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 →
Radio Interviews with Siphokazi Jonas on Algoa FM & Good Hope FM on Wednesday 11 December
Radio interviews with Siphokazi Jonas tomorrow 11 December on Algoa FM at 7.40am And Good Hope FM at 1.10pm talking about her book Weeping Becomes a River. Siphokazi Jonas is a weaver of seemingly discordant worlds; growing up in an Afrikaans dorpie, attending an English boarding school, and going on annual holidays to a village, emaXhoseni, during the... 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 →
Thursday night 9pm on CapeTalk we have Mahlatse Mashua who is the Managing Director of Roc Nation Sports International in Africa
Mahlatse Mashua who is the Managing Director of Roc Nation Sports International in Africa joins me in studio on (Thursday 31st October) on CapeTalk just after 9pm on the show called “The business of Entertainment". And we have a rebroadcast on a Sunday night at 9pm on CapeTalk. Previously, Mahlatse served as the CEO of the Kolisi Foundation. ... Continue Reading →
Iconic UK retro festival “Let’s Rock” is coming to South Africa in 2025!
Let's Rock, the iconic UK retro festival, will debut in South Africa on February 15-16, 2025, featuring 80s music legends like Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey and Midge Ure. The events in Johannesburg and Cape Town promise a nostalgic celebration with a mix of international and local artists. Tickets go on sale October 25, 2023.
The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers gets a rebroadcast on a Sunday
22 October 2024, Cape Town – The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9pm, has enjoyed a stellar year since the show's launch in May 2023. Now good news is the show will be rebroadcast on a Sunday night just after 9pm on CapeTalk. With no less than over 75 episodes aired, all focusing on global inspirational leaders in The Business of Entertainment,... Continue Reading →
CapeTalk Thursday 24th October in studio at 9pm the founder of Real Concerts Roddy Quin for part 2
Since Real Concerts' inception in 1994, Quin has gained a reputation as one of South Africa's most adventurous promoters and has successfully brought to the country many heavyweight music acts, among them: Massive Attack, Garbage, Placebo, Skunk Anansie, Spin Doctors, Hootie & the Blowfish, Tevin Campbell, Youssou N ‘Dour, Tracy Chapman, Simple Minds and many... Continue Reading →
CapeTalk Thursday 17th October in studio at 9pm the founder of Real Concerts Roddy Quin
Roddy Quin, founder of Real Concerts, discusses his 36 years in artist management, promoting major concerts and breaking barriers in South Africa.
Former CEO of Gallo Records Ivor Haarburger on CapeTalk Thurs 3 October at 9pm
On Thursday 3 October we have the fantastic Ivor Haarburger on Cape Talk just past 9pm on the weekly show #businessofentertainment Ivor Haarburger occupied various roles at Gallo in his 40 years from Marketing and Sales to A&R and eventually CEO. In his time not only did he break iconic international acts in the country, like Boney... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas to be interviewed on Friday 20th on Pippa Hudson show on CapeTalk at 13h40
On the eve of the multi-award-winning writer, performer and poet Siphokazi Jonas’ forthcoming debut, Penguin Random House poetry collection, Weeping Becomes a River, released in September 2024, the latter part of 2024, into 2025 looks to be an eventful and confirmatory career trajectory for the firebrand. Siphokazi Jonas will be interviewed on Friday 20th on Pippa Hudson... Continue Reading →
12 Sept Thursday 9pm in studio at CapeTalk is Ricardo Mackenzie Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport
On CapeTalk's #businessofentertainment show, Ricardo Mackenzie discusses plans for the entertainment industry, featuring candid conversations with industry professionals.
Personal reflections on Springboks 18 – All Blacks 12 7th Sept 2024 DHL Stadium Cape Town
What a superb Saturday afternoon at DHL Stadium. My family and I went to the last game 7 years ago at Newlands. But before the game I reached out to Jamie Wall from NZ (his twitter/ X detail is JamieWall2) who was on tour with the All Blacks and got him to come on my... Continue Reading →
My Guest on CapeTalk Business of Entertainment on Thurs 15th Aug at 9pm is Ian F
Ian Fraser, also known as Ian F, gained fame during his 15-year tenure at 5FM. After traveling through Europe, he returned to work at KFM and Highveld. Currently, he serves as SuperSport's voiceover artist.
In Studio Thursday 11th July at 9pm on CapeTalk – Mike van Graan award-winning playwright & Cultural Activist
Mike van Graan is an award-winning playwright with 37 plays under his belt.He joins me in Studio on Thursday 11th July at 9pm on CapeTalk for the #businessofentertainment Mike van Graan award-winning playwright & Cultural Activist Mike is one of the best in the business with stunning points to offer to any discussion ,and yes we will discuss the current... Continue Reading →
Zombie & Irish rugby fans seizing on the Cranberries song. The back story from Marc Marot
This is a stunning story about the song Zombie by the Cranberries from Marc Marot former Managing Director of Island Records who has spoken at Music Exchange twice and is a dear personal friend. The Irish national team are in South Africa for a two test series starting on Saturday in Pretoria and then going... Continue Reading →
My two-part talk with Patrick Alexander Dudgeon from Ultra Sound on CapeTalk “How do I get started in the industry”
My guest on CapeTalk for the last two weeks was Patrick Alexander Dudgeon with over 20 years in events industry. PLEASE do listen to the 2 podcasts - lots to take out and if you like read more below Part 1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dahFwEyonDCd8MUrO51cZ?si=0BloBCCETTC4s5m6AyVkJA Part 2 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5k2hGPvXSiCRp6cAitfn4t?si=ELsoEXVTQf-T4joY3Ki7-g Pat lays out some useful areas to start, and follow his... Continue Reading →
My guest on Thurs 20th June at 9pm on CapeTalk is Patrick Alexander Dudgeon over 20 years in events industry
Pat comes back this week to talk what is a corporate event all about , the Does and Don’t. Patrick Dudgeon has worked for nigh on 20 years in the events industry, and quite unusually, for one company. Patricks growth with Ultra events has seen him move from setting up sound for nightclubs in Green... Continue Reading →
My guest on Thurs 13th June at 9pm on CapeTalk is Patrick Dudgeon over 20 years in events industry
Patrick Dudgeon has worked for nigh on 20 years in the events industry, and quite unusually, for one company. Patricks growth with Ultra events has seen him move from setting up sound for nightclubs in Green Point, to travelling around the country with roadshows and fan parks, to settling into large-scale corporate events and concerts... Continue Reading →