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Oct 22, 2026

[BPAM Academy:Connect #3] From East Africa to Quebec, the start of new alliances! ๐ŸŒ

From East Africa to Quebec, the start of new alliances! ๐ŸŒ
On October 6, we heard about performing arts platforms from East Africa and Quebec, and from global independent producers. ๐Ÿ“ธ
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[Meeting Talk]
Faisal Kiwewa (Artistic Director, Bayimba Foundation): He introduced the East African performing arts market and the touring platform DOADOA under the theme โ€˜Bridging Rhythms and Stories.โ€™
Lea Philippe (Director, Festival FAR): She introduced a street arts festival in the alleyways of Montreal and spoke about collaboration with Korean artists.
[Producer Talk]
Brendan Oโ€™Connell (Independent Curator & Producer): He introduced the producerโ€™s role in turning a single moment of exposure into a lasting โ€˜pathway.โ€™
Lynn Fu (Independent Curator & Producer): She explored the meanings of โ€˜independent,โ€™ โ€˜international,โ€™ and โ€˜producingโ€™ through the keyword โ€˜relationships.โ€™
[Open Discussion]
Together with the four speakers, we discussed ways of exchange beyond geographical distance, the role of agencies, changing market trends, and the cost burden on artists.
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๐Ÿ“… Coming Soon!
The next will take place in November 2026 to share the outcomes of BPAM!