Guest on The Honest Truth

Delighted to have been a guest on The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine on Smile FM with Dylan Jack from SA Rugby Magazine last night, talkingย about the URC and sevens rugby. The SA Rugby Magazine Writer, Dylan Jack, and rugby commentator, Martin Myers, speak about the seventh week of the URC as well as the... Continue Reading →

New Poetry Created for Peace Symposium in South Africa by Siphokazi Jonas โ€“ The Poetry Society

From poetrysociety.org.uk Onย Monday 4 Decemberย the Portland Japanese Garden is hosting a Peace Symposium in Johannesburg, following Symposiums in New York, London and Tokyo.ย More details of the event and registration to attend in Johannesburg are available here. There will be four poetry readings during the event. The first is byย Siphokazi Jonas, a poet commissioned by The... Continue Reading →

RENOWNED SYNTH PIONEERS BAND OMD ANNOUNCE 2024 GREATEST HITS SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR DURING APRIL 2024

After the recent announcement of their forthcoming new studio album, synth pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) reveal details of their return to the stage, with the band taking to the globe next year with South Africa tour dates in toe during April 2024  Image: OMD live on stage Credit: Retropop Magazine Across February... Continue Reading →

Jann Klose and Tamara Dey with a hit song charting now, conceived 7 years ago at the Music Exchange / BMI song camp in Cape Town

When Jann Kloseย  was on tour in South Africa earlier this year Tamara Dey ย sang with himย  at hisย  performance at theย  SABC and ย she approached Jann aboutย releasing a new version of โ€œYou & Iโ€ย (recorded 7 years ago at a Musicย Exchange / BMI song camp ) for her new EP โ€œLa Musicaโ€, which is out... Continue Reading →

ON THE COVER OF BUSINESS DAY WANTED MAGAZINE NOV 2023 | Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse

Delighted to be on the cover of the magazine and for the cover the man who put it together Sahil Harilal who is the fashion editor Sunday Times Group SA asked some questions: (Follow all the creatives on instagram please @sahilharilal @aartverrips @wantedonlinesa) What was your style identity in the 70's during your "Harari" days and how has that evolved... Continue Reading →

Read all about FREE Cape Town Arts Festival on 9 -10 December at Castle of Good Hope

FREE Cape Town Arts Festival this December  Community arts for community wellbeing โ€“ beyond festive season shopping, get together and joinย YoungstaCPT, DJ ReadyD,ย Dee Koala,ย Kristi Louwย and more plus a host of other creative artists for a FREE weekend of fun, artistic expression, inspiration, and escapism that celebrates Cape Townโ€™s bountiful talent โ€“ everyone is invited. Cape... Continue Reading →

A discussion about the URC on Smile 90.4FM with Benito Vergotine & Dylan Jack

The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine on Smile FM A discussion about the URC. Delighted to have been a guest on The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine on Smile FM with Dylan Jack from SA Rugby Magazine last night, talking about the URC. The SA Rugby Magazine Writer, Dylan Jack, and rugby commentator, Martin Myers, speak... Continue Reading →

Siphokazi Jonas is the commissioned poet for a FREE, public symposia: Peacemaking at the Intersection of Culture, Art, and Nature

Presented by the Japan Institute and Portland Japanese Garden in two cities on 30th November in Cape Town and 4th December in Johannesburg. The FREE, public symposia Peacemaking at the Intersection of Culture, Art, and Nature, convene thought leaders across diverse fields to explore the evolving role of art, cultural institutions, and public spaces as platforms for dialogue, peacebuilding, and community engagement. ... Continue Reading →

MOREIRA CHONGUIร‡Aโ€™S โ€œSOUNDS OF PEACEโ€ ALBUM CLINCHES PRESTIGIOUS SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC AWARD

Maputo, 20 November 2023 โ€” In a resounding celebration of musical excellence and cultural diversity, the critically acclaimed album "Sounds of Peace" has been honoured with the coveted South African Music Awards (SAMA) for the Rest of Africa category. This prestigious accolade recognizes the outstanding contribution of the album in bridging borders and fostering unity... Continue Reading →

