After delivering compelling sessions at Music Exchange’s 12th annual conference in 2022, we’re proud to announce that Marc Marot will be flying in from London once more to share and guide delegates throughout #MEX23. Dates are 22, 23 and 24 June 2023.10am start each day
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Speaker at Music Exchange Neil Johnson
Speaker Neil Johnson Neil is a radio content programmer. He has worked at Primedia, SABC, Kagiso Media and recently for Kaya FM and AME. At MEX, we ensure the successful sharing of experiences and knowledge of keynote speakers with creatives participating in panel discussions, workshops, and showcases. After all, we can all do with inspiration and global best practices to…
Music Exchange #MEX23 speaker Ms Nomazulu Mda Chief Customer Officer at SAMPRA
Nomazulu Mda is an operations and strategy leader in the media and entertainment leader with over 18 years’ experience in the sector including media policy, broadcasting strategy and operations; film development and funding. Nomazulu has held senior roles at leading institutions including government departments, over a decade at the SABC and the National Film and Video…
Speaking at #MEX23 Karabo Senna the General Manager for Licensing and Sales at SAMRO
Karabo Senna is the General Manager for Licensing and Sales at SAMRO. Prior to that Karabo was the General Manager of Member Service at SAMRO for the past 4 years, with the focus being on the management of SAMRO’s Publishers, Composers, and Authors.Karabo has a drive and passion for education and empowerment of musicians, while also…
Music Exchange Speaker Brendan “Spike” Ballantine
Brendan “Spike” Ballantine is a media industry professional, with over 20 years experience encompassing audio production for both radio and television, as well copywriting and content ideation. Since 2015, Spike has focussed on podcasting; his company, dbo Media, has provided production services to South Africa’s podcasting pioneer CliffCentral, and overseen the creation of podcast series…
Welcome #MEX23 Keynote speaker Meng Ru Kuok CEO of Caldecott Music Group including BandLab Technologies
Meng Ru Kuok is the Group CEO & Founder of Caldecott Music Group, a global music industry investor and innovator spanning multiple sectors, including digital (BandLab Technologies), media (NME Networks), and manufacturing and retail (Vista Musical Instruments).
Tonight 9pm CapeTalk listeners can tune in to the station’s new segment the ‘Business of Entertainment’
Tonight (Thurs evening at 9pm) CapeTalk listeners can tune in to the station’s new segment the ‘Business of Entertainment,’ that promises to deliver a fascinating and first-hand account of the South African entertainment industry. Hosted by industry legend music manager and publicist, Martin Myers this weekly half-hour segment will give powerful insights into the minds…
New CapeTalk segment shines a light on the South African entertainment industry
Wednesday, 3 May 2023 – From tomorrow night CapeTalk listeners can tune in for the station’s brand-new segment the ‘Business of Entertainment,’ that promises to deliver a fascinating and first-hand account of the South African entertainment industry. Hosted by industry legend music manager and publicist, Martin Myers this weekly half-hour segment will give powerful insights into the minds and…
Music Exchange has over 1 million subscribers on the Ayoba Channel
On 11 May 2021, Music Exchange (MEX) was privileged and equally proud to announce a fundamental partnership with one of the continent’s richest entertainment economy-focused platforms, ayoba. Today, 4 April 2023, just shy of two years since MEX joined the ayoba fold, we are proud to celebrate the zero-rated app’s momentous million subscriber milestone. What makes…
Reflections in pictures of a two day MEX, Jazzathon workshop in George with Germaine Leonard
Great two days on Fri 17 and Sat 18th at George High with Germaine Leonard and his music students with talks from Music Exchange and Cape Town Jazzathon.
Music Business 101 comes to George 17 & 18th March with Music Exchange and Jazzathon
Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to the following: Media, press, radio submissions, SAMRO, Concerts, collecting agencies, do you need a record co, how to write media releases, creating events, sponsorship documents, networking, split sheets, show contracts and fees, AYOBA APP Both Craig and Martin have a shared current reality lived experience…
Reflections in pictures, a packed Jonathan Butler masterclass with Cameron Ward
Reflections in pictures with Full house Jonathan Butler masterclass, hosted by Jazzathon and Music Exchange, and DCAS W Cape with co-host Cameron Ward. JB spoke about Tone and finding your voice. Andy Hoyle remarked post the talk:
