TheCatchUp Sept2013

Arterial Network Kenya Catchup at Storyoja Hay Festival, Sept. 21 2013 @ National Museum

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Join Arterial Network Kenya Catchup this Saturday at The StoryMoja Hay Festival, National Museums of Kenya | Date: 21st September 2013, Location: ‘The Kids area’ | Time: 4pm

This Month’s Topic: Making a living as a writer/artist: Opportunities, Revenue Streams and Future Planning

Background
The September Catch-up brings a lot of insight from established writers and publishers at this year’s Storymoja Hay festival. Africa has long had the reputation of being a continent of non-readers. Though this is changing what are the underlying difficulties that make many still not have a reading culture in Kenya?

Panelists taking us through this conversation includes John Mwazemba, a writer, has worked extensively with publishing houses and regularly writes for the Nation. Oby Obyerodhyambo, a thespian, scriptwriter and has a master’s degree in Literature from the University of Nairobi, Faith Koli is a producer by profession who has consulted for several TV programs such as Mali, Agenda Kenya, Tazama 1,2,3,4, Biko Zulu (blogger) and Teddy Muthusi, an independent Creative Consultant, (advertising)

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Lecture: International Distribution Possibilities for African Films, Sept. 22 2013 @ Heron Hotel

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So you have either decided you want to make a movie or you have actually completed making a film – congratulations.
What´s next for you? Who will see my film?
Where will they see it and how? At the cinema? On DVD? On the internet or mobile?
How will I pay back the debts I took on during production? How do I make a living with filmmaking in the future, especially now that I have used up all my favours with my family and friends and sponsors?

Words like “exhibition”, “theatrical release”, “VOD” and “Minimum Guarantee” start entering your life and you wonder…. what do those things mean?
And why should I actually bother with marketing and distribution during production?

Philipp Hoffmann is discussing these questions and shares his experience on possibilities.

Please be on time!
Limited space only, admission on first come first serve basis.

In case of any questions, please inbox us.

This Lecture is part of the ONE FINE DAY FILM Workshops and a partnership project between the DW Akademie, ONE FINE DAY FILMS and GINGER INK. It is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development , the Film- & Medienstiftung NRW, the Goethe-Institut Nairobi and ARRI Film- & TV Services.

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Out Door Festivity: Brew Bistro’s October Fest 2013, Sep. 20-22 2013 @ Impala Grounds – Ngong Road

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Opening Date: September 20, 2013 at 5 pm
Traditional Tapping of the Keg: 7 pm
Tickets: Kshs 2000 season pass ǀ Kshs 1000 day pass

Date: September 20-22, 2013
Venue: Impala Grounds
Happy Hour: from 5-7 pm at the Brew Bistro & Lounge Tent
Tickets: Kshs 2000 season pass ǀ Kshs 1000 day pass

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Party for a worthy cause!
A percentage of OktoberFest 2013 ticket sales will go towards the ACV Scholarship fund.
Read more about the scholarship fund here http://bit.ly/ACV_Scholarship

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Nairobi Live feat Ochieng’ Nelly + Band, Sept. 26 2013 @ Tree House

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Date: September 26, 2013
Venue: Tree House, Museum Hill
Time: 8.30-11 pm
Entry: Free

About
Ochieng’ Nelly was born Nelson Ochieng Orwa in 1943 in South Nyanza. He began playing the guitar in his teenage years after being taught and inspired by the pioneering Congolese Musician Adolf Banyore. He is credited as being one of the pioneering fathers of Benga.

Ochieng’ Nelly got his first guitar in 1961. He travelled widely through Uganda, Congo and other African countries. He was widely exposed to Congolese guitar playing styles. He developed his own unique playing style that was later a big influence to the sound of the Ogara Boys Band, and Benga music in general.
Nelly worked with his Congolese mentor, Adolf Banyore, for a while before joining The Ogara Boys Band in 1962. The Ogara Boys Band consisting of founding member John Ogara Odondi and Aketch Oyosi was formed in 1960. Together the trio started and developed a unique sound that got the name Benga, in 1963.

In 1966, Nelly left Ogara Boys Band to pursue his career elsewhere. He briefly collaborated with another Benga legend, George Ramogi.
Ochieng’ Nelly has produced several songs such as: Monica Abio, Ombua Akelo, Celestine Juma, Samuel Aketch among others. His story is featured extensively in the Ketebul Music produced documentary: Retracing The Benga Rhythm.
Despite his old age and having a limp he got after a road accident, Ochieng’ Nelly remains a very active musician playing a regular venue three times a week in Nairobi’s South B area. He is also recording material for an upcoming CD consisting of some of his old hits and new songs at Ketebul Music Studios. Some of the songs feature collaborations with his peer from his Ogara Boys days, Aketch Oyosi.

Currently, Ochieng’ has released a seven track EP that was recorded live at Ketebul Music Studios during a rehearsal session. The EP features Ochieng’ Nelly on guitar and vocals, and accompanying vocals by his son and protégé, Jared “Akuku Danger” Ndede.