7 misconceptions about DJ licences
During the last few years, SAMRO has been on a drive to encourage DJ licensing among South Africa’s DJs. However, progress in the uptake on DJ licences has been slow.
Approaching tv stations with your music
Right now South African television is providing more outlets for music videos than ever before. All of the SABC stations play videos as filler inbetween shows, and they also all carry programmes that present music as part of their content plans. The same goes for eTV and Multichoice.
Applications open for BASA Basics Programme
Applications are now open for arts organisations in the North West Province to become part of Business and Arts South Africa’s 2015 BASA Basics programme.
Bridges for Music hosts fundraising tour with Loco Dice
Announcing the first official fundraising tour for this year, Bridges for Music will host German DJ and electronic music producer Loco Dice on his first visit to South Africa this February.
Design Indaba Music showcase lineup announced
Design Indaba Music 2015 will showcase African talent from 25-27 February at the annual Design Indaba Festival in Cape Town. Artists include Nástio Mosquito, Nongoma, RVWR, M.anifest and Honey B.
Francois van Coke goes solo
Francois van Coke, lead singer of Fokofpolisiekar and Van Coke Kartel, will release his debut solo album in April this year. His first single, Moontlik Nooit, will be released from his website as a free download on 20 February.
Video now more important than ever
There is an old song by a band called The Buggles, which lamented the death of radio because of the onset of TV. It’s called “Video Killed The Radio Star”. Not only does this demonstrate just how wrong a guy can be, but also that, while music promotion platforms change, some basic things do remain the same.
