ECL STATE FUNERAL: PROGRAM GUIDE FOR ALL ZAMBIAN MUSICIANS
In light of the recent announcement by the Government of Zambia and the Lungu family regarding the state funeral of the 6th President, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, the Zambia Association of Musicians (ZAM) provides the following tentative program guide for all Zambian musicians:
Planned Activities and Meeting Points:
1. 2nd Unity & Peace Candlelight Vigil
– Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
– Time: 18:00 – 20:00
– Venue: Lusaka Playhouse
– Artists with ECL tribute songs and unity songs are encouraged to perform.
2. Performance Details
– Registration: Contact the ZAM Deputy Secretary General, Ms. Monica “Zamar” Kasonde (+260966850071) via WhatsApp to register for a performance.
– Note: _This is a volunteer-based event; no performance fees will be paid to performing artists_.
3. Body Viewing Day For Artistes
– Date: Friday, June 20, 2025
– Time: 14:00
– Venue: Mulungushi Conference Centre
– *Attire:* Black ZAM branded t-shirts (available for purchase from ZAM Treasurer Mr Henry Salim Mwalimu (0978930967) or Secretary General Ms. Chomba Lesa (0977745044) for *K200* by June 17, 2025).
PERFORMANCES DURING THE OFFICIAL STATE FUNERAL PROGRAM:
– The Zambia Association of Musicians will notify artistes about potential music performances at Mulungushi Conference Centre and Lusaka Showgrounds on June 22nd and 23rd, 2025, respectively.
– Further updates will be shared on the ZAM Facebook page.
National Executive Committee
_Zambia Association of Musicians (ZAM)_
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