John Niel was one of the 10 participants from the Just Inspired Live Acoustic Sessions project hosted by Just Music in 2017 where his unmistakable talent and charisma captivated the audience. 2018 saw Niel marking his debut with the hugely popular single “Heart of Mine” which found multiple adds across South African radio. Following up... Continue Reading →
Springbok Nude Girls announce a live performance event, for New Year’s Eve 2020, in Stellenbosch .
Following the success of their #1 single, “Rolling Thunder”, Springbok Nude Girls are bringing you a New Year’s Eve show that will be filmed in front of an audience and streamed too. As a small way of saying a very big thank you to fans who remain committed to the cause of aural and visual... Continue Reading →
Deezer the beats that summed up 2020 in South Africa
Deezer reveals the local and global musical sounds of the year ● Kabza De Small tops the list as the most streamed artist overall in South Africa. ● Elaine claims the #1 spot for most streamed album. Johannesburg, 1 December 2020: What does your taste in music say about you? If you’ve listened to the... Continue Reading →
MOREIRA CHONGUICA CELEBRATES 15 YEARS WITH VOL 1 THE JOURNEY
Moreira’s independent record label, Morestar Entertainment, released The Moreira Project - Vol1: The Journey back in 2005. It was Moreira Chonguiça’s debut album, as a solo artist, co-produced with multi-instrumentalist, Mark Fransman. Seventeen of the 19 tracks were composed by Moreira, over numerous years, as he grew from music student to professional musician. The album... Continue Reading →
AMERSHAM’S NEW SINGLE “DILEMMA” IS OUT NOW
At the start of a new decade that’s being punctuated with nothing less than mayhem and general confusion, trust Amersham to respond to the new normal with a song and lyrical theme that’s survived more than its fair share of turmoil – infidelity. As lead singer and songwriter Adam Lomas presents it, the song is... Continue Reading →
Live intimate Music show 15th Dec with Heinrich Frans & Angelo Syster & RJ Benjamin
HOT BLOODED Singer, producer and songwriter Heinrich Frans will be hosting a live intimate show for discerning music enthusiasts on Tuesday, 15 December, from 5.30 pm to 8pm, at Youngblood Studios on 70-72 Bree Street, Cape Town. The show, entitled Music and Stories, will feature, Heinrich Frans (voice). He has performed as lead and backing... Continue Reading →
Do look what AMPD Studios are doing with Sipho Mabuse
AMPD Studios is putting out some awesome content. Sipho Mabuse is delighted to share his insights .Please see the links below Tune in to the Creative Industry Podcast as we unpack how to make it in the music industry in South Africa. have a look at http://www.ampdstudios.co.za Also have a look at the podcast on... Continue Reading →
Music Exchange Chair Sipho Mabuse delighted he could lend his voice to this exciting project
BRIDGING THE GAP ON ADULT EDUCATION: THE CARLING BLACK LABEL #CLASSOFITSOWN Feeling like you don’t have control over your own destiny is a fundamental human challenge. The negative impacts of an external locus of control and the lack of self-worth that goes along with it has been well documented. The sad fact is that now,... Continue Reading →
Music Exchange (MEX) collaborates with AMPD Studios
Music Exchange (MEX) founder, Martin Myers was invited to partake in a panel at an Old Mutual-sponsored AMPD Studios talk in Johannesburg in late October 2020. The session’s speakers included Sibu Mabena and Thuli Keupilwe, along with Martin, all who work with some of the biggest and most respected names in the South African and... Continue Reading →
SPIN MUSIC FAIR to be held in JHB on 25th October
SPIN MUSIC FAIR- WE BREAK ALL THE RECORDS Following on from a highly successful relaunch at Pirates Bowls Club in September, Joburg`s premier Spin Music Fair is once again set to showcase the best in thousands of new and pre-owned vinyl records, CD`s, collectables, cassette tapes and audio accessories on Sunday 25th October 2020. Kids... Continue Reading →
Heinrich Frans and Angelo Syster | Live at Erin Hall Sat 10 October 6pm for 60 people
