Music lovers are in for one more dwell leisure expertise as Cloud9 Fest returns on July 31 at Mundi Heart, bringing collectively a few of Rwanda's fast-rising musicians and DJs for an occasion that may even assist charity initiatives.
The pageant's headline performers embody Logan Joe, KidFromKigali, Shemi, and Confy, whereas DJs Wayv, Joe Iliza, GRVNDLVNG, and Panda will preserve the gang entertained all through the occasion.
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Past celebrating Rwanda's rising music scene, the organisers say the pageant is designed to make a tangible influence on native communities by dedicating a part of its proceeds to a charitable trigger.
Based on Joseph Gatete, the organiser behind the occasion, the initiative was impressed by a go to to Kavumu throughout a Peace and Love Proclaimers (PLP) camp in 2025.
“After we visited the folks of Kavumu, they instructed us it was actually tough to get water from the supply to the village. As PLP members, we began Venture Hydrate Kavumu, by which we plan to construct a water pipeline system for the village,” Gatete instructed The New Occasions.
A proportion of income generated by ticket gross sales, partnerships, and different occasion actions might be directed in the direction of the venture, whereas the pageant additionally seeks to encourage younger folks to embrace community-driven initiatives.
“Cloud9 Fest will contribute to that effort by donating a proportion of ticket gross sales to the venture,” he mentioned.
Singer Confy, one of many headline acts, mentioned his determination to carry out on the pageant was motivated extra by its social influence than business pursuits.
“It’s rewarding to make use of music to assist folks. Followers get to get pleasure from themselves, and on the similar time the occasion creates a constructive influence for these in want,” he mentioned.
The artiste added that taking part in community-focused initiatives permits musicians to make use of their affect past leisure whereas encouraging others within the inventive trade to do the identical.
Cloud9 Fest may even mark considered one of Confy's first main performances after spending time away from the stage as a consequence of well being challenges.
“Followers ought to count on an exciting efficiency that includes most of the songs I've launched over time,” he mentioned.
The pageant may even showcase three upcoming artistes, giving them a chance to carry out earlier than a bigger viewers alongside established acts. A sequence of DJ units will preserve revellers entertained all through the occasion.
Tickets are priced at Rwf10,000 for normal entry, whereas VIP passes price Rwf15,000 and Rwf20,000, relying on the package deal chosen.
