On the Couch with MEX

The Business of Entertainment Explores the Future of Fundraising with Thundafund CEO Erica Schofield Thursday Night | 9PM | CapeTalk 567AM CapeTalk’s  The Business of Entertainment , hosted by Martin Myers, dives into the dynamic world of creative funding this Thursday at 9PM.  In Part 2 of a compelling conversation, Myers sits down with  Erica Schofield , CEO of  Thundafund , to discuss the game-...

An exclusive interview with Erica Schofield, CEO of Thundafund, Africa’s leading crowdfunding platform. The conversation focuses on the launch of a new and much-needed resource for the South African fundraising and creative sector:Crowdfunding for Non-profits – A Guide to Activating Support Networks, now officially available on the market. Please enjoy.

Mike Horne Returns to CapeTalk — Do listen to Part 2 of this compelling conversation. He’s performed with international icons, collaborated with South African legends, and built a career that spans continents.

Catch acclaimed session drummer and producer Mike MIKE HORNE from CapeTalk’s #BusinessofEntertainment that airs every Thursday at 9pm. From Cape Town to London. Mike’s career spans decades of top-tier performances and recordings with South Africa’s and the world’s most celebrated artists. Tune in for insight into his journey and the business behind the beat. Show producer: Barry Maré

Lake of Stars! A movement, a celebration of who we are as Malawians, and how our roots run deep through rhythm, folklore, and unity. On Cape Talk on Thurs 5th June we spoke to Zahir Elias from The Lake of Stars Malawi Arts Festival which will be held from October 17th to 19th, 2025. I met Zahir at the African Music Conference (where we both sat on panels ) in Lusaka at the end of May, and I saw a...

Thank you for all you did for the music industry in South Africa and in particular Cape Town.  As founder of Music Exchange it was a delight to always host you Rashid at the  conference. This is the our tribute to you which was aired on Cape Talk and 702  yesterday 4 June 2025Rest in Peace Rashid .

Enjoy this, part two of a much bigger conversation we all need to hear. With a background in corporate law at one of South Africa’s big five law firms, Guy McLeod joined the firm in 2002, and seeing an opportunity of an under-serviced sector, began practising in the broader fields of media, entertainment, advertising and sport. With more than 20 years’ experience in the legal and business end of t...

In our latest episode we welcome Guy Macleod, one of the directors of Irish MacLeod Inc., talks about US tariffs, Trump, movies, rebates, and more. The show first aired at 9pm on CapeTalk #BusinessOfEntertainment Guy has numerous film and television credits to his name including the Oscar-nominated film Invictus . He is highly regarded both locally and internationally as South Africa's leading...

More with Marcus Brewster, who reached celebrity status in 2001 as a judge on the first season of the TV show Pop Idol, but was already a name in music promotion since the mid-80s as a record company man where he was International Promotions Manager for EMI (Queen, Tina Turner, Roxette, etc.). Marcus Joined me on CapeTalk on Thursday 15th May at 9pm on the Business of Entertainment to talk busines...

Marcus Brewster reached celebrity status in 2001 as a judge on the first season of the TV show Pop Idol, but was already a name in music promotion since the mid-80s as a record company man where he was International Promotions Manager for EMI (Queen, Tina Turner, Roxette, etc.). Marcus joined me on CapeTalk on Thursday 8th May at 9pm on the Business of Entertainment to talk business and working on...

My special guest on Thursday night at 9pm on the Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk was Paris Toon, who is the Billboard charting award-winning lyricist and musical enigma behind Mothers Favorite Child He is an extraordinary business entrepreneur, songwriter and producer who never seems to stray for a moment from his forward driven vision of success in the music world and beyond. Paris started...

My special guest this week on the Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk is Paris Toon, the Billboard charting award-winning lyricist and musical enigma behind Mother's Favorite Child. (Paris was also a keynote speaker at Music Exchange #MEX24 in November 2024 ) He is an extraordinary business entrepreneur, songwriter and producer who never seems to stray for a moment from his forward driven visio...

