Recognition, celebration, and validation of contribution in composition was the theme on Friday, Jul. 22, 2022, at the University of Cape Town (UCT) when the District-Six-born Dr Trevor Jones accepted a Doctor of Music, honoris causa. Marc Marot, responsible for over 100m album sales at Island records, was in SA for 16 days for the 2022 Music Exchange conference in Cape…
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Music Exchange Best of the Best for 2022 with John Maytham on Cape Talk
Chatted to John Maytham on Cape Talk on 27 December to discuss the top 10 for 2022. Topics included Dr Trevor Jones and Marc Marot both in Cape Town for Music Exchange in November. Marc appointed MD of Island Records in 1990, the youngest MD in the UK music industry at the time. Other artists we discuss included:…
Meeting with Giants #MEX22
by Sheldon Rocha Leal, Medium On the 12th of November 2022 I got the opportunity to attend Music Exchange 2022 (#MEX22). I wasn’t quite sure what to expect and after two years of lockdown, I’ve become a bit of a recluse, not really wanting to attend anything. But I put on my big boy pants…
About last night at Leano restaurant
Stunning evening last night, delighted to have Siphokazi Jonas, Marc Marot and Dr Trevor Jones in the audience. Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse
Music Exchange 2022: The Economics, Politics and Biology of the Music Industry
By Rachel Reynolds I was driving home when I tuned into Smile FM and happened upon a man speaking about a conference this coming weekend at which industry ‘heavy weights’ were going to be present. The incredulity in his voice as he spoke, unable to believe that so many artists were passing up this opportunity…
Music Exchange talks for 12th and 13th Nov at Academy of Sound Engineering (ASE) in Auckland Park
After a hugely successful 2 days in Cape Town, South Africa’s premier music, film and entertainment programme comes to the Academy of Sound Engineering (ASE) Johannesburg on Saturday, the 12th and Sunday, the 13th of November to further amplify its broader intent to connect and covert conversations into commercial success for all in attendance. Celebrating its 12th-anniversary MUSIC EXCHANGE 2022 (#MEX22), is proud to announce no less…
Dr Trevor Jones one of the Top 5 film composers in the world comes to Cape Town this weekend
This weekend in Cape Town and next weekend in Johannesburg at the Academy of Sound Engineering is #MEX22. Now in its 12th year you can meet in person and engage with Dr Trevor Jones, one of the Top 5 film composers in the world, who returns home from the UK to open #MEX22. Having recently…
Music Exchange programme and topics for Cape Town on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th Nov 2022
We have the great pleasure and privilege of presenting the speakers and topics for the Music Exchange 2022 (#MEX22) conference. The emphasis is on Exchange – Arrive to engage and ask questions of all the speakers and meet fellow creatives. You never know who is in the room. You have read about our keynote speakers…
Two global music executives take the stage at #Mex22
From Biz Community In the build-up to #Mex22 this November, Music Exchange has revealed the first of at least 12 keynote addresses from respected creatives in the industry. Source: www.unsplash.com Now in its 12th year, #Mex22 will also be heading out on tour to deliver masterclasses from some of the biggest names in the business in…
Two global music executives to take to the stage @ #MEX22
Open for Business In the build-up to #MEX22 this November, Music Exchange (MEX) is proud to reveal the first of what will be no less than 12 keynote addresses from some of the world’s most respected creatives and captains of industry. Now in its 12th year, #MEX22 will also be heading out on tour to…
UCT honours Dr Trevor Jones when he accepted the award of the degree of Doctor of Music, honoris causa.
Testament to True Talent Cape Town – Monday, 25 July 2022 – Recognition, celebration, and validation of contribution in composition was the theme of the day this past Friday at the University of Cape Town (UCT) when the District-Six-born Dr Trevor Jones accepted the award of the degree of Doctor of Music, honoris causa. Aristotle…
