The 14th edition of Music Exchange is a one-day conference jam-packed with stellar speakers.The conference welcome is by award-winning Siphokazi Jonas, who has just published her debut book by Penguin Random House, "Weeping Becomes a River".We then have our esteemed thought leader, investigative journalist and film writer/ director/ producer, Diana Neille, who will attend and deliver the keynote address at this year's Music Exchange Conference (#MEX24) being... Continue Reading →
Music Exchange #MEX24 – Opening Keynote by Diana Neille: A Reporter’s Notes on Intermediary Impunity: Can the South African Music Industry be Reformed?
We proudly announce our second highly esteemed thought leader, investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer, Diana Neille, who will attend and deliver a keynote address at this year's Music Exchange Conference (#MEX24) being held on 30th November, from 9 am to 4:30 pm. Her highly anticipated keynote – A Reporter's Notes on Intermediary Impunity: Can the South African Music Industry be Reformed? – will be... Continue Reading →
Music Exchange #MEX24 Conference – The New Music Economy Debunked – 30th November
We proudly announce we have secured a global thought Leader flying in from the USA to attend and speak at this year’s Music Exchange Conference. (#MEX24) to be held on 30th November from 9 am to 4:30 pm His mission Paris Toon is the Billboard charting award-winning entrepreneur and musical enigma behind Mother’s Favourite Child. He is an extraordinary... 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.
I will be a judge on the WOW Factor on 2nd Oct at Richard’s Supper Stage
On the 2nd of October be amazed and cheer on Cape Town’s hidden talent. Watch these young hopefuls become stars as they compete for the prize of R1000 and entry into our Gala event finals, where they win their own show! You can have some dinner from our Wow Factor menu and sip on our... Continue Reading →
GENERATIONS ***** TREVOR JONES AND SIPHO “HOTSTIX” MABUSE Collaboration comes from meeting each other at Music Exchange
TREVOR JONES AND SIPHO “HOTSTIX” MABUSE ADD THEIR GENIUS TO GENERATIONS South African multi-award-winning, orchestral film score composer and conductor Trevor Jones headed home last month to capture a piece of musical magic. As the longest running soap opera in South African television history, Generations’ creators decided, as part of the shows 20th anniversary celebrations,... Continue Reading →
Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz 2013 – 24 Aug – Performance time
Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz 2013 - Programme SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th Bassline Stage 1. Shane Cooper (Standard Bank Young Artist) 7pm - 8pm 60min set changeover 30mins 2. Rene Marie 8.30pm - 9.30pm 60min set changeover 30mins 3. Tsuyoshi Yamamoto 10pm - 11.15pm 75min set changeover 30mins 4. Sipho Mabuse (Tribute To Zim Ngqwana) 11.45pm... Continue Reading →
First Wawela Music Awards give thumbs-up to composers – ALL THE WINNERS
Original music was the big winner at the inaugural Wawela Music Awards on Friday night, at which the shining lights of South African songwriting were celebrated.On Friday, 28 June 2013, a constellation of the country’s music stars gathered at the Sandton Convention Centre to pay tribute to an elite group of music composers and authors... Continue Reading →
SA music comes up trumps at Music Exchange 2013
South African music is entering an exciting era of opportunity and progress as new markets open up for homegrown sounds. This was one of the key messages emerging from the 2013 Music Exchange Conference, which saw industry moguls and musicians congregating at the iconic Cape Town City Hall to talk about the serious business of... Continue Reading →
Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse chats Music Exchange 2013
Bizcommunity recently sat down with Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse to talk about Music Exchange 2013 - the conference that's got tongues wagging and interest piqued within the entertainment industry. With more than 40 years of experience, Mabuse is a treasure trove of knowledge for any aspiring musician. Bizcommunity: You've had continuous involvement with Music Exchange since... Continue Reading →
LEGENDARY COMPOSER TREVOR JONES TO OPEN MUSIC EXCHANGE 2013
With its already stellar line-up, Music Exchange 2013 is proud to announce that the iconic composer Trevor Jones has agreed to deliver the independent music conferences’ keynote address on 21 March 2013 at Cape Town’s City Hall. “David Bowie, Sting, U2, Sinead O'Connor, Charlotte Church, Britney Spears and Elvis Costello have all worked with him,”... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: SIPHO ‘HOTSTIX’ MABUSE AT KIRSTENBOSCH | What’s On In Cape Town
Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse is more than just a legendary musician; he’s one of South Africa’s musical treasures and a great inspiration to many. After more than 45 years in the music industry, this 63 year old still has the commanding stage presence and vibrancy to make many younger musicians green with envy. It was a... Continue Reading →
Sipho Hotstix Mabuse – Interview – Muse Online
Sipho Hotstix Mabuse will play at the Old Mutual Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert for the first time this weekend. He earned his well placed nickname, Hotstix thanks to his talents as a young drummer in his early days. Following his fifty years in the live music industry he has seen and done many things; a... Continue Reading →
Over 50 Speakers and Panelists confirmed for the 2013 Music Conference
Over 50 Speakers and Panelists confirmed for the 2013 Music Conference Music Exchange, South Africa’s 3rd Independent Music Conference that gets everyone in the music industry talking, is set to take place from 21-22 March, with an additional day confirmed for the 23 March 2013 for workshops (see list below for more details on workshops).... Continue Reading →
Panelists and Speakers – Music Exchange 2013
Panelists and Speakers - Music Exchange 2013 Nick Motsaste CEO SAMRO JHB RJ Benjamin SA Artist Soul and R&B JHB Benjy Mudie CEO Owner Fresh Music / A&R Consultant Universal / Idols Mentor JHB Mike Joubert CEO Brands Rock Cape Town Thebe Ikalafeng Ikalafeng is vice-chairman of the Brand Council of South Africa and a... Continue Reading →
Triple M Entertainment books Founder of iconic SA band Bright Blue to perform a FREE Concert
Triple M Entertainment books Founder of iconic SA band Bright Blue to perform a FREE Concert in De Waal Park on Sunday 2 Dec 2012 Robin Levetan was the lead vocalist and founder of iconic SA band Bright Blue whose uniquely infectious blend of pop, rock and mbaqanga established them at the forefront of the... Continue Reading →