The year that was in the arts

Friday, December 19, 2008

BOMU
The arts industry in Botswana has been growing by leaps and bounds. The Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) is an organisation founded to protect the rights of musicians.

In the past it was known for its annual awards ceremonies, but it has proved to be more than that. It has become a strong organisation that speaks for artists, especially on issues like piracy and recognition of artists as contributors to the country's economy.

It is recognised by government and has worked with organisations like Mascom Wireless and others on a partnership basis to advance the lot of artists.

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The year that was in the arts

BOMU
The arts industry in Botswana has been growing by leaps and bounds. The Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) is an organisation founded to protect the rights of musicians.

Stage set for Mmakgodumo Cultural Festival

Kopong’s future brightens with new P120m school

Morupisi’s barring irks BPF

Stop making death threats – Masisi cautions Boko

Branch brings world title home

wo Truths and a Lie: The Power of Social Media

Enough is enough!

Hey, This Scam Is Now So Normalised

Enough is enough!

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The year that was in the arts

BOMUThe arts industry in Botswana has been growing by leaps and bounds. The Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) is an organisation founded to protect the rights of musicians.

BOMU
The arts industry in Botswana has been growing by leaps and bounds. The Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) is an organisation founded to protect the rights of musicians.