Akon's back!
Global superstar Akon announces his new single, “Akon’s Beautiful Day".
This re
Entertainment Economy Must-Reads
Music Exchange spoke at a conference a few weeks ago and read out a list of four books for creati
Dynamic rapper, singer, and songwriter, Money Badoo is back!
Dynamic rapper, singer, and songwriter, Money Badoo is back with a fresh sound as she releases he
MEX - Navigating Artist Management
Do join us on the 4th of September in Cape Town at the CTICC at the Muziki Theatre fr
Percussionist John Hassan's latest release is out!
John Hassan is a highly experienced and in demand percussionist who has worked with an endle
Multi-award-winning writer, performer and poet Siphokazi Jonas releases debut poetry collection
On the eve of the multi-award-winning writer, performer and poet Siphokazi Jonas’ forthcoming deb
The People of the Sun - Nominated for BAFTA-qualifying British Urban Film Festival
London, UK – 7th Aug 2024 – The Blue t production company, in collabor
MEX in conversation with Jason Orpheus
Cape Town-based singer/songwriter, Jason Orpheus, has released his new single, “Trainwr
MEX to present at MusicEx 2024
Immerse yourself in the celebration of South African music and music-lifestyle.
MusicEx is
If you're willing to do anything for attention is it working for you, or against you?
This is an astounding read from Bob Lefsetz, so true and full of great points for creatives to th
MEX talks with musician, manager, producer, consultant and A&R exec, Kwame Kwaten
Kwame has in his 30+ year career in the music industry, Kwame Kwaten has been a musician, manager
MEX Exclusive - Blue Lab Beats
SA Podcast & Music Festival
Get ready for a celebration at the SA Podcast & Music Festival, where industry players in pod
MEX meets Brenda Mtambo
Brenda Mtambo a multifaceted figure in South Africa’s music scene.
She boasts a career span
MEX talks with Greg Cutler
Greg has kindly given me this, in the room, story of that famou
MEX celebrates Beatenberg's return
MEX welcomes the brand new album from Cape Town’s, BEAT
MEX celebrates Frigid Armadillo and GoodLuck's Afro-tech-inspired collaboration
Frigid Armadillo and GoodLuck, announce their Afro-tech-inspired collaboration on t
MEX in conversation with Mlungisi Gegana
Jazz aficionados across the country have been listening to the sounds of Mlungisi Gegana as a dou
MOREIRA CHONGUIÇA JOINS ALL-STAR LINEUP FOR INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY GLOBAL CONCERT IN TANGIER, MOROCCO
Maputo, Mozambique – In a statement released in Paris and Washington, DC, on March 19, 2024, it w
MEX celebrates Henry Ate's return
Henry Ate, the iconic South African band consisting of original members Karma-Ann Swanepoel and J
MEX Celebrates Trevor Jones on his 75th Birthday
Happy 75th Birthday to Trevor Alfred Charles Jones from everyone at Music Exchange for today 23 M
MEX - The Power of 'Swift' PR
Many brands turn to PR when they want to announce a new collaboration, product, or se
MEX talks with Victor Sibusiso Masando
Victor Sibusiso Masondo is from Durban, and because of the nurturing influence of a musical famil
Cape Town International Jazz Festival Returns
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival returns with international acts:
Matt
Atlantic Starr head to Cape Town
Atlantic Starr the American rhythm and blues band based in White Plains, New York
Legendary Producer Says Making "World-Class Records" Is Pointless In Today's Music Industry
"People can't make world-class records because there's 10,000 records a day coming o
MEX talks with Germaine Leonard
Germaine Leonard plays the Ibanez Artcore Hollow body and the USA Fender Strat and the Cort Nylon
MEX talks with Brandon Grant
Brandon Grant is a South African songwriter, and story-teller. He loves a good story. He prides h
Peaches & Herb to perform in Cape Town
American soul supremos Peaches & Herb will wow Cape Town on the 15th of June 2024.
