Happy birthday Dr Trevor Jones from all of us at Music Exchange. Thank you for what you do to inspire us all to be better and as you always say "Prepare or prepare to fail”. Your humility and love for your art shines through and inspires us daily - THANK YOU Trevor. In March 2019 the Western Cape Department of Cultural... Continue Reading →
Speaking on Sat 3rd Feb Free life skills workshop for youth Elim Hall Caledon Street Cape Town
Music Exchange is Speaking on sat at this FREE workshop Other speakers include We have Prof. Jonathan Jansen Jonathan Jansen is an internationally renowned expert in education, who in 2009 became the first black rector and vice-chancellor of the University of the Free State. He is a regular newspaper contributor, known for his views on... Continue Reading →
Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse and Music Exchange pays tribute to late musical genius Tony Cedras
From IOL Born in Elsies River, Cedras’ super power was performing and recording on the accordion. Picture: Supplied Accordion, harmonium, keyboard, guitar player and trumpet player. These were the many talents Tony Cedras possessed. The Cape Town-born musician sadly passed away earlier this week, aged 72. While his cause of his death was not known, many... Continue Reading →
The Power of Collaboration – Personal relationships are key more than passive listening
Meng Kuok has just been named MBW’s Entrepreneur of The Year for 2023/2024. He was in Cape Town for Music Exchange in June 2023. He is the founder and CEO of Singapore-based Caldecott Music Group, home to music tech company BandLab Technologies – and its flagship music-making platform, BandLab, with over 60 million registered users, cumulatively generating around 17 million new tracks each month. Meng had... Continue Reading →
Free workshop Monday 8th January
Free Music Exchange & Jazzathon workshop Hosted by Martin Myers and Craig Parks Monday 8th Jan 2024Venue ....Makers landing at the V &A Waterfront Venue is the Training room at Makers Landing From 12 noon to 2pm We will coverPerformance, production, promotion and connections, to benefit your career in 2024. Do join see details to rsvp... 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 →
Your career is your responsibility
Such a stunning read from Bob Lefsetz, we have to share and credit Bob. You're selling more than music, you're selling your identity. We chatted about this all at the workshop in George this past Saturday and Bob has mentioned all the points artists have to look out for. Some hard truths are written below:... Continue Reading →
Music Industry classes hosted by Selwyn Bartlett start on Saturday 30th September
This project was initiated when Selwyn Bartlett graduated with an ACET [Adult Community Education Training] qualification from UCT in 2019.The course material aligned to the National Certificate: Music Industry Practice NQF level 3, will be facilitated by Mariana Hanse and guest speakers Chad Saaiman and Cameron Ward will give testimony of their success as accomplished artists.Martin Myers from Music Exchange sharing insight into... Continue Reading →
Former Idols winner, Berry concert on September 9th at The Wave Theatre Cafe, 44 Long Street, Cape Town
It’s a celebration for singer-songwriter Berenike Trytsman, better known as Berry, when she celebrates Heritage Month, her new single and a show on September 9.
Read about Jason Benson, a 25-year-old artist with an incomprehensible passion for music
Jason Benson is a 25-year-old artist with an incomprehensible passion for music. He is a multi-talented singer, songwriter and instrumentalist whose debut album release "Conqueror" is out now. The latter part of 2023 could be his breakout time, to receive more attention from the public at large. Having attended Music Exchange for the last number... Continue Reading →
Meet Meng Ru Kuok, #MEX23 had the privilege of spending 40 minutes with the digital disruptor as part of Music Exchange 2023 (#MEX23) in Cape Town this week.
Meet Meng Ru Kuok. Music Exchange with Jason Curtis had the privilege of spending 40 minutes with the digital disruptor as part of Music Exchange 2023 (#MEX23) in Cape Town this week. There is a lot to take in here, so you may want to listen to this talk at least twice Meng Ru Kuok... Continue Reading →
Chad Saaiman hosts the Chad Sessions at Jazzathon on Saturday 24th June at Grandwest
As Cape Town's Jazzathon's African Celebration and Music Exchange prepares to go live, come Thurs 22 June, all the way through to Sunday, 25 June 2023, the reasons to be cheerful are plentiful thanks to this year's stellar line-up.
Delighted to be speaking at Music Exchange on Saturday 24th June | Siphokazi Jonas
Delighted to be speaking on Day 3 at my favorite Conference Music Exchange on Saturday 24th June at Roxy Review Bar with Lesley Wells
Music Exchange our full three-day speaker line-up, for 22, 23, 24 June 2023
With just a few days before Music Exchange 2023’s 13th annual entertainment economy-focused conference, we’re proud to share our full three-day line-up, for 22, 23, 24 June 2023
Four times Grammy nominated Stanley Jordan to speak at Music Exchange and play Jazzathon on 23 and 24 June
In a major coup for Jazzathon and Music Exchange #MEX23 four times Grammy nominated Stanley Jordan will be playing in Cape Town for the first time ever at Jazzathon for two nights on the 23 and 24 June at GrandWest in Cape Town
As Chair of Music Exchange I am proud to share our full three-day line-up for 22, 23, 24 June 2023 | Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse
With just a few days before Music Exchange 2023’s 13th annual entertainment economy-focused conference, we’re proud to share our full three-day line-up, for 22, 23, 24 June 2023. Having secured the very best, most relevant local and international voices in the sector, Music Exchange 2023 (#MEX23) remains committed to delivering learnings, life lessons and enlightenment of the... Continue Reading →
Marc Marot returns as Keynote Speaker at Music Exchange 2023 (#MEX23) the old versus the new when signing musical talent.
After delivering compelling sessions at Music Exchange's 12th annual conference in 2022, we're proud to announce that Marc Marot will be flying in from London once more to share and guide delegates throughout #MEX23. Dates are 22, 23 and 24 June 2023.10am start each day
Speaker at Music Exchange Neil Johnson
Neil Johnson is a radio content programmer. He has worked at Primedia, SABC, Kagiso Media and recently for Kaya FM and AME.
Music Exchange #MEX23 speaker Ms Nomazulu Mda Chief Customer Officer at SAMPRA
Nomazulu Mda is an operations and strategy leader in the media and entertainment leader with over 18 years’ experience in the sector including media policy, broadcasting strategy and operations; film development and funding.Nomazulu has held senior roles at leading institutions including government departments, over a decade at the SABC and the National Film and Video Foundation.She... Continue Reading →