Times Of Swaziland: MTN BUSHFIRE TRADER APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

MTN BUSHFIRE TRADER APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
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Neliswa Sibiya on 14/11/2024 14:17:00


MBABANE - Experienced vendors are invited to apply to trade at the 18th edition
of the MTN Bushfire international festival of the arts.
The festival taking place at House on Fire in the scenic Malkerns Valley from
May 30 to June 01, 2025. The festival offers an opportunity to cater to a
diverse global audience of over 20 000 festivalgoers from over 55 countries
during the three day festival weekend. Its commitment to contributing to the
creative economy is shown by the increase in trading revenue from E7.35 million
in 2023 to just over E9.5 million in 2024. Trader application forms are
available online through the MTN Bushfire website.
Links to the application forms can also be found on MTN Bushfire social media
platforms as well as the MTN Bushfire channel on Ayoba. Applications received by
other means will not be considered. Trader applications close January 31, 2025,
and final selections will be made by the 28th of February, 2025.A variety of
specially curated trading environments offer opportunities for official traders
to find their best fit. These include gourmet food, artisanal handmade crafts,
children’s and lifestyle services.Applicants will be assessed on the basis of
product quality and uniqueness, health, hygiene and safety procedures, trading
experience, professional and experiential set-up as well as quality of customer
service.Short-listed candidates may be asked to present their products and stall
ideas at House on Fire before the close of applications and selected applicants
will be required to attend a trader workshop virtually or in person at House on
Fire.
Opportunities
It is highly recommended that aspiring applicants attend an information session
that will be held before the end of the year for potential applicants to learn
more about trading at the festival the different festival trading environments
and opportunities as well as details on selection criteria. The date and time
will be announced on MTN Bushfire social media in due course. Applicants are
advised to note that due to the volume of applications only successful
candidates will be contacted and if you have not received a response by the end
of February 2025, consider your application unsuccessful.