Podcast loaded with double Grammy winner Wouter Kellerman

Please spend 30mins and be inspired by Wouter Kellerman - we talk, life, inspiration and awards. Thank you CapeTalk for the platformย  https://open.spotify.com/episode/71FECpA1lv0S2Nprqkz71W?si=fSF5e257TDi4eThsSrtC0A Every thurs at 9pm the show is called #businessofentertainmentย  Thank you Tholsi Pillay for setting this upย 

CapeTalk tonight 16th Nov at 9pm we talk to Wouter Kellerman double Grammy Award winner

This will be good on theย #businessofentertainmentย tonight ย (16th Nov) ย Thursday night 9pm on CAPE TALK withย Wouter Kellerman, we talking about music, life, inspiration and being aย doubleย Grammy Award winner. Thanks toย Tholsi Pillayย for setting this up and to producerย Barryย Mareย for making magic happen. https://soundcloud.com/martinmyers/capetalk-wouter-kellerman-promo CapeTalk tonight 16th Nov at 9pm we talk to Wouter Kellerman double Grammy Award winner

Guest on The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine on Smile FM with Dylan Jack

Delighted to have been a guest on The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine on Smile FM with Dylan Jack from SA Rugby Magazine last night, talking about the URC.  Dylan is so cool, he takes my bait and runs with it each week. Enjoy the listen... Results Friday Zebre Parma 12 Hollywoodbet Sharks 10 Ulster... Continue Reading →

Your career is your responsibility

Such a stunning read from Bob Lefsetz, we have to share and credit Bob. You're selling more than music, you're selling your identity. We chatted about this all at the workshop in George this past Saturday and Bob has mentioned all the points artists have to look out for. Some hard truths are written below:... Continue Reading →

Guest on The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine on Smile FM with Dylan Jack last night talking URC Rugby

Delighted to have been a guest on The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine on Smile FM with Dylan Jack from SA Rugby Magazine last night, talking about the URC. Dylan is so cool, he takes my bait and runs with it and does not shout like Mark Keohane โ€ฆ You are spoilt for choice ...... Continue Reading →

Author Nick Dall on CapeTalk, Thurs 9th November at 9pm

The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9pm, has landed a real coup with this exclusive one-on-one. We speak to Nick Dall who has an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Cape Town. ย ย This is part 2ย this week as we need to cover more ground with his other books and... Continue Reading →

FREE Music Business Workshop in George Saturday 11 Nov from 10:00

FREE WORKSHOP: Music business 101 in George, Saturday 11 Nov 2023 ย at 10:00FREE Tickets from: ย https://www.quicket.co.za/events/219172-free-music-business-workshop-in-george-saturday-11-nov/ Speakers include: Music Exchange Founder: Martin Myersย www.martinmyersct.com CEO of Jazzathon - Craig Parks Host Germaine Leonard from Garden Route Musicians Network Topicsย include, but notย limited to the ones listedย below: 1) How to market yourself as a creativeย - Key principles 2)... Continue Reading →

We speak to Nick Dall this week Thurs 2 Nov on Cape Talk – The Business of Entertainment at 9pm

The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers everyย Thursday at 9pm, has landed a real coup with this exclusive one-on-one. We speak toย Nick Dallย who has an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Cape Town.  Heโ€™s written about everything from coelacanths to circus acts, but itโ€™s the barely believable tales of our... Continue Reading →

GERMAN DUO MILKY CHANCE ANNOUNCES โ€œLIVING IN A HAZEโ€ SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR FOR FEBRUARY 2024

Their latest album, released in June 2023 on their own Muggelig Records, has already delivered over 500 million streams from 3 global hits - "Colorado," "Synchronize" + "Living In A Haze" - and allowed the band to embark on their biggest-ever North American tour weaving their way across 65 cities including iconic venues like Colorado's... Continue Reading →

With Benito Vergotine on Smile FM & Dylan Jack last night, talking about the 2023 Rugby World Cup final won by the Springboks

Delighted to have been a guest on The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine on Smile FM with Dylan Jack last night, talking about the 2023 Rugby World Cup final won by the Springboks. Dylan is a superb rugby writer and we reviewed the final on Saturday with Benito won by the Springboks. The two greatest... Continue Reading →

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