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Since Real Concerts’ inception in 1994, Roddy Quin has gained a reputation as one of South Africa’s most adventurous promoters and has successfully brought to the country many heavyweight music acts, among them: Massive Attack, Garbage, Placebo, Skunk Anansie, Spin Doctors, Hootie & the Blowfish, Tevin Campbell, Youssou N ‘Dour, Tracy Chapman, Simple Minds in amongst others. Lots to digest inc...

On Thurs 17th Oct on CapeTalk on the show the business of entertainment just past 9pm (21H00) we had in studio the founder of Real Concerts & RAM – Real Artist Management, Roddy Quin. Roddy has been involved in concert promotion and artist management for the past 36 years, working with both international and South African events and artists. In the culturally isolated 1980s, Roddy was intimate...

Ivor Haarburger occupied various roles at Gallo in his 40 years, from Marketing and Sales, to A&R and eventually as CEO. In his time at Gallo he also signed some of the South Africa's greatest artists. These include: Ladysmith Black Mambazo, The Mahotella Queens, Stimela, Ray Phiri, Don Laka, Harari, Lucky Dube, Gito Baloi, Miriam Makeba and, Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse.

Ivor Haarburger a giant in 🇿🇦 music industry occupied various roles at Gallo in his 40 years from Marketing and Sales to A&R and eventually CEO. In his time not only did he break iconic international acts in the country, like Boney M, Donna Summer, Richard Clayderman and Barry White, he also signed some of the country’s greatest artists Some of these include: Ladysmith Black Mambazo The Mahote...

Jon Savage has a mind filled with brilliant information and he my guest was on the Business of Entertainment, last night on Cape Talk, talking podcasting and more. Jon's impressive resume includes: •⁠ ⁠DIRECTOR of INBROADCASTING •⁠ ⁠FOUNDER of the AFRICAN PODCAST NETWORK and AMPD STUDIOS •⁠ ⁠CONTENT STRATEGIST for HAVE YOU HEARD (www.haveyouheard.co.za) •⁠ ⁠Host of What's Your Poison and t...

This past Thursday at 9pm ( 19th Sept ) on CapeTalk #businessofentertainment we had in studio, Ricardo Mackenzie, the Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape Government in the 7th Administration. We will hear about the plans the Minister has for the next couple of years and more. Show producer - Barry Maré.

Thursday 9pm ( 12 September 2924 ) on CapeTalk #businessofentertainment we had Ricardo Mackenzie in studio, the Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape Government in the 7th administration. We discussed plans the Minister has for the next couple of years and more. Mackenzie's professional background spans many years, roles at institutions such as the national Mini...

We like to keep our content evergreen, but with what's about to transpire come Saturday, I thought to post this, hot off the press. Please welcome, Jamie Wall. Jamie Wall grew up in Wellington, New Zealand and now is  based in Auckland as a rugby writer. Was in SA to cover the two All Black test matches and works for RNZ now . We talked All Blacks as a brand and what touring means as a journal...

Superb conversation with Karabo Senna from SAMRO on CapeTalk #BusinessOfEntertainment which airs every Thursday at 9pm. Great discussion for all artists on the importance Of artists rights and what SAMRO does in this regard. Show producer: Barry Maré Artwork: Casey Barclay

On Thursday, just after 9 pm, I welcomed back my guest Ian Fraser (Ian F) - to CapeTalk's #BusinessOfEntertainment   We talked radio, Alex Jay, Wilson B Nkosi, and good content. Ian F won a SAMA (He won a South African Music Award in 2008 with 5FM for Best Dance Album). Analytics and metrics, finding content and much, much more. Ian Fraser, better known as Ian F, became a household name as he...

My Guest on Cape Talk the Business of Entertainment on Thurs 15th Aug (tonight ) at 9pm is Ian F. Ian Fraser, better known as Ian F, became a household name as he spent 15 years at the national broadcaster, 5FM. He then went traveling and landed in Europe, where he discovered that it was old, cold and that beer was too expensive. He then came back home and worked briefly at KFM in Cape Town and th...

Part 2 of my chat with Patric van Blerk from the business of entertainment , that airs every Thursday night at 9pm Patric has extensive experience in the music industry and has won several industry awards, along with countless gold and platinum discs for hit records. After starting with Gallo in 1968, Patric went independent in the early seventies – working with or initiating the careers of many S...

