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 →
The Power of Collaboration – Personal relationships are key more than passive listening
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 →
Free workshop Monday 8th January
Free Music Exchange & Jazzathon workshop Hosted by Martin Myers and Craig Parks Monday 8th Jan 2024Venue ....Makers landing at the V &A Waterfront Venue is the Training room at Makers Landing From 12 noon to 2pm We will coverPerformance, production, promotion and connections, to benefit your career in 2024. Do join see details to rsvp... Continue Reading →
Jann Klose and Tamara Dey with a hit song charting now, conceived 7 years ago at the Music Exchange / BMI song camp in Cape Town
When Jann Klose was on tour in South Africa earlier this year Tamara Dey sang with him at his performance at the SABC and she approached Jann about releasing a new version of “You & I” (recorded 7 years ago at a Music Exchange / BMI song camp ) for her new EP “La Musica”, which is out... Continue Reading →
ON THE COVER OF BUSINESS DAY WANTED MAGAZINE NOV 2023 | Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse
Delighted to be on the cover of the magazine and for the cover the man who put it together Sahil Harilal who is the fashion editor Sunday Times Group SA asked some questions: (Follow all the creatives on instagram please @sahilharilal @aartverrips @wantedonlinesa) What was your style identity in the 70's during your "Harari" days and how has that evolved... Continue Reading →
Your career is your responsibility
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 →
Music Industry classes hosted by Selwyn Bartlett start on Saturday 30th September
This project was initiated when Selwyn Bartlett graduated with an ACET [Adult Community Education Training] qualification from UCT in 2019.The course material aligned to the National Certificate: Music Industry Practice NQF level 3, will be facilitated by Mariana Hanse and guest speakers Chad Saaiman and Cameron Ward will give testimony of their success as accomplished artists.Martin Myers from Music Exchange sharing insight into... Continue Reading →
Tune into CapeTalk and the Business of Entertainment on Thursday 24 August at 9pm with Siphokazi Jonas
On Thursday 24 August at 9pm tune into CapeTalk and the Business of Entertainment and listen to my chat with Siphokazi Jonas, who is a multi-award-winning poet, playwright, actor, and producer based in Cape Town She holds an MA in English Literature as well as an undergraduate degree in Drama and English. https://soundcloud.com/martinmyers/tune-into-capetalk-on-thursday-24-august-at-9pm-with-siphokazi-jonas Her awards include a... Continue Reading →
Former Idols winner, Berry concert on September 9th at The Wave Theatre Cafe, 44 Long Street, Cape Town
It’s a celebration for singer-songwriter Berenike Trytsman, better known as Berry, when she celebrates Heritage Month, her new single and a show on September 9.
Meet Meng Ru Kuok, #MEX23 had the privilege of spending 40 minutes with the digital disruptor as part of Music Exchange 2023 (#MEX23) in Cape Town this week.
Meet Meng Ru Kuok. Music Exchange with Jason Curtis had the privilege of spending 40 minutes with the digital disruptor as part of Music Exchange 2023 (#MEX23) in Cape Town this week. There is a lot to take in here, so you may want to listen to this talk at least twice Meng Ru Kuok... Continue Reading →
Chad Saaiman hosts the Chad Sessions at Jazzathon on Saturday 24th June at Grandwest
As Cape Town's Jazzathon's African Celebration and Music Exchange prepares to go live, come Thurs 22 June, all the way through to Sunday, 25 June 2023, the reasons to be cheerful are plentiful thanks to this year's stellar line-up.
Delighted to be speaking at Music Exchange on Saturday 24th June | Siphokazi Jonas
Delighted to be speaking on Day 3 at my favorite Conference Music Exchange on Saturday 24th June at Roxy Review Bar with Lesley Wells
Music Exchange our full three-day speaker line-up, for 22, 23, 24 June 2023
With just a few days before Music Exchange 2023’s 13th annual entertainment economy-focused conference, we’re proud to share our full three-day line-up, for 22, 23, 24 June 2023
Four times Grammy nominated Stanley Jordan to speak at Music Exchange and play Jazzathon on 23 and 24 June
In a major coup for Jazzathon and Music Exchange #MEX23 four times Grammy nominated Stanley Jordan will be playing in Cape Town for the first time ever at Jazzathon for two nights on the 23 and 24 June at GrandWest in Cape Town
As Chair of Music Exchange I am proud to share our full three-day line-up for 22, 23, 24 June 2023 | Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse
With just a few days before Music Exchange 2023’s 13th annual entertainment economy-focused conference, we’re proud to share our full three-day line-up, for 22, 23, 24 June 2023. Having secured the very best, most relevant local and international voices in the sector, Music Exchange 2023 (#MEX23) remains committed to delivering learnings, life lessons and enlightenment of the... Continue Reading →
MUSIC EXCHANGE #MEX23 – Programme – Day 2 Friday, 23 June
#MEX23 – Programme – Day 2 Friday, 23 June Venue: Roxy Revue Bar, GrandWest Casino & Entertainment, Goodwood, CPT 9.30 am Registration 10 am Welcome – Martin Myers and Sipho Mabuse 10.15 am - 11.45 am Keynote: Meng Kuok with Q & A by Marc Marot, post talks Explore how accessible technologies have revolutionised music... Continue Reading →
DAY 1 Speakers and topics for Music Exchange 2023
Quality music, and future-focused content – delivered by some of the most influential business minds and creatives – that's what #MEX23 assures. At just R250 for full access to all three days of #MEX23, including free entrance to Jazzathon 2023, the value and the calibre of content, and those delivering it, is unmatched. Music Exchange... Continue Reading →
Marc Marot returns as Keynote Speaker at Music Exchange 2023 (#MEX23) the old versus the new when signing musical talent.
After delivering compelling sessions at Music Exchange's 12th annual conference in 2022, we're proud to announce that Marc Marot will be flying in from London once more to share and guide delegates throughout #MEX23. Dates are 22, 23 and 24 June 2023.10am start each day
Speaker at Music Exchange Neil Johnson
Neil Johnson is a radio content programmer. He has worked at Primedia, SABC, Kagiso Media and recently for Kaya FM and AME.
Music Exchange #MEX23 speaker Ms Nomazulu Mda Chief Customer Officer at SAMPRA
Nomazulu Mda is an operations and strategy leader in the media and entertainment leader with over 18 years’ experience in the sector including media policy, broadcasting strategy and operations; film development and funding.Nomazulu has held senior roles at leading institutions including government departments, over a decade at the SABC and the National Film and Video Foundation.She... Continue Reading →