Being the ultimate gateway that has been successfully hosting local talent for over a year now, TurnUp Music has joined forces with Samsung and officially announced the launch of a streaming service on the Samsung Z Series mobile devices. TurnUp Music has been turning heads over the past year as a disruptor in the... Continue Reading →
Looks a great read -Watched all the games regarding the Lions 2017 tour to NZ
In the Line of Fire: The Inside Story from the Lions Head Coach Looks a top read -just bought it from Amazon
RJ BENJAMINS 5TH STORY ALBUM OUT NOW AND RADIO LOVE THE LEAD SINGLE “NEVER GIVE UP “
Since his last, self-imposed, sabbatical that ended in 2013 RJ Benjamin’s creative and collaborative world has quite simply exploded! Armed with The Fifth Story, RJ Benjamin’s latest 13-track studio album, the award-winning composer, songwriter, producer, musical director and teacher continues to blend a rich brew of soul, pop, hip-hop, funk and jazz into songs... Continue Reading →
World Rugby awards Rugby World Cup 2023 to France
The World Rugby Council today awarded Rugby World Cup 2023 to France, which was selected following two rounds of voting during its interim meeting in London. France received 24 votes to South Africa’s 15 in the final round of voting. In the first round, France received 18 votes to South Africa’s 13 and Ireland’s eight.... Continue Reading →
Lovely read pre Music Exchange press Wed 6 Sept 2017 pre the conference on 9 and 10 Sept
Great pre press re Music Exchange and BMI Song Camp at South Beach ( for the 2nd year in a row ). Article was a 1/2 page in Business Report on Wednesday 6 Sept 2017, thanks to Struan Douglas. #mex17 is in its 7th year in 2017.
Sharks blown away in 2017 Currie Cup Final
Western Province have a glittering history of success in Currie Cup finals but seldom over the last 126 years have they completely overwhelmed a host team against expectation as they did at a mortified Kings Park yesterday. The Sharks were favourites going into the final after being the form team of the last three months... Continue Reading →
Currie Cup Final 2017 Preview WINNING WAY IS THE ONLY WAY FOR THE SHARKS.
As a player Robert du Preez was ultra-competitve, as a coach he is possibly more so, and on the eve of the Currie Cup final between the Sharks and Western Province, the 54-year-old refreshingly cut through the hype and hot air that will always accompany a major sporting event. How are the Sharks are going... Continue Reading →
Squad named for Vista 2017 All Blacks Northern Tour
The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the Vista 2017 All Blacks Northern Tour to the UK and Europe for Tests against France, Scotland and Wales and matches against the Barbarians and a France XV. The squad is as follows (with age, province and Test caps... Continue Reading →
All Blacks team named for final Test against Australia
The All Blacks team has been named to play the third Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia at Suncorp Stadium, Australia, this Saturday 21 October. The matchday 23 (with Test caps in brackets) is: 1. Kane Hames (5) 2. Dane Coles (54) 3. Nepo Laulala (9) 4. Samuel Whitelock (92) 5. Scott Barrett (13) 6. Liam... Continue Reading →
TRACE presents the first Roots music festival – 30 acts and a marriage of food, art, lifestyle and urban African music.
Roots will be hosted at the trendy Joziburg Lane venue in central Johannesburg on Saturday, 4 November 2017. TRACE Southern Africa presents the inaugural edition of its brand new eventing property - Roots. This first-of-its-kind festival will bring together everything that makes the African continent beautiful - from food, art and lifestyle to an array... Continue Reading →
BMI honors internationally-celebrated musician and songwriter Jay Kay (of Jamiroquai) with the BMI Pres ident’s Award at the 2017 BMI London Awards.
Music industry guests including Naughty Boy, Foals and Bipolar Sunshine filled London’s Dorchester hotel to celebrate UK and European songwriters, producers and publishers of the most-performed songs of 2016. Jay Kay received the BMI President’s Award because of his “originality, which has inspired generations of musicians and fans alike” and joins a list of past... Continue Reading →
André Venter presents match day jerseys to Springboks
Former Springbok flank André Venter presented the Springboks with their match jerseys on Friday morning at their team hotel in Cape Town. photo credit -Gallo images /SA Rugby Venter played in 66 Tests for the Springboks between 1996 and 2001 and was a member of the team that won the bronze medal at the 1999... Continue Reading →
Personal Reflection from Colin Sher who was at the BMI Songwriters Camp 2017
Cape Town producer, DJ and owner of Cosher recording studios, Colin Sher (Cosher) was invited to be a producing songwriter at this year’s BMI songwriting camp in partnership with Music Exchange (MEX). BMI (similar to SAMRO in South Africa) is the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and bridges the gap between songwriters and... Continue Reading →
So true about Tom Petty -beautiful story by Bob Lefsetz
He wasn't running on fumes. Most aged, classic bands have been beaten down, believing their audience still cared they released new music to little acclaim and then gave up, gussied up their look and went on endless victory parades where they played their hits to an aged audience and it isn't adulation so much as... Continue Reading →
Press on All Blacks -Cape Town
Today was the team announcement and then the press conference and training All the top stars are playing and these pics are a snapshot of the day . Training was at Bishops school at 3pm today
Springboks shuffle pack for New Zealand clash at Newlands
Lood de Jager has earned a well-deserved start, while Pieter-Steph du Toit moves from lock to blindside flank to give the Springboks more lineout options – both on attack and defence – on Saturday against the All Blacks in Cape Town. In another change to the loose trio, Francois Louw will run out at No... Continue Reading →
P!NK announces her Beautiful Trauma World Tour 2018 today
NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2017 - Known for her incredible and entertaining live show, international pop icon P!NK announces her Beautiful Trauma World Tour 2018 today. The 40-date North American arena tour produced by Live Nation will start in Phoenix, AZ on March 1st and culminate in Los Angeles, CA at The Forum on June... Continue Reading →
Rested All Blacks slot straight in to match day team to play Springboks at Newlands
The All Blacks team to play South Africa at Newlands Stadium, Cape Town, this Saturday 7 October 2017 is : The matchday 23 (with Test caps in brackets) is: 1. Kane Hames (4) 2. Dane Coles (53) 3. Nepo Laulala (8) 4. Samuel Whitelock (91) 5. Scott Barrett (12) 6. Liam Squire (11) 7. Sam... Continue Reading →