Sipho Mabuse speaks at University of Fort Hare
MEX Celebrates Moreira Chonguiça Honoured With Knight Of The Order Of Arts And Letters By France
French Ambassador to Mozambique, H.E Yann Pradeau, bestowed the prestigious Knight of the Order o
Dylan Red drops "My Love"
As we hurtle, head first, towards Valentine’s Day, Cape Town’s Dylan Red has usurped cupid with h
MEX celebrates the late, great Tony Cedras
This interview, made up of three parts, was recorded at the home of Sipho Mabuse, back in 2019. P
MEX meets eVOID
Direct from London - the legendary eVOID are back for a double-city support to
Milky Chance set to shake ZA
Milky Chance will be in South Africa with their “Living in A Haze” tour this month, which will se
MEX meets Simphiwe Dana
Simphiwe Dana, known for her creative social commentary and activism through music as a political
The Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk
The Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9
The Power of Collaboration, 2024
Meng Kuok has just been named MBW’s Entrepreneur of The Year for 20
The Cape Town Jazzathon 2024 is here!
JCQ Productions is extremely proud to announce that the Cape Town Jazzathon will once
Free MEX and Jazzathon Workshop
Free Music Exchange and Jazzathon workshop
When: Monday 8th Jan
MEX considers how to embrace 2024 as a creative
As we wind down and see 2023 move into the sunset, we look forward to ’24. These are some&nb
MEX talks to radio stalwart, Ian F.
So now as we head into 2024, Ian F is uniquely placed to open the huge festival “100 % re
MEX - OMD Exclusive with Andy McCluskey
After the recent announcement of their new studio album, Bauhaus Staircase out now, synt
MEX talks with Jann Klose
When Jann Klose was on tour in South Africa earlier this year Tamara Dey sang with
MEX celebrates FREE Cape Town Arts Festival this December
Community arts for community wellbeing – beyond festive season shopping, get to
MEX and Jeremy Loops in Conversation
On Saturday, December 2nd, and Sunday, December 3rd, attendees can expect a day filled with the h
MEX celebrates Moreira's latest well-deserved win
MOREIRA CHONGUIÇA’S
MEX - Your career is YOUR responsibility
Such a stunning read from Bob Lefsetz that we have to share it and credit Bob for his g
MEX heads to George to deliver a FREE Workshop
If you happen to live in or around George, MEX will be in your hood on Saturday, 11
MEX celebrates Majozi's Great Exchange
A brand new album from MAJOZI. The album, entitled A GREAT EXCHANGE, is&nbs
MEX - Paxton in conversation, unpacking all things "23:23"
South Africa's music sensation, Paxton, is back and ready to set the music scene ablaze with the
MEX - Appetite for Destruction
The music business has become a just-in-time economy too, and that is not a good thing.
MEX - In conversation with Namakau Star
Vibrant artist Namakau Star takes listeners on a cosmic journey with her latest single "Boome
MEX - Get involved
You don't know everything. And if you pretend to know everything, those who know something will d
MEX - BONGI ARCHI: THE AFRO SENSATION YOU MUST HAVE ON YOUR SUMMER PLAYLIST
Get ready to groove to the electrifying beats of Afro sensation Bongi Archi as he drops his debut
MEX celebrates Moreira
Moreira Chonguiça's Sounds of Peace album earns prestigious nomination for South Af
MEX in conversation with Selim Kagee
Selim Kagee has just released a collaborative EP titled "Love Notes" with saxophonist D
MEX talks to Shakatak as they celebrate 40 years in music
Shakatak, the legendary English jazz-funk band, is returning to Cape Town for just one show
MEX Update - Moreira Chonguiça takes Best International Jazz Album/Artist award
Moreira Chonguiça was thrilled to be the recipient of the Best International Jazz Album/Arti
WOMAD's return
23 -25 September 2023 - Bringing the WORLD to Cape Town in a cultural voyage of discovery
MEX in conversation with Belinda Davids
Belinda is back by popular demand! South African singing sensation Belinda Davids returns to
MEX talks to Divine Mahara
What a surprise to have Zimbabwe’s Got Talent winner, Divine Mahara, at Music Exchange 2022 in Ca
Shakatak meets Vuvu
Shakatak, the legendary English jazz-funk band, is returning to Cape Town for just one show
The state of play in SA today
Reality bites
The output of music is non-stop, and we all know&nb
Basson Laas resigned from his day job to become a full-time musician
In 2019, a quiet farm boy from the North-West province, Basson Laas, resigned from his day job to
MEX talks to Monique Hellenberg
Monique Hellenberg Is a lecturer in Jazz & Contemporary Voice at Nelson Mandela University.
