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Thursday at 9pm on CapeTalk we had Steve Louw on the show - great insights loading in this conversation with one of the great 🇿🇦 artists. #BusinessOfEntertainment Show producer Barry Maré

In conversation with the three-time Naledi Award-winning actor  Daniel Anderson . Daniel has been nominated as a Fleur du Cap finalist, and the show Vincent received SIX Naledi Theatre Awards nominations, winning three.  Vincent also bears a Bronze Standard Bank Ovation Award from the National Arts Festival and played to 5-star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023.   A KANNA Award win for Best...

Amanda Bothma joined me on CapeTalk's The Business of Entertainment. Acclaimed producer and entrepreneur Amanda Bothma. She is the founder of Wêla Kapela Productions. Established in 2018, Wêla Kapela Productions has rapidly become one of South Africa's leading cabaret and musical theatre producers. Under Bothma's leadership, the company has delivered a string of award-winning productio...

In Conversation with Amanda Bothma founder of Wela Kapela Productions. Founded in 2018,  this East London-based company has become one of the major cabaret producers in South Africa. Vincent  has sold out multiple seasons in all the major centres in South Africa. In 2024, it won three Naledi Theatre Awards – Best Lead Actor, Best Breakthrough Performance, and Best Small-scale Musical Theatre Produ...

From the Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk , we talked to Mpumi Phillips, who is the Director of Distribution for The Orchard in South Africa, the global music distribution and artist services company owned by Sony Music. Based in Johannesburg, she leads The Orchard’s South African operations, helping artists, labels and rights holders expand their reach across digital streaming platforms and...

In this important discussion from Cape Talk’s weekly show "The Business of Entertainment”, hosted by Martin Myers, I speak with Nobambo Goduka, General Manager: Member Services at SAMRO The State of Your Music and why many South African music creators unknowingly lose royalty income. The conversation explores common challenges, including unregistered works, incorrect split sheets, outdated member...

Dr Trevor Jones’ professional musical contribution began way back in 1970, and he has, over the past five decades, delivered a wealth of captivating compositions. Born and raised in District Six, Jones has quite simply and very actively influenced cinema and television soundtracks that have touched the lives of hundreds of millions of people. Respected as one of the Top Five original music score c...

We celebrate on the show today. From District 6, after decades of dedication abroad, Dr Trevor Jones has finally been honoured at home with a Silver Order of Ikhamanga by the President of South Africa. A true pioneer whose work, both overseas and locally, has shaped generations, is now finally celebrated by the nation where he was born and raised, one which he has always carried in his heart. #tre...

Martin Myers welcomes a  respected music industry executive, Mpumi Phillips, for a compelling conversation about publishing, songs, music supervision, and the music business. Mpumi Phillips is Director of Distribution at The Orchard, the Sony Music-owned digital distribution company, where she works closely with leading labels and artists while helping position African talent on the global stage. ...

Based in Norway, Yonas Aregai brings a wealth of global experience across artist management, brand strategy, and business development. He holds a BA in Marketing Management from the Norwegian School of Management and the University of California, Berkeley, an academic foundation that has helped shape his sharp, forward-thinking approach to the music industry. Recognised as one of the Nordic music...

The second part of the conversation with Charles Goldstuck on Cape Talk on the show The Business of Entertainment, hosted by Martin Myers  Goldstuck is the Founder and Managing Partner of GoldState Music, a private investment firm focused on the music sector. The firm’s funds primarily invest in music rights and in businesses requiring growth and expansion capital, positioning it at the forefront...

The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk hosted globally renowned music executive and investor Charles Goldstuck on Thursday, 23rd April. Goldstuck is the Founder and Managing Partner of GoldState Music, a private investment firm focused on the music sector. The firm’s funds primarily invest in music rights and in businesses requiring growth and expansion capital, positioning it at the forefront...

CapeTalk's The Business of Entertainment, featuring special guest Brent Leo Smith, founder of Painted Dog TV. Join us for what promises to be a compelling conversation with a pioneer in wildlife media. Founded by Brent Leo Smith, Painted Dog TV is a groundbreaking wildlife media company redefining how audiences experience the natural world.

