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Guiding principles for successful musicians – Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse
By: Sindy Peters An artist in the South African music industry has plenty to contend with, such as: funding, venues, minimum support from media outlets, international counterparts taking centre stage. Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse addressed the delegates on day one, 22 March, of the 2010 Music Exchange conference discussing why SA musicians are not resilient enough... Continue Reading →
Hotstix is still burning
Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse has always been surrounded by music. As a child be was fasinated by the drums. At school he formed a band, called The Beaters, that eventually became the internationally renowned Harare. As a multi-instrumental solo artist he scored what must be South Africa's first crossover hit with 1985's 'Burn Out'. And since... Continue Reading →
For The Love Of Music
By Jason Curtis Music Exchange celebrates its second anniversary on 22 and 23 March when the Protea Victoria Junction Hotel, Greenpoint once again plays host to South Africa’s only independent annual music conference. With its focus squarely on growing and celebrating the music industry and all who play there, Music Exchange is all about opening... Continue Reading →
Music Exchange 2010 Programme
DAY 1 - MONDAY 22 MARCH 2010 Schedule Detail 9.45am Opening Welcome Karl Gostner, General Manager, Primedia, Cape Town (94.5Kfm and Cape Talk) 10am to 10:45am The passion of music Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse, Former, Current and Future Musician Why is it that musicians don’t stay around for long enough to reap the rewards from their... Continue Reading →
MUSIC EXCHANGE DEMOS GO DIGITAL
MUSIC EXCHANGE DEMOS GO DIGITAL Delegates encouraged to submit demo material online Cape Town, 3 March 2010: In line with the digital theme for this year’s Music Exchange, delegates attending the conference will have the opportunity to upload their demo material on http://www.musicexchange.co.za. Their tracks will be published in streaming format along with a band... Continue Reading →
Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse to share story of 5-decade music journey at Music Exchange
SA MUSIC LEGEND TO SHARE STORY OF 5-DECADE JOURNEY Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse to address delegates at Music Exchange Cape Town, 22 February 2010: South African music icon, SAMA Lifetime Achievement Award winner and platinum selling artist Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse will address delegates at Music Exchange, South Africa’s first independent music conference. Mabuse, best known for... Continue Reading →
