WOMAD, which stands for World of Music, Arts and Dance, is an international festival brand, with various countries hosting their own WOMAD festival and take on the WOMAD ethos.
The very name of the festival reflects the organisations aims "to be embracing but non-definitive, inspiring and outward looking; and more than anything, enthusiastic about a world that has no boundaries in its ability to communicate through music and movement."
Mostly free but chages apply in certain stage areas.
Capacity:
Depends on Venue
Mawazine (which translates to "Rhythms") is a festival of world music that takes place annually in the Moroccan capital of Rabat. Acts featured on the line-up mix Arab and International music icons.
To many in the country, the festival is important in promoting a positive and tolerent image of Morocco. Although met with controversy with politicians claiming the event encourages immoral behaviour, the festival has gone from strength to strength.
AfrikaBurn is a regional Burning Man event, which is heald annually in Tankwa Karoo, South Africa.
Each year a community of returning or new participants gather to create a community of art, costume, burning structures, themed caps, performances, music, mutant vehicles and much more.
Vibe
Created through the strong volunteer culture of the local Tankwa Town citizens, the festivals aims to be "radically inclusive and accessible to anyone."
Lake of Stars is an award winning festival that takes place in the warm heart of Africa on the palm fringed shores of the continent’s third largest lake.
Line-up
The 2011 line-up featured Foals, Freshlyground, Black Missionaries, Beverley Knight, Baio, Seye Adelekanm, Q ,Malewezi, Lake of Stars MCs, Goldierocks, Leonard Eto
Gemma Cairney, Almost Professionals
