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by Sheldon Rocha Leal, PhD, read the original post on Medium Almost from the beginning of my Medium writing journey, I started a series of articles highlighting some of the “Unsung Heroes” of the South African Music business. People whose contributions have been integral to the overall functioning of the industry, but about whom not much is... Continue Reading →
A discussion about the URC on Smile 90.4FM with Benito Vergotine & Dylan Jack and special guest from Durban Mike Greenaway. The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine is on Smile 90.4 FM each week on a Monday night at 9.30pm. A discussion about the URC and more - Please listen to the link below: I was delighted to... Continue Reading →
The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9pm, has landed a real coup with this exclusive one-on-one. Arthur Goldstuck is a popular South African icon as a journalist, media analyst and speaker. Arthur heads the World Wide Worx research organisation in which he leads ground-breaking market research to how... Continue Reading →
We taking Podcasts and more with Brendan on Thurs 7 March at 9pm on the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk. Brendan “Spike” Ballantine is a media industry professional, with over 20 years experience encompassing audio production for both radio and television, as well copywriting and content ideation. Since 2015, Spike has focussed on podcasting; his... Continue Reading →
My late mom Lotti would have been 102 years young today. 22/02/2024 22/02/1922 was my moms date of birth. The values she taught me remain with me to this day. Be a decent person and say Thank you and always be curious. My mom taught me loads of things and always had a good word to... Continue Reading →
Now in its 10th month the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9pm, has landed a real coup with this exclusive one-on-one. Kevin Leo-Smith has extensive experience in developing and growing conservation-based tourism projects. He is the co-founder and partner of Safari Investments Advisory and a non-executive director of immedia, a South... Continue Reading →
Brandon Grant is a South African songwriter, and story-teller. He loves a good story. He prides himself in being authentic and writing about what resonates with his daily life. His work is an expression of his experiences, struggles and passions. Brandon’s new single is out now entitled “With You “ and will be playing at Mojo Market... Continue Reading →
Cape Town, 12 February 2024 – As we hurtle, head first, towards Valentine’s Day, Cape Town’s Dylan Red has usurped cupid with his latest slice of feel-good summertime R&B and Afrobeat tinged songwriting genius, titled “My Love”, featuring Don Vino.“The song is about an idealistic love, one almost beyond the need for words,” explains Dylan... Continue Reading →
Music Exchange is Speaking on sat at this FREE workshop Other speakers include We have Prof. Jonathan Jansen Jonathan Jansen is an internationally renowned expert in education, who in 2009 became the first black rector and vice-chancellor of the University of the Free State. He is a regular newspaper contributor, known for his views on... Continue Reading →
Meng Kuok has just been named MBW’s Entrepreneur of The Year for 2023/2024. He was in Cape Town for Music Exchange in June 2023. He is the founder and CEO of Singapore-based Caldecott Music Group, home to music tech company BandLab Technologies – and its flagship music-making platform, BandLab, with over 60 million registered users, cumulatively generating around 17 million new tracks each month. Meng had... Continue Reading →
A lady of massive gravitas …This will be exciting ... Do tune in 9pm Thurs (11th of January) to CapeTalk to listen to my guest Karen Schofield-Nel UCT Choir Conductor and Artistic Director. On Cape Talk 9pm Thurs we speak to Karen Schofield-Nel As Music Director, Artistic Director, Music Lecturer, Choral Clinician, Adjudicator, Scholar, Karen Schofield... Continue Reading →
Thank you to the Daily Sun - p.8 - 3 Jan 2024 - and Kgalalelo Tlhoaele for the read. If you keen to listen to the podcast management referred to: https://open.spotify.com/episode/48OtTSmGidBxau7qPGHi9W?si=PpHj1U5JR3iS_ad6xZoLiw
As we close 2023 the Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9 pm, has had a stellar year since the shows launch in May 2023. All the podcasts are loaded on the Cape Talk website on the podcast page https://www.capetalk.co.za/podcasts/679/the-business-of-entertainment?ref=pid:92 or go the MEX podcast page on Spotify and Listen https://open.spotify.com/show/7CCcqSqVPZplVsZA81XoY0?si=nLJnG1jrTkSBqO2yR6ZJSA The guests have been outstanding starting... Continue Reading →
Proud Moment - Hard work always pays off. Management is a marathon not a sprint. Grateful to Molife Kumona Editor-in-Chief of GQ for seeing the work and putting Sipho on the cover as well as a huge spread in the magazine.Onward and upward to 2024 …. Amazing how time moves so quickly, I have been working with Sipho since 1985.
Cheslin Kolbe and Investec extend partnership In an exciting development, it has been confirmed that Investec has extended its sponsorship of Springbok superstar Cheslin Kolbe for a further three years.Kolbe and Investec first joined forces in August 2022, and the partnership between the highly regarded rugby star and South Africa’s leading wealth manager has gone... Continue Reading →
Delighted to have been a guest on The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine on Smile FM with Dylan Jack from SA Rugby Magazine last night, talking about the URC and sevens rugby. The SA Rugby Magazine Writer, Dylan Jack, and rugby commentator, Martin Myers, speak about the seventh week of the URC as well as the... Continue Reading →
The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine on Smile FM A discussion about the URC. Delighted to have been a guest on The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine on Smile FM with Dylan Jack from SA Rugby Magazine last night, talking about the URC. The SA Rugby Magazine Writer, Dylan Jack, and rugby commentator, Martin Myers, speak... Continue Reading →
Please spend 30mins and be inspired by Wouter Kellerman - we talk, life, inspiration and awards. Thank you CapeTalk for the platform https://open.spotify.com/episode/71FECpA1lv0S2Nprqkz71W?si=fSF5e257TDi4eThsSrtC0A Every thurs at 9pm the show is called #businessofentertainment Thank you Tholsi Pillay for setting this up
Such a stunning read from Bob Lefsetz, we have to share and credit Bob. You're selling more than music, you're selling your identity. We chatted about this all at the workshop in George this past Saturday and Bob has mentioned all the points artists have to look out for. Some hard truths are written below:... Continue Reading →
The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9pm, has landed a real coup with this exclusive one-on-one. We speak to Nick Dall who has an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Cape Town. This is part 2 this week as we need to cover more ground with his other books and... Continue Reading →
Music Supervisor | Artist and Talent Manager | Publicist | Music Exchange Founder | Triple M Entertainment Owner
Martin Myers 