Earlier last month I was invited to be part of the BMI Abbey Road 2018 song writing camp. BMI invited me to attend the camp as part of their ongoing support of Music Exchange. BMI hosted 2 camps in South Africa over the last two years and my job at the camp was to understand... Continue Reading →
Mike Tshehla Phahlane is the man who gave Soweto its name back in 1963
Mike Tshehla Phahlane, the man who gave Soweto its name back in 1963, slipped away quietly two weeks ago without a single mention in local media despite the fact that he was the pioneer of black South African journalism and one of its finest wordsmiths. Only the Sowetan carried a 31-word funeral notice accompanied by... Continue Reading →
Music Exchange masterclass : Sponsorship for artists & events and what is retail radio ,Sat 28 July
Sponsorship for artists & events and what is retail radio. Two big topics being covered : 1) Sponsorship for artists & events with Darren Sandras from One Eyed Jack • Creating a proposal to get sponsorship, key things to include, tips on design, who to target • Negotiating fees • Managing a campaign and deliverables... Continue Reading →
Fostering Fever, spearheaded by Sophia Foster at the Artscape Arena Theatre on 20 and 21 July 2018
Fostering Fever, spearheaded by Sophia Foster, will showcase 12 young artists backed by a young seven-piece band at the Artscape Arena Theatre on 20 and 21 July 2018. Each act in Fostering Fever will present their creative journey in the face of challenging odds. These are real-life stories This Fostering Fever empowerment initiative includes the... Continue Reading →