Kenya's Premier Performing Arts Competition
Fostering creativity · Preserving culture · Amplifying talent
The TAM Festival is officially open for the 2026–2027 season. Register here to compete at county, national and international levels.
TAM is conducting county competitions across Kenya. Click here to find your county event and take the first step in your journey.
Join us in nurturing Kenyan talent. Contact us to learn about Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorship packages for the 2026–2027 season.
Who We Are
The TAM Festival is meant to bring focus on our ethnomusicology. We strive to foster creativity, cultural music preservation, economic advancement through music as well as inter-cultural cohesion.
We provide an opportunity for upcoming artists, dancers and musicians to compete at grassroot levels up to National level — a chance to identify, nurture and amplify your talents from stage to international standards.
2026 – 2027 TAM Festival
The 2026–2027 TAM Festival has the following items for competition. County competitions will be conducted across all 47 counties in our quest to identify and promote local talent.
Strings
Guitar
Piano
Vocals
Drums
Keys
African Drums
PerformanceStringsGuitarPianoVocalsDrumsKeysAfrican DrumsPerformanceCompetition Structure
TAM provides a clear pathway for every artist — from county-level discovery all the way to the national and international stage.
We conduct county competitions across all 47 counties in Kenya. This is where your journey begins — local stages that give every community member a fair chance to shine and be discovered.
Enter County Level →The best talents from across the counties converge to compete at national level. Music compositions are focused on rich traditional music, Christian music and African-themed adaptations based on societal interests.
Enter National →The pinnacle of the TAM journey — representing Kenya on the world stage. Our performers carry Kenyan culture, identity and excellence to international audiences and competitions.
View International →Gallery
Browse highlights from past events, winners, and success stories.
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TAM Programme
Theme: "Amplify Your Voice – From Talent to Stage"
Target Group: Youth 15–28 years — Musicians, Vocalists, Producers & Performers · Duration: 3 Full Days
Rhythm games or beatboxing challenge to energise the group and build connection.
Exploring music genres and branding your identity as an artist.
Mic techniques, breathing exercises and stage presence fundamentals.
DJ mix session during lunch.
Hooks, lyric writing and storytelling — building your first original piece.
Affirmations, stretching and mental preparation for a full creative day.
Beat making using BandLab or FL Studio — hands-on introduction for all levels.
Group creation sessions building pieces for the Day 2 showcase.
Rotational demo booth sessions — every participant gets studio time.
Teams prepare their group pieces and solo material for Day 3 showcase.
TikTok, YouTube and Instagram tips — how to grow your audience online.
Final feedback and practice — polish your performance for the showcase.
One-on-one and group feedback sessions with coaches and mentors.
The main bootcamp performance — participants take the stage in front of an audience.
Certificate presentations and mentor matching for continued growth beyond the bootcamp.
Capture participant demos professionally — a keepsake and portfolio piece for every attendee.
Bootcamp recap reel and short-form content for social media promotion.
Live session with a celebrity mentor or producer — inspiration and direct industry advice.
Follow-up group for gig opportunities, content sharing and continued community.
Awards for creativity and collaboration — recognising standout performers and teams.