CX4I returns as the official industry conference of #UMPFestival2027. Join us on the journey through a series of conversations, learning and networking events as we build towards 2027.

Wonderful to see the Cape Maclear Film Festival charting its own course. Wishing the team every success for October, and looking forward to UMP Festival’s return next year.

UMP Festival is returning next year! We’re excited for what’s ahead and can’t wait to share it with you. We also acknowledge the Cape Maclear International Festival taking place independently 15–17 October this year and wish them all the best. Thanks for the continued support

Birthday shout-out to Malawian singing sensation Kell Kay. Have a blast 🎂

Stay tuned in.

UMP Festival was proud to be part of Zomba City Festival last weekend 🎉 A great experience celebrating music, culture, fashion, art and creative expression alongside amazing people and partners. More collaborations. More culture. More experiences. 🇲🇼

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Our CEO Aisha De Silva and team is in South Africa, as part of ACCES — a premier pan-African platform where music industry players connect, share knowledge, showcase and discover new talent. ACCES serves as a catalyst for growth, placing a significant emphasis on professionalizing the sector and facilitating access to key success drivers, particularly for emerging musicians and industry professionals.

UMP Music Awards 2025 Nominees: umpfest.com/f/list-of-nomine…

UMP Fashion Awards 2025 Nominees: umpfest.com/f/ump-fashion-aw…

Join us for KARAOKE sessions during evenings of Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd October 2025 at UMP Festival! Step up to the mic, sing your heart out, and own the stage under the magical Lake Malawi sunset. 🌅🎶 Whether you’re a shower singer or a superstar, this is YOUR moment!

UMP Festival Creative & Cultural Industries Symposium 🎉 ✨ Theme: Youth-Led Economic Growth in Creative & Cultural Sectors Feat International experts, building on the Chitoliro Conference last year! 📍 Cape Maclear, Mangochi 🗓️ 22–26 Oct 2025 Calling institutional collaborators, young creatives, entrepreneurs & investors! Join us for powerful sessions on: 💡 Youth Entrepreneurship 🚀 Innovation & Skills 💼 Investment Opportunities ⚖️ Gender & Creative Industries Aligned with Malawi Vision 2063 — this is more than talk, it’s action! Email us: aisha@umpfest.com Call: 265 99 150 6169

October is finally here and marks the arrival of the UMP Festival month and we're excited to start counting down to the 7 days of non stop fun, featuring a diverse range of activities in Music, Film, Arts, Fashion, Awards, Theatre and Sports at Cape Maclear, Mangochi. Tickets are accessible online on pamsikaonline.com and kwenda.co

🔥NEW UMP Festival ticket prices are here!🎶🏖️ 🎟️ Standard 3-Day — K60,000 7-Day — K85,000 ✨ VIP 3-Day — K95,000 7-Day — K135,000 📅 21–27 Oct 2025 📍 Cape Maclear, Mangochi Get tickets now on Kwenda: *495# or 👉🏽 kwenda.co/ump-festival-2025 Don’t miss this beach experience! 🔥

Congratulations Your Excellency, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika President-Elect of the Republic of Malawi As creative and cultural practitioners, we warmly congratulate you on this historic achievement. We remain committed to preserving Malawi’s heritage and advancing its vibrant cultural identity under your esteemed leadership. With our highest respect and best wishes for a successful tenure.

This year we are going to give out 65 Awards in total: Music (30) Fashion (15) Media (20) Osaphweketsa UMP😁 Proudly presented & powered by @chitoliromw

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Voting for the Awards will open on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, giving the public the opportunity to submit a write-in nominee as a fourth option in each category. If a write-in nominee receives more votes than the three pre-selected nominees, they will emerge as the winner.