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On the Couch with MEX

On the couch with MEX

Music Exchange (MEX) founder Martin Myers and music writer Jason Curtis host a candid weekly chat. Each session shares lived experiences, and all promote vital conversations regarding the state of the entertainment economy, local and international, current, and future.

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00:31:57

On the Couch - #151 - MEX in conversation with...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/09/20

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.

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00:30:33

On the Couch - #150 - MEX in conversation with...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/09/13

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 Ministry of Sport and Recreation, Old Mutual, JPMorgan Chase, The Presidency of Thabo Mbeki , Eurocape

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00:33:13

On the Couch - #149 - MEX in conversation with Jamie...

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2024/09/06

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 journalist Some of his career highlights: • Covering the All Blacks as a touring journalist since 2017 •

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00:36:16

On the Couch - #148 - MEX in conversation with Karabo...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/08/30

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

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00:29:51

On the Couch - #147 - MEX in conversation with Ian F...

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2024/08/23

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 spent 15 years at the national broadcaster, 5fm. Ian was also at KFM in Cape Town and then Highveld in

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00:29:12

On the Couch - #146 - MEX in conversation with Ian F

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2024/08/16

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 the then Highveld in Johannesburg. For the last eight years, Ian F has been the voice-over artist for

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00:30:54

On the Couch - #145 - MEX in conversation with Patric...

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2024/08/09

Part 2 of my chat with Patric van Blerk from the business of entertainment , that airs every Thursday night at 9pmPatric 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 SA artists. He assisted in guiding the early creative fortunes of Virgin Records in South Africa, while

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00:29:47

On the Couch - #144 - MEX in conversation with Patric...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/08/02

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, and many others. As a songwriter, Patric has enjoyed success with songs such as Paradise Road, Charlie,

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00:33:37

On the Couch - #143 - MEX in conversation with Mike...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/07/26

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 one of the best in the business with stunning points to offer to any discussion ,and yes we will discuss

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00:30:26

On the Couch - #142 - MEX in conversation with Mike...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/07/12

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 power in SA. His most recent work – MY FELLOW SOUTH AFRICANS – won the performer, Kim Blanche Adonis, the

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00:29:51

On the Couch - #141 - MEX in conversation with Greer...

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2024/07/05

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

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00:30:28

On the Couch - #140 - MEX in conversation with Greer...

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2024/06/28

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 Leo-Smith ( neé Stevens) living in Hoedspruit, supporting and driving sustainability. Enjoy the listen to

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00:32:37

On the Couch - #139 - MEX in conversation with...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/06/21

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 nightclubs in Green Point, to traveling around the country with roadshows and fan parks, to settling into

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00:31:19

On the Couch - #138 - MEX in conversation with...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/06/14

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 things audio, but is well versed in lighting, video, staging and general event production. A specialist in

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00:37:01

On the Couch - #137 - MEX in conversation with Kwame...

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2024/06/07

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 own writing and production credits include work for Jay Z, Shola Ama, Mick Jagger, Tom Jones and Seal to

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00:31:54

On the Couch - #136 - MEX in conversation with Blue...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/05/31

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-breaking creativity that characterises the blossoming scene which is dominating the capital” -

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00:30:59

On the Couch - #135 - MEX in conversation with Guy...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/05/24

Guy was back on Thurs at 9pm on CapeTalkTalking 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 outset – this extends to chain of title, production and distribution agreements

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00:30:18

On the Couch - #134 - MEX in conversation with Guy...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/05/17

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 television sector both locally and internationally. With more than 20 years’ experience in the legal and

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00:31:31

On the Couch - #133 - MEX in conversation with Peter...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/05/10

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 software development and musical ability, and that all we ever needed was a channel to the international

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00:30:39

On the Couch - #132- MEX in conversation with Peter...

On the Couch with MEX ·

2024/05/03

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 software development and musical ability, and that all we ever needed was a channel to the international

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