Neil Johnson is a radio content programmer. He has worked at Primedia, SABC, Kagiso Media and recently for Kaya FM and AME.
Speaker at Music Exchange Neil Johnson
Deacon Blue announce their first-ever South African tour Feb 2024
Thirty-five years since their debut single, Dignity, and millions of record sales since, Deacon Blue are digging out all their old 45s – the Top 10s, the favourites, the sing-a-long rarities – and touring South Africa for the first time in February 2024. The band have always thrived onstage and will entrain local crowds with a selection of their hits.This... Continue Reading →
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Interview with US saxophonist Adam Larson who closes Hazendal Wine Estate Jazz Series in Cape Town on Wednesday, 31st May 2023 at 7pm
Have you ever wondered what it's like to watch jazz in The Big Apple? Here is your chance to find out! Fresh off the back of his US tour, saxophonist, Adam Larson, closes out the last concert of the Hazendal Wine Estate Jazz Series in Cape Town on Wednesday, 31st May 2023 at 7pm. Look... Continue Reading →
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ROBIN S by public demand performs at THE ADDRESS IN ATHLONE – SATURDAY 3RD JUNE 2023
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 →
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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.
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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 →
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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).
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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.
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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
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Nothing will sound like Mango Groove playing live in De Waal park this Sunday 26th March
Nothing sounds quite like Mango Groove. The exquisite dexterity of the pennywhistle, the big brass arrangements, the lashings of doo-wop harmonies and the thundering swing and gumboot rhythms.
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ROBIN S for Grand Arena Cape Town on 27th May 2023
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 →
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Shakatak, the legendary English jazz-funk band, to Cape Town on Saturday, 30 September, as part of their 40th anniversary world tour.
Shakatak, the legendary English jazz-funk band, is returning to Cape Town for just one show on Saturday, 30 September, as part of their 40th anniversary world tour.
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Reflection in ten pictures of the Art of Legends 18th March 2023
Reflection in ten pictures of the Art of Legends 18th March 2023
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Reflections in pictures of a two day MEX, Jazzathon workshop in George with Germaine Leonard
Great two days on Fri 17 and Sat 18th at George High with Germaine Leonard and his music students with talks from Music Exchange and Cape Town Jazzathon.
Martin Myers 