Legendary jazz-funk band SHAKATAK will perform in Cape Town on June 28, 2025, at GrandWest Arena. Secure tickets now.
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Global Verse: Music & Culture Summit – Music Exchange #MEX25 booking is open
MUSIC EXCHANGE (MEX25) celebrates 15 years with a summit on October 25, 2025, in Cape Town, focusing on opportunities and insights for creatives in the evolving entertainment economy.
CapeTalk’s The Business of Entertainment Features World-Class Drummer Mike Horne
CapeTalk’s The Business of Entertainment features drummer Mike Horne, showcasing his journey from South Africa to worldwide recognition in music.
TechCon 2025 to Spotlight Youth & Policy Innovation in Africa’s Leading Technology Forum in Cape Town
TechCon 2025, in Cape Town from June 16-20, will focus on youth empowerment, innovation, and policy transformation in Africa’s technology landscape with diverse programming and strategic discussions.
On Cape Talk on Thurs 5th June Zahir Elias speaks about The Lake of Stars Malawi Arts Festival
The Lake of Stars Malawi Arts Festival celebrates Malawian culture from October 17-19, 2025, featuring Madalitso Band and diverse acts promoting national pride and storytelling.
Reflections in pictures of the African Music Conference held in Lusaka
Music Exchange was proud to partner with the African Music Conference AMC in Zambia unlocking new opportunities for artists in collaboration and innovation and education. Martin Myers spoke twice on behalf of Music Exchange at the inaugural conference on Thursday 29th May in Lusaka.
A Stellar two years with The Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk – Podcasts to listen to
The Business of Entertainment, hosted by Martin Myers on CapeTalk, explores creative careers with inspirational guests. Celebrating two successful years, it offers practical insights and motivational conversations weekly.
Exclusive chat with Bill Sharpe, Shakatak’s keyboard player ahead of the show in Cape Town
Shakatak, the renowned jazz-funk band, returns to Cape Town on June 28, 2025, performing fan favorites, along with the opening act, Elixir Band.
29 & 30th May in Lusaka is the Africa Music Conference (AMC) 2025
The Africa Music Conference 2025 will be held in Lusaka from May 29-30, uniting industry leaders to discuss challenges, innovations, and opportunities in the evolving African music landscape.
Reflection in pictures from Franschhoek Literary Festival
Reflection in pictures from 2025 Franschhoek Literary Festival Siphokazi Jonas was part of two powerful sessions at this year’s Franschhoek Literary Festival, both happened on Friday 16 May 2025 ONE, AN OTHER Joined by Ashanti Kunene, Siphokazi explores the linguistic and cultural alienation experienced by Black learners in former Model C schools during the ’90s…
The Essence of Music Exchange from Dr Trevor Jones
Dr. Trevor Jones, a renowned film composer, has created scores for many acclaimed films and will be featured at Mex25.
LUNA PAIGE TOUR ‘OCEANIC HEART’ – 3 SHOWS IN WESTERN CAPE
Luna Paige’s Oceanic Heart Tour in 2025 highlights diverse love themes through her songs, concluding in Melkbosstrand, Table View, and Stellenbosch.
