On the Couch with MEX

On the couch with MEX
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Music Exchange (MEX) founder Martin Myers and music writer Jason Curtis host a candid weekly chat. Each session shares lived experiences, and all promote vital conversations regarding the state of the entertainment economy, local and international, current, and future.

  1. On the Couch - #238 - MEX in conversation with Amanda Bothma - Part 2

    vor 3 Tagen

    On the Couch - #238 - MEX in conversation with Amanda Bothma - Part 2

    Amanda Bothma joined me on CapeTalk's The Business of Entertainment. Acclaimed producer and entrepreneur Amanda Bothma. She is the founder of Wêla Kapela Productions. Established in 2018, Wêla Kapela Productions has rapidly become one of South Africa's leading cabaret and musical theatre producers. Under Bothma's leadership, the company has delivered a string of award-winning productions, including Vincent, Mad About The Boys, Die Siel van Eugène Marais, and The Tramp, earning multiple Naledi Theatre Awards, a BroadwayWorld South Africa Award, a Fiesta Award nomination, and international recognition at the Edinburgh Fringe and London's West End. The Business of Entertainment airs on CapeTalk every Thursday at 9:00 PM and is rebroadcast on Sundays at 9:00 PM.

    30 Min.
  2. On the Couch - #237 - MEX in conversation with Amanda Bothma

    19. Juni

    On the Couch - #237 - MEX in conversation with Amanda Bothma

    In Conversation with Amanda Bothma founder of Wela Kapela Productions. Founded in 2018,  this East London-based company has become one of the major cabaret producers in South Africa. Vincent has sold out multiple seasons in all the major centres in South Africa. In 2024, it won three Naledi Theatre Awards – Best Lead Actor, Best Breakthrough Performance, and Best Small-scale Musical Theatre Production. Daniel Anderson was nominated for a Fleur du Cap Theatre Award, while Vincent received a Bronze Standard Bank Ovation Award at the National Arts Festival and played to 4- and 5-star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023.   In August 2025, Vincent made its West End Debut with a sold-out performance at the Phoenix Arts Club.  Mad About The Boys received a BroadwayWorld South Africa Award for Best Solo Performance (2023), further cementing Wela Kapela Productions’ reputation for creating acclaimed and innovative theatre.  The company’s latest Afrikaans cabaret, Die Siel van Eugène Marais, has continued this success, earning a Fiesta Award nomination.   Their most recent mainstream cabaret production, The Tramp, received three Naledi Theatre Award nominations and won the award for Best Lead Actor in a Cabaret/Small-scale Musical.

    29 Min.
  3. On the Couch - #236 - MEX in conversation with Mpumi Phillips

    12. Juni

    On the Couch - #236 - MEX in conversation with Mpumi Phillips

    From the Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk , we talked to Mpumi Phillips, who is the Director of Distribution for The Orchard in South Africa, the global music distribution and artist services company owned by Sony Music. Based in Johannesburg, she leads The Orchard’s South African operations, helping artists, labels and rights holders expand their reach across digital streaming platforms and international markets. With close to two decades of experience in the music and entertainment industry, Mpumi previously served as Label Manager at Ghetto Ruff and spent over ten years at Sheer Publishing, where she managed music licensing, synchronisation and creative services for film, television and advertising productions.

    30 Min.
  4. On the Couch - #235 - MEX in conversation with Nobambo Goduka

    5. Juni

    On the Couch - #235 - MEX in conversation with Nobambo Goduka

    In this important discussion from Cape Talk’s weekly show "The Business of Entertainment”, hosted by Martin Myers, I speak with Nobambo Goduka, General Manager: Member Services at SAMRO The State of Your Music and why many South African music creators unknowingly lose royalty income. The conversation explores common challenges, including unregistered works, incorrect split sheets, outdated member information, copyright administration, royalty collection, and more. Essential listening for songwriters, composers, publishers, managers and anyone serious about building a sustainable music career.

