https://open.spotify.com/playlist/562pXBe354ldKXPlwI4iFq?si=0e4f1e6d233f4e21 Rugby World Cup Final 2023 Had the great joy of putting this playlist together for the 2023 Rugby World Cup final for the SACS class of 1981, my Matric year. Grant Price reached out to me asking if I could do it, knowing I am in the music business. It was a joy to... Continue Reading →
Podcast loaded with Robert Plummer Senior Managing Editor | Penguin Non-Fiction on Business of Entertainment on Thurs 26th October atย 9pm
We invitedย Robert Plummerย Senior Managing Editorย |ย Penguin Non-Fictionย to talk aboutย book publishing on theย Business ofย Entertainment onย CapeTalk on Thursday 26th October at 9pm.ย Do enjoy the listen. https://open.spotify.com/episode/64tVvAF5oXeAGeSiQQtW1m?si=aZx4XFbRQGiZ-4tlavx3Qg His work involves overseeing the process of turning manuscripts into published books. He has been working in publishing for over twenty-five years. He publishes a range of non-fiction: politics, current affairs, history, biography,... Continue Reading →
Robert Plummer Senior Managing Editor | Penguin Non-Fiction on Business of Entertainment on Thurs 26th October at 9pm
We invitedย Robert Plummerย Senior Managing Editorย |ย Penguin Non-Fictionย to talk about book publishing on theย Business ofย Entertainment onย CapeTalk on Thursday 26th October at 9pm. His work involves overseeing the process of turning manuscripts into published books. He has been working in publishing for over twenty-five years. He publishes a range of non-fiction: politics, current affairs, history, biography, sport, business and... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas is presenting at the Cape Flats Book Festival 4-5 November 2023
READ to RISE is excited be hosting the Cape Flats Book Festival on 4-5 November 2023 at West End Primary School (Merrydale Avenue, Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain). We have an incredible line-up of authors, poets, talks, workshops, etc. planned for both adults and children. Speakers including:Sindiwe Magona, Diana Ferris, Siphokazi Jonas, (she speaks on Saturday from... Continue Reading →
Stunning podcast loaded with Robert Plummer Senior Managing Editor | Penguin Non-Fiction
We invitedย Robert Plummerย Senior Managing Editorย |ย Penguin Non-Fictionย to talk about ย book publishing on theย Business ofย Entertainment onย CapeTalk on Thursday 19th October at 9pm.ย Do enjoy the listen. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2TiVY99n4ZYN7X93keNEUK?si=oxzJPzmRTQOWoXe9fAWRVg His work involves overseeing the process of turning manuscripts into published books. He has been working in publishing for over twenty-five years. He publishes a range of non-fiction: politics, current affairs, history,... Continue Reading →
“The Fireside Springbokโ by Mike Greenaway gets a ten out of ten review
Stunning book โThe Fireside Springbokโ by Mike Greenaway is a must for all sportsย lovers. The book has justย received a ten out of ten review from Andy Capostagno https://youtu.be/XpucETdTLdE I am great friends with Mike Greenaway. Our friendship goes back over 27 years, from 1996 when we both worked for a majorย record company, myself in Cape... Continue Reading →
The streaming platform is a hungry beast that is perpetually hungry | MIDiA Research
The music business has become a just-in-time economy too, and that is not a good thing. The music business used to be characterised by artists disappearing into the studio for months on end and emerging with an album for expectant fans to get their hands on at some time in the future. Bands like the Red Hot Chili... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas narrator at Gala Dinner at CTICC some photos of a beautiful evening
Dressed by Indoni Fashion House. Siphokazi was the poet-narrator at a beautiful gala dinner and fashion show for about 1000 people at the CTICC last night. It was beautiful to see the different ways in which poetry can show up in all these spaces.
