Govan Music Festival organisers have launched Afrosymphony, a search across Scotland for emerging African singers and singers of African descent for an artist development programme.
Three artists will be selected to work with Scottish Album of the Year Award winner Auntie Flo. The music created will then be imagined for a live orchestra by the Glasgow Barons to open Govan Music Festival on 14 March 2027.
Submissions for Afrosymphony are open until 21 September, with applicants, who must be Scottish residents, required to submit one audio track or video of their work.
A diverse jury of artists and producers will then vote on a shortlist. Shortlisted artists will be invited to take part in live semi-finals in Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen. Finally, Auntie Flo will interview the selected candidates to decide which three finalists he will work with.
Paul MacAlindin, Artistic Director of The Glasgow Barons and Govan Music Festival, says, “There is so much exciting, diverse talent in Scotland and Afrosymphony aims to give Afro artists a platform to take a purposeful step forward in their careers. The project is about opening doors, giving musicians paid live experience and time in a room with someone who knows what’s involved in building an international career. This is a very special opportunity and we feel Auntie Flo is the perfect artist to share his passion and experience with the lucky finalists.
“We’ll then bring it all together to open Govan Music Festival for what I know is going to be a stunning event. We’re thrilled that Afrosymphony has received support from the Scottish Government’s Expanded Festivals Fund through Creative Scotland to allow us to embark on this amazing two-year project.”
Applications for Afrosymphony are open now.
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