Speaker at Music Exchange Neil Johnson

Speaker Neil Johnson

Neil is a radio content programmer. He has worked at Primedia, SABC, Kagiso Media and recently for Kaya FM and AME.

• Chief Content Officer – Kaya FM 95.9
• Programme Manager – Jacaranda 94.2 FM
• Programme Manager – Kaya FM 95.9
• Course Development and Radio Training for the IAJ (Institute for the Advancement of Journalism)
• Station Manager – P4 104.9 FM, Cape Town (Now Heart FM)
• M-Web Radio (Naspers)
• Consulting and Project work for The Music Industry Development Initiative Trust (MIDI Trust), Algoa FM, Kaya FM, Primedia Broadcasting (SADC Project), Radio Tel Aviv and Radio Tzafon (Israel)
• Programmer and  Music Manager – 94.7 Highveld Stereo
• Sales and Affiliate Manager – Broadcast Resources at Primedia Broadcasting
• Operations Manager – Peace Radio (National Peace Secretariat)
• He has also worked in various on and off-air capacities at 5FM, SABC TV and 702.

At MEX, we ensure the successful sharing of experiences and knowledge of keynote speakers with creatives participating in panel discussions, workshops, and showcases. After all, we can all do with inspiration and global best practices to apply immediately in our professional lives. 

We bring together the finest local and international Thought Leaders to address a range of topical and relevant issues the industry faces today. Think SAMPA, SAMRO, radio, the Copyright Amendment Bill, Podcasts, PR, marketing, and monetising the entertainment economy – now and into the future.

The power of the network

The pandemic is behind us. It’s time to scrub up, head out and socialise. Wouldn’t it be refreshing to escape social media for a day or two and relish real-life conversations with fellow creatives? 

Great music. Great content. Great people.

At just R250 for full access to all three days of #MEX23, including free entrance to Jazzathon 2023, the value and the calibre of content, and those delivering it, is unmatched.

Music Exchange 2023 (#MEX23) Conference – 22, 23 and 24 June 2023 @ Roxy Hall – GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World, Goodwood, Cape Town.

Tickets are on sale now at Quicket