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Music Exchange MUSIC EXCHANGE ( ) returns on 31 Oct 2026 for its 16th year! Join the movement! 🎶
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SA’s top music conference celebrates a decade of impact, innovation & investment in the entertainment economy. Music Exchange is South Africa’s Music , Film and Entertainment conference . It is a non-profit organisation founded in 2009 and takes place in Cape Town each year. It is a national conference based in Cape Town -with quarterly workshops and master classes .2021 will be 11th year of the event

Over 250 Industry professionals have been invited from Africa and Abroad as panellists and key note speakers . Skills development , Mentorship , Showcase /Demo opportunities , collaboration and Network opportunities

This will be superb Barry from CapeTalk hosting this SAMRO panel at
18/10/2026

This will be superb Barry from CapeTalk hosting this SAMRO panel at

Workshop today in town with Bheki Mlambo spoke about business in music CapassoHub held it
16/10/2026

Workshop today in town with Bheki Mlambo spoke about business in music CapassoHub held it

Thank you to Barry Maré for the idea after 3 years of On CapeTalk on 567AM for Martin Myers to reflect on his jour...
16/10/2026

Thank you to Barry Maré for the idea after 3 years of On CapeTalk on 567AM

for Martin Myers to reflect on his journey as well as throw forward to now in its 16 year

the post show podcast is loaded on the channel on the couch with MEX episode 254

Global thought leader Yonas Aregai to feature at Music Exchange on 31 OctoberA pre-recorded conversation with Jason Curt...
14/10/2026

Global thought leader Yonas Aregai to feature at Music Exchange on 31 October
A pre-recorded conversation with Jason Curtis will explore artist management, music investment and the opportunities shaping African music’s future.

Music Exchange, now in its 16th year, will feature a pre-recorded conversation between Jason Curtis and international music executive Yonas Aregai on Saturday, 31 October 2026, at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Cape Town.

Curtis chatted to Aregai about his journey into artist management, the changing responsibilities of managers and what it takes to build a sustainable career beyond the world’s major music industry hubs.

Aregai is Chief of Staff at GoldState Music. Previously General Manager and Partner of MER Group, he helped develop Alan Walker’s international career.

He was also recognised among the Nordic music industry’s “Top 20 Under 30” by NOMEX.

The conversation tackles a pressing question for African artists and their teams: what does the global industry misunderstand about African music, and what can those misconceptions cost artists in deals, positioning and expectations?

We as Music Exchange are grateful for the nomination for the inaugural awards Music Business Awards , awards takes pla...
14/10/2026

We as Music Exchange are grateful for the nomination for the inaugural awards Music Business Awards , awards takes place in Nov

Martin Myers will on the show Business of Entertainment on Thursday nightOn Thursday, 15 October 2026, at 9pm, Myers joi...
13/10/2026

Martin Myers will on the show Business of Entertainment on Thursday night
On Thursday, 15 October 2026, at 9pm,

Myers joins Barry Maré on CapeTalk on 567AM Show The Business of Entertainment for a conversation about his journey through the entertainment economy.

Usually the interviewer, Myers steps into the guest’s chair to unpack the relationships, lessons and defining moments behind four decades in artist management, publicity, broadcasting and live events


Special thanks for the idea that Barry Maré planted 🙏🏼🎤🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

Been invited by Bheki Mlambo to speak on Friday 16th October Speaking at this on fri Here are the details for your p...
10/10/2026

Been invited by Bheki Mlambo to speak on Friday 16th October

Speaking at this on fri

Here are the details for your panel:

Topic: The Business of Music

Description: This panel unpacks the commercial side of the music industry and how artists can create multiple income opportunities from their work. It will explore royalties, publishing, music licensing, sync deals, digital distribution and strategic partnerships. The panel will share practical insights on monetising music, protecting creative rights and building sustainable careers.

