Tag: Music Exchange
Music Exchange 2022: The Economics, Politics and Biology of the Music Industry
By Rachel Reynolds I was driving home when I tuned into Smile FM and happened upon a man speaking about a conference this coming weekend at which industry ‘heavy weights’ were going to be present. The incredulity in his voice as he spoke, unable to believe that so many artists were passing up this opportunity…
CEO of SAMRO – Mark Rosin to give keynote address at Music Exchange on 5th Nov
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…
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…
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…
Win 5 double tickets to Jazzathon is back, ready to deliver a festival beyond in June in Cape Town
25 years in, Jazzathon’s back, ready to deliver a festival beyond Cape Town’s only legendry legacy festival, Jazzathon, celebrates 25 years this June with an all-new celebratory experience. Affectionately known as ‘The People’s Festival’, Cape Town’s Jazzathon is back with an exceptional weekend line-up of festivities on 17, 18, and 19 June 2022 at the…
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…
Inside Sipho Hotstix Mabuse’s 70th birthday celebrations
WEEKEND ARGUS / NEWS By Robin Adams The 70th birthday celebrations for one of South Africa’s most legendary musical talent’s, Sipho Hotstix Mabuse, has officially begun. The big day isn’t until November 2, but friends and industry colleagues took advantage of his brief visit to Cape Town on Wednesday night to throw him a surprise cocktail…