Moshito05 welcome nickmotsatse
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The speaker welcomed attendees to Moshito '05, the second annual music conference and exhibition, and thanked sponsors for their support. He expressed hope that the informative programs and quality speakers, exhibitors, and hospitality over the next two days would energize and equip attendees for the rest of the year. The speaker also welcomed international guests and looked forward to strengthening relationships. He was about to give an overview of the economic benefits of the music industry and a key initiative to realize those benefits through a slide presentation.
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- 1. July 2005 WELCOME ADDRESS AT THE OPENING OF MOSHITO 05 ON 20 JULY 2005 AT THE SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE Friends and colleagues, senior government officials, business leaders, ladies and gentlemen. Firstly I would like to pass an apology on behalf of the Minister of Arts and Culture, Dr. Pallo Jordan, who is not able to be with us this morning due to some important prior commitments but will be with us this evening. It was his wish to officially open this occasion at its beginning but will do so at a special function, to which you are all invited, this evening. It gives me great pleasure and honour, on behalf of Moshitos Board of Directors, to welcome you all to this second chapter of Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition, known as Moshito 05. We have all been looking forward to this day with great anticipation and some small element of trepidation as we realised the enormity of the task of putting an event of this nature together. We however have, over the past twelve months, been encouraged by the overall chorus of approval from all involved in the industry about the efficacy, appropriateness, timeliness and the essence of the Moshito initiative. We were further encouraged by your commendations about the standard 1
- 2. of Moshito 04 as well as the recommendations for improvements that we received. Moshito 05 is therefore, of necessity, an integral part in the process of growth of this endeavour. We have big dreams about the future but we are also aware that that future is in the making today and over the next two days. What happens over the remainder of this week has the potential to chart a solid way forward or to dig trenches for a very bumpy road ahead. Whatever the case may be we are determined that forward we go and in doing so we would prefer to rather have a solid path. In order to ensure that path, we have planned an informative but enjoyable programme with a high calibre of speakers and panellists. The quality of exhibition is also of the level that should make each one with a vested interest in the South African music industry proud. As you may have now seen form your programmes, there is also something for the general public on Friday. We have also sought to ensure that the hospitality you receive is of a high standard and that there is assistance at hand at all time for those that may need it. Our ushers and organisers will be recognisable by their friendliness and willingness to assist, besides their black sweaters. In short we have ensured that Moshito 05 is one of the best industry events you will attend this year. Should there be hiccups, we are 2
- 3. confident that our able project team will be able to iron them out. This event however, is not about just the quality of production, but it is essentially about the future that we are busy creating. That future is not possible without your participation and the continuous business activities you will be undertaking over the other 359 days of the year. What happens over these three days is simply to energise you, inform you and equip you for the other 359 days in the year. We therefore invite you to take advantage of what will be taking place, assimilate as much a possible, build productive relationships and go out and represent the industry well. A special word of welcome to our guests, speakers and delegates, from outside of South Africa. We are honoured to have you and we look forward to sharing with you and strengthening our ties of friendship. I would also like to thank all those in the industry who in one way or another have set out to make this event a reality. This has been a collaborative effort and everyones role, no matter how small or background, has been beneficial. Our sponsors and partners The Department of Arts and Culture, The City of Joburg, The Southern African Music Rights Organisation 3
- 4. (SAMRO), the South African Recording Rights Association Limited (SARRAL), the Musicians Union of South Africa (MUSA), the National Organisation for Reproduction Rights in Music in Southern Africa Limited (NORM), the South African Promoters Association (SAMPA), the South African Roadies Association (SARA) and the Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA), to all of you we take our hats off. I welcome everyone in this place and wish you the best that this conference, exhibition and showcase have to offer. My task this morning is two fold. The first one was to welcome you all. The second is to set the ball rolling for this conference by giving you an overview of the economic benefits of the music industry and one of the key initiatives that has been started to realise those benefits . {switch to slide presentation, Moshito05welcome.pps} 4