André Venter presents match day jerseys to Springboks

Former Springbok flank André Venter presented the Springboks with their match jerseys on Friday morning at their team hotel in Cape Town. photo credit -Gallo images /SA Rugby Venter played in 66 Tests for the Springboks between 1996 and 2001 and was a member of the team that won the bronze medal at the 1999... Continue Reading →

Personal Reflection from Colin Sher who was at the BMI Songwriters Camp 2017

Cape Town producer, DJ and owner of Cosher recording studios, Colin Sher (Cosher) was invited to be a producing songwriter at this year’s BMI songwriting camp in partnership with Music Exchange (MEX). BMI (similar to SAMRO in South Africa) is the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and bridges the gap between songwriters and... Continue Reading →

So true about Tom Petty -beautiful story by Bob Lefsetz

He wasn't running on fumes. Most aged, classic bands have been beaten down, believing their audience still cared they released new music to little acclaim and then gave up, gussied up their look and went on endless victory parades where they played their hits to an aged audience and it isn't adulation so much as... Continue Reading →

Press on All Blacks -Cape Town

Today was the team announcement and then the press conference and training All the top stars are playing and these pics are a snapshot of the day . Training was at Bishops school at 3pm today

Springboks shuffle pack for New Zealand clash at Newlands

Lood de Jager has earned a well-deserved start, while Pieter-Steph du Toit moves from lock to blindside flank to give the Springboks more lineout options – both on attack and defence – on Saturday against the All Blacks in Cape Town. In another change to the loose trio, Francois Louw will run out at No... Continue Reading →

P!NK announces her Beautiful Trauma World Tour 2018 today

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2017 - Known for her incredible and entertaining live show, international pop icon P!NK announces her Beautiful Trauma World Tour 2018 today. The 40-date North American arena tour produced by Live Nation will start in Phoenix, AZ on March 1st and culminate in Los Angeles, CA at The Forum on June... Continue Reading →

Rested All Blacks slot straight in to match day team to play Springboks at Newlands

The All Blacks team to play South Africa at Newlands Stadium, Cape Town, this Saturday 7 October 2017 is : The matchday 23 (with Test caps in brackets) is: 1. Kane Hames (4) 2. Dane Coles (53) 3. Nepo Laulala (8) 4. Samuel Whitelock (91) 5. Scott Barrett (12) 6. Liam Squire (11) 7. Sam... Continue Reading →

PICTURE GALLERY MUSIC EXCHANGE #MEX17 SUNDOWNERS AT SOUTH BEACH IN CAMPS BAY

MARTIN MYERS ,RAZIA MYERS ,CASEY BARCLAY JANN KLOSE ,ALICIA MADISON ,CHRISTIAN WRIGHT ,TONY GRUND AMANDA BACK ,CHRISTAIN WRIGHT AMANDA BLACK AND SOPHIA FOSTER ALICIA MADISON ,JANN KLOSE ,TONY GRUND, MARCELIA ARCENGIAS, CHRISTIAN WRIGHT JASON CURTIS ,WILLIAM MASEMOLA . CHARLIE HAMILTON MS AND MISS Nyota Parker Ameen Harron James Stewart ,Andre Ensil ,Martin Myers Tony Grund... Continue Reading →

All Blacks assistant coach speaks about Success

On Tuesday in the leafy suburb of Newlands assistant coach Ian Foster rolled into the press conference bang on time at 12h30 and proceeded to hold court for 20 mins in an engaging conversation, even having to navigate the proverbial silly question that always rears its head be it a visiting rugby team or music... Continue Reading →

Bok need to be accurate says the rugby writer Mike Greenaway

When Sean Fitzpatrick was still playing for the All Blacks he was once asked if he could give the Old Foe a tip on how to get back to winning ways (the Boks were having a bad run). “Just do what has always come naturally to you, it worked for a hundred years.” Fitzy smiled.... Continue Reading →

Personal reflections on Day 1 of the build up to Saturday 7th October -Springboks vs All Blacks

What a remarkable day on two sides of the Peninsula with the Springboks and All Blacks in town -In the centre of town at 12h30 sharp the ever efficient Bok media officer rolled in the Bok coach old Alistair Coetzee .He looked pensive and proceeded to discuss how he thought the Boks did well on... Continue Reading →

It’s OCTOBER MADNESS at Cape Town Comedy Club

It's OCTOBER MADNESS at Cape Town Comedy Club with limited R60 early bird tickets from Computicket all month (excludes special events). A NIGHT OF HEADLINERS, on Friday 13 October 2017. FOUR top comedians perform on our stage for ONE night only! Martin Evans, Conrad Koch (Chester Missing), KG and Kurt Schoonraad as the MC. As... Continue Reading →

Pics from Springboks v Australia in Bloemfontein the 27 all Draw

Pics from Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test between the Springboks and Wallabies in Bloemfontein, which ended in a draw, 27-27. Look at the lovely images which includes the Boks’ three try scorers. Ruan Dreyer Jan Serfontein Courtnall Skosan, Siya Kolisi Malcolm Marx Dillyn Leyds Pics from SA Rugby thank you

GOOD ENOUGH IS OLD ENOUGH

Age ain’t nothing but a number and form is everything, coaches like to say in American football, but in the game of rugby in South Africa, you sometimes wonder if coaches err on the side of caution when a bright new thing explodes on the scene. South Africa used to be terribly conservative in blooding... Continue Reading →

Coetzee disappointed with result but takes positives from draw with Wallabies

Springbok coach, Allister Coetzee, took a number of positive signs from the team's 27-27 draw against the Wallabies in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The Springboks missed a last minute penalty from long range to win the match, which was a good summary of his team's performance, said Coetzee – close... Continue Reading →

Gallery for Music Exchange conference -9 and 10 Sept

-Sold out crowd…. over 2 days…. heard from 9 international speakers and 22 SA speakers on all aspects of the music business

InsideMan Digital Media 2 day workshop 14 – 15 October 2017

InsideMan Digital Media offers strategy, solutions and support through social media management, training and web development. With a client range from startups to corporates, we offer custom solutions to help people and brands improve their engagement, influence and reach online with strategic social media solutions and tools. Venue: 183 The Albion Springs, Rondebosch, Cape Town... Continue Reading →

BROADCAST MUSIC, INC. (BMI) HOSTED IT’S BMI SONG CAMP DURING THE 7TH ANNUAL MUSIC EXCHANGE (MEX17) ENTERTAINMENT INDABA

Between 4 and 8 September 2017, South Beach Camps Bay was the creative hub where seven of the world’s finest writing minds decamped to create pop genius. Since 2016, Music Exchange, in partnership with BMI, has attracted some of the world’s top writing talent to The Mother City for the five-day emersion and creative boot... Continue Reading →

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