MEX Endorses Empowerment MEX chairperson and board member SIPHO “HOTSTIX” MABUSE is making a call to all musicians in South Africa to not only attend MEX18, on 1 and 2 September in Cape Town, but to all opportunities to cultivate the broader education in our collective music economy. “As chairperson of MEX, which is now... Continue Reading →
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 →
Lovely read pre Music Exchange press Wed 6 Sept 2017 pre the conference on 9 and 10 Sept
Great pre press re Music Exchange and BMI Song Camp at South Beach ( for the 2nd year in a row ). Article was a 1/2 page in Business Report on Wednesday 6 Sept 2017, thanks to Struan Douglas. #mex17 is in its 7th year in 2017.
FreshlyGround -Sipho Mabuse ,Siphokazi Jonas #TOGTHERINCONCERT SAT 25 March -Spier
Are you ready to party with two of South Africa’s biggest and finest music icons? FreshlyGround and Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse will be sharing the stage for the very first time! So join them on Saturday 25 March 2017 at the Spier Wine Estate for an unforgettable music experience. Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse is going to be... Continue Reading →
Thirty years ago Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse, wrote and recorded the most important song of his life.
In 1984 he was already a successful musician, as a member of Harari and a critically acclaimed solo artist. He’d penned and played some of the finest original South African-born music of his generation, but it was the recoding in September 1984 of the monster-hit “Burn Out” that changed everything for its maker, catapulting him... Continue Reading →
Sipho Mabuse Timelessness at the Lyric 1 Oct 2014 with Pops Mohamed, Alec Khaloi, PJ Powers, Condry Ziqubu
Thank you to the following team Sound - Sound Corporation - Mark de Klerk Technical Production Lighting, design, concept and operation - JP Willson Publicity Martin Myers and Samm Marshall Event management - Razia Myers, Casey Barclay Ticketing - Naledi Mabuse, Palesa Mabuse Show produced by Sipho Mabuse and Martin Myers Lyric Theatre - Calum... Continue Reading →
Here I Am about P J Powers written by Marianne Thamm
Looking forward to attending the book launch next week in Cape Town at the Book Lounge .The book is written by my friend Marianne Thamm “You have made a tremendous impact both on and off the stage, and you are one of those young people on whom the country pins so much hope.” – Nelson... Continue Reading →
Bernice Boikanyo takes the stage at the Joburg “Civic” Theatre on Monday June 16
Bernice Boikanyo is set to thrill music lovers once again when he takes the stage at the Joburg “Civic” Theatre on Monday June 16 to commemorate the Youth Day,hence the “LOVE UPRISING CONCERT” as he explains it. Bernice is fresh from a series of concerts in Los Angeles, New York and around S.A – which included... Continue Reading →
CELEBRATE MANDELA DAY 2013 – RAISE FUNDS FOR THE TEDDYBEAR CLINIC BY LISTENING TO MUSIC ON SIMFY AFRICA
Simfy Africa, the digital/mobile music service is proud to announce that for every song played on its music service on Thursday 18 July 2013, the company will donate R1.00 to The Teddy Bear Clinic. ‘Users can listen to music on any of our apps and participate,’ said Davin Mole, CEO of simfy Africa. ‘We want... Continue Reading →
Sipho Mabuse pays homage to Zim Ngqawana at Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Aug 22 -24th
South African jazz giant Abdullah Ibrahim joins Grammy Award winning trumpeter Terence Blanchard and celebrated pianist Ahmad Jamal at the opening night of Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, which runs in Newtown from August 22 to 24. In 2013 the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz once again reinforces its status as South Africa’s premier... Continue Reading →
MOVERS & SHAKERS The show that will feature Sipho Mabuse will be aired on the 15th April 2013. The show is repeated every day and the times are: Monday: 10h50 (premier), 15h50 Tuesday: 14h50, 17h50, Wed: 08h20, 16h50, Thurs: 10h50, 22h50 Friday: 08h50, 15h50, Saturday: 08h20, 15h50, 20h50 Sunday: 07h20, 14h50, 19h50
“ROLLING STONE CHALLENGES MUSIC INDUSTRY at MUSIC EXCHANGE 2013”
Rolling Stone Magazine SA has laid down “the gauntlet”. Miles Keylock, the enigmatic leader of South Africa’s most prolific music publication, took time at Music Exchange 2013 to address the vibrant crowd in attendance. Keylock, who looks every bit the “Rock Star”, told the masses that “I am ready to help” and “My door is... Continue Reading →
There are only 2 days left until one of the premier music conferences in SA – Music Exchange 2013 – opens its doors
There are only 2 days left until one of the premier music conferences in South Africa – Music Exchange 2013 – opens its doors for the much anticipated conference where music industry thought leaders will be sharing their insights on how to crack it in the ever changing landscape of the music industry. There are... Continue Reading →
Evan Milton music journalist since 1996 – speaking at Music Exchange
Evan Milton has been music journalist since 1996, most notably writing weekly columns and interviews for the “Cape Argus” newspaper, and as a writer for “Rolling Stone SA”. He is also an event MC; hosts a weekly radio show on South African Music on Fine Music Radio; and founded ThreeThings.co.za, a digital strategy constancy. His... Continue Reading →
Panelists and Speakers – Music Exchange 2013
Panelists and Speakers - Music Exchange 2013 Nick Motsaste CEO SAMRO JHB RJ Benjamin SA Artist Soul and R&B JHB Benjy Mudie CEO Owner Fresh Music / A&R Consultant Universal / Idols Mentor JHB Mike Joubert CEO Brands Rock Cape Town Thebe Ikalafeng Ikalafeng is vice-chairman of the Brand Council of South Africa and a... Continue Reading →
Artists ready to stun at the Afcon opening – Sowetan LIVE
AFRICA's biggest soccer spectacle, the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), will open with a star studded artist line-up on Saturday. One of the performers is heavily pregnant afro-pop singer Siphokazi Mohapi who says though she has little knowledge of soccer, she is honoured to be part of the line-up. "I am going to perform as... Continue Reading →
Featured In Lewis Club Magazine Dec 2011 / Jan 2012 – Readership over 1.5 million
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