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Music Exchange 2022: From left: Martin Myers, Mark Rosin, Marc Marot and Trevor Jones standing in front of the MEX sign at the Academy of Sound Engineering (ASE) in District Six, Cape Town. By Rachel Reynolds I was driving home when I tuned into Smile FM and happened upon a man speaking about a conference... Continue Reading →
After a hugely successful 2 days in Cape Town, South Africa’s premier music, film and entertainment programme comes to the Academy of Sound Engineering (ASE) Johannesburg on Saturday, the 12th and Sunday, the 13th of November to further amplify its broader intent to connect and covert conversations into commercial success for all in attendance. Celebrating its 12th-anniversary MUSIC EXCHANGE 2022 (#MEX22), is proud to announce no less... Continue Reading →
In a major coup for Cape Town the CEO for SAMRO is speaking at #MEX22 on Sat 5th Nov Mark Rosin is the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Rosin assumed the top position in February 2020. Mark will speak about SAMRO and the Road map forward - The detailed Programme... Continue Reading →
Concerts SA is proud to announce the 60 music projects awarded grant support from the Digital Mobility Fund (DMF), now in its fifth instalment. Created in 2020 as an active response to challenges faced by the live music scene in South Africa at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, the DMF is funded by the Norwegian... Continue Reading →
#MEX22 Cape Town We have the great pleasure and privilege of presenting the speakers and topics for the Music Exchange 2022 (#MEX22) conference. The emphasis is on Exchange – Arrive to engage and ask questions of all the speakers and meet fellow creatives. You never know who is in the room. You have read about... Continue Reading →
From Brian Currin Music Spotify Screenshot, 28 October 2022, 09:04 Steve Louw's brand new single "Mother, Don't Go" (featuring Joe Bonamassa, and produced by the legendary Kevin Shirley) was released this morning, and his previous hit "Wind In Your Hair" (also featuring Joe's guitar talents) has achieved 300,000 streams. A milestone indeed for this unassuming... Continue Reading →
Steve Louw - Mother, Don't Go featuring Joe Bonamassa. Out Now! Cape Town, 28 October 2022 – Hot on the heels of “Thunder and Rain”, the title track from Steve Louw’s brand new 10-track album dropping on 11 November, comes “Mother, Don’t Go”, a track that welcomes guitar legend Joe Bonamassa back to the fold. https://youtu.be/I19Y5xSrdnA... Continue Reading →
Following a successful ‘Indoor’ Cape Town tour last month, award winning musician J’Something this week confirmed the Durban leg of the tour has been moved to a bigger venue. A J’Something Experience The exclusive ‘Indoor with J’Something’ experience kicked off in the mother city last month at The HCC Homecoming Centre. This first-of-its-kind tour featured... Continue Reading →
From Biz Community In the build-up to #Mex22 this November, Music Exchange has revealed the first of at least 12 keynote addresses from respected creatives in the industry. Source: www.unsplash.com Now in its 12th year, #Mex22 will also be heading out on tour to deliver masterclasses from some of the biggest names in the business in... Continue Reading →
Open for Business In the build-up to #MEX22 this November, Music Exchange (MEX) is proud to reveal the first of what will be no less than 12 keynote addresses from some of the world’s most respected creatives and captains of industry. Now in its 12th year, #MEX22 will also be heading out on tour to... Continue Reading →
Sunday Times interview 2 October 2022 - Hot Lunch with Aspasia Karras
The air was bustling last Wednesday evening with sounds of a raspy trumpet and vocal melodies. It’s safe to say that the RADA Unearthed Volume Two album launch, RADAs third music album was a spectacular success. Thank you for the invite to attend RADA is an acronym for Rape, Alcohol, Drug, Abuse and is a Non-Profit Organization based in... Continue Reading →
PRODUCED BY KEVIN SHIRLEY FEATURING JOE BONAMASSA AND DOUG LANCIO Photo Credit: Jacqui van Staden “Thunder and Rain” single https://youtu.be/660h_c_IG5I The geography of where I was coming from crept into the music; fire, wind and rain – Steve Louw https://open.spotify.com/track/2WDLXF7lYcAjT8r4IvgUGV? Choose your preferred music service NEW YORK, NY - Veteran South African rocker Steve Louw... Continue Reading →
If old-school is what floats your boat, Soul Sisters 2022 is where you want to moor your soul-filled boat on Saturday 24th Sept at Grand Arena at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World in Cape Town to see Sybil, and her Cape town 12-piece band, as well as a stunning line-up of the cape stars The show... Continue Reading →
3 TONS OF FUN, release their new single INGAPHAKATHI – meaning WITHIN in Zulu and Xhosa. Written and produced by Nontokozo Mfuphi (aka Saxy Sthe), it speaks to the importance of loving yourself in spite of imperfections. With powerful harmonies by Nontokozo Mfuphi (Saxy Sthe), Bulelwa Sakayi (Beautiful Bee) and Michelle Thomas (Mysterious Michelle) and the haunting keyboards of... Continue Reading →
Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse at 70 at Snatch 32 Saturday 10th September Get ready to experience the legendary Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse at 70 at Snatch 32 Ticket link https://www.quicket.co.za/events/183484-sipho-hotstix-mabuse/ What better way to spend listening to and letting Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse and The Hotband take you on a musical journey of the hits and songs that have shaped the lexicon... Continue Reading →
Steve Louw shines on Headlight Dreams It’s hard to believe the last new music we heard from Steve Louw arrived seven long years ago. With the wait now finally over, fans right around the world are already embracing the pop/ rock icon’s return with arms wide open. This is the lovely Back story to the... Continue Reading →
from IOL by Chulumanco Mahamba Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse performing at Yvonne Chaka Chaka’s benefit concert called The Mother Tour: A journey of an African Woman. Picture: Neil Baynes Joburg - On August 12, the Turquoise Harmony Institute (THI) is expected to bring hope, awareness and advocacy to South Africa and the African continent’s refugees in... Continue Reading →
In new arrival Nicole Bacher’s case, the bug bit after getting married, raising children, and running a thriving psychology practice. Sixteen years later, Nicole closed her business to focus on and finish her studies. With that, gaps appeared in her usually jam-packed diary to feed her creative curiosity. Blooming late She filled it all, spending... Continue Reading →
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