10 ironies in the music business
The music business is filled with ironies, but it continues to be an industry filled with passion from people who love what they do and are hungry for success and validation.
UN Academic Impact conversation with SA musicians
NEW YORK: The United Nations Academic Impact will host another of its Music for Peace conversations on 9 October with speakers including members of South African a cappella group, The Soil, and singer-songwriter, Simphiwe Dana.
SAMRO-RIESA bursaries help dreams come true
Four music students have been selected as the recipients of the 2014 SAMRO/RIESA Special Undergraduate Bursaries. Valued at R20,000 each, the bursaries are awarded every year on merit to undergraduate students studying music performance at SA universities.
SkyRoomLive offers Breathe Sunshine Engage live streaming
SkyRoomLive has announced that it will be live streaming the Breathe Sunshine Engage (BSE) Music Conference globally. Viewers will have access to the panel discussions and keynote addresses.
How to intelligently use mailing lists, gig guides
One of the critical tools at a band’s disposal is your own database of people who have agreed to give you their contact details and who you can therefore talk to directly using email and mobile.
Superfans and house concerts
For fans of mainstream pop culture and arena-filling acts, house concerts are an unheard of phenomenon. You won’t see Katy Perry or Kings of Leon announcing a summer house concert tour. However, they can be an integral part of an up-and-coming artist’s touring strategy.
Nominations for Wawela special awards open
Nominations, including self-nominations, are invited for the Wawela Music Awards special award categories - nominees must be SAMRO members.
