Local and regional musicians are set to perform at the third edition of Volkano Fest, skated for October 6-9. The event will take place at the Red Rocks and Classic Hotel in Musanze District, Northern Province, offering a treat for music enthusiasts. Themed “Harmonising with Nature”, this year’s festival aims to raise awareness about individual and collective responsibilities in taking care of the planet, with special performances by renowned and emerging creatives from East Africa. Performers include Rwanda’s Bushali, poet/rapper and singer-songwriter Angell Mutoni, singer and songwriter Kaya Byinshii, Deo Salvator, a guitarist and artiste, and Eric 1Key, among others. ALSO READ: ‘Homecoming’ Cassanova leads Volkano Fest 2022 performance line-up Other performers on the line-up include Checkmate Mido (the dancing poet) from Kenya, traditional artiste Alfa Otim from Uganda, Tanzanian duo Bamba Pana & Makaveli, and more. Organisers informed The New Times that the third edition of this event introduces several new features. These include a dedicated Kids Zone to entertain young attendees during the day, a free yoga session for participants, and an increased number of arts and craft vendors, providing revellers with more options than in previous editions. ALSO READ: ‘For Now’ EP Review: Angell Mutoni's raw, authentic journey through sound The festival, they said, will also offer an opportunity for entrepreneurs in tourism, trade, crafts, and more in the service industry to offer various products and services to the diverse audience that will attend the festivities, hence, contributing to the growth of the local economy. “Expect great musical, cultural, culinary experiences and tales to be told for years,” one of the organisers told The New Times. Volkano Fest is a cultural movement that connects communities through the universal language of art. With each edition, it aims to ignite imaginations, challenge perceptions, and inspire positive change. By providing a vibrant platform for artistic expression, cultural exchange, and environmental awareness, the event shines a spotlight on the immense power of creativity in shaping a brighter future.