    31 Min.
  5. On the Couch - #234 - MEX in conversation with Dr Trevor Jones - Part 2

    29. Mai

    On the Couch - #234 - MEX in conversation with Dr Trevor Jones - Part 2

    Dr Trevor Jones’ professional musical contribution began way back in 1970, and he has, over the past five decades, delivered a wealth of captivating compositions. Born and raised in District Six, Jones has quite simply and very actively influenced cinema and television soundtracks that have touched the lives of hundreds of millions of people. Respected as one of the Top Five original music score composers in the world, Jones is responsible for scoring over 120 wide-ranging blockbuster film and television productions, including the likes of Notting Hill, Angel Heart, and The Last of the Mohicans and In the Name of the Father. Amongst a plethora of accolades, Jones has also had the pleasure of conducting the London Symphony orchestra, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The Academy of St. Martins in the Fields, The RTVE Symphony Orchestra of Spain, The Greek National Radio Symphony Orchestra, and session orchestras in Los Angeles, New York, London and Paris in the recording of his soundtrack music. Artists of the calibre of the late David Bowie, Sting, U2, Sinead O'Connor, Charlotte Church, Britney Spears and Elvis Costello have all benefited from his mastery too.

    37 Min.
  6. On the Couch - #233 - MEX in conversation with Dr Trevor Jones

    22. Mai

    On the Couch - #233 - MEX in conversation with Dr Trevor Jones

    We celebrate on the show today. From District 6, after decades of dedication abroad, Dr Trevor Jones has finally been honoured at home with a Silver Order of Ikhamanga by the President of South Africa. A true pioneer whose work, both overseas and locally, has shaped generations, is now finally celebrated by the nation where he was born and raised, one which he has always carried in his heart. #trevorjones

    43 Min.
  7. On the Couch - #232 - MEX in conversation with Mpumi Phillips

    15. Mai

    On the Couch - #232 - MEX in conversation with Mpumi Phillips

    Martin Myers welcomes a  respected music industry executive, Mpumi Phillips, for a compelling conversation about publishing, songs, music supervision, and the music business. Mpumi Phillips is Director of Distribution at The Orchard, the Sony Music-owned digital distribution company, where she works closely with leading labels and artists while helping position African talent on the global stage.  Her career spans music distribution, publishing, licensing, supervision, and artist development, making her one of the key behind-the-scenes forces shaping the modern African music industry. Before joining The Orchard, Mpumi led the creative department at Sheer Publishing, specialising in music clearances for film, television, and advertising.  Her impressive portfolio as a music supervisor includes major productions such as Blood & Water, Reyka, Rhythm City, iNumber Number, Beyond the River, and the popular How To Ruin and Yoh franchises. From her early career beginnings in Los Angeles with Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) to her influential role at legendary independent label Ghetto Ruff, Mpumi has built a reputation as a passionate advocate for African music and creators. She has also contributed to industry leadership through her involvement with the Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA) and the South African Music Awards steering committee.

    30 Min.
  8. On the Couch - #231 - MEX in conversation with Yonas Aregai

    8. Mai

    On the Couch - #231 - MEX in conversation with Yonas Aregai

    Based in Norway, Yonas Aregai brings a wealth of global experience across artist management, brand strategy, and business development. He holds a BA in Marketing Management from the Norwegian School of Management and the University of California, Berkeley, an academic foundation that has helped shape his sharp, forward-thinking approach to the music industry. Recognised as one of the Nordic music industry’s “Top 20 Under 30” by NOMEX, Aregai has built a reputation for identifying and scaling world-class talent. Notably, Aregai served as General Manager & Partner of MER Group, where he played a pivotal role in developing global EDM sensation Alan Walker, helping transform the artist into one of the most-streamed acts in the world.

    36 Min.
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Music Exchange (MEX) founder Martin Myers and music writer Jason Curtis host a candid weekly chat. Each session shares lived experiences, and all promote vital conversations regarding the state of the entertainment economy, local and international, current, and future.

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