat sessions. The digital aspect of the global music business will form a key element of Moshito '08.

Should you want to register as a delegate or company please log onto www.moshito.co.za

Venue

Date: 10 September 2008 to 13 September 2008
Location: Museum Africa, Newtown, Johannesburg
Cost: R500
More info: Museum Africa is housed in the Newtown Cultural Precint in downtown Johannesburg.

Contact: Zuko/Rosie
Company name: MOSHITO
Telephone number: (011)27 011 - 838 9145
Email address rosie@artskink.co.za