Great two days on Fri 17 and Sat 18th at George High with Germaine Leonard and his music students with talks from Music Exchange and Cape Town Jazzathon.
Music Business 101 comes to George 17 & 18th March with Music Exchange and Jazzathon
Music Business 101 comes to George 17 & 18th March with Music Exchange and Jazzathon
Exciting talk with Mr Buti Manamela who is the Deputy Minister for Higher Education, Science and Innovation.
Exciting podcast with Mr Buti Manamela who is the Deputy Minister for Higher Education, Science and Innovation. The talk was recorded on Robben Island whilst Minister Manamela chaired the Inaugural Mandela - Sobukwe Leadership Retreat. Siphokazi Jonas was one of the speakers at the event. We chatted to Buti Manamela for over 30 mins about education in South Africa. See the link below: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7J23sgG6l4izv9XT69WatF?si=6t3OTLYkSnCrCkYlhuj7zg His previous... Continue Reading →
Mvula Drae, has returned to the music scene after a 3-year hiatus with a brand new set of singles, we chatted
What is your purpose? The proof of my purpose will live in my legacy. I don’t believe in one ultimate destiny, but what I strive to achieve at the moment, is to create music that does for others - what some music has done for me in both the highest and lowest points of my... Continue Reading →
Interview with Sophia Foster post show at Kirstebosch on 5th Feb
Golden Oldies is an initiative by Capetonian entertainer Terry Fortune, who is widely known as a South African music legend. The concert was held on Sunday 5th Febuary at Kirstenbosch will paying tribute to and honour local legendary performing artists and musicians to thank them for their significant contributions to the music industry and their communities.... Continue Reading →
Number 1 The most read BizCommunity Contributor for 2022, reach over 601 000 subscribers
We're delighted to share the news that Martin Myers - founder of Music Exchange - is number 1.. The most read BizCommunity Contributor for 2022. L to R - Martin Myers, Mark Rosin, Marc Marot, Dr Trevor Jones If you have music and wish to be featured, write to info@musicexchange.org.za. so that questions can be... Continue Reading →
Music Exchange Best of the Best for 2022 with John Maytham on Cape Talk
https://soundcloud.com/martinmyers/best-of-the-best-2022-in-music Music Exchange Best of the Best for 2022 with John Maytham on Cape Talk Chatted to John Maytham on Cape Talk on 27 December to discuss the top 10 for 2022. John Maytham, Martin Myers Topics included Dr Trevor Jones and Marc Marot both in Cape Town for Music Exchange in November. Marc appointed MD... Continue Reading →
NAVIGATING THE ENTERTAINMENT ECONOMY ON SATURDAY 23 JULY
Selcorp Media, Music Exchange (MEX) and Jazzathon have embarked on a joint venture with CCFM for the CCFM Music Academy to celebrate music education . The world may be in turmoil, recovering from a global pandemic while witnessing war atrocities, yet the youth always remain our future’s hope. This is one of the many reasons... Continue Reading →
Show with Sipho Mabuse and the band on 11 June at Niki’s
Show with Sipho Mabuse and the band on 11 June at Niki’s. See poster for details please
Martin Myers joins us to talk fashion and music listen to this podcast please
A discussion about Music and Fashion.Martin Myers is our guest. Martin is South Africa's go-to person for fashion shows and sound design. We talk the backstory to fashion in SA too Download and Stream here.Available on all major podcast platforms. LISTEN AND DOWNLOAD HERE! While the South African Apparel Industry cranks up its rotary cutters and starts the... Continue Reading →
Press features available for artists on major online portals
We're delighted to share the news that Martin Myers - founder of Music Exchange - is the 2nd most read BizCommunity Contributor for 2021 If you have music and wish to be featured, write to info so that questions can be sent to you. The author writes under the Music Exchange Banner to amplify the... Continue Reading →
Do try join the FREE talks with Sampra and Bothners stores this Saturday 13th Nov
Do try join the FREE talks with Sampra and Bothners stores in W Cape This Saturday 13th Nov, we in N1 City , the guest of honor is Chad Saaiman See the posters for the venues and all talks start at 10am Craig Parks ,Martin Myers and Jason Curtis hosting artists to talk about their... Continue Reading →
In Conversation with… Joan Armatrading -exclusive interview
Joan Armatrading’s long-anticipated new album, Consequences is out now. The 10-track album was written, performed, and produced by the CBE (Order of the British Empire) laureate. Joan is also a Trustee of The Princes Trust and been awarded an Ivor Novella Fellowship, received an Americana Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2014/15, Joan completed a massive 235... Continue Reading →
We speak to Co-b Wyngaard this week
Co-B Wyngaard is an exciting talent who we met in March at the DCAS workshops we did round the W Cape with Heinrich Frans ,Craig Parks and Music Exchange He is a driven artist who has a beautiful tone and has the drive to achieve I chatted to him last week The new decade means?... Continue Reading →
On the couch: Martin Myers reflects on lockdown impact on music industry | Cape Talk
Lunch with Pippa Hudson - Guest: Martin Myers | Founder at Musician Exchange (MEX) and co-owner at MMM Entertainment, 24 March 2021 https://soundcloud.com/martinmyers/on-the-couch-martin-myers-reflects-on-lockdown-impact-on-music-industry
Bez Roberts from Mafikizolo on his bicycle riding across South Africa from top to bottom
My name is Bez Roberts. I am professional musician. I have spent my whole life performing gigs all over the world. I am a member of the Afro Pop group MAFIKIZOLO, I have toured and recorded with most of South Africa's greatest musicians, Brenda Fassie, Bra Hugh , Bongo Maffin, Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse, Johnny Clegg,... Continue Reading →
SONA 2021 What does not sink
Cape Town, 15 February 2021 – On Thursday evening 11 February 2021 , the highly respected and much-applauded producer, playwright, performer and UCT Masters graduate, Siphokazi Jonas opened South Africa’s State of the Nation (SONA) address with adept verse. Her extraordinarily commanding and affecting What does not sink reading not only spoke to the impact... Continue Reading →
Interviews with The Kiffness ,Saul City, Chad Saaiman ,Tye platinum this month
Interviews have been conducted this month with 5 outstanding artists who all have new music out The Kiffness https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/entertainment/music-exchange-rapid-fire-qa-the-kiffness/ Saul City (in picture ) https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/entertainment/musicexchange-rapid-fire-qa-saul-city/ Chad Saaiman https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/entertainment/musicexchange-rapid-fire-chad-saaiman/ Tye Platinum https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/480/212002.html Charles Webster https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/480/212206.html Stories are on the platforms Biz Community and The South African (Links are above ) If you wish to be featured... Continue Reading →
3rd most read writer on Biz Community Life Style for 2020
Delighted to share the news that Martin Myers is the 3rd most read Contributor for 2020. Martin has been one of the top 3 writers for the last 4 years on the Biz Community lifestyle section, specifically writing about Music. Special thanks to the lifestyle editor Ruth Cooper for the support. If you have music and wish... Continue Reading →
Do look what AMPD Studios are doing with Sipho Mabuse
AMPD Studios is putting out some awesome content. Sipho Mabuse is delighted to share his insights .Please see the links below Tune in to the Creative Industry Podcast as we unpack how to make it in the music industry in South Africa. have a look at http://www.ampdstudios.co.za Also have a look at the podcast on... Continue Reading →