A free workshop on the music business is scheduled in George on Saturday, 11 November 2023 at 10:00. The session, featuring speakers like Music Exchange Founder Martin Myers and Jazzathon CEO Craig Parks, will tackle topics including marketing for creatives, crafting press releases and biographies, and application to Jazzathon 2024.
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GERMAN DUO MILKY CHANCE ANNOUNCES “LIVING IN A HAZE” SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR FOR FEBRUARY 2024
Their latest album, released in June 2023 on their own Muggelig Records, has already delivered over 500 million streams from 3 global hits – “Colorado,” “Synchronize” + “Living In A Haze”
100% RETRO I THE PARTY Sunday 7 January 2024 at DHL Stadium Cape Town, Ian F on the bill too
The Globe’s Biggest Retro Party” is coming to Cape Town’s DHL Stadium on January 7, 2024.
Playlist for Rugby World Cup Final 2023 | Martin Myers
Had the great joy of putting this playlist together for the 2023 Rugby World Cup final for the SACS class of 1981, my Matric year. Grant Price reached out to me asking if I could do it, knowing I am in the music business. It was a joy to do and hopefully it can be…
The streaming platform is a hungry beast that is perpetually hungry | MIDiA Research
The music business has become a just-in-time economy too, and that is not a good thing. The music business used to be characterised by artists disappearing into the studio for months on end and emerging with an album for expectant fans to get their hands on at some time in the future. Bands like the Red Hot…
International drummer Marcus Gilmore at The Baxter for two performances 27th and 28th October 2023
International drumming and jazz virtuoso Marcus Gilmore, collaborates with some of SA’s finest musicians at The Baxter for two performances only in October 2023. Rolex music fellow and international drumming sensation, Marcus Gilmore, will collaborate with some of South Africa’s finest musicians, in what is set to be the jazz spectacular of the year, for…
DJ Khaled sends special message to Rugby World Cup stars and Roc Nation Sports International has 6 players in Quarter-finals
DJ Khaled sends special message to Rugby World Cup stars 11 October 2023: Rugby World Cup excitement has clearly spread across the globe, with iconic American artist DJ Khaled ( with over 29.1million monthly Listeners on Spotify) sending a special good luck message to some key players ahead of the quarter-finals. DJ Khaled, who is…
The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk with Martin Myers every Thursday, 9pm exclusive interview with the band Shakatak
The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9pm, has landed a real coup with this exclusive one-on-one. We speak to Shakatak on Thursday 12th October at 9pm. We chat to key band members Jill Saward (lead vocals), Bill Sharpe (keys). The band has firmly established itself as a vibrant…
Everything happens online. That is where music lives | Bob Lefsetz
You don’t know everything. And if you pretend to know everything, those who know something will dismiss you. Used to be a pro knew every record on the chart, now pros have never even heard of an act that goes #1. Ignore the charts. They’re momentary. Today it’s about longevity, streaming pays out for the…
Reflections in Pictures of Shakatak sold out show on 30 September 2023 in Cape Town
Shakatak, the legendary English jazz-funk band, returned to Cape Town on Saturday, 30 September, as part of their 40th anniversary world tour. Grand Arena GrandWest was sold out for the show. I was delighted to have done press and PR for the event. Shakatak has firmly established itself as a vibrant live act, combining astute…
Moreira Chonguiça earns SAMA nomination for Sounds of Peace
Moreira Chonguiça’s “Sounds of Peace” album earns prestigious nomination for South African Music Award on the eve of Mozambique’s Peace and Reconciliation Day [Maputo, 3 October 2023] – In a remarkable tribute to the power of music to heal, unite, and inspire, internationally acclaimed jazz saxophonist and composer Moreira Chonguiça is delighted to announce that his groundbreaking…
It’s Showtime Lalah Hathaway a five-time GRAMMY® Award winner coming to SA in January 2024
The Intimate Evening Series, a collaboration between Liberty and local promoter Showtime Management are proud to announce “An Intimate Evening with Lalah Hathaway” A 4 concert tour at Montecasino’s Teatro, Johannesburg Friday, 19 January , Saturday, 20 January at 8pm and a 6pm concert on Sunday, 21 January 2024. The Cape Town concert will be at…
