Music Exchange #MEX24 Conference – The New Music Economy Debunked – 30th November

We proudly announce we have secured a global thought Leader flying in from the USA to attend and speak at this year’s Music Exchange Conference. (#MEX24) to be held on 30th November from 9 am to 4:30 pm His mission Paris Toon is the Billboard charting award-winning entrepreneur and musical enigma behind Mother’s Favourite Child. He is an extraordinary... Continue Reading →

Album launch by The Kyle Shepherd Trio at the Baxter Concert Hall on 16 November 2024

Leading jazz ensemble, The Kyle Shepherd Trio, launches the latest album, A Dance More Sweetly Played, at the Baxter Concert Hall, for one performance only on Saturday, 16 November 2024 at 7.30pm  The combination of Kyle Shepherd's innovative compositions, Shane Cooper's virtuosic double bass, and Jonno Sweetman's dynamic drumming, creates a vibrant soundscape that has... Continue Reading →

GALLO MUSIC have released South African pianist and harmonica virtuoso Adam Glasser’s album SA & Beyond – Read all about the work please

Gallo released Adam Glasser's “SA & Beyond” which is a compilation of compositions he's remade using his harmonica and piano melodies. You can listen to “SA & BEYOND” on YouTube Music here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_msGZ9AEGDzQGc9DsHVS2roBXW6s4X0oXA You’ll love his stories and his tales about each song on this album: At 69,  veteran South African pianist and harmonica virtuoso Adam Glasser is  one of the last surviving... Continue Reading →

Iconic UK retro festival “Let’s Rock” is coming to South Africa in 2025!

Let's Rock, the iconic UK retro festival, will debut in South Africa on February 15-16, 2025, featuring 80s music legends like Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey and Midge Ure. The events in Johannesburg and Cape Town promise a nostalgic celebration with a mix of international and local artists. Tickets go on sale October 25, 2023.

The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers gets a rebroadcast on a Sunday

22 October  2024, Cape Town – The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9pm, has enjoyed a stellar year since the show's launch in May 2023. Now good news is the show will be rebroadcast on a Sunday night just after 9pm on CapeTalk.  With no less than over 75 episodes aired, all focusing on global inspirational leaders in The Business of Entertainment,... Continue Reading →

CapeTalk Thursday 24th October in studio at 9pm the founder of Real Concerts Roddy Quin for part 2

Since Real Concerts' inception in 1994, Quin has gained a reputation as one of South Africa's most adventurous promoters and has successfully brought to the country many heavyweight music acts, among them:  Massive Attack, Garbage, Placebo, Skunk Anansie, Spin Doctors, Hootie & the Blowfish, Tevin Campbell, Youssou N ‘Dour, Tracy Chapman, Simple Minds and many... Continue Reading →

CapeTalk Thursday 17th October in studio at 9pm the founder of Real Concerts Roddy Quin

Roddy Quin, founder of Real Concerts, discusses his 36 years in artist management, promoting major concerts and breaking barriers in South Africa.

Former CEO of Gallo Records Ivor Haarburger on CapeTalk Thurs 3 October at 9pm

On Thursday 3 October  we have the fantastic Ivor Haarburger on Cape Talk just past 9pm on the weekly show  #businessofentertainment Ivor Haarburger occupied various roles at Gallo in his 40 years from Marketing and Sales to A&R and eventually CEO. In his time not only did he break iconic international acts in the country, like Boney... Continue Reading →

JP Cooper returns to South Africa during November as part of his world tour

JP Cooper returns to South Africa this November as part of his 2024 World Tour with new dates in Cape Town and Johannesburg [Pictured: JP Cooper] Photo Credit - Aaron Crowley Acclaimed British singer-songwriter JP Cooper, best known for global hits like “September Song” and South African fan-favourite “The Only Reason,” is set to return to... Continue Reading →

Fagrie Isaacs to open for Atlantic Starr on 28th September at Grand Arena, GrandWest

