From Just Listen To This Words By Glenn Sargeant Photo Credit: Jacqui van Staden Legendary South African blues rock, country, and Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist, Steve Louw will release his third solo album ‘Between Time’ on Friday 6th September 2024. He very kindly chatted to us at JLTT: What is your earliest musical memory? Duane Eddy, the... 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 →
Peaches and Herb pics at a sold out Grand Arena on Saturday 15th June 2024
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 →
MusicEx at Gallagher Convention Centre, 26- 28 July 2024, Martin Myers speaking & Hotstix playing
#MusicMoves Immerse yourself in the celebration of South African music and music-lifestyle. MusicEx is taking place at Gallagher Convention Centre, 26- 28 July 2024. The event includes an exhibition in Hall 3, encompassing music and music-lifestyle suppliers, edutainment workshops by the likes of Yvonne Chaka Chaka, YFM , David Gresham records, a stage makeup masterclass... Continue Reading →
Milli Vanilli biographical film drama, “Girl, you know it’s true” in Cinemas from 21 June
Wednesday, 12 June 2024 – The highly anticipated biographical film drama, “Girl, you know it's true”, promises to captivate audiences with its retelling of the meteoric rise and fall of Milli Vanilli, one of the world's biggest pop superstars of the late '80s and early '90s. The film is in cinemas from 21 June 2024.... 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 →
PRESS RELEASE: GIANTS WALK THE LAND | NOBLEPR
From NoblePR NEW SINGLE – “GIANTS WALK THE LAND”RELEASED FRIDAY 7 JUNE 2024STREAM SINGLE | WATCH MUSIC VIDEO TAKEN FROM THE FORTHCOMING DOUBLE ALBUM “BETWEEN TIME” RELEASED FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2024PRE-ORDER AND SAVE THE ALBUM Photo Credit: © Jacqui van Staden Legendary South African blues rock, country, and Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist, Steve Louw’s highly anticipated third solo album Between Time will... Continue Reading →
Hotstix to play The National Arts Festival in Makhanda on 28 & 29 June 2024
The National Arts Festival will take place in Makhanda from 20-30 June 2024. The booking link is below: https://tickets.nationalartsfestival.co.za/en/events/224/sipho-hotstix-mabuse
Cheslin Kolbe teams up with Nescafé for inspiring new campaign
South African rugby star Cheslin Kolbe has officially joined forces with Nescafé to champion the global coffee brand’s new ‘Make Your World’ campaign. The newly-launched campaign is designed to inspire South Africans to “see things from a different perspective and enjoy everyday moments in a fresh light”. An immersive nationwide campaign will see Kolbe featured... Continue Reading →
Thursday 6 June at 9pm on CapeTalk Kwame Kwaten Vice-Chair of the UK’s Music Managers Forum
On Thursday 6 June just past 9pm on the CapeTalk show the Business of Entertainment I have as my special guest Kwame Kwaten Vice-Chair of the UK’s Music Managers Forum.Kwame has in his 30+ year career in the music industry, Kwame Kwaten has been a musician, manager, producer, consultant and A&R.And now has founded artist service company Ferocious... Continue Reading →
Hotstix Mabuse on the #MusicEx stage at the Music Lounge on July 26th
MusicEx is an experiential event designed to engage, excite & captivate music lovers. See the lineup for all three days below. This is a huge investment. Try come and support: Booking link is below:https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1544301137Legendary Hotstix Mabuse, will be gracing the #MusicEx stage at the Music Lounge on July 26th! Grab your tickets and witness the soulful... Continue Reading →
Exclusive interview on CapeTalk Thursday 30 May at 9pm – Grammy winning duo Blue Lab Beats
“Few acts encapsulate the breadth of what’s been happening in London’s jazz and neo-soul worlds as well as Blue Lab Beats” Loud & Quiet “Fresh innovation...the duo’s broadest statement yet” CLASH “Their sound is a shining example of the youth-driven, boundary-breaking creativity that characterises the blossoming scene which is dominating the capital” DUMMY Grammy winning duo Blue Lab Beats one... Continue Reading →
