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…
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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:
Superb masterclass with RJ Benjamin & Cameron Ward – held on Sat 4th Feb
An outstanding 2 hour masterclass with RJ Benjamin and Cameron Ward took place on Sat 4th Feb at Paul Bothners Claremont, (the home of sat morning masterclasses for MEX). A detailed breakdown of collaboration and the success that can be achieved as well as the challenges was highlighted in the talk. RJ opened up as…
Masterclass with RJ Benjamin and master musician Cameron Ward 4th Feb
FREE WORKSHOP ALERT! If you’re in and around Cape Town, join RJ Benjamin and master musician Cameron Ward Saturday 4th Feb at Paul Bothners Claremont (phone 021 674 4030) Address is Stadium on Main, Central Road, South Rd, Claremont, Cape Town, 7890 We talk about and explore the importance of collaboration in music. Relationships in the…
Number 1 The most read BizCommunity Contributor for 2022, reach over 601 000 subscribers
We’re delighted to share the news that Martin Myers – founder of Music Exchange – is number 1.. The most read BizCommunity Contributor for 2022. If you have music and wish to be featured, write to info@musicexchange.org.za. so that questions can be sent to you. The author writes under the Music Exchange Banner to amplify…
Music Exchange musical highlights of 2022
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…
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