The book gives a thorough and very current analysis of the music industry, both in South Africa and abroad, and describes and analyses all the major players and institutions in the industry...
Music Industry Online (MIO) has launched a free application that is carefully optimised to provide enhanced browsing experiences to iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users...
You have to learn to take it. You have to learn to both brush it off, but also see when it might actually be constructive criticism or have a seed of actual honesty...
The report, which was adopted by Cabinet with its recommendations earlier, has wide ranging recommendations, including the formation of an interdepartmental task team to implement resolutions related to copyright matters, such as amendment of Copyright Act and related legislation
While making hot tunes should be the priority, if your music demands that you make a lot of public appearances, you and your team will have to do a little homework on how you should be presented. How you look to the public is just as important as how you have defined your sound.
A reader has sent us a brief letter asking what he needs to do after realising that a label unknown to him has re-recorded some of his songs, but have used a different artist to sing what our reader claims are his original compositions. He further explains that the label did not ask for permission or pay him to use his works. Industry expert Nick Matzukis explains to the reader what he can do regarding this matter.
Donald, known for his current smash hit 'I Deserve', is a true reflection of a committed and bankable artist. From the humble beginnings to this date, the talented vocalist and songwriter has persistently pushed the envelope to make a reputable name for himself in the industry...
SAMC To Focus On Digital Space
Africa is proving itself as a force to be reckoned with in the global music scene, but all that will be like water under the bridge if practitioners have no business sense to make their music bear fruits...
Get Ready For Spring Fiesta
Spring Fiesta is back for the third consecutive year this September with an even bigger and better line-up than before...
National Marimba Festival Registration Open
The National Marimba Festival has taken a detour this year and will move to the Morris Isaacson School, Soweto on Saturday 7 September...
Final Stage Of McDonald's Talent Search
McDonald's recently announced the launch of 'Street Rhythm', a national competition that encourages individuals and groups to showcase their talent for DJ mixing or dance...
Gospel Spectacular At Gold Reef City
Multi-award-winning international gospel artist, Ikiri Lawrence, known to his fans as 'Mr Sweet Song' joins some of South Africa's top gospel stars...