We Speak to Laura Vincenti – Director of Investec Cape Town Art Fair on Thurs 15th Feb at 9pm on CapeTalk

Now in its 10th month the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9 pm, has landed a real coup with this exclusive one-on-one.  Laura Vincenti is a highly accomplished and dynamic figure in the art world, currently serving as the Director of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair, a position she has... Continue Reading →

Germaine Leonard & Fanatics SA are one of the headline acts at Jazzathon

Germaine Leonard, is a Cape Afro Jazz Guitarist, from Mannenberg who graduated in 2019 with a BA degree in Jazz Pedagogical studies at UCT. 2024 will hopefully be the breakthrough year for Germaine Leonard & the Fanatics SA starting on 13 January 2024 at 19H00 at  the Jazzathon Summer Showcase in Cape Town. Germaine plays... Continue Reading →

We speak to artist Heinrich Frans prior to Jazzathon this weekend from 12 -14 January 

26th edition of the Cape Town Jazzathon will once again take place at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre, from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 January 2024.   The annual, FREE to public festival, will host up-and-coming live bands, newly discovered talent, and as per usual, features a few surprise artists and Jazzathon Legends.  Highlights this year include... Continue Reading →

Hotstix drops truth bombs

Thank you to the Daily Sun - p.8 - 3 Jan 2024 - and Kgalalelo Tlhoaele for the read. If you keen to listen to the podcast management referred to: https://open.spotify.com/episode/48OtTSmGidBxau7qPGHi9W?si=PpHj1U5JR3iS_ad6xZoLiw

The Business of Entertainment speaks to over five hundred thousand listeners per month

As we close 2023  the Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9 pm, has had a stellar year since the shows launch in May 2023. All the podcasts are loaded on the Cape Talk website on the podcast page  https://www.capetalk.co.za/podcasts/679/the-business-of-entertainment?ref=pid:92 or go the MEX podcast page on Spotify and Listen  https://open.spotify.com/show/7CCcqSqVPZplVsZA81XoY0?si=nLJnG1jrTkSBqO2yR6ZJSA The guests have been outstanding starting... Continue Reading →

Concert with Louise Carver & Ard Matthews 28 December 2023 Stanford Hills – Exclusive interview

Louise Carver and Ard Matthews are iconic artists in the South African music landscape and getting them together on the same stage as the sun sets over one of South Africa's most picturesque venues, is going to be a special occasion and unforgettable experience.  Do read the exclusive interview with Ard lower down in the... Continue Reading →

So happy I am the Most-read contributor on Bizcommunity’s Lifestyle & Entertainment portal for 2023

So happy to be  the  Most-read contributor on Bizcommunity's Lifestyle & Entertainment portal  for 2023. This continues the good work from 2022, whereby I was also the number one Most-read contributor for 2022. We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2023 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and company news.  Discover the most read content... Continue Reading →

Talking rugby on Smile 90.4FM last night and get this book for Christmas

Talking rugby A discussion about the URC matches over the weekend as well as the coming weekend.  With host Benito and Martin Myers and Dylan Jack We speak about the DHL Stormers 1 point win as well as look forward to the Bulls coming to CT for Sat night 23 Dec at  7pm at the DHL Stadium.... Continue Reading →

Dylan Jack, Martin Myers and host Benito Vergotine talk SVNS Cape Town, URC and more on The Honest Truth on Smile 90.4fm

We reflect on the SVNS in Cape Town last weekend.  Dylan has become a fashion icon with his spottie, see pic below and we look forward to the DHL Stormers first home game of the season at the stadium, with its new grass pitch Enjoy the happy snaps of 2 days hanging with the CT media gang.

Ryan Vrede this week on the Business of Entertainment on Thurs 14th Dec at 9pm on CapeTalk

We speak to Ryan Vrede this week on the Business of Entertainment on Thurs 14th Dec at 9pm on Cape Talk. Ryan Vrede is a journalist that cut his teeth in sport, which continues to form a big part of his professional portfolio.  He joined Habari Media as an intern in 2006, and, under the... Continue Reading →

Household name IAN F to open 100% Retro Festival in Jan 2024

A household name is Ian F as he spent over 15 years with the national broadcaster 5FM.  Ian Fraser or Ian F then went travelling. Europe was where he landed and he discovered that it was old, cold and beer was expensive. Ian came back home and then worked briefly at KFM in Cape Town... Continue Reading →

Alan Gilpin Chief Executive Officer of World Rugby press con in CT Stadium

Alan GilpinChief Executive Officer Of World Rugby - press conference, was even asked about sports betting at DHL Cape Town Stadium.

The Brilliance of Dr Rachel Adams two podcasts loaded about AI

The Brilliance of Dr Rachel Adams - these are  stellar talks about AI now - Enjoy.  2 episodes. EPISODE 1  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EplyBoDSDwyjC51PpukR0?si=PfabAF-QStyfEBSMW-noHA EPISODE 2  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0C0K1H0BvyZ2xV7zXHlz4Y?si=43p7RWxyQQCEnysSI4Lhxg  You can always Tune in to Cape Talk  every Thursday  night at 21H00 for the #BusinessofEntertainment.  Dr Rachel Adams is a Senior Research Specialist: Science in Society Impact Centre at the Human Sciences Research Council,... Continue Reading →

Read the exclusive interview with synth pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) and they tour SA in April 2024

After the recent announcement of their  new studio album, Bauhaus Staircase out now  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. Across February & March 2024, OMD will play 22 dates across the... Continue Reading →

Thank you Bona Magazine for covering my artists Siphokazi Jonas and Sipho Mabuse

Thank you Nathan Adams and  Bona Magazine for  covering my artists Siphokazi Jonas and Sipho Mabuse in the December issue 

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, talking 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 →

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 Klose  was on tour in South Africa earlier this year Tamara Dey  sang with him  at his  performance at the  SABC and  she approached Jann about releasing a new version of “You & I” (recorded 7 years ago at a Music Exchange / BMI song camp ) for her new EP “La Musica”, 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 →

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 →

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 platform  https://open.spotify.com/episode/71FECpA1lv0S2Nprqkz71W?si=fSF5e257TDi4eThsSrtC0A Every thurs at 9pm the show is called #businessofentertainment  Thank you Tholsi Pillay for setting this up 

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