After a spellbinding show at Grandwest on Sat night 27th May, Robin S has been asked to stay on in Cape Town and will be performing at The Address in Athlone on Sat 3 June Book at webtickets or the door. Robin S will be performing all the hits fans have come to know and love,... Continue Reading →
Press lead for Soul Sisters23 at Grandwest on Saturday 27 May 2023 – with Robin S … Reflections in pictures
Fun night out at #soulsisters23, Happy to have done PR for the client with excellent production by Rowan Roberts. Thank you to the press who supported the event we think of the Daily Voice, Heart104.9fm, Wesley Fester, Simons Pics, Craig Joshua and Biz Community.
Music Exchange Speaker Brendan “Spike” Ballantine
Brendan “Spike” Ballantine is a media industry professional, with over 20 years experience encompassing audio production for both radio and television, as well copywriting and content ideation.Since 2015, Spike has focussed on podcasting; his company, dbo Media, has provided production services to South Africa’s podcasting pioneer CliffCentral, and overseen the creation of podcast series for... Continue Reading →
Welcome #MEX23 Keynote speaker Meng Ru Kuok CEO of Caldecott Music Group including BandLab Technologies
Meng Ru Kuok is the Group CEO & Founder of Caldecott Music Group, a global music industry investor and innovator spanning multiple sectors, including digital (BandLab Technologies), media (NME Networks), and manufacturing and retail (Vista Musical Instruments).
My guest tonight on CapeTalk just after 9pm on the “Business of Entertainment” is Dr Steven van Der Merwe
Tune in tonight (Thursday 25th May at 9pm ) to CapeTalk to the station’s brand-new segment the ‘Business of Entertainment,’ that promises to deliver a fascinating and first-hand account of the South African entertainment industry.
“RISE – The Siya Kolisi Story” Documentary Slated For World Premiere At 2023 Tribeca Film Festival
Today, award-winning athlete, entrepreneur and philanthropist Siya Kolisi announced that his documentary “RISE - The Siya Kolisi Story,” is set to world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 14.
Paris Toon on tour with Robin S on 27 May in Cape Town
Paris Toon is the billboard charting award-winning lyricist and musical enigma behind Mothers Favorite Child. He is an extraordinary business entrepreneur, songwriter and producer who never seems to stray for a moment from his forward driven vision of success in the music world and beyond. Paris started out as a hip-hop producer and has done... Continue Reading →
Tonight 9pm CapeTalk listeners can tune in to the station’s new segment the ‘Business of Entertainment’
Tonight (Thurs evening at 9pm) CapeTalk listeners can tune in to the station’s new segment the ‘Business of Entertainment,’ that promises to deliver a fascinating and first-hand account of the South African entertainment industry. Hosted by industry legend music manager and publicist, Martin Myers this weekly half-hour segment will give powerful insights into the minds... Continue Reading →
A night of Recognition at the Sanlam Applause Awards
Delighted to have spoken wordOpen the Sanlam Applause Awards last night, MC Carl Wastie and the band the Black ties played as wellSome pictures from the night
Robin S for Cape Town On Saturday, 27 May 2023, at Grand West Casino and Entertainment World
If old-school is what floats your boat, Soul Sisters 2023 is where you want to moor your soul-filled boat. These delightful and respectful women will unite on stage for a single night, delivering the best classic, timeless music Cape Town anticipates. On Saturday, 27 May 2023, at Grand West Casino and Entertainment World, new and old... Continue Reading →
New CapeTalk segment shines a light on the South African entertainment industry
Wednesday, 3 May 2023 – From tomorrow night CapeTalk listeners can tune in for the station’s brand-new segment the ‘Business of Entertainment,’ that promises to deliver a fascinating and first-hand account of the South African entertainment industry. Hosted by industry legend music manager and publicist, Martin Myers this weekly half-hour segment will give powerful insights into the minds and... Continue Reading →
My Fellow South Africans, a satirical take on contemporary South Africa, to run at ARTSCAPE from 3-20 May
My Fellow South Africans, a multi-sketch revue by award-winning playwright, Mike van Graan (Pay Back the Curry, Green Man Flashing, When Swallows Cry) will be performed over the next year as a contribution to the discourses that will shape the 2024 national elections. The revue comprises older, updated and new sketches that comment on contemporary... Continue Reading →
Sipho Mabuse was a front row VIP at South African Fashion Week (SAFW)’s Spring Summer 23 Collections at the Mall of Africa from 20 – 23 April 2023
The knitting of collaborative networks and the shaping of a sustainable fashion future for South Africa – these where some of the most exhilarating trends at South African Fashion Week (SAFW)’s Spring Summer 23 Collections at the Mall of Africa held from 20 – 23 April 2023. Some snaps from the shows I attended, with thanks... Continue Reading →
Don Vino brings Saxy Vibes 5 back to The Grand Arena, GrandWest 17th June
We chatted to Don Vino who is bringing Saxy Vibes to Grand Arena on the 17th of June.Book at Webtickets -from R125.00 https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1527064695 What is your purpose? Still figuring it out, but got a suspicion it's got something to do with music hehehe! To make people happy, to change lives with this gift that had... Continue Reading →
Reflections in a few pics of Sipho Mabuse at The Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre in Kimberley on 9 April 2023
Reflections in a few pics of Sipho Mabuse at the show last night in Kimberley. Also on the bill was Zonke and Amanda Black and many more other acts The show was at The Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre in Kimberley on 9 April 2023
Siphokazi Jonas was commissioned as a praise poet for the March 2023 UCT graduation ceremonies
Reflections in a few pictures of Siphokazi Jonas at the UCT Graduations in March Siphokazi Jonas was commissioned as a praise poet for the March 2023 UCT graduation ceremonies, and the feedback has been stellar. More than 5000 students graduated during the 15 ceremonies, which took place over five days. The work reached approximately 30... Continue Reading →
Under African Skies – Saturday 29 April at Artscape Operahouse
Performed by ZASHA! together with Loyiso Bala, Monde Msutwana, Nomfundo Xaluva, Shaun Johannes and Mzansi Zulu dancers. The supergroup, Zasha!, consisting of the former members of the Johnny Clegg band, and superstar Loyiso Bala and friends, will be performing, Under African Skies, a spectacular music production featuring popular South African hits, at the Artscape Opera... Continue Reading →
We speak to Frank Freeman prior to his show with Tarryn Lamb on 14th April
We speak to Frank Freeman prior to his show with Tarryn Lamb on 14th April. He started his music career early, when he joined the Grey College Boereorkes in his native Bloemfontein, aged 6. With this group he toured Europe and got nominated for a South African Traditional Music Award, all before he finished school. Since turning... Continue Reading →
Music Exchange has over 1 million subscribers on the Ayoba Channel
Today, 4 April 2023, just shy of two years since MEX joined the ayoba fold, we are proud to celebrate the zero-rated app's momentous million subscriber milestone.
Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse playing show at The Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre Kimberley on 9 April 2023
Sipho Mabuse along with Zonke and Amanda Black and many more are all playing a show at The Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre in Kimberley on 9 April 2023