Ignacio PRIEGO JIMENO

Ignacio Priego is a music development specialist with creative, economic and social focuses. In 2001 he founded Loop Circus, working internationally for over a decade as music promoter, event producer and DJ in forums such as Venice and Havana Biennales or SXSW. He has worked for AECID, British Council and SAMRO. Creator of the touring programme Music Mobility Fund (Concerts SA), he has in-depth knowledge of the African live music sector, having supported 200 tours in over 20 different countries. He is the co-director of POST POST Music agency and record label. He is Program Manager at NewMusicSA, Managing Director for the ISCM World New Music Days 2023, and Curator of Oluzayo Festival. He is Board Member of SANATI - South Africa and Nations Arts & Travel Initiative and Founding Member of ACA - Art Connects Africa.