Robert Plummer Senior Managing Editor | Penguin Non-Fiction on Business of Entertainment on Thurs 19th October at 9pm
We invited Robert Plummer Senior Managing Editor | Penguin Non-Fiction to talk about book publishing on the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk on Thursday 19th October at 9pm His work involves overseeing the process of turning manuscripts into published books. He has been working in publishing for over twenty-five years. He publishes a range of non-fiction: politics, current affairs, history, biography, sport, business and... Continue Reading →
International drummer Marcus Gilmore at The Baxter for two performances 27th and 28th October 2023
International drumming and jazz virtuoso Marcus Gilmore, collaborates with some of SAโs finest musicians at The Baxter for two performances only in October 2023. Rolex music fellow and international drumming sensation, Marcus Gilmore, will collaborate with some of South Africaโs finest musicians, in what is set to be the jazz spectacular of the year, for... Continue Reading →
DJ Khaled sends special message to Rugby World Cup stars and Roc Nation Sports International has 6 players in Quarter-finals
DJ Khaled sends special message to Rugby World Cup stars 11 October 2023: Rugby World Cup excitement has clearly spread across the globe, with iconic American artist DJ Khaled ( with over 29.1million monthly Listeners on Spotify) sending a special good luck message to some key players ahead of the quarter-finals. DJ Khaled, who is... Continue Reading →
The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk with Martin Myers every Thursday, 9pm exclusive interview with the band Shakatak
The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9pm, has landed a real coup with this exclusive one-on-one. We speak to Shakatak on Thursday 12th October at 9pm. We chat to key band members Jill Saward (lead vocals), Bill Sharpe (keys). The band has firmly established itself as a vibrant... Continue Reading →
Beast Mtawarira to star in Rugby World Cup โvlog diaryโ content series
In association with Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI), legendary former Springbok prop Beast Mtawarira will star in an exclusive Rugby World Cup content series in France. Mtawarira famously won the World Cup in 2019 with South Africa as he headed into rugby retirement on a high note, while he has undertaken a host of successful... Continue Reading →
Beast Mtawarira and Wetility team up to give power back to South Africans
Wetility, a leading local residential solar fintech company, and Springbok legend Tendai โThe Beastโ Mtawarira are thrilled to announce the launch of the Beast Bundle.
Podcast loaded with James Bรถsenberg the Chief Operating Officer at Quicket South Africa
About last night on CapeTalk The show #businessofentertainmentLast night 9pm (10 August) CapeTalk listeners tuned in for the stationโs segment the โBusiness of Entertainment,โ that delivers a fascinating and first-hand account of the South African entertainment industry.This weeks chat was with James Bรถsenberg the Chief Operating Officer at Quicket South Africa , about all things... Continue Reading →
Monique Hellenberg the Voice of the band Goldfishโs No 1 Hit, “This Is How It Goes” has new music out now
Monique Hellenberg Is a Lecturer in Jazz & Contemporary Voice at Nelson Mandela University. She is an Award-Winning Singer and the Voice of the band Goldfishโs No 1 Hit, "This Is How It Goes" and was in The Voice SA 2017. Her new single โSaw It, Wrote It, Got Itโ is now available on Spotify,... Continue Reading →
Content creation service ‘RNSI Productions’ proudly launched by Roc Nation Sports Internationalย
Roc Nation Sports International is excited to announce the launch of RNSI Productions, an initiative aimed at enhancing the story-telling capabilities of clients and partners around the world.
Thurs night 6 July at 9pm on Cape Talk I chat to Sipho Hotstix Mabuse
Thursdayย 6 Julyย at 9pm, Music Exchange founder Martin Myers will talk to SA music icon Sipho Hotstix Mabuse.
MUSIC EXCHANGE #MEX23 โ Programme โ Day 2 Friday, 23 June
#MEX23 โ Programme โ Day 2 Friday, 23 June Venue: Roxy Revue Bar, GrandWest Casino & Entertainment, Goodwood, CPT 9.30 am Registration 10 am Welcome โ Martin Myers and Sipho Mabuse 10.15 am - 11.45 am Keynote: Meng Kuok with Q & A by Marc Marot, post talks Explore how accessible technologies have revolutionised music... Continue Reading →
DAY 1 Speakers and topics for Music Exchange 2023
Quality music, and future-focused content โ delivered by some of the most influential business minds and creatives โ that's what #MEX23 assures. At just R250 for full access to all three days of #MEX23, including free entrance to Jazzathon 2023, the value and the calibre of content, and those delivering it, is unmatched. Music Exchange... Continue Reading →