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 →
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.