Arno Carstens for De Waal Park -Sunday 3rd March from 3pm – 4.30PM -Free

During his career as the lead singer of Springbok Nude Girls and subsequently as a solo artist, Arno Carstens has released 10 studio albums (5 as the lead singer of Springbok Nude Girls, 1 as half of the Electronica project, Bhelltower and 4 as a solo artist).   He has had over 20 top ten singles,... Continue Reading →

Heinrich Frans album launch at Kaleidoscope Cafe on Sunday from 6pm (He sings with Jonathan Butler as well)

This is a friend of mine, Heinrich Frans, who will be performing and launching his album. Beyond the Wall Music presents 'Life-Spoken' - Live'. He will be performing original music off his debut EP, 'Life-Stories' (available on iTunes and other digital distribution platforms worldwide as of 24 February 2013) and forthcoming full-length debut album. In... Continue Reading →

REVIEW: SIPHO ‘HOTSTIX’ MABUSE AT KIRSTENBOSCH | What’s On In Cape Town

Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse is more than just a legendary musician; he’s one of South Africa’s musical treasures and a great inspiration to many. After more than 45 years in the music industry, this 63 year old still has the commanding stage presence and vibrancy to make many younger musicians green with envy. It was a... Continue Reading →

Macstanley Official Launch – Lucid, Alive and Dreaming at QV54

Macstanley Official Launch - Lucid, Alive and Dreaming at QV54 01 March 2013 at 20:00 QV54 Cape Town, WC Macstanley's official Album Launch "Lucid, Alive & Dreaming". It feels, somehow, like coming home after an adventure. - 1 March 2013 at QV54 - No.54 Queen Victoria St, Gardens Cape Town

Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse on Kfm Breakfast, Friday 15 February 2013

Q&A session at Kaleidoscope Cafe on Saturday 16th February at 10am with Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse Re Music Exchange

The Q&A session at Kaleidoscope Cafe on Saturday 16th February at 10am Martin Myers, Peter Lacey, Sipho Hostix Mabuse, founder of Africa Music Trust Glen Robertson and Kaleidoscope and the reason for partnering with Music Exchange / DJ Dino Michael from ADMT (African Dance and Music Technology) and the reason for partnering with Music Exchange... Continue Reading →

Sipho Hotstix Mabuse – Interview – Muse Online

Sipho Hotstix Mabuse will play at the Old Mutual Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert for the first time this weekend. He earned his well placed nickname, Hotstix thanks to his talents as a young drummer in his early days. Following his fifty years in the live music industry he has seen and done many things; a... Continue Reading →

Over 50 Speakers and Panelists confirmed for the 2013 Music Conference

Over 50 Speakers and Panelists confirmed for the 2013 Music Conference Music Exchange, South Africa’s 3rd Independent Music Conference that gets everyone in the music industry talking, is set to take place from 21-22 March, with an additional day confirmed for the 23 March 2013 for workshops (see list below for more details on workshops).... Continue Reading →

Robin Auld Trio for De WAAL PARK – SUN 17TH FEB @4PM

Slide guitar, harmonica, African blues guitar stylings and soul vocals all feature in the fresh and vibrant roots sound of Robin Auld. Born in Lusaka, Zambia to Scots parents, Robin's childhood was spent alternating between Southern Africa and Scotland; a journey reflected in the African and Celtic influences in his music. He learned to play... Continue Reading →

“South African Music Law, Contracts and Business” – 2013 (third) edition of ground-breaking book to be released at Music Exchange

“South African Music Law, Contracts and Business” – 2013 (third) edition of ground-breaking book to be released at Music Exchange! Third Edition of Highly In-demand Music Industry Book Now Ready for Release South Africa’s only reference book on music contracts and law for musicians was originally written by Nick Matzukis and published in 2009. This... Continue Reading →

Heart Top 30 – 26 Jan 2013

POS ARTIST SONG TITLE MOVE L/W PEAK WEEKS 1 NE-YO LET ME LOVE YOU (UNTIL YOU LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF) NC 1 1 (2) 9 2 ADELE SKYFALL NC 2 2 6 3 USHER LOOKING FOR MYSELF NC 3 3 11 4 BRUNO MARS LOCKED OUT OF HEAVEN UP 4 8 4 4 5 MI... Continue Reading →

Steve Louw and Big Sky play De Waal Park this Sunday 3rd Feb

Triple M Entertainment has secured Steve Louw and Big Sky who were the support act for the 1998 Rodriguez tour of SA (they feature in the acclaimed movie "Searching for Sugar Man"). The band play De Waal Park this Sunday 3rd Feb. - Special guest is Mark Haze, who Steve saw perform earlier this season... Continue Reading →

Beyond the Wall Music presents ‘Life-Spoken’ with Heinrich Frans – Live on 24 February 2013.

Beyond the Wall Music presents ‘Life-Spoken’ - Live. on 24th Feb 2013 Heinrich will be performing original music off my debut EP, ‘Life-Stories’ (available on iTunes and other digital distribution platforms worldwide as of 24 February 2013) and forthcoming full-length debut album. In this performance and intimate setting, I will take you on a musical... Continue Reading →

JAZZ: African Nations Cup, tributes | Arts & Entertainment | BDlive

ONE interesting aspect of the African Nations Cup is how it profiles not only South African sport, but our culture, via its opening and closing ceremonies. Though torrential rain truncated Saturday’s opening, we saw enough to raise sharp questions about choices made in 2010, which shoved South African sounds to the margins. Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse... Continue Reading →

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