Patric Van Blerk on #BusinessOfEntertainment on Cape Talk. Patric has extensive experience in the music industry. He has won several industry awards, along with countless gold and platinum discs for hit records. Local acts he has worked with include Ipi Tombi, Margaret Singana, Rabbitt, Joy, Julian Laxton, Sweatband featuring Wendy Oldfield, Spirits Rejoice featuring Sipho Gumede, Mimi Coertse, an...

Part two of my interview with Mike van Graan broadcast on Cape Talk's The Business of Entertainment on Thursday 25 July at 9:30pm. Please enjoy. Mike van Graan is  an award-winning playwright  with 37 plays under his belt. He joined me in  Studio on Thursday 11th July at 9pm on CapeTalk for the #businessofentertainment  Mike van Graan  award-winning playwright & Cultural Activist. Mike is...

Mike van Graan is  an award-winning playwright  with 37 plays under his belt. He joined me in  Studio on Thursday 11th July at 9pm on CapeTalk for the #businessofentertainment  Mike van Graan  award-winning playwright & Cultural Activist. Mike is one of the best in the business with stunning points to offer to any discussion ,and yes we will discuss the current status quo ,with the new GNU in ...

Thrilled to welcome back Greer Leo-Smith last night on CapeTalk for the business of entertainment - talking Wimbledon , injuries , fortitude, climbing up the tennis rankings, winning, becoming a pilot, a Springbok Fly Fisher - be prepared to be inspired. #BusinessOfEntertainment Show producer: Barry Maré

I was thrilled to welcome Greer Leo-Smith to the studio at CapeTalk on Thursday, 27 June 2024, for the #BusinessOfEntertainment to talk about winning and discussing Wimbledon which starts on Monday. Greer is one of South Africa’s most successful tennis players (Wimbledon and US Open mixed doubles champion and a career-high singles ranked 7th in the world). These days you’re likely to find Greer Le...

My guest on Thurs 20th June at 9pm on Cape Talk was Patrick Alexander Dudgeon over 20 years in events industry. Pat came back this week to talk what is a corporate event all about , the Does and Don't. Patrick Dudgeon has worked for nigh on 20 years in the events industry, and quite unusually, for one company. Patrick's growth with Ultra events has seen him move from setting up sound for n...

Patrick Dudgeon has worked for nigh on 20 years in the events industry, and quite unusually, for one company. Patrick's growth with Ultra events has seen him move from setting up sound for nightclubs in Green Point, to traveling around the country with roadshows and fan parks, to settling into large-scale corporate events and concerts with international performers. Patrick focuses on all thing...

On the Cape Talk show the Business of Entertainment I had as my special guest Kwame Kwaten Vice-Chair of the UK’s Music Managers Forum. Kwame has in his 30+ year career in the music industry, been a musician, manager, producer, consultant and A&R. And now has founded artist service company Ferocious Talent where he runs everything from top to bottom, his A&R skills are unparalleled. His ow...

Enjoy this exclusive interview on Cape Talk, from Thursday 30 May at 9pm with Grammy-winning duo, Blue Lab Beats. Context: "Few acts encapsulate the breadth of what’s been happening in London’s jazz and neo-soul worlds as well as Blue Lab Beats” - Loud & Quiet “Fresh innovation...the duo’s broadest statement yet” - CLASH “Their sound is a shining example of the youth-driven, boundary-brea...

Guy was back on Thurs at 9pm on CapeTalk Talking about: Shortage of training for filmmakers in the business aspects of film. How are they financed? How do you justify the cost and what is the plan to repay the money. Lack of institutional financing and the negative thinking around film and television projects The importance of having the legal issues pertaining to a project resolved from the outse...

With a background in corporate law at one of South Africa’s big five law firms, Guy joined the firm in 2002 and seeing an opportunity of an under serviced sector began practicing in the broader field of media and entertainment. The firm has since grown into a formidable boutique entertainment firm that is often described as “punching above its weight” given its client base in the film and televisi...

Peter Lacey is a successful entrepreneur who comes from a background in the entertainment software industry, having successfully built S.A's largest independent entertainment software company, Vision Software, before selling it to Electronic Arts (EA) and running the African division for four years. Peter has always taken pride in the fact that South Africa has tremendous talent, both in softw...

Peter Lacey is a successful entrepreneur who comes from a background in the entertainment software industry, having successfully built S.A's largest independent entertainment software company, Vision Software, before selling it to Electronic Arts (EA) and running the African division for four years. Peter has always taken pride in the fact that South Africa has tremendous talent, both in softw...