Nick Matzukis is a highly respected educator in the South African music industry and as an Advocate of the High Court, specialises in institutional, legal, business and educational aspects relating to the music industry. His clients and referrers are drawn from attorneys, major royalty collection societies, publishers, labels, recording artists, industry associations, aggregators, music retailers...

Nick is a published author, academic, lecturer, Advocate of the High Court and music and education industry expert. He has written many articles and four textbooks, the latest being the highly-acclaimed “Music Law, Contracts and Business - the smart musician’s guide to how the South African Music industry works, how to negotiate the best possible contracts, and how to make money from music in Sout...

Mozambican jazz-saxophonist, composer, producer, academic and philanthropist, Moreira Chonguiça feted as one of the finest exponents of innovative and original jazz from Africa. As an independent artist with seven award-winning, globally informed and celebrated albums – he is blazing a trail from his east-African roots to the world. Exposed to and inspired by the likes of Miles Davis, Fela Kuti, P...

Mozambican jazz-saxophonist, composer, producer, academic and philanthropist, Moreira Chonguiça feted as one of the finest exponents of innovative and original jazz from Africa. As an independent artist with seven award-winning, globally informed and celebrated albums – he is blazing a trail from his east-African roots to the world. Exposed to and inspired by the likes of Miles Davis, Fela Kuti, P...

Sheldon Rocha Leal holds a BA in Law and Psychology from UNISA, a BMus Honours and MMus (Cum Laude) from the University of Pretoria and a PhD in Music Business and Education from the University of the Free State. Besides for being in music education for the past 19 years he is also a performer and songwriter, having written songs for multiple artists including the SAMA award winning songstress Lir...

Sheldon Rocha Leal is currently the Director of Culture and Music at Southdowns College, a private school in Centurion. He holds a BA in Law and Psychology from UNISA, a BMus Honours and MMus (Cum Laude) from the University of Pretoria and a PhD in Music Business and Education from the University of the Free State. He was previously the national head of sound engineering and music at Damelin and h...

Part 2 with Neil Johnson who is a radio content programmer. He has worked at Primedia, the SABC, Kagiso Media and recently for Kaya FM and AME.

Neil Johnson has a stellar radio career. Prepare to be inspired! Select highlights below : Radio programmer Chief Content Officer – Kaya FM 95.9 Programme Manager – Jacaranda 94.2 FM Programme Manager – Kaya FM 95.9 Course Development and Radio Training for the IAJ (Institute for the Advancement of Journalism) Station Manager – P4 104.9 FM, Cape Town (Now Heart FM)

Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Steve Louw is recognised as one of the South African music industry’s most respected and accomplished talents. He has received critical acclaim in his native South Africa with his bands All Night Radio and Big Sky since his debut release in 1984.  Louw has co-written songs with Dave Stewart and Brian May for the inaugural  46664  concert, a global camp...

Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Steve Louw is recognised as one of the South African music industry’s most respected and accomplished talents. He has received critical acclaim in his native South Africa with his bands All Night Radio and Big Sky since his debut release in 1984.  Louw has co-written songs with Dave Stewart and Brian May for the inaugural  46664  concert, a global camp...

Ashley is a Cape Town based actor, known for various TV roles on shows such as Scandal!, Isidingo and Binnelanders. His international work includes ‘Warrior’ for HBO, and ‘Deep State’ for UK- based Endor productions and as Mickey Purvis, Scottish husband of the endearing Tannie in the series 'Recipes For Love And Murder' for Mnet (SA) and Acorn TV (Scotland). He played the Milli Vanilli talent man...

Ashley is a Cape Town based actor, known for various TV roles on shows such as Scandal!, Isidingo and Binnelanders. His international work includes ‘Warrior’ for HBO, and ‘Deep State’ for UK- based Endor productions and as Mickey Purvis, Scottish husband of the endearing Tannie in the series 'Recipes For Love And Murder' for Mnet (SA) and Acorn TV (Scotland). He played the Milli Vanilli talent man...

Part two of my chat with Lance Stehr who has a long-standing career in the music entertainment and film / TV production industries and has over the past 35 years worth of releases and distribution of over 300 records/ albums. ​His most notable talent is his ability to discover untapped talent and nurture industry icons. His music career started in the late 1980’s when he put together the internati...