We are in Conversation with Marcus Brewster on CapeTalk on Thursday 8th May at 9pm

Marcus Brewster reached celebrity status in 2001 as a judge on the first season of the TV show Pop Idol, but was already a name in music promotion since the mid-80s as a record company man where he was International Promotions Manager for EMI (Queen, Tina Turner, Roxette, etc).Marcus Joins me in studio at CapeTalk... Continue Reading →

The Business of Entertainment Turns Two! – We list some key shows

The Business of Entertainment Turns Two!  Cape Town – The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9pm, with a rebroadcast on Sunday at 9pm has enjoyed two stellar years since the show's launch in May 2023. All talks focus on global inspirational leaders in The Business of Entertainment, the show continues to attract a growing audience on-air and online.  We got asked by... Continue Reading →

Nick Matzukis a highly respected educator in the South African music industry on CapeTalk Thursday 17th April at 9pm

If last weeks talk with Nick Matzukis on Cape Talk  is anything to go by -and the fountain of Knowledge Nick shared ,this weeks conversation on Cape Talk on Thursday 17th April  at 9pm  on the Business of Entertainment will be equally revealing and fantastic. This is the podcast of the show from last week ….if you want a recap   https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uLRm8nEi6YRtnXHtfYhQs?si=XR_IdVioQAmt7lndb0EEyQ... Continue Reading →

Mozambican jazz-saxophonist Moreira Chonguiça on CapeTalk Thursday 27th March 9pm

Thursday night 9pm on CapeTalk (27th March) on the show "The Business of Entertainment" hosted by Martin Myers we have the fantastic Mozambican jazz-saxophonist, composer, producer, academic and philanthropist, Moreira Chonguiça in studio. He is feted as one of the finest exponents of innovative and original jazz from Africa. As an independent artist with seven... Continue Reading →

Stunning conversation with Neil Johnson

Enjoy the stunning conversation with Neil Johnson from my CapeTalk show last night #BusinessOfEntertainment Neil oozes radio, been in the business for over 44 years, with a huge CV Neil Johnson has a stellar radio carreer. Prepare to be inspired. Select highlights below: Radio programmer •       Chief Content Officer – Kaya FM 95.9... Continue Reading →

Radio Content Programmer Neil Johnson on CapeTalk on Thursday 27th at 9pm “The Business of Entertainment”

Neil Johnson has a stellar radio career. Prepare to be inspired on Thursday night 27th Feb just after 9pm  Select highlights below: Radio programmer 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... Continue Reading →

Steve Louw on the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk Thursday 20th February at 9pm

This is a part 2. Part 1 was broadcast on the 13th February. Listen to it here... https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IN3x5dHkCJCrWJrbmNldO?go=1&sp_cid=866fcaa298310946848c71a1f28c8b95&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop

We chat to SONGBIRDS Mynie Grové & Kim Kallie ahead of their show at Die Koelkamers Paternoster 

Two Girls are brought together through the magic of music with voices that resonate over the years and never get old. Together a story is told of how a friendship was born. The show SONGBIRDS create a sound picture of their individual journeys, genres and cohesive understanding of music Singer/ Songwriter/ Composer/ Performer/ Producer Mynie... Continue Reading →

Do listen to Steve Louw on CapeTalk

Stellar conversation with Steve Louw on CapeTalk. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IN3x5dHkCJCrWJrbmNldO?si=7e1c9cb1a7f8455e

Steve Louw on the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk TONIGHT Thursday 13th Feb at 9pm

Do read please, rare Steve Louw live dates announced The year kicked off in overdrive for Steve Louw, the man behind some of the last decades' seminal bands, albums and songs that legitimise his creative calibre. All Night Radio, Big Sky and an ever-growing library of solo releases in his armoury, two exceptional live performances... Continue Reading →

We Speak to Steve Louw and Big Sky ahead of the show at Daisy Jones Bar on February 21

South African rock legends Steve Louw and Big Sky will perform at Daisy Jones Bar on February 21, 2025, with a live DVD capturing the event for fans. The band will feature a lineup reminiscent of the iconic “Heart & Soul” DVD from 2008, bringing together the incredible talents of Willem Moller on guitar, Tim Rankin on drums, Schalk... Continue Reading →

Songbirds: Mynie Grové & Kim Kallie & Jaconell Mouton on keyboards on 2 1 and 22 Feb at Die Koelkamers