Fagrie Isaacs (former lead singer of the Boyz) has been selected by the Concert promoters SMH (who brought Shakatak & Robin S to Cape Town in 2023 and Peaches & Herb in June 2024) to open for Atlantic Starr on 28th Sept at Grand Arena, GrandWest.  Fagrie Isaacs - pic supplied  Expect a hot hit filled evening with Atlantic Starr delivering "Always", "Secret Lovers", "Circles”,... Continue Reading →

Sipho Mabuse to perform at #DStvDeliciousFestival2024

Sipho Mabuse is one of the selected artists to appear on the 30 Years of Creative Freedom Show taking place on the main stage at #DStvDeliciousFestival2024 on Sunday 22 September 2024.Sipho will be paying tribute to his dear friend and comrade Hugh Masekela during the show. Booking via Ticketmaster  https://www.ticketmaster.co.za/artist/dstv-delicious-international-food-music-festival-tickets/1240354

Reflections in pics as I hosted a panel, on artist management on Wed 4th Sept in Cape Town

Reflections in pics as I hosted a panel, on artist management at FAME Week Africa. The topic was Artist Management.Wed 4th Sept was the date and my dear friend Roy Harman was one of the panellists.

Exclusive interview with Atlantic Starr ahead of the show in Cape Town on 28th September

What a superb read to the quick questions with Atlantic Starr who will be in Cape Town for 1 show only on 28th September 2024. The hits will be flowing in the 90 min set   Hits like "Always", "Secret Lovers", "Circles”, “Masterpiece”, My first Love, Send for me, Am I Dreaming and with 14 albums under their belt expect... Continue Reading →

John Hassan has new music out called Where’s The Moollah

John Hassan is a highly experienced and in demand percussionist who has worked with an endless list of some of South Africa’s finest and International musicians.  These include artists like Mirriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Stimela, Soweto String Quartet, Lucky Dube, Brenda Fassie, Busi Mlhongo, Sipho Gumede, Bayete, Jimmy Dludlu, Judith Sephuma, Jonathan Butler, Sibongile Khumalo,... Continue Reading →

Martin Myers moderating this panel Navigating Artist Management at Fame Week Africa

Do join on 4th September in Cape Town at the CTICC  at the  Muziki Theatre from 12h30 for this 60 min panel discussing these points as mentioned below  with this esteemed panel: Moderator: Martin Myers, Presenter: Business of Entertainment, Cape Talk, Artist manager & founder Music Exchange (now in its 14th year) Roy Harman, Managing Director, RESPECT MUSIC Thando Kleinbooi, Artist Manager Tanisha... Continue Reading →

Exclusive interview with Australian progressive rock/metal band Caligula’s Horse coming to South Africa for two shows 23 and 24th August 

Australian progressive rock/metal band Caligula’s Horse is set to perform in South Africa and vocalist Jim Grey shares his purpose, music, inspirations, and more in a captivating interview.

My Guest on CapeTalk Business of Entertainment on Thurs 15th Aug at 9pm is Ian F

Ian Fraser, also known as Ian F, gained fame during his 15-year tenure at 5FM. After traveling through Europe, he returned to work at KFM and Highveld. Currently, he serves as SuperSport's voiceover artist.

Sipho Mabuse features in RMB Starlight Classics 2023, the show will broadcast on M-Net this Sunday (18th August) at 5pm

Sipho Mabuse performs 3 songs, including Burnout, at RMB Starlight Classics Johannesburg 2023. The broadcast on M-Net airs this Sunday at 5 pm.

CALIGULA’S HORSE SET TO STAMPEDE THEIR WAY THROUGH SOUTH AFRICA 2 DATES CT AND JHB

Caligula’s Horse's Charcoal Grace South Africa tour brings Brisbane’s premier progressive metal outfit to Stellenbosch and Johannesburg, with support from other bands. A must-see progressive metal experience.

Sipho Mabuse upcoming shows during September 2024

Experience music legend Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse live this September.

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