By now, many of you are aware of the fact that, Heinrich Frans will be fulfilling a lifelong dream of studying music at, ‘Wits University’ as of next year. In support of his academic endeavours, he will be performing and curating a series of concerts for discerning music enthusiasts over the next few months. Heinrich... Continue Reading →
One more day to stream #MEX20 and listen to amongst others the superb Moreira Chonguica
One more day to stream #MEX20 and listen to amongst others the superb Moreira Chonguica -Thank you to Lesley Wells for being so supportive and getting stuck in with Music Exchange TALKS stream on Ticketpro platform As one of Mozambique’s finest musical exports, Moreira Chonguica’s music and his investment in fostering young talent has seen... Continue Reading →
Two time Grammy winner Rachel Z one last chance to listen to her at Music Exchange 2020
#MEX20 (Music Exchange ) closes on 30th Sept with another new high with non-other than multi-Grammy award-winning composer, Professor of Music and wife to none-other than Omar Hakim, Rachel Z! The amazing Rachel Z is a two-time Grammy winner She discusses the global entertainment landscape and takes audiences on an in-depth look of their personal... Continue Reading →
R J Benjamin interview
RJ Benjamin is an award-winning vocalist, songwriter, music producer, vocal coach, and musical director To date, RJ has released five studio albums. Most recently his work includes vocal production for iscathamiya group Thee Legacy, Chantal Stanfield and Sho Madjozi of John Cena fame, as well as headline performance on 2019 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz... Continue Reading →
BY PUBLIC REQUEST – MUSIC EXCHANGE (MEX) TO STREAM, ON-DEMAND, UNTIL 30TH SEPTEMBER 2020
MUSIC EXCHANGE(#MEX20), South Africa’s preeminent entertainment-economy-invested conference, returned this September for the 10th consecutive year and with it a truly impressive raft of seminal and engaging speakers. In partnership with Ticketpro, V&A, Acom Branding Paul Bothner Music, Western Cape Government and Digicape #MEX20 not only delivered on its promise to empower, but it also brought... Continue Reading →
Ihata Shelter
Ihata Shelter was established to help ALL women affected by domestic violence and who seek sanctuary by providing a caring, clean and safe shelter with accommodation up to six months. At the Ihata Shelter, women are allowed space and time to plan their lives ahead through services geared towards empowerment, improved self-respect, independence and recovery, ending with... Continue Reading →
GLOBAL SA MUSIC EXECS CHARLES & ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK OPEN MUSIC EXCHANGE THIS WEEK FOR THE 10TH YEAR
MUSIC EXCHANGE (#MEX20), South Africa’s preeminent entertainment-economy-invested conference returns this week September for the 10th consecutive year. Lauded and awarded for its consistent commitment to the broader South African music industry, MEX’s incredibly productive and positive 10th anniversary year will run from 10 to 20 September 2020 with a wealth or quality international and local... Continue Reading →
Kronendal Music Academy and Mandela Day 2020
What the incredibly resilient Kronendal Music Academy (kmahoutbay.org) kids realised this past Madiba Day this weekend in celebration of the late-great statesman's legacy. Go to to grab your front-row ticket :-) Please feel free to share, far and wide, for the greater good. Thank yoU! #kmahoutbay #madibaday2020
4 TONS OF FUN and UNCLE CAL present THE AGE OF ARETHA a tribute to ARETHA FRANKLIN
A celebration through song of the life of the Queen of Soul - ARETHA FRANKLIN Following the untimely death of Aretha Franklin in August 2018 The three founder members of 3 Tons of Fun, Sthe Mfuphi (Saxy Sthe), Bulelwa Sakayi (Beautiful Bee) and Michelle Thomas (Mysterious Michelle) together with powerhouse Soi Soi Gqeza (Sultry Soi... Continue Reading →
RJ Benjamin & Ebrahim Mallum produce song #BecauseWeAre with 30 South African musicians
#BecauseWeAre: 30 South African musicians join forces. 30 Top South African musicians, including Vusi Mahlasela, Amanda Black, Arno Carstens, J’Something, Yvonne Chaka-Chaka, Karen Zoid, Majozi, Ready D, Khuli Chana, Zolani Mahola and more, under the banner of the Mzansi All-Stars, have joined forces to release a campaign with song titled #BecauseWeAre, which aims to encourage... Continue Reading →