Marcus Brewster reached celebrity status in 2001 as a judge on the first season of the TV show Pop Idol, but was already a name in music promotion since the mid-80s as a record company man where he was International Promotions Manager for EMI (Queen, Tina Turner, Roxette, etc).Marcus Joins me in studio at CapeTalk... Continue Reading →
The Business of Entertainment Turns Two! – We list some key shows
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 →
Paris Toon is the billboard charting award-winning lyricist on CapeTalk Thursday 24 April at 9pm
My special guest on Thursday night 24th April at 9pm on the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk is Paris Toon, who is the billboard charting award-winning lyricist and musical enigma behind Mothers Favorite Child. (Paris was also a keynote speaker at Music Exchange #MEX24 in Nov ) https://open.spotify.com/artist/10i2TorF3ZcaKiVi0UmcwT?si=hDPngSflRWC2c6XYfIJH-Q He is an extraordinary business entrepreneur, songwriter and producer who never seems to stray for... Continue Reading →
Nick Matzukis a highly respected educator in the South African music industry on CapeTalk Thursday 17th April at 9pm
If last weeks talk with Nick Matzukis on Cape Talk is anything to go by -and the fountain of Knowledge Nick shared ,this weeks conversation on Cape Talk on Thursday 17th April at 9pm on the Business of Entertainment will be equally revealing and fantastic. This is the podcast of the show from last week ….if you want a recap https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uLRm8nEi6YRtnXHtfYhQs?si=XR_IdVioQAmt7lndb0EEyQ... Continue Reading →
Nick Matzukis Advocate of the High Court and music & education industry expert on CapeTalk Thursday 10th April at 9pm
Nick Matzukis is on Cape Talk on Thursday 10th April on the the show The business of Entertainment hosted by Martin Myers just after the 9pm news. Nick is a published author, academic, lecturer, Advocate of the High Court and music and education industry expert. He has written many articles and four textbooks, the latest being the highly-acclaimed “Music Law, Contracts... Continue Reading →
Mozambican jazz-saxophonist Moreira Chonguiça on CapeTalk Thursday 27th March 9pm
Thursday night 9pm on CapeTalk (27th March) on the show "The Business of Entertainment" hosted by Martin Myers we have the fantastic Mozambican jazz-saxophonist, composer, producer, academic and philanthropist, Moreira Chonguiça in studio. He is feted as one of the finest exponents of innovative and original jazz from Africa. As an independent artist with seven... Continue Reading →
Stunning conversation with Neil Johnson
Enjoy the stunning conversation with Neil Johnson from my CapeTalk show last night #BusinessOfEntertainment Neil oozes radio, been in the business for over 44 years, with a huge CV Neil Johnson has a stellar radio carreer. Prepare to be inspired. Select highlights below: Radio programmer • Chief Content Officer – Kaya FM 95.9... Continue Reading →
Radio Content Programmer Neil Johnson on CapeTalk on Thursday 27th at 9pm “The Business of Entertainment”
Neil Johnson has a stellar radio career. Prepare to be inspired on Thursday night 27th Feb just after 9pm Select highlights below: Radio programmer Chief Content Officer – Kaya FM 95.9 Programme Manager – Jacaranda 94.2 FM Programme Manager – Kaya FM 95.9 Course Development and Radio Training for the IAJ (Institute for the Advancement... Continue Reading →
Steve Louw on the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk Thursday 20th February at 9pm
This is a part 2. Part 1 was broadcast on the 13th February. Listen to it here... https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IN3x5dHkCJCrWJrbmNldO?go=1&sp_cid=866fcaa298310946848c71a1f28c8b95&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop
Do listen to Steve Louw on CapeTalk
Stellar conversation with Steve Louw on CapeTalk. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IN3x5dHkCJCrWJrbmNldO?si=7e1c9cb1a7f8455e
Steve Louw on the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk TONIGHT Thursday 13th Feb at 9pm
Do read please, rare Steve Louw live dates announced The year kicked off in overdrive for Steve Louw, the man behind some of the last decades' seminal bands, albums and songs that legitimise his creative calibre. All Night Radio, Big Sky and an ever-growing library of solo releases in his armoury, two exceptional live performances... Continue Reading →
The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk gets a rebroadcast on Sunday nights at 21H00
Lovely news to start 2025 off from CapeTalk regarding the show "The Business of Entertainment" #Businessofentertainment Starting this Sunday (12th January 2025) at 21H00 a rebroadcast on CapeTalk. The show airs everyThursday at 21H00 and this week's guest is record company executive Lance Stehr. With no less than over 100 episodes aired, all focusing on global inspirational... Continue Reading →
Lessons from my guests on #businessofentertainment for 2024 on CapeTalk
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 →
The Business of Entertainment on Thursday 2 Jan 2025 we speak to …….
Happy New Year and all the best for 2025 from The Business of Entertainment. This Thursday (2 January 2025) we open 2025 on the "Business of Entertainment” on CapeTalk with Suzanne Ackerman founder of Feed the Nation.The show is hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9 pm with a repeat Broadcast on Sunday at 9pm on CapeTalk Suzanne Ackerman is the... Continue Reading →
The Voice of the Lighthouse Family Tunde Baiyewu on CapeTalk, Thursday 19th December at 9pm
Tunde Baiyewu (born Babatunde Emmanuel Baiyewu, 25 November 1968) is a British singer-songwriter of Nigerian descent and is a member of the multi-platinum selling, Lighthouse Family. Tune in to CapeTalk on Thursday night (19th December) just past 9pm to hear about this extraordinary talent. This was the previous chat we had https://open.spotify.com/episode/0i8qrqhJpujDoXIlYSiDbL?si=CUcJ3lk6RtSNsA7VUgEFeg Tunde was born in... Continue Reading →
2 superb podcasts from CapeTalk with investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer, Diana Neille
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 →
Diana Neille on CapeTalk tonight from 9pm on the Business of Entertainment discussing – Collective Management Organisations in South Africa
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 →
Diana Neille on CapeTalk tonight 9pm A Reporter’s Notes on Intermediary Impunity: Can the South African Music Industry be Reformed?
Investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer, Diana Neille, who spoke and delivered the keynote address at this year's Music Exchange Conference (#MEX24) on 30th November, will be in studio tonight (Thursday 5th December) on CapeTalk on the Business of Entertainment from 9pm This chat will be eye opening if the keynote at Music Exchange is anything to go by. We will discuss... Continue Reading →
Mahlatse Mashua the Managing Director of Roc Nation Sports International in Africa talks about all the talent in this photo
I had Mahlatse Mashua who is the Managing Director of Roc Nation Sports International in Africa join me in studio on CapeTalk a week ago on the show called “The Business of Entertainment” Do listen to the 2 podcasts post the show - below Episode 1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3X0eHz2pOoJ23luZjO1nZX?si=5WmUMaxeRG2Vo_JzypVCGA Episode 2 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HBQK2lhGZswXTHrfwaWzw?si=3EMfFkIZRrSzlCVe5omquA This picture was sent to me this morning from London by... Continue Reading →
Thursday night 9pm on CapeTalk we have in studio Glenn Gillis the co-founder & CEO of Sea Monster
Thursday night 14th October just after the 9pm new on CapeTalk we have the show #BusinessOfEntertainment we have in studio Glenn Gillis Glenn is the co-founder and CEO of Sea Monster, and the chairperson of Games for Change Africa. Glenn is a seasoned entrepreneur with 25 years of experience as a senior executive and consultant... Continue Reading →