start-up mixer

Event: Start Up Mixer, Mar. 28 2014 @ 88 MPH – 4th Floor, Piedmont Plaza, Ngong Rd

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start-up mixer

Caught the entrepreneurship bug? Interested in meeting like-minded people? Join us at 88 mph, 4th Floor, Piedmont Plaza, Ngong Rd for an evening of informal conversation with our guest entrepreneurs on their challenges, triumphs, and lessons learnt from their start up experiences. We shall swap war stories and bask in the ingenuity of the creative spirit.

Panel
Martin Nielsen – Co – Founder Mdundo
Muthoni Ndonga – Founder Blankets & Wine
Odanga Madung & Sameer Ahmed – Founders Odipo Dev

After the conversation, hang back and mingle with some of the best and brightest of today’s innovators.

Rift Valley Festival

Out of Town: Rift Valley Festival, Aug. 30-Sept. 1 2013 @ Fisherman’s Camp – Lake Naivasha

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Rift Valley Festival
Rift Valley Festival has joined hands with Blankets & Wine to bring you a 3 day international music festival at Fisherman’s Camp on the shores of Lake Naivasha.

Dates: August 30-September 1, 2013
Venue: Fisherman’s Camp, Lake Naivasha
Tickets: Day tickets Kshs 2000, Weekend Tickets Kshs 4000

Acts: Just a Band, Mukoomba, Eric Wainaina, Racubah, Sou Sou & Maher, MC Matre, Paleface, Dela. Maia Von Lekow, Winyo, Barney Barrow, Foozak, The Dons Sofrito, Quantic, Dj Kuzi, Mr Sean, Yam Yam, Electrique Dj’s and the Beat Parade Band, Ska-Face, Owiny Sigoma Band, DJ Andre, DJK

Fisherman’s camp will have camping space available at 500/- per night on a first come first served basis from Friday morning – Aug. 31 2013.
Fish Eagle and Carnelleys directly next door are other recommended spaces for accommodation.

www.riftvalleyfestival.co.ke

blankets and wine march 3 2013

Blankets & Wine XLII, Mar. 3 2013 @ Carnivore

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blankets and wine march 3 2013
Pack your picnic baskets, wine, blankets and join us at the Carnivore Gardens Nairobi this March 3rd for the 42nd edition of Blankets & Wine from 1.00pm to 9.00pm.

Come celebrate Kenya with us as we host an all Kenyan lineup comprising of the astounding Mumala Maloba, the charming Nyota Ndogo, the gifted Kato Change and the multifarious Just A Band.

Limited advance tickets will be on sale for Ksh. 1,300 on www.ticketsasa.com before 25th February and for Ksh. 1,500 on ticketsasa and at select Dormans outlets (Mama Ngina, Westgate, Village Market, Yaya, Junction and Karen) thereafter.
Tickets at the door shall be sold at Ksh. 2,000 for adults and Ksh. 500 for children (5-12 yrs). Children below the age of 5 enter free.

BUY TICKETS: http://ticketsasa.com/order.aspx/71ab7f18-4cc9-4632-b6ae-eadfa3ca68d7/blankets-and-wine-xlii

Mumala: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLGV7jzX0UU&feature=youtu.be
Nyota Ndogo: http://ndogonyota.blogspot.com/
Kato Change: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheChangeKato?feature=watch
Just A Band: http://music.just-a-band.com/album/sorry-for-the-delay

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Creativez Meet Up: Music Scene – the Road Less Travelled, Nov. 25 2012 @ iHub

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The Creativez final meetup-takes a look at entertainers who are making it walking the “road less travelled“. We will not just demystify the REAL music scene in Kenya (funding, distribution, audience appreciation, marketing etc) we’ll explore new changes through innovation, technology and even continental linkages that are helping combat the Industry’s challenges and change the face of Kenya’s Music Scene.

The panel consists of 2 of Africa’s most prolific producers.. Calif Records – Clement Rapudo aka Clemo and Ennovator Music’s Tim Rimbui. Kenya’s international ambassadors of “folk/vernacular/local” music -OLOVA MAKADEM- The Ohangla Man and “King of Mugithi”- MIKE RUA.
Also joining is the brain behind Africa’s most consistent Music Festival Blankets & Wine- the performing artist Muthoni The Drummer Queen.

Doors open at 2pm -so come with all the questions you’ve got on Kenya’s Music Industry.
Venue: iHub – Bishop Magua Building, Opposite Uchumi Ngong Road
Entry: Free

Blankets & Wine XXXVII with DJ Cortega, Edith Weutonga, Eddie Grey + Muthoni the DQ, Sept. 2 2012 @ Leisure Gardens

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Date: September 2, 2012
Venue: Leisure Gardens, Mamba Village
Time: 1-7pm
Tickets: Gate Adults Kshs 1500 and Kids Kshs 500
Advance Tickets at Kshs 1300 available at Ticket Sasa

Get familiar with
DJ Cortega
[soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/users/1337611″ iframe=”true” /] Edith Weutonga
[soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/1764727″ height=”200″ iframe=”true” /] Eddie Grey
[soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/users/6325944″ iframe=”true” /] Muthoni the DQ
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The CoCreate B&W Campaign
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