Music in Space IN GULU
3 DAY FESTIVAL
4th – 6th of JULY 2025
#AmaPIAno FESTIVAL , #MUSICINSPACE, #BJORNVIDO, #KGOMOTSOGOBENI, #GULU, #Climate Cange, #Uganda, #3dAYFESTIVAL
CHALLENGE
Without question the climate crisis stands as the most pressing challenge of our time.
Climate change, loss of biodiversity, and pollution are pushing the Earth to its tipping points.
The positive news
We can do something about it - right here, right now.
We are creating a global movement that trough music will unite people, raise climate awareness and use the turnover to plant trees.
Together we can reduce carbon emissions and shift to a more sustainable way of living.
The Overview Effect
When astronauts looks down on
Earth from space, they get hit by
“The overview effect”.
There are no borders, no politics,
and “No Plan B”.
Just one small fragile planet
flying alone in space.
MISSION
Changing our habit to a greener way of living is very hard.
But all 676 astronauts returning from space missions, are know for having
changed their habits upon returning to Earth.
We can`t bring 8 billion people to space, but we can utilize the overview
effect, experience by the astronauts to make us change our minds and habits.
We are going to bring live space broadcasting, creating a giant show with
powerful visuals, emotional music and beautiful storytelling.
THE SHOW
The Music in Space Festival is a three-day event scheduled from July 4th to 6th, 2025, at Pece Stadium in Gulu, Uganda. This festival brings together artists from 27 countries across six continents, featuring genres like Amapiano, and aims to promote cultural diversity while addressing the global crisis of climate change. 
The lineup includes international stars from South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Denmark, alongside local Ugandan talent. The main event is a three-hour visual show with exceptional storytelling, featuring a concert set in space. Creative Director Bjorn Vido has produced music representing cultures from six continents, giving new meaning to the Amapiano genre. A significant aspect of the concept is the lyrics, which often carry double meanings; for example, “She’s on fire” can refer to a “super hot girl” or signify that “the planet has a urgent problem.”
This three-hour set will also serve as the final scene for the documentary titled “Space Boy,” featuring characters and artists from the film. Before and after this main event, the festival will feature standard sets with both local and international DJs and artists, offering attendees a diverse and immersive musical experience throughout the three days. The festival not only offers an immersive musical experience but also seeks to raise awareness about climate change and celebrate cultural diversity.
1$ FESTIVAL
The 1$ Festival – Music in Space in Gulu, Uganda
A Festival for Everyone | A Contribution to Uganda | A Global Movement
📍 Pece Stadium, Gulu | 4 - 6 July 2025
Why a 1$ Ticket?
• Accessibility for All: We believe music and climate action should be for everyone.
The $1 entry ensures that no one is left behind.
• Empowering Local Communities: This is our way of giving back to Uganda, promoting
inclusivity, and uniting people through music and culture.
• A Symbol of Global Unity: With artists from 27 countries and six continents, this
festival brings the world together in one place.
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1$ FESTIVAL
Putting Uganda on the Map 🌍
• Tourism Boost: Attracting visitors from across the world,
this event highlights Uganda’s beauty, culture, and vibrant music scene.
• International Recognition: Showcasing Uganda as a center for global
music, climate awareness, and cultural exchange.
• Local Economy Growth: The festival generates opportunities for local businesses,
vendors, and creatives.
A Festival with a Purpose 🎶🌱
• Music Meets Climate Action: Our performances and storytelling raise awareness of the
global climate crisis.
• Diverse Lineup: Featuring local Ugandan stars alongside international artists in an
unforgettable fusion of sounds.
• A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience: The festival’s highlight – Music in Space – a three-
hour immersive show, forming the final scene of the Space Boy documentary.
This is more than just a festival. It’s a movement. 💡 1 Dollar. 1 World. 1 Future. 🌍
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THE SPACE PART
A 3-hour visual show with exceptional storytelling - a concert in space.
Each show begins with the launch of a weather balloon equipped with a satellite phone, a 360-degree camera and a small loudspeaker. All launched into the stratosphere in 45 km height, before exploding and descending.
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Music in Space
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•Proof of concept. 4 years of experience. All elements have been tried and tested.
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•Music in Space has recorded and performed with multiple superstars from Africa and diverse artists from across the globe (27 countries).
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•Massive media coverage on television, radio and online, including CNN, BBC, MTV, Channel O and Time Magazine.
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•Multi award winning team. Cannes Lion, Epica, New York Film Festival (LIA),
Oscar nomination and much much more…
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•A full documentary feature film is in the making. Still recording. We have 835 recording days so far.
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•See the film here: https://The film: www.musicinspace.dk/documentaryfilm
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Uganda – Gulu
Date: 4th – 6th of July 2025
Venue: Pece Stadium
Capacity: 15.000 attendees x3 days + television + online
ECONOMY IS SIMPLE
We don´t have any!
TOTAL BUDGET 1$
We believe in community and chipping in.
We belive in communication.
We belive in that if we are together, we can make a difference.
The concert is FREE. Everybody is welcome.
Of cause we have expencive VIP tickets + behind the scene + meet
the stars. We can add a Gorilla Tour, or an electric helicopter over the
Safaripark outside town. See the Nile Water Fall, before it continuous
the next 6.000 km.
There will be may levels, but the basic experience is free.
LIVE OR ONLINE?
To save Co2 we will give the people who don´t
have possibility to play at the Pece Stadium, play LIVE or…
“ONLINE”
Just plug your band in from the world.
There will be an ONLINE stage.
THE REHEARSAL SPACE
Alfred Okwonga, the Gulu City Mayor, have donated this house in Gulu to the project for the next month. To return the favour we will make into the coolest rehearsal space.
Then it will full equipped be returned to the city
The first donation from Europe is already arrived, and the next is coming.
Business Concept
Soup on a Nail.
A hungry traveller arrives in a Ugandan village with only a nail.
The villagers hesitate to share food, so he smiles and says,
“No problem! I can make soup from this nail.”
Curious, they watch as he boils water and drops in the nail.
“A little salt would make it better,” he says.
Someone adds salt.
Then he suggests matoke, cassava, and goat meat, and one by one,
the villagers bring what they have.
Soon, the pot is full, the aroma fills the air, and laughter replaces doubt.
They sit together, sharing a meal that none of them thought possible.
Like that nail, Music in Space is just a small idea but with each voice,
each beat, and each hand that lifts, it grows into something far greater.
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Uganda is that nail—full of potential, waiting for the fire of unity to turn it into a feast for the world.
Announcement
🚀 The Countdown Begins! 🎶🌍
The Music in Space Festival is about to make history in Gulu, Uganda
– and we’re finally ready to reveal the epic lineup that will bring the
world together for music, culture, and climate action!
📢 On 28 March 2025, we officially announce the lineup featuring
global superstars and Uganda’s finest talents
– spanning 27 countries and 6 continents.
🎟️ TICKETS GO ON SALE! With an early bird price of just $1 per day,
this festival is for everyone.
Be part of a movement that blends music with a mission.
🚀 Stay tuned. The universe is calling.
🌍🔥 #MusicInSpace #1DollarFestival #GuluUganda
CONTACT
Bjørn Vidø:
+4522721202
+256 709 106139
Kgomotso Gobeni theplugqueen@icloud.com
+27 78770 3936
SOCIAL MEDIA
INSTAGRAM: @BJORNVIDO
FACEBOOK: @BJORNVIDO
TIKTOK: @BJORNVIDO
The film: www.musicinspace.dk/documentaryfilm