In a major coup for Cape Town the CEO for SAMRO is speaking at #MEX22 on Sat 5th Nov Mark Rosin is the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Rosin assumed the top position in February 2020. Mark will speak about SAMRO and the Road map forward – The detailed Programme…
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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…
MEX22 set to welcome Marc Marot, the former Managing Director of Island Records
South Africa’s premier music, film and entertainment programme returns to Cape Town between Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th of November 2022, at the Academy of Sound Engineering (ASE) – with one of the world’s most respected names in the business, Marc Marot. One week later, the conference moves to Johannesburg on Saturday, the 12th and Sunday, the 13th of…
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…
Navigating the entertainment economy
Selcorp Media, Music Exchange (MEX) and Jazzathon have embarked on a joint venture with CCFM for the CCFM Music Academy to celebrate music education. The world may be in turmoil, recovering from a global pandemic while witnessing war atrocities, yet the youth always remain our future’s hope. This is one of the many reasons these…
“Don’t believe the hype, how to sustain a career in music”. Masterclass with Sipho Hotstix Mabuse on Friday 13th May
Wet Rain Academy is feeling excited. It’s official and FREE by RSVP only. Thanks to Music Exchange and Jazzathon, Wet Rain Academy is pleased to announce their May Master Class on Friday 13th May from 10am to be held at their KUILSRIVER Campus. It is the legendary Sipho Hostix Mabuse – “Don’t believe the hype,…
Why Every Musician You Know Should Attend Music Exchange Events
Hey, South African indie musos. Let’s talk about why every musician I know and you know and we all know should make an effort to get down to MUSIC EXCHANGE talks.
Poetry and Song, LIVE! at Youngblood
A special evening of Poetry and Song with the inimitable Siphokazi Jonas, Dylan Red, Heinrich Frans, Benedict De Maar and Valentino Europa.
Sipho Mabuse partners with Nescafé Ricoffy
https://www.news24.com/channel/the-juice/news/sipho-hotstix-mabuse-celebrates-his-sa-heritage-it-makes-me-whole-it-is-my-dna-20211012-2 Why was partnering with Nescafé Ricoffy on this campaign such a good fit for you? 2021 is a seminal year for me. Why? MY 70th birthday on 2 November 2021, that’s why, when my manager was approached, (I have been working with Martin Myers since 1985), it seemed a natural fit. The brand is…