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The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk offers insightful conversations with esteemed guests from various creative industries, focusing on the business aspects of their careers. Hosted by Martin Myers, the show airs Thursdays at 21:00 and includes rebroadcasts on Sundays. It will pause during the holidays, returning on 8 January 2026.
Hedley Manicom will be featured on the Business of Entertainment on December 4 at 9pm, discussing his journey from a JSE-listed corporation to co-owning Owl’s Rest Farm. He addresses transformation, creativity, education, and the true meaning of success, sharing insights on entrepreneurship and his personal philosophy.
Lionel Richie’s Truly is a captivating 460-page memoir showcasing his remarkable journey as a prolific songwriter and cultural icon. Rich in storytelling, the book invites readers to experience his musical legacy across 23 chapters, enhanced by a thoughtfully curated Spotify playlist, making it a must-read for fans of great talent and storytelling.
On 2 September, I moderated a panel at FAME Week Africa, led by Chad Saaiman. The discussion revealed a gap where many creatives focus on success but neglect essential business knowledge. Sustainable careers require education and discipline. My show, The Business of Entertainment, aims to address this, yet no delegates sought it out.
Tune in to CapeTalk this Thursday at 9 PM for "The Business of Entertainment" with Jason Curtis. He discusses indie music career realities, emphasizing the importance of true fans, storytelling, budget strategies, and building lasting connections. Learn from real experiences to navigate and succeed in today's entertainment industry.
The Business of Entertainment Turns Two! Cape Town – The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9pm, with a rebroadcast on Sunday at 9pm has enjoyed two stellar years since the show's launch in May 2023. All talks focus on global inspirational leaders in The Business of Entertainment, the show continues to attract a growing audience on-air and online. We got asked by... Continue Reading →
We have a weekly fun radio discussion on Smile 90.4fm every Wednesday at 9.30pm SA time where we shoot the breeze about my love of Rugby with Benito Vergotine This week our guest was the uber talented writer and dear friend Mike Greenaway, who has two amazing books out "Bok to Bok" as well as "The... Continue Reading →
Reflecting on the lessons from my guests on #businessofentertainment for 2024 on CapeTalk. We chat about Marc Marot, Suzanne Ackerman, Guy Macleod, Greer Stevens and many more in this 15 min recap to inspire us all. Enjoy the listen https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fp8IN5LmYjG7jk1fhVt2t?si=7KLIy-dDRMmRLVVDI41gJw The show airs every Thursday at 9pm for thirty minutes and a repeat broadcast on Sunday at 9pm Show producer is Barry Mare.Artwork is by Casey... Continue Reading →
Listen please to our esteemed thought leader, investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer, Diana Neille on two podcasts from the CapeTalk show "The Business of entertainment” which airs every Thursday night at 9pm and again on Sunday just after 9pm. She discussed in detail Collective Management Organisations in SA https://open.spotify.com/episode/73vuQZ04BzANrB5KPYWhpa?si=UranzLHBQW2n0C1IaQlzuA And Diana who was the keynote speaker at Music Exchange on 30th Nov dealt with A Reporter's Notes on Intermediary... Continue Reading →
We then have our esteemed thought leader, investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer, Diana Neille, on CapeTalk tonight (12th December) from 9pm on the Business of Entertainment. She will discuss in detail Collective Management Organisations in SA And Diana who was the keynote speaker at Music Exchange on 30th November will also deal with A Reporter's Notes on Intermediary... Continue Reading →
The past 30 years have been a ‘disaster’ for South African artists, says legendary musician Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse, who has some advice – and criticism – and a wish list for new Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie. Read more at The Daily Maverick
Peaches & Herb the Sweethearts of Soul wowed Cape Town on Saturday 15th of June 2024. The Sweethearts of Soul, as they are known, performed on Saturday 15th June to a sold out Grand West Casino and Entertainment world in Cape Town. Concert promoter SMH (who brought Shakatak and Robin S to Cape Town in... Continue Reading →
The weekly discussion about the URC on Smile 90.4FM with Benito Vergotine & Dylan Jack. A discussion about the URC and more – Please listen to the link below: The Honest Truth with host Benito Vergotine is on Smile 90.4 FM each week on a Monday night at 9.30pm. I was delighted to have been a... Continue Reading →
Read these two letters below: From Bob Lefsetz Everyone keeps blaming Spotify for an existential problem in the music industry. There’s too much supply and not enough demand. Musicians used to make money from royalties when record sales were driven by listener demand. Nowadays, there’s so much music and listeners don’t want more. Indie musicians made... Continue Reading →
A discussion about the URC on Smile 90.4FM with Benito Vergotine & Dylan Jack and special guest from Durban Mike Greenaway. The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine is on Smile 90.4 FM each week on a Monday night at 9.30pm. A discussion about the URC and more - Please listen to the link below: I was delighted to... Continue Reading →
The old cliche wine gets better with age, but with a band this could be a poisoned chalice. I waited 37 years to see Deacon Blue, going through my mind is: Coming to SA to get a cheque, to rehearse for the European tour, Bucket list tick for the act and maybe we can be self... Continue Reading →
“People can’t make world-class records because there’s 10,000 records a day coming out.” Max Norman, a producer who helped shape rock history with albums like Ozzy Osbourne's Blizzard of Ozz – plus working with other artists like Y&T, Armored Saint, Lizzy Borden, and Loudness – recently said in an appearance on the Talk Louder podcast... Continue Reading →
From Media Update The Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 21:00, has announced it has had a stellar year since the show's launch in May 2023. The show has seen a 26 % audience growth from May to December 2023, as monitored by Newsclip Media Monitoring (from 101 000 listeners per week... Continue Reading →
As we close 2023 the Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9 pm, has had a stellar year since the shows launch in May 2023. All the podcasts are loaded on the Cape Talk website on the podcast page https://www.capetalk.co.za/podcasts/679/the-business-of-entertainment?ref=pid:92 or go the MEX podcast page on Spotify and Listen https://open.spotify.com/show/7CCcqSqVPZplVsZA81XoY0?si=nLJnG1jrTkSBqO2yR6ZJSA The guests have been outstanding starting... Continue Reading →
So happy to be the Most-read contributor on Bizcommunity's Lifestyle & Entertainment portal for 2023. This continues the good work from 2022, whereby I was also the number one Most-read contributor for 2022. We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2023 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and company news. Discover the most read content... Continue Reading →
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