MEX talks to Jason Benson
Jason is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist whose debut album, Conquero
MEX - Making an Impression
As creators,
MEX - In conversation with Lloyiso
Hailing from just outside of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, singer, songwriter, and producer. Lloy
MEX in conversation with Chad Saaiman
I caught up with household name Chad Saaiman who is the band leader for The Black Ties as well as
MEX & Meng Kuok Matters
Meet Meng Ru Kuok - I had the privilege of spending 40 minutes with the digital disruptor as part
#MEX23 - Behind Our Keynote Speaker, Stanley Jordan
In a major coup for Jazzathon and Music Exchange #MEX23, four times Grammy nominated Stan
#MEX23 - Marc Marot Reveals His Keynote Topic
I’m going to talk about the old vs the new when it comes to the signing of musical talent
#MEX23 - Day 3 Revealed
At our core, MEX is a veritable teacher, delivering critically needed skills to the entertainment
#MEX23 - Day 2 Revealed
The value and calibre of content, music, and those delivering it, are unmatched.
#MEX23 - Day 1 Schedule
Great music. Great content. Great people.
At just R250 for full a
#MEX23 - Keynote Announcement
Welcome Meng Ru Kuok from Singapore, our Keynote Speaker at Music Exchange 2023 (#MEX23)<
MEX#23 - 22, 23 and 24 June - Tickets now on sale
At our core, MEX is like a veritable teacher that delivers critically needed skills to so
Jazzathon 2023's Reveal
We are thrilled to announce that we have the most incredible line-up of musicians, artists and pe
And now for something truly Special
On Saturday, 27 May 2023, at Grand West Casino and Entertainment World, fans of all generati
EP 8: Sipho Hotstix Mabuse
Sipho Hotstix Mabuse - Resident of Soweto his entire life, gives us a song list that defines Sowe
MEX Masterclasses: Episode 5
Tumi Molekane (born 16 August 1981) is a Tanzanian-born, South African rapper and poet. He was Tu
MEX Masterclasses 01: Conversation with Ezra Delport
A chat with Ezra Delport, from Cape Town, who is a top sound engineer now working in America with
MEX Masterclasses 31: Conversation with Marc Marot Part 2
Welcome back to the story behind Marc Marot, ex-Island Music Managing Director and today an artis
MEX Masterclasses 31: Conversation with Marc Marot Part 1
Meet Marc Marot, ex-Island Music Managing Director and today an artist in his own right. This is
Masterclasses 30: Conversation with Samuel Harris
On any given day, MEX tends to celebrate the week's promise by resolving it all well. This interv
MEX Masterclasses 29: Conversation with Craig Stein
Listen to MEX’s chat with this top business executive, Craig Stein, He is a shareholder and Direc
Conversation With Brian Currin
This week MEX talks about all things Twitter, Facebook, and blogs and what each one can do
MEX Masterclasses 25: Craig Parks in Conversation
MEX sat with South Africa Jazzathon Festival Director, Craig Parks to talk thr
The Journey of Nicole Bacher
Proudly presenting her first-ever release, “You Hold My Soul”, a classic ballad exploring themes
MEX Masterclasses 11: In Conversation With Ian F!
South African radio DJ(with some 15 years at 5FM, most famously as part of the "F & Martineng
In Conversation With Dan Patlansky!
Award-winning South African blues rock guitarist DAN PATLANSKY released his new studio album
MEX Masterclasses 04: Conversation with David Watkyns!
David Watkyns is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Cape Town, South Africa
Women of Africa
From groundbreaking vocals, soul-touching lyrics and their presence here’s to African female musi
Fresh Friday tunes!
In honour of the upcoming International Women’s Day on the , we are highlighting and celebrating
Mex Masterclasses 03: Sibongile Mngoma
Sibongile Mngoma made a name for herself as one of the few cross-over artists in South Afric
Issa Friday!
If you excited as we are the you got it right, Its #NewMusicFriday! You know what Friyaay means a
New Music Friday!
It’s the weekend Baby! If you are still deciding what you want to play this weekend? Think no fur