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 →

Speaking at #MEX23 Karabo Senna the General Manager for Licensing and Sales at SAMRO

Karabo Senna is the General Manager for Licensing and Sales at SAMRO. Prior to that Karabo  was the General Manager of Member Service at SAMRO for the past 4 years, with the focus being on the management of SAMRO's Publishers, Composers, and Authors.Karabo has a drive and passion for education and empowerment of musicians, while also... Continue Reading →

Music Exchange Speaker Brendan “Spike” Ballantine

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 company, dbo Media, has provided production services to South Africa’s podcasting pioneer CliffCentral, and overseen the creation of podcast series for... Continue Reading →

Welcome #MEX23 Keynote speaker Meng Ru Kuok CEO of Caldecott Music Group including BandLab Technologies

Meng Ru Kuok is the Group CEO & Founder of Caldecott Music Group, a global music industry investor and innovator spanning multiple sectors, including digital (BandLab Technologies), media (NME Networks), and manufacturing and retail (Vista Musical Instruments).

Tonight 9pm CapeTalk listeners can tune in to the station’s new segment the ‘Business of Entertainment’

Tonight (Thurs evening at 9pm) CapeTalk listeners can tune in to the station’s new segment the ‘Business of Entertainment,’ that promises to deliver a fascinating and first-hand account of the South African entertainment industry. Hosted by industry legend music manager and publicist, Martin Myers this weekly half-hour segment will give powerful insights into the minds... Continue Reading →

Reflections in pictures of a two day MEX, Jazzathon workshop in George with Germaine Leonard

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

Reflections in pictures, a packed Jonathan Butler masterclass with Cameron Ward

Reflections in pictures with Full house Jonathan Butler masterclass, hosted by Jazzathon and Music Exchange, and  DCAS W Cape with co-host Cameron Ward. JB spoke about Tone and finding your voice. Andy Hoyle remarked post the talk: Hi Mart, many thanks again for a wonderful afternoon…clearly a resounding success leaving everyone inspired and invigorated. Thank you.

THE MASTERCLASS IS FULLY BOOKED -JONATHAN BUTLER -CAMERON WARD

THE MASTERCLASS IS FULLY BOOKED If you did not get a reply stating that your application has been successful, or if you have not received an email/WhatsApp/message, saying that your attendance is confirmed Unfortunately you will not be allowed in. We have a register at the door THE MASTERCLASS IS FULLY BOOKED! #fullybooked

Songbird Cailyn Shelby Releases New Pop Gem ‘Best Mistake’

Wonderful to see 21 year old Cailyn Shelby, who has attended Music Exchange growing in leaps and bounds and she is processing her thoughts and emotions through songwriting. After the success of her debut single ‘My Four Friends’, Cailyn premieres ‘Best Mistake’ as she opens up about accidentally stepping out of the friend zone and... Continue Reading →

Open Letter To The Next Generation Of Artists – by Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter

To the Next Generation of Artists, We find ourselves in turbulent and unpredictable times. From the horror at the Bataclan to the upheaval in Syria and the senseless bloodshed in San Bernardino, we live in a time of great confusion and pain. As an artist, creator and dreamer of this world, we ask you not... Continue Reading →

Superb masterclass with RJ Benjamin & Cameron Ward – held on Sat 4th Feb

An outstanding 2 hour masterclass with RJ Benjamin and Cameron Ward took place on Sat 4th Feb at Paul Bothners Claremont, (the home of sat morning masterclasses for MEX).A detailed breakdown of collaboration and the success that can be achieved as well as the challenges was highlighted in the talk. RJ opened up as to... Continue Reading →

Masterclass with RJ Benjamin and master musician Cameron Ward 4th Feb

FREE WORKSHOP ALERT!  If you’re in and around Cape Town, join RJ Benjamin and master musician Cameron Ward Saturday 4th Feb at Paul Bothners Claremont (phone 021 674 4030) Address is  Stadium on Main, Central Road, South Rd, Claremont, Cape Town, 7890 We talk about and explore the importance of collaboration in music.  Relationships in the... 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 musical highlights of 2022

Recognition, celebration, and validation of contribution in composition was the theme on Friday, Jul. 22, 2022, at the University of Cape Town (UCT) when the District-Six-born Dr Trevor Jones accepted a Doctor of Music, honoris causa.Marc Marot, responsible for over 100m album sales at Island records, was in SA for 16 days for the 2022 Music Exchange conference in Cape Town... 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 →

Meeting with Giants #MEX22

by Sheldon Rocha Leal, Medium On the 12th of November 2022 I got the opportunity to attend Music Exchange 2022 (#MEX22). I wasn’t quite sure what to expect and after two years of lockdown, I’ve become a bit of a recluse, not really wanting to attend anything. But I put on my big boy pants... Continue Reading →

About last night at Leano restaurant

Stunning evening last night, delighted to have Siphokazi Jonas, Marc Marot and Dr Trevor Jones in the audience. Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse

Profile Interview: Marc Marot, Music Exchange Conference

https://omny.fm/shows/evening-show/profile-interview-music-exchange-conference-1 Marc Marot | Music Executive, Artist Manager and Visual Artist

Profile Interview: Music Exchange Conference | The Aubrey Masango Show

https://omny.fm/shows/evening-show/profile-interview-music-exchange-conference Martin Myers | Founder of NPC Music Exchange

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