Happy New year and all the best for 2026 – some great podcasts to listen to 

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On the couch with MEX

On the Couch – #219 – MEX in conversation with Damon Forbes – On the Couch with MEX

A conversation with Damon Forbes, CEO and Founder of BreakOut Events.Damon Forbes is one of the key architects behind South Africa’s live events and festival landscape, shaping the concerts, tours, and large-scale experiences that bring thousands together across the country.From international touring shows to iconic outdoor festivals, his influence on the live entertainment industry is undeniable.With over 15 years of experience in the touring arena, BreakOut Events has brought some of the world’s most celebrated artists to stages across Southern Africa. In just the last 18 months, this includes Kenny G, Jordan Rakei, JP Cooper, Myles Smith, Milky Chance, Diplo, Ronan Keating, OMD, Deacon Blue, and many more.BreakOut Events is also riding the momentum of its own curated festival successes, including the recently wrapped Calum Scott ‘Avenoir’ South Africa Tour, which captivated audiences in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban.And the excitement doesn’t stop there — upcoming shows include legendary acts The Human League and Blancmange, live in May.Enjoy listening to Damon and get a look inside the business in South Africa.

1. On the Couch – #219 – MEX in conversation with Damon Forbes 32:17
2. On the Couch – #218 – MEX in conversation with Nikilitha Mantungwa – Part 2 29:21
3. On the Couch – #217 – MEX in conversation with Nikilitha Mantungwa 29:29

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Each episode is 30 min long and a stand alone conversation from my show on CapeTalk, every Thursday at 9pm 

121 &122 BRENDAN “SPIKE” BALLANTINE – PODCASTING
109 MARC MAROT – CEO ISLAND RECORDS 
103 WOUTER KELLERMAN
100 &101 DR TREVOR JONES 
82 MICHAEL YORMARK – CEO ROC NATION INTERNATIONAL 
81 JAMES BOSENBERG CEO QUICKET 
75 LESLEY WELLS – MANAGER & AGENT 
148  KARABO SENNA – SAMRO 
207 ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK – AI
208 INDI CHAWLA -MLC LONDON 
172  & 173 NEIL JOHNSON – RADIO 
209 SHELDON ROCHE LEAL – DIY ARTIST
204 DJ EAZY – GOOD HOPE FM 
202 & 203 ANNABELL LEBETHE – CEO OF SAMRO 
198 DAN SHOUT – SAX PLAYER WITH JOHNNY CLEGG 
194 &195 JASON CURTIS  – NICHE CREATIVE 
193 AYDEN SMITH – YOUR SECOND HEART 
191 JARROD ASTON – RADIO MONITOR 
189 ERICA SCHOFIELD – CEO THUNDAFUND 
181 PARIS TOON – ROBIN S BUSINESS MANAGER 
178 &179 NICK MATZUKIS  – MUSIC LAWYER AND CEO AT A.S.E
138 &139 PATRICK DUDGEON – EVENTS COMPANY 
136 BLUE LAB BEATS GRAMMY AWARD WINNING BAND 
134 & 135 GUY MACLEOD – FILM ATTORNEY 
123  JOHN FISHLOCK – PUBLISHER