Date: 16th October
Time: 09h00- 15h00

Panel Slot: 11h10 - 12h00

Address: Roamworks, 50 Harrington, District Six, Cape Town. / ONLINE

Panelists: Martin Myers ,  Gabi Le Roux, Mpumi Phillips, Mvula Drae Dyantyi

Thurs 9pm on with Lauren Bright from Lauren Bright , pearls of wisdom loading and Lauren will also be speaking at Musi...
06/10/2026

Thurs 9pm on with Lauren Bright from Lauren Bright , pearls of wisdom loading and Lauren will also be speaking at Music Exchange on 31 Oct

Show producer Barry Maré

Cape Town 5th October 2026: After 16 years of connecting, educating and opening doors for the creative industries, Music...
05/10/2026

Cape Town 5th October 2026: After 16 years of connecting, educating and opening doors for the creative industries, Music Exchange (MEX) has been nominated for Music Business Conference of the Year at the inaugural Music Business Awards Africa 2026.

MEX is nominated alongside Music Imbizo and ACCES in a category recognising the African music business conference or summit that has made the most significant contribution to industry knowledge and networking.

The nomination is a significant milestone for Music Exchange, which for 16 years has brought emerging creatives into the same room as leading South African and international music and entertainment industry professionals.

Founded and convened by Martin Myers, MEX has always been driven by one principle: outcomes matter.

“Music Exchange has never simply been about putting speakers on a stage,” says Myers.

“It is about sharing knowledge, building relationships and creating opportunities that can move careers forward. To receive this nomination in our 16th year is a wonderful acknowledgement of everyone who has supported, spoken at, partnered with and attended MEX over the years.”

MEX26: WHERE THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC MEETS OPPORTUNITY

The nomination comes as MEX26 prepares to bring another formidable line-up of South African and international music-business leaders to Cape Town on Saturday, 31 October 2026.

Now in its 16th year, MEX26 will put delegates face-to-face with senior decision-makers and experts from SAMRO, Gallo Music, Breaking Wave Group (UK), Content Connect Africa, Kopton Music and the Academy of Sound Engineering, alongside international contributors from the USA, Germany, UK and Norway.

From rights, royalties, publishing and sync to streaming, AI, intellectual property and the changing record-label model, MEX26 is focused squarely on the real business challenges and opportunities facing today’s creative sector.

Crucially, MEX remains outcomes-based. It is about giving emerging and established creatives direct access to knowledge, networks and decision-makers and helping turn creative talent into sustainable careers and businesses.

The Music Business Awards Africa are built around the theme “Honoring the Music Industry Invisibles”, recognising the people and organisations whose work behind the scenes helps build and sustain Africa’s music economy.

The inaugural awards ceremony takes place on Saturday, 21 November 2026 at the South African State Theatre in Pretoria.

VOTE FOR MUSIC EXCHANGE

Music Exchange is calling on its friends, partners, speakers, delegates and the wider creative community to support MEX for:

MUSIC BUSINESS CONFERENCE OF THE YEAR

Votes cost R2 each, with online voting starting at 10 votes for R20.

Music Exchange SMS voting code: BC03

Vote online:
https://www.musicbusinessawards.com/vote/music-business-conference

Music Exchange:
https://musicexchange.org.za

Sixteen years. One mission. Real industry outcomes.

VOTE MUSIC EXCHANGE – MUSIC BUSINESS CONFERENCE OF THE YEAR.

A real thrill Music Exchange has been nominated as one of the best music conferences in 🇿🇦 at Music Business Academy awa...
04/10/2026

A real thrill

Music Exchange has been nominated as one of the best music conferences in 🇿🇦 at Music Business Academy awards

SMS VOTING CODES

📲 SMS [NOMINEE CODE] to 32253�SMS costs R1.50

Alternately 🌐 Vote Online: www.musicbusinessawards.com�
Voting closes 15 November 2026 at midnight.
Your vote counts. Vote now!

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