Thank you Nathan Adams and Bona Magazine for covering my artists Siphokazi Jonas and Sipho Mabuse in the December issue
Thank you Bona Magazine for covering my artists Siphokazi Jonas and Sipho Mabuse
Cape Town Arts Festival gets ready to Amajive with the SHiNE dance hit this weekend at the Castle of Good Hope
The SHiNE dance challenge happening at the Castle of Good Hope this weekend will step up the festive vibe – it’s free and family friendly and the place to go for festive fun and creative inspiration Cape Town, 7 December 2023 – The multi-arts Cape Town Arts Festival (CTAF), is this year,inspired by the Social Harmony through National Effort... Continue Reading →
LANGA MAVUSO, ON TOUR WITH LALAH HATHAWAY’s SA TOUR IN JANUARY 2024
Ten-time nominee and five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter and producer, Lalah Hathaway has announced South African singer, songwriter and performer Langa Mavuso is the supporting act for her “An Intimate Evening with Lalah Hathaway” four-concert tour presented by Liberty. The tour begins in Johannesburg at Montecasino’s Teatro on Friday, 19 January followed by an 8pm concert on Saturday,... Continue Reading →
RENOWNED SYNTH PIONEERS BAND OMD ANNOUNCE 2024 GREATEST HITS SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR DURING APRIL 2024
After the recent announcement of their forthcoming new studio album, synth pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) reveal details of their return to the stage, with the band taking to the globe next year with South Africa tour dates in toe during April 2024 Image: OMD live on stage Credit: Retropop Magazine Across February... 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 →
Read all about FREE Cape Town Arts Festival on 9 -10 December at Castle of Good Hope
FREE Cape Town Arts Festival this December Community arts for community wellbeing – beyond festive season shopping, get together and join YoungstaCPT, DJ ReadyD, Dee Koala, Kristi Louw and more plus a host of other creative artists for a FREE weekend of fun, artistic expression, inspiration, and escapism that celebrates Cape Town’s bountiful talent – everyone is invited. Cape... Continue Reading →
CapeTalk tonight 16th Nov at 9pm we talk to Wouter Kellerman double Grammy Award winner
This will be good on the #businessofentertainment tonight (16th Nov) Thursday night 9pm on CAPE TALK with Wouter Kellerman, we talking about music, life, inspiration and being a double Grammy Award winner. Thanks to Tholsi Pillay for setting this up and to producer Barry Mare for making magic happen. https://soundcloud.com/martinmyers/capetalk-wouter-kellerman-promo CapeTalk tonight 16th Nov at 9pm we talk to Wouter Kellerman double Grammy Award winner
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 →
GERMAN DUO MILKY CHANCE ANNOUNCES “LIVING IN A HAZE” SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR FOR FEBRUARY 2024
Their latest album, released in June 2023 on their own Muggelig Records, has already delivered over 500 million streams from 3 global hits - "Colorado," "Synchronize" + "Living In A Haze" - and allowed the band to embark on their biggest-ever North American tour weaving their way across 65 cities including iconic venues like Colorado's... Continue Reading →
100% RETRO I THE PARTY Sunday 7 January 2024 at DHL Stadium Cape Town, Ian F on the bill too
THE GLOBE’S BIGGEST RETRO PARTY COMES TO CAPE TOWN. In collaboration with eBetSA. 100% RETRO I THE PARTY Sunday 7 January 2024 at DHL Stadium Cape Town. Live in SA: TECHNOTRONIC SNAP! DR ALBAN HADDAWAY TWENTY 4 SEVEN 2 UNLIMITED ROZALLA With SA's legendary DJ's: Barney Simon Alex Jay Shawny B Ian Fraser (my dear... Continue Reading →
Playlist for Rugby World Cup Final 2023
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/562pXBe354ldKXPlwI4iFq?si=0e4f1e6d233f4e21 Rugby World Cup Final 2023 Had the great joy of putting this playlist together for the 2023 Rugby World Cup final for the SACS class of 1981, my Matric year. Grant Price reached out to me asking if I could do it, knowing I am in the music business. It was a joy to... Continue Reading →
The streaming platform is a hungry beast that is perpetually hungry | MIDiA Research
The music business has become a just-in-time economy too, and that is not a good thing. The music business used to be characterised by artists disappearing into the studio for months on end and emerging with an album for expectant fans to get their hands on at some time in the future. Bands like the Red Hot Chili... Continue Reading →
International drummer Marcus Gilmore at The Baxter for two performances 27th and 28th October 2023
International drumming and jazz virtuoso Marcus Gilmore, collaborates with some of SA’s finest musicians at The Baxter for two performances only in October 2023. Rolex music fellow and international drumming sensation, Marcus Gilmore, will collaborate with some of South Africa’s finest musicians, in what is set to be the jazz spectacular of the year, for... Continue Reading →
The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk with Martin Myers every Thursday, 9pm exclusive interview with the band Shakatak
The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9pm, has landed a real coup with this exclusive one-on-one. We speak to Shakatak on Thursday 12th October at 9pm. We chat to key band members Jill Saward (lead vocals), Bill Sharpe (keys). The band has firmly established itself as a vibrant... Continue Reading →
Everything happens online. That is where music lives | Bob Lefsetz
You don't know everything. And if you pretend to know everything, those who know something will dismiss you. Used to be a pro knew every record on the chart, now pros have never even heard of an act that goes #1. Ignore the charts. They're momentary. Today it's about longevity, streaming pays out for the... Continue Reading →
Moreira Chonguiça earns SAMA nomination for Sounds of Peace
Moreira Chonguiça's "Sounds of Peace" album earns prestigious nomination for South African Music Award on the eve of Mozambique's Peace and Reconciliation Day [Maputo, 3 October 2023] - In a remarkable tribute to the power of music to heal, unite, and inspire, internationally acclaimed jazz saxophonist and composer Moreira Chonguiça is delighted to announce that his groundbreaking... Continue Reading →
It’s Showtime Lalah Hathaway a five-time GRAMMY® Award winner coming to SA in January 2024
The Intimate Evening Series, a collaboration between Liberty and local promoter Showtime Management are proud to announce “An Intimate Evening with Lalah Hathaway” A 4 concert tour at Montecasino’s Teatro, Johannesburg Friday, 19 January , Saturday, 20 January at 8pm and a 6pm concert on Sunday, 21 January 2024. The Cape Town concert will be at... Continue Reading →
Read about Petronel Baard and her show “’n Blom in Elke Vrou” in Stellenbosch on 8 and 9 October
On the 8th and 9th of October Petronel Baard will be performing her beautiful show “’n Blom in Elke Vrou” in Stellenbosch. 8th of Oct 11am, 9th of October at 2pm at the Drostdy Theater in Stellenbosch. Regarding the show: This special show is a light, classical musical and poetic journey through the different seasons of a year.With the help of her band, Franco... Continue Reading →
