UK jazz-funk pioneers SHAKATAK will perform in Cape Town for one night only on 28 June 2025 at GrandWest Arena. Tickets start at R250. Don’t miss it!
Jazz-Funk Icons SHAKATAK Return to Cape Town – One Night Only!
Global Verse: Music & Culture Summit – Music Exchange #MEX25 booking is open
MUSIC EXCHANGE (MEX25) celebrates 15 years, focusing on the evolving entertainment economy through Global Verse: Music and Culture Summit in Cape Town on October 25.
CapeTalk’s The Business of Entertainment Features World-Class Drummer Mike Horne
CapeTalk’s The Business of Entertainment features drummer Mike Horne, sharing his journey from South Africa to global recognition, airing Thursday and Sunday at 9 PM.
TechCon 2025 to Spotlight Youth & Policy Innovation in Africa’s Leading Technology Forum in Cape Town
TechCon 2025, held in Cape Town from June 16-20, will unite leaders in technology and governance, emphasizing youth's role in Africa's digital future through innovation and policy discussions.
On Cape Talk on Thurs 5th June Zahir Elias speaks about The Lake of Stars Malawi Arts Festival
Lake of Stars! A movement, a celebration of who we are as Malawians, and how our roots run deep through rhythm, folklore, and unity. On Cape Talk on Thurs 5th June we speak to Zahir Elias from The Lake of Stars Malawi Arts Festival which will be held from October 17th to 19th, 2025. I... Continue Reading →
Reflections in pictures of the African Music Conference held in Lusaka
Music Exchange collaborated with the African Music Conference in Zambia, providing new opportunities for artists through collaboration, innovation, and education, featuring Martin Myers' presentations.
A Stellar two years with The Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk – Podcasts to listen to
The Business of Entertainment, hosted by Martin Myers on CapeTalk, engages listeners with insights from notable figures in entertainment, inspiring creatives with actionable advice.
Exclusive chat with Bill Sharpe, Shakatak’s keyboard player ahead of the show in Cape Town
Legendary jazz-funk band Shakatak returns to Cape Town on June 28, 2025, for an unforgettable night of classic hits.
29 & 30th May in Lusaka is the Africa Music Conference (AMC) 2025
The Africa Music Conference 2025 will occur on May 29-30 in Lusaka, Zambia, featuring panels, workshops, performances, and discussions on sustainable growth and innovation in African music.
Reflection in pictures from Franschhoek Literary Festival
Siphokazi Jonas participated in powerful discussions at the 2025 Franschhoek Literary Festival, focusing on cultural alienation and poetic reflections on nature.
The Essence of Music Exchange from Dr Trevor Jones
Dr. Trevor Jones, a renowned film composer, is celebrated for his scores in iconic films. The #Mex25 event will take place on 24th & 25th October in Cape Town.
LUNA PAIGE TOUR ‘OCEANIC HEART’ – 3 SHOWS IN WESTERN CAPE
Luna Paige's OCEANIC HEART TOUR spans South Africa from February to June 2025, celebrating various forms of love through original songs and covers in multiple locations.
Open Book Festival 2025 a week of creative workshops in Cape Town 2nd to 7th June
The Open Book Festival will host a Workshop Week in Cape Town from June 2 to 7, 2025, at Bertha House in Mowbray.
CANMusic.org & #MEX to Host FREE Sustainability Conference for Music Industry Creatives 10 May
Empowering Creatives in Africa: Sustainability in the Music Industry CANMusic.org, in collaboration with Music Exchange (#MEX), and Tinta Tribe, will host a FREE mini-conference and artist showcase on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 6:45 PM at Trenchtown venue in 143 Lower Main Street, Observatory, Cape Town The event aims to equip young creatives and music... Continue Reading →
Ululations of Excellence for Siphokazi Jonas
National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS)Advancing the Humanities and Social Sciences. Ululations of Excellence! As we continue to celebrate 10 years of the HSS Awards, we proudly acknowledge the exceptional literary achievement of Weeping Becomes a River by Siphokazi Jonas with a foreword by Trevor Jones which was honoured in the Best Fiction: Poetry category at the hashtag#HSSAwards2025. Celebrating boundary... Continue Reading →
We are in Conversation with Marcus Brewster on CapeTalk on Thursday 8th May at 9pm
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 →
Vinyl Junkie: A Temple of Sound 94 Conrad Drive, Blairgowrie, Johannesburg
Vinyl Junkie, led by Benjy Mudie, is a cherished record store that transcends retail, offering a sanctuary for music lovers. It celebrates diverse genres and fosters community connections.
Selim Kagee Unveils Cinematic New Music Video for “Il Mondo” and has show on 29th June in Stellenbosch at 3pm
Selim Kagee Unveils Cinematic New Music Video for "Il Mondo" — Shot on Iconic Chapman's Peak Drive Celebrated South African vocalist Selim Kagee has released a breathtaking new music video for his rendition of the timeless classic "Il Mondo.” Filmed along the dramatic cliffs of Chapman's Peak Drive, the video captures the majestic beauty of Cape Town's world-renowned coastline,... 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 →
Siphokazi Jonas will be at the Franschhoek Literary Festival on 16 May 2025
Siphokazi Jonas will be part of two powerful sessions at this year’s Franschhoek Literary Festival, both happening on 16 May 2025 ONE, AN OTHER 14:30 – 15:30 Franschhoek Theatre Joined by Ashanti Kunene, Siphokazi explores the linguistic and cultural alienation experienced by Black learners in former Model C schools during the ’90s and early 2000s,... Continue Reading →
