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.
The Essence of Music Exchange from Dr Trevor Jones
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 →
Paris Toon is the billboard charting award-winning lyricist on CapeTalk Thursday 24 April at 9pm
My special guest on Thursday night 24th April at 9pm on the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk is Paris Toon, who is the billboard charting award-winning lyricist and musical enigma behind Mothers Favorite Child. (Paris was also a keynote speaker at Music Exchange #MEX24 in Nov ) https://open.spotify.com/artist/10i2TorF3ZcaKiVi0UmcwT?si=hDPngSflRWC2c6XYfIJH-Q He is an extraordinary business entrepreneur, songwriter and producer who never seems to stray for... Continue Reading →
Reflections in Pictures of Music Exchange #MEX24 held on 30th Nov 2024
Reflections in Pictures of Music Exchange #MEX24 held on 30th November 2024 at the Fire and Ice Hotel Cape Town.All photos by Simon Shiffman.
2 superb podcasts from CapeTalk with investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer, Diana Neille
Listen please to our esteemed thought leader, investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer, Diana Neille on two podcasts from the CapeTalk show "The Business of entertainment” which airs every Thursday night at 9pm and again on Sunday just after 9pm. She discussed in detail Collective Management Organisations in SA https://open.spotify.com/episode/73vuQZ04BzANrB5KPYWhpa?si=UranzLHBQW2n0C1IaQlzuA And Diana who was the keynote speaker at Music Exchange on 30th Nov dealt with A Reporter's Notes on Intermediary... Continue Reading →
Diana Neille on CapeTalk tonight from 9pm on the Business of Entertainment discussing – Collective Management Organisations in South Africa
We then have our esteemed thought leader, investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer, Diana Neille, on CapeTalk tonight (12th December) from 9pm on the Business of Entertainment. She will discuss in detail Collective Management Organisations in SA And Diana who was the keynote speaker at Music Exchange on 30th November will also deal with A Reporter's Notes on Intermediary... Continue Reading →
Diana Neille on CapeTalk tonight 9pm A Reporter’s Notes on Intermediary Impunity: Can the South African Music Industry be Reformed?
Investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer, Diana Neille, who spoke and delivered the keynote address at this year's Music Exchange Conference (#MEX24) on 30th November, will be in studio tonight (Thursday 5th December) on CapeTalk on the Business of Entertainment from 9pm This chat will be eye opening if the keynote at Music Exchange is anything to go by. We will discuss... Continue Reading →
One of the hottest acts in SA right now for Music Exchange – AV.RainCandy
AV.RainCandy, a prodigious talent from Ggeberha, has swiftly risen to prominence in South Africa's music scene. Her new single Bawo is currently number 7 on the Radio Monitor Charts that accurately tracks airplay across South Africa, with over 11.91 million impressions At just 21 years old, she has captivated audiences with her performances at prestigious festivals such as... Continue Reading →
The 14th edition of Music Exchange is a one-day conference jam-packed with eight stellar speakers.
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 2024 Cape Town, Conference programme Saturday 30th November 2024 is below
Get ready to turn up the volume! We’re thrilled to announce the release of our Music Exchange 2024 program, featuring an incredible lineup of industry leaders and an esteemed international speaker from the USA. On the 30th of November 2024, join us for a day packed with insightful discussions on podcasts, radio, and strategies for... 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 →
MusicEx at Gallagher Convention Centre, 26- 28 July 2024, Martin Myers speaking & Hotstix playing
#MusicMoves Immerse yourself in the celebration of South African music and music-lifestyle. MusicEx is taking place at Gallagher Convention Centre, 26- 28 July 2024. The event includes an exhibition in Hall 3, encompassing music and music-lifestyle suppliers, edutainment workshops by the likes of Yvonne Chaka Chaka, YFM , David Gresham records, a stage makeup masterclass... Continue Reading →
Speaking on Sat 3rd Feb Free life skills workshop for youth Elim Hall Caledon Street Cape Town
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 →
