Datch Festival
Delta State Art, Tourism, Culture and Heritage Festival
Delta State Art, Tourism, Culture and Heritage Festival
The DATCH Culture Talent Factory is a future-focused Creative Arts, Tourism, Culture, and Heritage talent development ecosystem designed to empower the next generation of creative and digital economy leaders across Delta State.
The Talent Factory equips young people across communities with next-generation skillsets, tools, and real-world industry exposure to thrive in entertainment, tourism, and cultural industries. It nurtures multi-ethnic, Afrocentric narratives, using culture diplomacy and diversity integration as pathways for jobs, innovation, and development impact.
By blending heritage knowledge with modern creative technologies, the Culture Talent Factory transforms raw talent into bankable creative careers, scalable enterprises, and globally competitive cultural content.
The Kulture Talent Accelerator 20.0 is the flagship skills and entrepreneurship pipeline of the Culture Talent Factory. Each accelerator cohort is structured around a complete growth ecosystem. Each Accelerator Includes:
• Masterclasses with industry leaders
• Mentorship from seasoned practitioners
• Sponsorship and brand partnerships
• Access to investors, VCs, and creative finance
This ensures participants move from learning → producing → monetising → scaling.
For creators, performers, and cultural practitioners rooted in heritage who want to turn tradition into modern creative careers.

For chefs, food creatives, and heritage cooks building culture-led culinary and tourism ventures.

For designers, stylists, and textile makers translating tradition into contemporary fashion.

For dancers and choreographers preserving and performing indigenous movement for modern stages.

For drummers, percussionists, and music practitioners advancing ancestral rhythms globally.

For visual artists and illustrators transforming heritage expression into professional art careers.

For artisans and makers scaling traditional crafts into sustainable creative businesses.

For actors, directors, and stage creatives telling culturally grounded stories live on stage.

For poets and spoken-word artists shaping narrative, advocacy, and performance culture.

For cultural programmers and producers designing festivals and large-scale heritage events.
Performance Production Engineering For behind-the-scenes creatives and technicians who want to professionally deliver cultural content and live experiences.

For builders, designers, and creatives creating physical environments for stage and screen.

For stylists and makeup artists enhancing cultural storytelling through character design.

For lighting technicians and designers shaping mood and visual impact in live events.

For creative leads guiding performances, productions, and storytelling from vision to delivery.

For performers seeking formal training for stage, screen, and live productions.

For technical professionals managing sound, systems, and production logistics.

Story Development For writers developing culturally rooted stories for theatre, film, and media.
For creatives, operators, and entrepreneurs building careers at the intersection of culture, technology, and markets.

For creatives designing immersive heritage tourism and cultural experiences.

For professionals managing festivals, venues, andcultural events end-to-end.

For digital creatives using animation and AI to tell heritage stories

For photographers and visual creators documenting culture for media and brands.