CEO of SAMRO – Mark Rosin to give keynote address at Music Exchange on 5th Nov

In a major coup for Cape Town the CEO for SAMRO is speaking at #MEX22 on Sat 5th Nov Mark Rosin is the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) Chief Executive Officer (CEO).  Rosin assumed the top position in February 2020. Mark will speak about SAMRO and the Road map forward - The detailed Programme... Continue Reading →

Dr Trevor Jones one of the Top 5 film composers in the world comes to Cape Town this weekend

Dr Trevor Jones This weekend in Cape Town and next weekend in Johannesburg at  the Academy of Sound Engineering is #MEX22. Now in its 12th year you can meet in person and engage with Dr Trevor Jones, one of the Top 5 film composers in the world,  who returns home from the UK to open... Continue Reading →

Music Exchange programme and topics for Cape Town on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th Nov 2022

#MEX22 Cape Town We have the great pleasure and privilege of presenting the speakers and topics for the Music Exchange 2022 (#MEX22) conference. The emphasis is on Exchange – Arrive to engage and ask questions of all the speakers and meet fellow creatives. You never know who is in the room. You have read about... Continue Reading →

#MEX22 set to welcome Marc Marot, the former Managing Director of Island Records

South Africa’s premier music, film and entertainment programme returns to Cape Town between Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th of November 2022, at the Academy of Sound Engineering (ASE) – with one of the world’s most respected names in the business, Marc Marot. One week later, the conference moves to Johannesburg on Saturday, the 12th and Sunday, the 13th of... Continue Reading →

Two global music executives take the stage at #Mex22

From Biz Community In the build-up to #Mex22 this November, Music Exchange has revealed the first of at least 12 keynote addresses from respected creatives in the industry. Source: www.unsplash.com Now in its 12th year, #Mex22 will also be heading out on tour to deliver masterclasses from some of the biggest names in the business in... Continue Reading →

Two global music executives to take to the stage @ #MEX22

Open for Business In the build-up to #MEX22 this November, Music Exchange (MEX) is proud to reveal the first of what will be no less than 12 keynote addresses from some of the world’s most respected creatives and captains of industry. Now in its 12th year, #MEX22 will also be heading out on tour to... 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 →

Win 5 double tickets to Jazzathon is back, ready to deliver a festival beyond in June in Cape Town

25 years in, Jazzathon’s back, ready to deliver a festival beyond Cape Town’s only legendry legacy festival, Jazzathon, celebrates 25 years this June with an all-new celebratory experience. Affectionately known as ‘The People’s Festival’, Cape Town’s Jazzathon is back with an exceptional weekend line-up of festivities on 17, 18, and 19 June 2022 at the... Continue Reading →

“Don’t believe the hype, how to sustain a career in music”. Masterclass with Sipho Hotstix Mabuse on Friday 13th May

Wet Rain Academy is feeling excited.It's official and FREE by RSVP only.Thanks to Music Exchange and Jazzathon, Wet Rain Academy is pleased to announce their May Master Class on Friday 13th May from 10am to be held at their KUILSRIVER Campus.It is the legendary Sipho Hostix Mabuse - "Don't believe the hype, how to sustain... Continue Reading →

Jann Klose explores the current state of the world with his latest single and music video ‘Sugar My’

Award-winning musician and songwriter, Jann Klose unveils his latest single and music video for ‘Sugar My’, which is out today 1 April 2022 on Honey Rose Records across all digital platforms. Watch the music video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miUgtAhOCMU “Up is down, day is night — not what it seems! Like Alice in Wonderland, stuck in-between” sings Jann... Continue Reading →

Newcomer Nicholas Joubert pours his heart out in debut single Someone New

The catharsis of songwriting: newcomer Nicholas Joubert pours his heart out in debut single Someone New Nicholas Joubert’s debut single ‘Someone New’ may concern a break-up, but the song is anything but gloomy. Wanting to write an upbeat pop song while maintaining a honest approach, based on real life experiences, the songster poured his heart... 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 →

Anton Marshall joins the Sampra talks at Bothners Stellenbosch on Sat 20th Nov from 10am

Anton Marshall joins the Sampra talks at Bothners Stellenbosch on Sat 20th Nov from 10am The store is situated at De Watergracht, West Building Shop 1 3 Merriman Street Stellenbosch Phone 021 883 2301 Anton has been involved in media since 1993, when I wrote my first editorial piece for Student Life Magazine. I’ve produced... Continue Reading →

Sipho Mabuse partners with Nescafé Ricoffy

https://www.news24.com/channel/the-juice/news/sipho-hotstix-mabuse-celebrates-his-sa-heritage-it-makes-me-whole-it-is-my-dna-20211012-2 Why was partnering with Nescafé Ricoffy on this campaign such a good fit for you? 2021 is a seminal year for me. Why? MY 70th birthday on 2 November 2021, that’s why, when my manager was approached, (I have been working with Martin Myers since 1985), it seemed a natural fit. The brand is... Continue Reading →

Studio Perfect – an iPhone 12 Pro pop-pilgrimage with artist Steve Freedom

Technology liberates artists of every description. One such Cape Town-based music maker made it his mission to push the boundaries of promoted possibility found within a device that helps craft and connect the world through possibility, his iPhone 12 Pro Max. In short, Steve Freedom set to work with the ambition of creating an entire... Continue Reading →

Music Exchange partners with MTN-backed Ayoba to uplift creatives as industry takes strain | Business Insider

Phumi Ramalepe, Business Insider SA Music Exchange 11th annual conference (Music Exchange) Music Exchange, an annual entertainment-economy-focused conference, has partnered with MTN-backed app Ayoba. The partnership aims to share industry insight from local and global speakers as the entertainment industry struggles amid the Covid-19 pandemic.The music conference, which is in its 11th year, is hosted virtually for... Continue Reading →

Have you got your ticket to watch MEX21? Online until 2 Oct

WATCH #MEX21 ONLINE NOWLauded and awarded for its consistent commitment to the broader South African music industry, #MEX21 runs until 2 October 2021, with a wealth of quality international and local speakers.Click here to secure your tickets & watch onlineOur Keynote speaker, from Australia, is Michael Smellie. He speaks about the seven deadly sins of the music... Continue Reading →

Have you got your ticket to watch MEX21 online till 2 October 2021

Lauded and awarded for its consistent commitment to the broader South African music industry, #MEX21 runs till 2 October 2021, with a wealth of quality international and local speakers. Our Keynote speaker, from Australia, is Michael Smellie. He speaks about the seven deadly sins of the music business. Michael’s career in the music business spans... Continue Reading →

Matt Gardiner’s new single Brown Hair, Brown Eyes described as his best work yet

Matt Gardiner is no stranger to the South African music scene. His Pop Country sound has seen him open for artists such as Prime Circle, Arno Carstens, Desmond and the Tutus and many more. Influenced by the likes of Matthew Mole, Ed Sheeran and Jeremy Loops, Matt has had hit singles on most of the... Continue Reading →

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