Call for Applications: Lionn Academy for Arts and Entertainment, Cohort 1
Mr. Leo and His Lionn Music Production House Recently Announce His Arts Academy
The Lionn Academy for Arts and Entertainment, under the leadership of celebrated Cameroonian Artist Mr. Leo, in Partnership with The Canada High Commission in Cameroon, Local Youth Corner, Escale Bantoo, and the Mentorship of DJ Fredy Muks announces the opening of applications for the first cohort of its music performance and music business training program.
The project aims to promote the socio-economic integration of young people (especially women, IDP, and minorities) in arts and entertainment. We expect to provide orientation and capacity building for 15 semi-
professionals, to give them a better understanding of the ecosystem and tools that can favor their chances of being successful and building sustainable careers.
This first cohort will undergo a 3 months regulus training. This cohort will comprise 15 young people (10 for
the music performance track, and 5 for the Music Business track). Four of the trainees in the music performance track will be selected at the end to undergo a 2 weeks production residency program under the mentorship of Mr. Leo.
While the primary goal of the project is training, the candidates will also be assisted with a basic minimum package to help them kickstart their careers including a grand live showcase.
Program Timeline
– Applications open on 5 September and Close on the 25th of September.
– Interview of shortlisted candidates 26 – 29 September
– The list of Selected candidates will be announced by the 30th of September
– Training will begin on Monday 3 October – 23 December 2022
– The Residence Program will begin on 4th January – 18th January
– Live Showcase will be on 30th January (tentative)
– Classes happen every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 4 PM – 8:00 PM
– Special Scholarship to candidates out of Douala
Benefits of the program:
– 3 Months of Training in Music Performance & Music Business
– Career guidance and orientation
– Possibility to be selected for the residence program which will include 2 intensive weeks of music
production, and result in the production of a joint extended play album for the 4 participants with Mr. Leo
and other celebrated artists
– Possibility to showcase at the Lionn Academy Annual Showcase, which brings about several industries
professionals and the general public
– Artistic pack which includes: photoshoot, live performance video, music video, press book
– Connection/exposure to record labels, managers, booking agents, mentors, etc. within the industry
– An opportunity to interact with global influencers and leaders from different sectors.
– A Certificate of Completion
Selection Criteria
– The call is open to both female and male singers, and performing artists
– Must be 18 to 35 years old
– Music performance candidates Must be able to play an instrument or create instrumentals
– Must submit a video link of him/her singing acapella while playing an instrument or an instrumental (beat)
(Youtube)
– Applicants with a disability, from minority groups and IDPs, will be prioritized.
– Terms and Conditions
– The primary location for the training shall be at Lionn Academy Headquarters in Douala
– Each candidate should be able to cover transportation to and fro the Academy for the duration of the
training and associated activities.
– Lionn Academy and its partners may offer housing/feeding scholarships for a maximum of 5 candidates
(priority given to IDP, and candidates based out of Douala)
– All Music Performance candidates shall be required to take music business classes
– Selected candidates must be available for the full training and validate the courses for the certificate to be
awarded
– Being selected into the Academy does not infer a record deal or any sort of partnership with the ACADEMY
or Lionn Productions
– Lionn Academy shall be the exclusive/priority publisher, and record label for content produced during the
training and residence programs
– Training shall be done in either French or English depending on the course
Interested candidates can submit their applications at https://forms.gle/GM7zpKbwgyixSzVe7
More information at www.lionnacademy.org
