Roddy Quin, founder of Real Concerts, discusses his 36 years in artist management, promoting major concerts and breaking barriers in South Africa.
CapeTalk Thursday 17th October in studio at 9pm the founder of Real Concerts Roddy Quin
Former CEO of Gallo Records Ivor Haarburger on CapeTalk Thurs 3 October at 9pm
On Thursday 3 October we have the fantastic Ivor Haarburger on Cape Talk just past 9pm on the weekly show #businessofentertainment Ivor Haarburger occupied various roles at Gallo in his 40 years from Marketing and Sales to A&R and eventually CEO. In his time not only did he break iconic international acts in the country, like Boney... Continue Reading →
JP Cooper returns to South Africa during November as part of his world tour
JP Cooper returns to South Africa this November as part of his 2024 World Tour with new dates in Cape Town and Johannesburg [Pictured: JP Cooper] Photo Credit - Aaron Crowley Acclaimed British singer-songwriter JP Cooper, best known for global hits like “September Song” and South African fan-favourite “The Only Reason,” is set to return to... Continue Reading →
Fagrie Isaacs to open for Atlantic Starr on 28th September at Grand Arena, GrandWest
Fagrie Isaacs (former lead singer of the Boyz) has been selected by the Concert promoters SMH (who brought Shakatak & Robin S to Cape Town in 2023 and Peaches & Herb in June 2024) to open for Atlantic Starr on 28th Sept at Grand Arena, GrandWest. Fagrie Isaacs - pic supplied Expect a hot hit filled evening with Atlantic Starr delivering "Always", "Secret Lovers", "Circles”,... Continue Reading →
Sipho Mabuse to perform at #DStvDeliciousFestival2024
Sipho Mabuse is one of the selected artists to appear on the 30 Years of Creative Freedom Show taking place on the main stage at #DStvDeliciousFestival2024 on Sunday 22 September 2024.Sipho will be paying tribute to his dear friend and comrade Hugh Masekela during the show. Booking via Ticketmaster https://www.ticketmaster.co.za/artist/dstv-delicious-international-food-music-festival-tickets/1240354
Reflections in pics as I hosted a panel, on artist management on Wed 4th Sept in Cape Town
Reflections in pics as I hosted a panel, on artist management at FAME Week Africa. The topic was Artist Management.Wed 4th Sept was the date and my dear friend Roy Harman was one of the panellists.
John Hassan has new music out called Where’s The Moollah
John Hassan is a highly experienced and in demand percussionist who has worked with an endless list of some of South Africa’s finest and International musicians. These include artists like Mirriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Stimela, Soweto String Quartet, Lucky Dube, Brenda Fassie, Busi Mlhongo, Sipho Gumede, Bayete, Jimmy Dludlu, Judith Sephuma, Jonathan Butler, Sibongile Khumalo,... Continue Reading →
Exclusive interview with Australian progressive rock/metal band Caligula’s Horse coming to South Africa for two shows 23 and 24th August
Australian progressive rock/metal band Caligula’s Horse is set to perform in South Africa and vocalist Jim Grey shares his purpose, music, inspirations, and more in a captivating interview.
My Guest on CapeTalk Business of Entertainment on Thurs 15th Aug at 9pm is Ian F
Ian Fraser, also known as Ian F, gained fame during his 15-year tenure at 5FM. After traveling through Europe, he returned to work at KFM and Highveld. Currently, he serves as SuperSport's voiceover artist.
Sipho Mabuse features in RMB Starlight Classics 2023, the show will broadcast on M-Net this Sunday (18th August) at 5pm
Sipho Mabuse performs 3 songs, including Burnout, at RMB Starlight Classics Johannesburg 2023. The broadcast on M-Net airs this Sunday at 5 pm.
CALIGULA’S HORSE SET TO STAMPEDE THEIR WAY THROUGH SOUTH AFRICA 2 DATES CT AND JHB
Caligula’s Horse's Charcoal Grace South Africa tour brings Brisbane’s premier progressive metal outfit to Stellenbosch and Johannesburg, with support from other bands. A must-see progressive metal experience.
Sipho Mabuse upcoming shows during September 2024
Experience music legend Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse live this September.
Music icon Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse wants Gayton McKenzie to ditch the ‘skop en donder’ attitude and help artists
The past 30 years have been a ‘disaster’ for South African artists, says legendary musician Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse, who has some advice – and criticism – and a wish list for new Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie. Read more at The Daily Maverick
We chat to John Ellis part of the duo with James Stewart paying tribute to Sting
John Ellis who is a sublime vocalist, plays guitar and piano and was also in the mega successful band Tree 63. John is now part of the duo with James Stewart paying tribute to Sting with their own reworking of the songs and interpretations of Sting classics The duo are playing to rave reviews and... Continue Reading →
James Stewart & John Ellis Music bringing their Sting Tribute show to Die Koelkamers Teater in Paternoster on 19th July
James Stewart and John Ellis Explore The Music of Sting and The Police. After months of SOLD OUT SHOWS, James Stewart and John Ellis Music are thrilled to be bringing their Sting Tribute show to Die Koelkamers Teater in Paternoster Date is 19 July 2024 at 7pm Book at http://www.diekoelkamers.com Tickets from R138.00 This is... Continue Reading →
My two-part talk with Patrick Alexander Dudgeon from Ultra Sound on CapeTalk “How do I get started in the industry”
My guest on CapeTalk for the last two weeks was Patrick Alexander Dudgeon with over 20 years in events industry. PLEASE do listen to the 2 podcasts - lots to take out and if you like read more below Part 1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dahFwEyonDCd8MUrO51cZ?si=0BloBCCETTC4s5m6AyVkJA Part 2 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5k2hGPvXSiCRp6cAitfn4t?si=ELsoEXVTQf-T4joY3Ki7-g Pat lays out some useful areas to start, and follow his... Continue Reading →
Steve Louw Talks New Album, His Hometown And More
From Just Listen To This Words By Glenn Sargeant Photo Credit: Jacqui van Staden Legendary South African blues rock, country, and Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist, Steve Louw will release his third solo album ‘Between Time’ on Friday 6th September 2024. He very kindly chatted to us at JLTT: What is your earliest musical memory? Duane Eddy, the... Continue Reading →
My guest on Thurs 20th June at 9pm on CapeTalk is Patrick Alexander Dudgeon over 20 years in events industry
Pat comes back this week to talk what is a corporate event all about , the Does and Don’t. Patrick Dudgeon has worked for nigh on 20 years in the events industry, and quite unusually, for one company. Patricks growth with Ultra events has seen him move from setting up sound for nightclubs in Green... Continue Reading →
Milli Vanilli biographical film drama, “Girl, you know it’s true” in Cinemas from 21 June
Wednesday, 12 June 2024 – The highly anticipated biographical film drama, “Girl, you know it's true”, promises to captivate audiences with its retelling of the meteoric rise and fall of Milli Vanilli, one of the world's biggest pop superstars of the late '80s and early '90s. The film is in cinemas from 21 June 2024.... Continue Reading →
Thursday 6 June at 9pm on CapeTalk Kwame Kwaten Vice-Chair of the UK’s Music Managers Forum
On Thursday 6 June just past 9pm on the CapeTalk show the Business of Entertainment I have as my special guest Kwame Kwaten Vice-Chair of the UK’s Music Managers Forum.Kwame has in his 30+ year career in the music industry, Kwame Kwaten has been a musician, manager, producer, consultant and A&R.And now has founded artist service company Ferocious... Continue Reading →
