Any acapella group from anywhere in the world is welcome, though the festival is designed with East African groups in mind. Groups must have between three and twelve members, sing without instrumental accompaniment (occasional vocal percussion is fine) and agree to our code of conduct.

For Season 2, after 30 October 2026 participating groups will contribute TZS 10,000 per participant (Per Participant), subject to the final official registration terms. The contribution is per participant, not per group. A partial payment plan is available — talk to the coordinator before the deadline.

Registration for Season 2 closes on 30 October 2026. Registrations submitted after the deadline may be subject to additional requirements or may not be accepted.

CAF is a non-competitive festival, so there is no judging panel, scoring, rubric, ranking or elimination. Every complete registration goes through Participant Selection & Review: our team checks that the registration is complete and eligible, and that the group fits the musical and cultural direction of the season. Every group is notified of the outcome by email and SMS.

Proceeds from registration fees, sponsorships and the festival itself are directed to our beneficiary partners, who support children living in difficult circumstances. A full impact report is published after each season.

Selected groups receive a logistics pack covering accommodation options, transport to and from the venue, rehearsal times and technical requirements. Some support is available for groups travelling from outside Arusha — ask us when you register.

Yes. After you submit your registration you'll receive a unique code. Use the status lookup on this site to see your current status, the date it last changed, and any outstanding actions.

Season 2 is primarily a festival for groups and invited guests. Audience tickets, if released, will be announced on this site and across our social channels.

Our full official Terms & Conditions cover registration, eligibility, the participation deadline, contribution, performance, conduct, media, intellectual property and more. Read the CAF Terms & Conditions