Two great talks from Guy R. MacLeod from Irish MacLeod Inc about Film
Want to get into film? Two great talks from Guy from Irish MacLeod Inc do listen from the show #businessofentertainment on CapeTalk Which airs every Thurs at 9pm Part 1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6AwA7Y6oKEHbcdPznFClC7?si=l9mgQBtNRviB9FafFtCFwg Part 2 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1iarXzy6NyKeerPExB0OOr?si=kF4-hQwNS0GFOklYRiFjBA Topic covered included: Shortage of training for filmmakers in the business aspects of film. How are they financed? How do you... Continue Reading →
We speak to Gordon Rocker who thrives On The Elvis Beat
Hailing from Cape Town, Gordon Rocker is a singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist who has been captivating audiences with his energetic live performances and his unwavering dedication to classic rock and roll As a young boy, he was deeply inspired by Elvis Presley, whose captivating melodies and electrifying stage presence left an indelible mark on... Continue Reading →
Book now for SA Podcast & Music Festival June 14th & 15th at the Red Roman Shed Emperors Palace Johannesburg
SA Podcast & Music Festival Get ready for a celebration at the SA Podcast & Music Festival, where industry players in podcasting and music are set to converge on June 14th and 15th in Johannesburg at The Red Roman Shed at Emperors Palace. Tickets on sale now from: http://podcastandmusicfest.co.za/shop/ This festival promises an unforgettable experience... Continue Reading →
The Business of Entertainment Turns One!
17 May 2024, Cape Town – The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9 pm, has enjoyed a stellar year since the show's launch in May 2023. With no less than 52 episodes aired, all focusing on global inspirational leaders in The Business of Entertainment, the show continues to attract a growing audience on-air and online. Hosted by Music Exchange founder Martin... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas speaks at 2024 Spark Impact Bootcamp hosted by Sunshine Cinema
2024 Spark Impact Bootcamp in full swing with 20 new young South African media entrepreneurs and activists joining our solar cinema network, selected out of over 500 candidates, with the generous support of E Squared Investments FirstRand Foundation, Jobs Fund, Investec, National Lottery, Oppenheimer Memorial Trust and many more! The first two days have focused on introducing the trainee impact facilitators to the... Continue Reading →
Anderson Carvalho Dance & Choreography (ACDC) is presenting dance theatre at the Baxter in Cape Town, June 6, 7, 8, 2024 – 4 performances
Anderson Carvalho Dance & Choreography (ACDC) is presenting an exciting season of dance theatre at Dance Intersect 2024, in the Pam Golding Theatre, Baxter in Cape Town, June 6, 7, 8, 2024 – four performances. Anderson Carvalho Dance & Choreography (ACDC) is thrilled to present Dance Intersect at the Baxter, for the first time, with... Continue Reading →
IN ONE MONTH, THOMAS ANDERS (OF MODERN TALKING) SET TO TOUCH DOWN IN MZANSI FOR TWO-CITY TOUR
Thomas Anders rose to international fame as part of the groundbreaking duo Modern Talking, achieving unparalleled success with chart-topping hits such as "You're My Heart, You're My Soul," which reached No.1 in 81 countries. With worldwide CD sales exceeding 125 million, Anders has earned over 420 gold and platinum records, along with prestigious awards including... Continue Reading →
On Thurs 2nd May at 9pm on CapeTalk we speak to Record Company Executive Peter Lacey
Peter Lacey is a successful entrepreneur who comes from a background in the entertainment software industry, having successfully built S.A's largest independent entertainment software company, Vision Software, before selling it to Electronic Arts (EA) and running the African division for four years. Peter has always taken pride in the fact that South Africa has tremendous... Continue Reading →