A show about flying on the wings of music, weaving different stories through Songs and their interpretation. Songbirds with MYNIE GROVÉ, KIM KALLIE & Jaconell Mouton on keyboards. Between the girls on stage they cover beginnings, genres, life stages and picking up where they paused, continuing to speak in a language that is universal and... Continue Reading →

We Preview the 6 Nations starting tonight with rugby writer Mike Greenaway

We have a weekly fun radio discussion on Smile 90.4fm every Wednesday at 9.30pm SA time where we shoot  the breeze about my love of Rugby with Benito Vergotine This week our guest was the uber talented writer and dear friend Mike Greenaway, who has two amazing books out "Bok to Bok" as well as "The... Continue Reading →

The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk gets a rebroadcast on Sunday nights at 21H00

Lovely news to start 2025 off from CapeTalk regarding the show "The Business of Entertainment" #Businessofentertainment Starting this Sunday (12th January 2025) at 21H00 a rebroadcast on CapeTalk. The show airs everyThursday at 21H00 and this week's guest is record company executive Lance Stehr.  With no less than over 100 episodes aired, all focusing on global inspirational... Continue Reading →

We Speak to Alex Carolissen playing Jazzathon at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre dates are Friday 10 to Sunday 12 January 2025

JCQ Productions is proud to announce that the Cape Town Jazzathon will once again take place at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre, from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 January 2025.  The Cape Town Jazzathon, which recently celebrated its 27th Anniversary in 2024, is one of the longest running music festivals in South Africa.  The annual, FREE to public festival, will... Continue Reading →

Lessons from my guests on #businessofentertainment for 2024 on CapeTalk

Reflecting on the lessons from my guests on #businessofentertainment for 2024 on CapeTalk. We chat about Marc Marot, Suzanne Ackerman, Guy Macleod, Greer Stevens and many more in this 15 min recap to inspire us all. Enjoy the listen  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fp8IN5LmYjG7jk1fhVt2t?si=7KLIy-dDRMmRLVVDI41gJw  The show airs every Thursday at 9pm for thirty minutes and a repeat broadcast on Sunday at 9pm Show producer is Barry Mare.Artwork is by Casey... Continue Reading →

The Business of Entertainment on Thursday 2 Jan 2025 we speak to …….

Happy New Year and all the best for 2025 from The Business of Entertainment.  This Thursday (2 January 2025) we open 2025 on the "Business of Entertainment” on CapeTalk with Suzanne Ackerman founder of Feed the Nation.The show is  hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9 pm with a repeat Broadcast on Sunday at 9pm on CapeTalk Suzanne Ackerman is the... Continue Reading →

The Voice of the Lighthouse Family Tunde Baiyewu on CapeTalk, Thursday 19th December at 9pm

Tunde Baiyewu (born Babatunde Emmanuel Baiyewu, 25 November 1968) is a British singer-songwriter of Nigerian descent and is a member of the multi-platinum selling, Lighthouse Family. Tune in to CapeTalk on Thursday night (19th December) just past 9pm to hear about this extraordinary talent. This was the previous chat we had  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0i8qrqhJpujDoXIlYSiDbL?si=CUcJ3lk6RtSNsA7VUgEFeg  Tunde was born in... Continue Reading →

2 superb podcasts from CapeTalk with investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer, Diana Neille

Listen please to our esteemed thought leader, investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer, Diana Neille on two podcasts from  the CapeTalk show "The Business of entertainment” which airs every Thursday night at 9pm and again on Sunday just after 9pm.   She discussed  in detail Collective Management Organisations in SA  https://open.spotify.com/episode/73vuQZ04BzANrB5KPYWhpa?si=UranzLHBQW2n0C1IaQlzuA  And Diana who was the keynote speaker at Music Exchange on 30th Nov  dealt with  A Reporter's Notes on Intermediary... Continue Reading →

Siphokazi Jonas weaves oral tradition and personal narrative in her latest captivating poetry collection | Daily Maverick

The Reading List spent a few minutes chatting with Siphokazi Jonas about poetic cliffhangers, revealing yourself through writing, and the joys of the publishing process. Siphokazi Jonas is a South African poet, playwright and actor. She was the 2016 runner-up for the national Sol Plaatje European Union Award and headlined as the first Featured Poet at... Continue Reading →

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