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How rights, royalties and distribution actually work.
The essentials, straight from the CIMFEST team.
CIMFEST26 runs from 23 to 30 November 2026 across Buea and Limbe. Music Business Network is November 23-24 in Buea, the Awards are November 28, and The Wave runs November 29-30 at Mile 6 Beach, Limbe.
Use the Get Tickets button on this website. It opens the approved Cliqkets destination in a new tab.
Open Get involved, choose your route, and complete the relevant form by 10 September 2026 at 23:59 WAT.
Yes. Some embedded forms may display in English, but the CIMFEST team accepts answers in French or English.
Open the Sponsors page to compare sponsorship and exhibition options, then send your interest to the commercial team.
Open the Media page and select Media accreditation to send your outlet, team and contact details. Approved photography will be added after the team validates it.
Choose one of 20 categories, name your nominee and verify your email. A public evidence link is optional. The top five eligible verified totals advance, including every fifth-place tie.
Email info@cimfest.com with your access needs. The team will confirm available arrangements for your visit.
Confirmed announcements appear on this website and CIMFEST's official Instagram, Facebook and TikTok accounts.
Music opens the door. Community, ideas, food, commerce and connection fill the whole experience.
CIMFEST Cares has already reached 1,000+ people. Our next goal is to support another 1,000 people through health outreach and practical care.
The official form and schedule stay closed until approved. No dead button will send you into an incomplete application.
Two days focused on rights, royalties, distribution, meaningful connections and sustainable careers.
How rights, royalties and distribution actually work.
Artists, professionals and decision-makers in one room.
Turn conversations into your next concrete move.
The exhibition connects customers and vendors across Africa.
Cumulative total since 2021.
Cumulative direct sales since 2021.
Customers taste, try, ask, and buy on the spot.
Two days of music, sport, sunset moments and all-night energy on the sand at Mile 6 Beach.
