Minister in urgent talks on lack of SA artists for 2010 concert

From Music Exchange “This is an example of the power of conversation which arose in a forum at last week’s Music Exchange. and was initially reported on by Mail & Guardian. We will continue to full support South African musicians in their endevours to gain global recognition!”

Guiding principles for successful musicians – Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse

By: Sindy Peters An artist in the South African music industry has plenty to contend with, such as: funding, venues, minimum support from media outlets, international counterparts taking centre stage. Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse addressed the delegates on day one, 22 March, of the 2010 Music Exchange conference discussing why SA musicians are not resilient enough…

Hotstix is still burning

Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse has always been surrounded by music. As a child be was fasinated by the drums. At school he formed a band, called The Beaters, that eventually became the internationally renowned Harare. As a multi-instrumental solo artist he scored what must be South Africa’s first crossover hit with 1985’s ‘Burn Out’. And since…

For The Love Of Music

By Jason Curtis Music Exchange celebrates its second anniversary on 22 and 23 March when the Protea Victoria Junction Hotel, Greenpoint once again plays host to South Africa’s only independent annual music conference. With its focus squarely on growing and celebrating the music industry and all who play there, Music Exchange is all about opening…

Music Exchange 2010 Programme

DAY 1 – MONDAY 22 MARCH 2010 Schedule Detail 9.45am Opening Welcome Karl Gostner, General Manager, Primedia, Cape Town (94.5Kfm and Cape Talk) 10am to 10:45am The passion of music Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse, Former, Current and Future Musician Why is it that musicians don’t stay around for long enough to reap the rewards from their…

MUSIC EXCHANGE DEMOS GO DIGITAL

MUSIC EXCHANGE DEMOS GO DIGITAL Delegates encouraged to submit demo material online Cape Town, 3 March 2010: In line with the digital theme for this year’s Music Exchange, delegates attending the conference will have the opportunity to upload their demo material on http://www.musicexchange.co.za. Their tracks will be published in streaming format along with a band…

Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse to share story of 5-decade music journey at Music Exchange

SA MUSIC LEGEND TO SHARE STORY OF 5-DECADE JOURNEY Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse to address delegates at Music Exchange Cape Town, 22 February 2010: South African music icon, SAMA Lifetime Achievement Award winner and platinum selling artist Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse will address delegates at Music Exchange, South Africa’s first independent music conference. Mabuse, best known for…

“The Motherland Tour” at Sun City

JOHANNESBURG, Tuesday, February 16, 10h00am — The Princess of Africa Foundation is proud to announce “The Motherland Tour” concert featuring Yvonne Chaka Chaka and special guests, Lira and Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse” at Sun City’s Superbowl on Saturday 6 March at 8:00pm. Here: Music Director of St. Stithians – Michael Sibanda: Yvonne Chaka Chaka & Sipho…