On the Couch with MEX

A man gifted with a brilliant radio voice, Ian F sat down with Martin to unpack his journey in terrestrial radio. From 5fm to voice-overs and adding his voice to the world of Multichoice's SuperSport , this is a must-listen-to podcast for fans of the airwaves. 

Dylan Red is a Cape Town-born singer-songwriter who plays multiple instruments and has been performing professionally since 2016. He cut his musical teeth at the V&A Waterfront; he opened for Jazzathon 2019 at the V&A Waterfront. His original music leans towards a combination of funk, blues, folk and pop. Recently, he has also incorporated a loop station, which allows him to perform as a o...

Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse celebrates his 70th birthday on the 2nd of November. To acknowledge and celebrate this extraordinary milestone, his manager, Martin Myers, made a call to bring a select group of people together to applaud his incredible contribution to the world of music. 

Antos Stella heads up a leading independent content aggregator in Africa, representing independent record labels, artists and producers. She initially consulted through AS Entertainment - and managed the buy out in 2012. Connect Content Africa (CCA) has grown into an independently owned content player based in Johannesburg with extensive knowledge in the African entertainment industry. They have o...

MEX convenor and owner, Martin Myers, shares his Robert Kelly experience as a guest on Cape Talk, a record company employee at the height of his career, as well as a well-versed music-industry veteran in the face of recent R.Kelly events.

We speak to the band leader of 12 Dogs, Biko Mabuse, on the release on their debut Hip Hop EP, Consequence of Sound If the surname looks familiar, you'd be right in assuming his dad is the music icon, Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse. Enjoy listening to the confidence of this 19-year-old who is following in his father's footsteps and forging a career in music all his own. 

Martin recalls his All Blacks moments, while pulling it all back to what needs attention - the entertainment economy. 

The 11th annual Music Exchange (#MEX21), which got underway on Saturday, and runs until the 2nd of October, once again hosts many top international and local speakers. The music conference aims to empower people across the entertainment economy about the business of music. It's like an online masterclass for anyone in the industry on how to safeguard their rights, whether it be as an artist,...

This week, MEX tackles the power and importance of planning. The devil is in the detail, so pay attention and be well prepared in order to, potentially, be heard. 

Sipho Mabuse is a music industry icon, a stalwart who, throughout his 50-year music career, has seen and heard it all. MEX founder, Martin Myers, chatted to "Hotstix" and asked him to share in this week’s OTC session. The topic: Don't believe the hype. We urge you to listen and learn from the great man himself.

This week, Martin and I take you through the MEX journey, from a chance meeting with Stuart Rubin, right through to where it is today, 11 years in. Today MEX is a globally supported and endorsed brand that tirelessly continues to effect positive change within the entertainment economy.

This week, MEX - On the Couch tackles the prickly topic of the opportunist economy most creatives find themselves in. Sadly, pandemic, and depressed economy aside, artists continue to be played by some of the smallest and biggest brands on the planet. Forewarned is forearmed.

Celebrated singer, songwriter, producer, composer, musical director and award-winning vocal coach, RJ Benjamin unpacks the power of harnessing the best vocal delivery in this two part masterclass.

With no rule book to follow, when it comes to eliciting engagement and growing your audience, creatives need to look and learn from those doing it well. This week, we unpack few.

This week MEX addresses the power and importance of building and maintaining a network that can influence your success potential.

MEX founder, Martin Myers and Jason Curtis deliver their weekly take on the state of play, regarding all things entertainment economy focused. Today's talk is around all things media related. Look out for next weeks episode, where we will be chatting about the power of influence and gravitas in relation to the entertainment economy.           &nbsp...

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