Playing live: No excuse for poor sound
The quality of sound is an issue that has sunk many aspirations over the years and there really is no excuse for poor sound. Money is an issue, but with planning, foresight and preparation, you should be able to overcome the challenges and make sure that you sound as good as you can from the word go.
Wizkid named MTV Base Artist of the Month
Nigerian popstar and chartbuster Wizkid has been named MTV Base’s Artist Of The Month for November 2014.
Smart artists, smart fans
The internet age has drastically altered the dynamics of the interaction between corporations and their customers. Talking down at consumers, for instance, is less preferable than engaging them in a conversation that can later lead to a commercial transaction.
Short & Sweet Music Video Awards open for entries
Short & Sweet recently announced the launch of its inaugural Short & Sweet Music Video Awards, aiming to celebrate South African filmmaking talent in the music video category.
KZN Music Imbizo 2015 dates announced
The 2015 dates for KwaZulu-Natal’s independent annual music business conference were announced at the CMJ Music Marathon in New York.
Playing live: How to get gigs
This question is one that seems to stump many a new band. There are two key factors that you need to bear in mind when starting to play live and getting gigs.
SA pop songs workshop hosted at Cambridge
A South African Popular Songs workshop will be held on Sunday, 9 November, at Cambridge University as part of the Cambridge African Film Festival (CAFF).