Renowned wildlife filmmaker and safari specialist Brent Leo Smith joined Martin Myers on The Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk. As co-founder of PaintedDog. TV, Smith has pioneered groundbreaking live-streamed conservation moments from elephant collaring to rhino dehorning, bringing African wildlife experiences to global audiences in real time. With decades of experience across Southern and E...

Part two of my conversation on Cape Talk with Michael ’t Sas-Rolfes, who serves on the Board of Directors of AfrikaBurn and recently assumed the role of Board Chair. With university degrees spanning Commerce, Environmental Economics, and Biodiversity Conservation, Politics and Governance, Michael has followed a diverse and unconventional career path, driven in part by his passions for nature and w...

On the show, The Business of Entertainment, we have a special guest, Michael ’t Sas-Rolfes, who serves on the Board of Directors of AfrikaBurn and recently assumed the role of Board Chair. With university degrees spanning Commerce, Environmental Economics, and Biodiversity Conservation, and Politics and Governance, Michael has pursued a diverse and unconventional career path, driven in part by his...

In Part 2 of the conversation, Martin Myers and Steve van Schaik go deeper into what it takes to sustain a creative venture in a small town like McGregor. Steve reflects on the realities behind the dream, balancing artistic vision with financial sustainability, and building an audience beyond the usual urban circuits. He shares how At The Courtyard has grown organically, shaped by both the local c...

CapeTalk’s  Business of Entertainment  features  Steve van Schaik , founder of  At The Courtyard bistro + theatre  in the Western Cape town of McGregor.  In conversation with  Martin Myers , Steve shares how he and his wife, Meg, left the corporate world to create a vibrant creative hub where food, music, theatre, and storytelling bring people together.  What began as a dream in 2018 has grown int...

Part 2 with the superb Marcus Brewster, where you'll hear him delve into the global business of books, and we also talk about the elephant in the room. Enjoy the conversation from my Cape Talk-hosted show, The Business of Entertainment, which airs every Thursday evening at 9 pm and is rebroadcast on Sunday at 9 pm.

I was in conversation with Marcus Brewster on The Show Business of Entertainment. From Pop Idol judge to global PR powerhouse to mystery/thriller novelist based in Malta, Marcus brings decades of international experience to the discussion. We’ll unpack the global publishing industry, what drives bestsellers, and the business behind the books.

Enjoy my brilliant guest's second sitting, Damon Forbes, CEO and founder of Breakout Events, from our show on cape talk Damon Forbes is one of the key architects behind South Africa’s live events and festival landscape, shaping the concerts, tours, and large-scale experiences that bring thousands together across the country. From international touring shows to iconic outdoor festivals, his influen...

A conversation with Damon Forbes, CEO and Founder of BreakOut Events. Damon Forbes is one of the key architects behind South Africa’s live events and festival landscape, shaping the concerts, tours, and large-scale experiences that bring thousands together across the country. From international touring shows to iconic outdoor festivals, his influence on the live entertainment industry is undeniabl...

Rising South African music supervisor and entrepreneur Nikilitha Mantungwa joins Martin Myers to unpack the evolving landscape of sync licensing for independent artists. At just 23 years old, Nikilitha has already made remarkable strides in the music industry. Her journey began during her gap year after high school, when she worked as a sync licensing agent and landed her first major placement on...

Nikilitha Mantungwa: A Conversation on the Business of Entertainment & Sync Licensing. an insightful and inspiring conversation as rising South African music supervisor and entrepreneur Nikilitha Mantungwa joins Martin Myers to unpack the evolving landscape of sync licensing for independent artists. At just 23 years old, Nikilitha has already made remarkable strides in the music industry.

We had the brilliant Tim Parr in conversation with me on CapeTalk on Thursday, 15th January at 9 pm, chatting about his musical journey. Tim Parr first came to national prominence in the southern-rock blues band Baxtop, where he shared guitar duties with Larry Amos in the Joburg club scene of 1976. Rising quickly to the top of the national circuit and winning the SABC battle of the bands, they rec...