Tag: news

The 14th edition of Music Exchange is a one-day conference jam-packed with eight stellar speakers.

The 14th edition of  Music Exchange is a one-day conference jam-packed with stellar speakers.The conference welcome is by award-winning Siphokazi Jonas, who has just published her debut book by Penguin Random House, "Weeping Becomes a River".We then have our esteemed thought leader, investigative journalist and film writer/ director/ producer, Diana Neille, who will attend and deliver the keynote address at this year's Music Exchange Conference (#MEX24) being... Continue Reading →

0

Mahlatse Mashua the Managing Director of Roc Nation Sports International in Africa talks about all the talent in this photo

I had Mahlatse Mashua who is the Managing Director of Roc Nation Sports International in Africa join me in studio on CapeTalk a week ago on the show called “The Business of Entertainment”  Do listen to the 2 podcasts post the show - below  Episode 1  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3X0eHz2pOoJ23luZjO1nZX?si=5WmUMaxeRG2Vo_JzypVCGA Episode 2  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HBQK2lhGZswXTHrfwaWzw?si=3EMfFkIZRrSzlCVe5omquA This picture was sent to me this morning from London by... Continue Reading →

0

Music Exchange #MEX24 – Opening Keynote by Diana Neille: A Reporter’s Notes on Intermediary Impunity: Can the South African Music Industry be Reformed?

We proudly announce our second highly esteemed thought leader, investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer,  Diana Neille, who will attend and deliver a keynote address at this year's Music Exchange Conference (#MEX24) being held on 30th November, from 9 am to 4:30 pm. Her highly anticipated keynote – A Reporter's Notes on Intermediary Impunity: Can the South African Music Industry be Reformed? – will be... Continue Reading →

0

Music Exchange #MEX24 Conference – The New Music Economy Debunked – 30th November

We proudly announce we have secured a global thought Leader flying in from the USA to attend and speak at this year’s Music Exchange Conference. (#MEX24) to be held on 30th November from 9 am to 4:30 pm His mission Paris Toon is the Billboard charting award-winning entrepreneur and musical enigma behind Mother’s Favourite Child. He is an extraordinary... Continue Reading →

0

GALLO MUSIC have released South African pianist and harmonica virtuoso Adam Glasser’s album SA & Beyond – Read all about the work please

Gallo released Adam Glasser's “SA & Beyond” which is a compilation of compositions he's remade using his harmonica and piano melodies. You can listen to “SA & BEYOND” on YouTube Music here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_msGZ9AEGDzQGc9DsHVS2roBXW6s4X0oXA You’ll love his stories and his tales about each song on this album: At 69,  veteran South African pianist and harmonica virtuoso Adam Glasser is  one of the last surviving... Continue Reading →

0

Iconic UK retro festival “Let’s Rock” is coming to South Africa in 2025!

Let's Rock, the iconic UK retro festival, will debut in South Africa on February 15-16, 2025, featuring 80s music legends like Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey and Midge Ure. The events in Johannesburg and Cape Town promise a nostalgic celebration with a mix of international and local artists. Tickets go on sale October 25, 2023.

0

CapeTalk Thursday 24th October in studio at 9pm the founder of Real Concerts Roddy Quin for part 2

Since Real Concerts' inception in 1994, Quin has gained a reputation as one of South Africa's most adventurous promoters and has successfully brought to the country many heavyweight music acts, among them:  Massive Attack, Garbage, Placebo, Skunk Anansie, Spin Doctors, Hootie & the Blowfish, Tevin Campbell, Youssou N ‘Dour, Tracy Chapman, Simple Minds and many... Continue Reading →

0

CapeTalk Thursday 17th October in studio at 9pm the founder of Real Concerts Roddy Quin

Roddy Quin, founder of Real Concerts, discusses his 36 years in artist management, promoting major concerts and breaking barriers in South Africa.

0

Three diverse new locally produced Trace Original shows – Future Maskandi, Afro Tech is Life and The Re-Introduction.

Johannesburg, South Africa - With the ongoing goal to showcase local talent while also empowering young creatives to produce outstanding quality local content, Trace today announced three diverse new locally produced Trace Original shows – Future Maskandi, Afro Tech is Life and The Re-Introduction. Hosted by seasoned presenter and musician Zulu Mkhathini, the FUTURE MASKANDI... Continue Reading →

0

Sipho Mabuse -May 2018 tour dates 4 shows ,4 cities

Delighted to share the event poster -Sipho is doing 4 shows round SA in the next few weeks Starting on Maputo on 19 May ,then Durban ,then Constitution Hill and finally Swaziland This is a wonderful tour that he is on with his band - and just reward for his Ikhamanga Award ( in silver... Continue Reading →

0

TRACE presents the first Roots music festival – 30 acts and a marriage of food, art, lifestyle and urban African music.

Roots will be hosted at the trendy Joziburg Lane venue in central Johannesburg on Saturday, 4 November 2017. TRACE Southern Africa presents the inaugural edition of its brand new eventing property - Roots. This first-of-its-kind festival will bring together everything that makes the African continent beautiful - from food, art and lifestyle to an array... Continue Reading →

0

All Blacks assistant coach speaks about Success

On Tuesday in the leafy suburb of Newlands assistant coach Ian Foster rolled into the press conference bang on time at 12h30 and proceeded to hold court for 20 mins in an engaging conversation, even having to navigate the proverbial silly question that always rears its head be it a visiting rugby team or music... Continue Reading →

0

It’s OCTOBER MADNESS at Cape Town Comedy Club

It's OCTOBER MADNESS at Cape Town Comedy Club with limited R60 early bird tickets from Computicket all month (excludes special events). A NIGHT OF HEADLINERS, on Friday 13 October 2017. FOUR top comedians perform on our stage for ONE night only! Martin Evans, Conrad Koch (Chester Missing), KG and Kurt Schoonraad as the MC. As... Continue Reading →

0

Springbok Sevens wants to bounce back

Springbok Sevens wants to bounce back The return of attacking star Cecil Afrika and veteran Neil Powell will provide a huge boost for the Springbok Sevens team as they continue the quest for their first HSBC Sevens World Series tournament title in Las Vegas. The fourth leg of the World Series event starts on Saturday.... Continue Reading →

0

BOVIM BALLET PRESENTS STIRRING NEW SHOW – ROMEO’S KISS IN FEB FROM 14 -19

BOVIM BALLET PRESENTS STIRRING NEW SHOW – ROMEO’S KISS TITLE: ROMEO'S KISS A NEW BALLETIC & CONTEMPORARY DANCE WORK BY BOVIM BALLET CHOREOGRAPHY: SEAN BOVIM The critically acclaimed dancers of Bovim Ballet return to The Oude Libertas Amphitheatre (Stellenbosch) with Sean Bovim's latest work, ROMEO’S KISS, for a short season from 14 – 19 February... Continue Reading →

0

rub of the green column

RUB OF THE GREEN by my mate Mike Greenaway a fun read . ONE of my favourite P Divvy quotes - and boy is he the most quotable rugby coach ever - is the one before the Boks lost 0-19 to the All Blacks in Cape Town and he tuned: “If you look at the... Continue Reading →

0

Up ↑