FESTIVAL SYLLABUS 2025

THIS FESTIVAL IS OPEN FOR EVERYONE!!

As you showcase your talent, remember to have fun!

Please read all the competition rules carefully!! 

Festival Rules 

General Rules and Guidelines

Marimba Competitions Rules

Vocals Competitions Rules

Mbira Competitions Rules

Dance Competitions Rules

Drums Competitions Rules

FESTIVAL DATES

Registration due date: 31 Jan 2025

Festival Dates: 02-07 June 2025

Video Submission dates: TBA

Results Announcement: 02 June 2025(Virtual)

Video Upload: - TBA

Collection of prizes (Virtual): TBA

Eligibility

(Age Groups)

Primary Section

Ensembles

High School Section

Ensembles

Open Section

Ensembles

CLASSES & CATEGORIES

(CONTEMPORARY/TRADITIONAL)

Marimba Class

Mbira Class

Dance Class

Drum Class

Vocal Class

Choirs Class

Registration Rules

When done with registration, please provide the correct details for all participants for each category, they may be used for certificates in case you have won. 

Participant details are due: TBA

Festival Fees

Participation fee is 40USD(Physical) and $30(Virtual) per institutions non-refundable.  

Late registrations will attract a penalty of 30USD.

BANKING DETAILS(ZIMBABWE)

GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF AFRICAN MARIMBA RHYTHM INITIATIVE 

ACC. NUMBER: 25792590027 (USD)/ 02925792590017 (RTGS) 

ACCOUNT TYPE: CORPORATE GENERAL 

BANK NAME: CBZ BORROWDALE 

WhatsApp/Call Us(Zimbabwe): +263 77 326 0199

BANKING DETAILS(SA)

GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF AFRICAN MARIMBA RHYTHM INITIATIVE (PTY) LTD

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 62856668333 

ACCOUNT TYPE: BUSINESS ACCOUNT 

BANK NAME: FNB

SWIFT CODE: FIRNZAJJ

BRANCH NAME: EAST LONDON 212

BRANCH CODE: 210121

WhatsApp/Call Us(South Africa): +27 78 660 3620

Your registration will only be approved after the receival of your proof of payment. 

IF YOU HAVE ANOTHER FORM OF PAYMENT, PLEASE CONTACT US THROUGH OUR EMAIL BELOW

OR

General Adjudication Criteria


PUBLIC ASSESSMENT

The is to be voted for by the public based on traffic per video and likes on GIAMARI Facebook page/ YouTube Channel. (Online only)

FESTIVAL AWARDS

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