Texx has been apart of the music industry in South Africa for the last 15 years in various capacities, namely journalism, podcasting, eventing & artist management. TATC has expanded over the last decade to become a home for creatives who are passionate about telling the rich story of the SA...
Respondents called for faster official action on bridging the digital divide and on developing other demand-side stimuli for the South African music industry. It is not enough to assist music creators (the supply side) if audiences cannot afford or access their products. Government should collaborate...
Reports that, according to BMG Entertainment International's senior vice-president in the Asia-Pacific region, Michael Smellie, the music industry in South Africa does not have a strong enough infrastructure to support future repertoire. Problems that the South African music industry must overcome bef...
the music industry represents fame, fortune, and dominance. As a whole, though, it is often acknowledged to be opaque and litigious. Developing a vibrant indigenous economy in South Africa would need more openness and accountability. Anyone who has control over the company...
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“Africa is the last big secret in the music world, and it’s just about to blow up,” says Obi Asika, CEO of Lagos, Nigeria-based media and entertainment company Storm 360. “In South Africa and the associated regions around southern Africa, [the business and music industry infrastructure...
Findings accord with research conducted in other countries, and like their international counterparts, these musicians find themselves in a complex and precarious industry. They develop their identity or brand, build networks, and pursue lifelong learning while working in non-music fields to sustain ...
Absolutely continue to focus on improving streaming economics but do so alongside building a new industry infrastructure that is built to meet the needs of today’s creators and business rather than those of the noughties. In short, grow the pie rather than simply look at how to re-slice it...
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Mediamark Digital has been announced as the exclusive partner for Warner Music Experience (WMX) in South Africa, further underpinning the sales house's pedigree in digital. WMX provides advertisers access to the biggest international and South African music artists via commercial targeting, sponsorship...