Welcome to the indvstry exchange website (the "Site"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your relationship with indvstry exchange, organized by Indvstry Clvb and Vuga Music Inc., in partnership with Symphonic Distribution, Spin Music, and Luc Belaire France (collectively, "we," "us," or "the Organizers").
By accessing this Site, submitting an application, purchasing a ticket, or participating in any indvstry exchange initiatives, including our panels, concerts, or the artist accelerator, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
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Eligibility & Submissions
1.1The indvstry exchange artist accelerator is open to independent musicians, songwriters, producers, audio engineers, photographers, videographers, fashion stylists, and music content creators globally, spanning Africa and the international diaspora.
1.2All initial applications and media submissions (audio, video, reels, or portfolios) must be submitted privately through our secure website portal.
1.3By submitting your work, you warrant that all content is your original creation and does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.
1.4UGC Component, Applicants who utilize our custom graphic generator agree to allow the Organizers to re-share their user-generated content, photos, and social posts across official indvstry exchange digital channels for promotional purposes.
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Program Phases & Selection Funnel
2.1Phase 1 (Intake): Applications open on July 21st, 2026, and close on August 30th, 2026. Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered.
2.2Phase 2 (Virtual Incubator): A panel of judges possessing over 80 combined years of music industry experience will select the Top 100 applicants. Admitted participants must commit to a mandatory 2-hour online masterclass every Saturday for four consecutive weeks.
2.3Phase 3 (IRL Writing Camp): From the cohort, 30 standout creators will be selected for a 3-day in-person writing and content camp in Nairobi, Kenya. The Organizers reserve the right to select participants based on performance metrics established during Phase 2.
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Solo Attendance & Team Disclosure Policy
3.1Solo Attendance Expectation, All creators selected to advance to the Phase 3 In-Person Writing Camp in Nairobi are expected to attend the sessions, workshops, and studio environments alone.
3.2Advance Notification Requirement, If a selected creator intends to bring a manager, business partner, or creative collaborator with them to Kenya or the official camp venue, they must explicitly notify the Organizers in writing ahead of time.
3.3Management Credentials, The entry, accommodation, and clearance of any accompanied management or personnel are subject to separate validation, and their presence must be approved in writing by the indvstry exchange team prior to arrival.
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Packaged Deals & Ticket Limits
4.1Strict Individual Application, For participants, attendees, or executives who purchase an official travel, accommodation, or experiential packaged deal to join us in Kenya, all offerings, perks, transport arrangements, and credentials apply strictly to one (1) person.
4.2Non-Transferable Rights, Packages and perks do not extend to multiple people or unapproved entourages. All services, access passes, and accommodations provided within a packaged deal will cater exclusively to the primary buyer or the specific, designated individual formally named on the ticket or invoice at the time of purchase. No substitutions will be permitted on-site.
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Fees, Payments & Ticket Offerings
5.1Application & Phase 2 Fees, Entering the initial submission pool and participating in the 4-week Virtual Incubator is entirely free of charge.
5.2Top 30 Program Fee, Creators selected to advance to the Phase 3 In-Person Writing Camp in Nairobi will be required to pay a nominal program fee to help secure premium studio tracking, mixing, engineering, pro photoshoots, styling, and content creation bundles. This payment must be made securely through the official Site portal by the designated deadline to lock in your slot.
5.3Panel & Concert Tickets, Tickets purchased for the daytime industry panels grant the ticket holder dual admission to the nighttime headline concert.
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Grand Prize Performance & Distribution
6.1The executive panel will select three (3) Finalists from the Nairobi writing camp to perform live at the December 2026 Concert. Selection decisions made by the judges and Organizers are final and binding.
6.2Global music distribution and publishing administration prizes are subject to the standard artist and songwriter agreements issued by Symphonic Distribution and Vuga Music Inc. The fully funded marketing push applies exclusively to the designated winner's next single.
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Media Rights & Content Release
7.1By attending the 3-day Nairobi Writing Camp or participating in live indvstry exchange events, you grant the Organizers the irrevocable, worldwide right to capture, film, photograph, and record your image, voice, and performance.
7.2The Organizers reserve the right to use this media for promotional, editorial, or commercial purposes across all global channels without further compensation.
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Limitation of Liability
8.1The Organizers are not liable for any personal injury, loss, theft, or damage to personal equipment (including musical instruments, cameras, or computers) sustained during the 3-day Writing Camp or the December Concert events.
8.2Travel to and from the in-person locations in Kenya is the sole responsibility of the individual attendee, unless explicitly written otherwise in a premium, validated custom contract agreement.
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Contact Us
For any inquiries or team notifications regarding the accelerator or experiences, please reach out via: