The BOMB Podcast

Helmut Meijer, Lukas de Beer

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The Business Of Music Breakdown - The BOMB Podcast - is a weekly podcast focused on all aspects of the music industry where experts, leaders, and influencers share their stories to equip, inspire, develop and support creative professionals in the industry. Presented by StoneBear & Mayor Music with your hosts - artists, composers and producers Helmut Meijer & Lukas de Beer

12/16/2021

Beating PERFORMANCE ANXIETY with World Champ Public Speaker Verity Price

Verity Price, Toastmaster's 2021 WORLD CHAMPION in Public Speaking, takes us on an inspirational journey of how she discovered her calling and pioneered a new music business model. She helps us to understand depression is manageable and shares how people in the limelight can successfully deal with performance anxiety. In this final episode of season one on The BOMB Podcast, you'll feel empowered, refreshed, and ready to take on 2022 - whatever it may hold. Verity also shares how your deepest calling sometimes emerges from your deepest pain - and how art becomes a vehicle to express that pain in a creative way. About Verity Price - a former professional singer turned speaker and facilitator with a story to tell. After becoming one of the world's first online crowd-funders when she pre-sold 2000 copies of her debut album back in 2005, she unexpectedly became far more famous for thinking differently than I did for singing. https://www.iamverity.com/about/ https://www.instagram.com/iamverity/
12/09/2021

STAYING CREATIVE with filmmaker and singer/songwriter Charl Folscher

In this episode we speak to the multi-talented, award-winning singer/songwriter, filmmaker, photographer and also - The BOMB Podcast's very own videographer - Charl Folscher - as he dives right into juggling multiple creative disciplines and how to focus on staying creative without your job becoming just another task to tick off the list! A MUST WATCH for every creative professional! Charl Folscher has 'been around the block' so to speak, discovering in his travels across the world that he was indeed multi-talented. The pull of music was something he sensed from a young age, but then also being intrigued by the beauty and magic of photography and filmmaking. Above all, Charl is a storyteller and his exceptional skill to tell stories finds expression in everything he takes on - a true creative professional in the very sense of the word. In this conversation Charl takes us on a journey of exploration around the world - discovering that when you love what you do - and keep on doing it - you'll tap into a wellspring of creative energy and enthusiasm. Enjoy the journey. Contact https://www.charlfolscher.com/ https://www.instagram.com/charlfolscher/ Check out Charl's brand new music video here: https://www.youtube.com/charlfolscher
12/02/2021

MUSIC and THE BRAIN with clinical neurologist and opera singer Dr Etienne van der Walt

Be prepared to have your mind blown in this super insightful and paradigm-shifting episode with clinical neurologist and CEO of NeuroZone, Dr. Etienne van der Walt - who also happens to be an opera singer! We go deep, delving into the emotional, evolutionary and even societal functions of music. In a post-pandemic landscape - what does music have to offer the world and how does it impact the future? We touch on many more topics, including, music and survival, sex, music and empathy, evolution and what it was like to meet legendary mastering engineer at @abbeyroadstudios, Mr Geoff Pesche! About As an experienced neurologist Etienne leads Neurozone in the continuous development of the Behavioral Code for High Performance by blending cutting edge knowledge from three major intersecting fields: Neuroscience, Analytics & Coaching. Etienne has a passionate interest in how the brain/body system builds resilience for thriving. Having developed a validated Behavioral Code for High Performance at Neurozone, Etienne shares the insights from this research on global platforms through keynote speaking and masterclass facilitation. Contact https://www.linkedin.com/in/etiennevanderwalt/ https://www.neurozone.com/about-us
11/25/2021

Image and Authenticity with private style consultant Donna Kennedy-Meyer

How do you create and maintain a healthy public image, yet at the same time remain true and authentic to yourself? This week we speak with private stylist and all-round inspiring human being Donna Kennedy-Meyer about the importance of having a professional image, yet at the same time balancing it with staying true and authentic. Find out how correct styling can impact your career in the music business and change people's perceptions about you. But that's not all. We also talk about tough times as Donna shares her inspirational battle with breast cancer and the role her faith and spirituality played in keeping her grounded and real. We talk God, glamour, faith, music and spirituality in this seriously-funny episode and last but not least we discover why you only wear 20% of what's in your wardrobe! About Donna Kennedy-Meyer is a fully trained and certified Image Consultant, a qualified make-up artist, hair stylist and an established Personal Stylist and Personal Shopper for all women wanting to be transformed to the best version of themselves. Having a real passion for people, fashion, colour, fabric, makeup and clothing, she combined all of these and has been working as an Image- & Style Consultant for the past 14 years. Donna did editorial work for various magazines and appeared on numerous television programs concerning makeovers and personal styling. Originating from a fashion background after living and working abroad as a model (US and France), she has a natural flare when it comes to style, makeup and overall image. Compared to the very conservative and limited Colour Analysis from the past, she recently did the latest and most advanced course on Colour, where clients are now classified within 1 of 12 colour- flow categories, as opposed to simply being classified as the & “old” Spring, Autumn, Summer or Winter. This way of consulting allows for a much more modern approach to Colour Consultations along with a bigger variety of colours available to clients. Contact https://www.donnakennedymeyer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/donnakennedymeyer/ https://www.facebook.com/Donna-Kennedy-Meyer-Image-Style-Consultant-Makeup-Artist-Stylist-154874267912114
11/18/2021

PR and Publicity with Alishia van Deventer

In this insightful episode we talk to industry expert and PR guru Alishia van Deventer. She tells it like it is and helps artists and musicians understand the difference between PR (public relations), publicity, publishing and artist management. She also explains how crucial it is to work with a budget, and that if you're serious about a career in music, you'll take PR and publicity very serious too. Once again, an absolute MUST WATCH episode! MAKE SURE THAT YOU SUBSCRIBE TO THE BOMB PODCAST! About Alishia van Deventer is the CEO, founder and owner of the successful PR Agency, Starburst Promotions as well as the Management Company, MuseStar Management. She’s been a respected marketing specialist in the South African Entertainment Industry for more than 15 years. She is very closely involved in the planning and implementation of various projects for corporate companies, projects for record labels, independent artists, films and production houses. Some of the very successful clients and projects managed by her, include corporate giants like Huisgenoot, Filmfinity (Pty) Ltd, Dark Matter Studios, Klerekas.com, Ultima Financial Planners as well as acclaimed musicians and groups like RUBBER DUC, DOZI, Jan Blohm, Len Muller, Juan Boucher, ADAM, Joshua na die Reën. She also manage two of the biggest TikTok stars in South Africa, Chané Grobler and Kingberto and together managed the successful planning, implementation and releases of award winning South African films like PAD NA JOU HART, LEADING LADY, BALLADE VIR ‘N ENKELING, HOLLYWOOD IN MY HUIS, KEEPING UP WITH THE KANDASAMY’S, VIR ALTYD, NOEM MY SKOLLIE (South Africa’s official Oscar entry in 2017), DIE ELLEN PAKKIES STORIE, STROOMOP, VIR DIE VOËLS, KROTOA, MOFFIE. Some of the international releases they have worked on include: ACRIMONY, I, Tonya, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE, JOHN WICK 3, THE UNFAMILIAR, MILITARY WIVES, PINOCCHIO and THE FATHER. She applies a strong corporate background an out-of-the-box-thinking with her knowledge of the Entertainment Industry to ensure the success of each project she takes on. She is also a member of the Executive Board of the kykNET Ghoema Council. Since recording this episode, Starburst Promotions and The BOMB Podcast have joined forces to bring fresh, empowering and educational content to the global music community. Contact Website: https://starburstmusic.co.za/ E-mail Starburst: info@starburstmusic.co.za E-mail: alishia@starburstmusic.co.za Cell: 083 635 4717 (20+) Facebook: Alishia Van Deventer Twitter: @AlishiavanDev Instagram: @alishiavandeventer
11/11/2021

Career and Passion with René de Klerk

After winning on the hit television series BOER SOEK 'N VROU, René de Klerk teamed up with her co-winner Richann Brüssow to form the music duo Reën which took South Africa by storm. Their first single Vrystaat Vlaktes had - at the time of writing - nearly 1,5 million views on YouTube. In this episode we talk to René about following her passion and what it takes to pursue a career in the music industry. We also ask her: should you first study and then get into the arts, or should you simply follow your heart? Listen as René shares her story and thoughts in this insightful and inspiring episode. About Hailing from Winburg in the Free State province, South Africa, René completed her MA Political Science & Communication, specialising in democracy in Sub-Saharan Africa. She also served as a translator and junior lecturer in Political Science at the University of the Free State. Contact https://www.instagram.com/renedeekay/ https://www.instagram.com/reenmusiek/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ren%C3%A9-de-klerk-16510416b/
11/04/2021

Keeping Focus with Artist & Artist Manager Thando Mtyhobile

From a small village in the Eastern Cape to leading youngsters in the USA, artist and artist manager Thando Mtyhobile shares his inspiring story with us in this episode. Pursuing a career in music isn't an easy one - and as Thando points out, you need to respect the industry, build strong relationships, and keep focus! About Thando spent most of his life in Cape Town and started singing at an early age back in 1992. In 1999 Thando formed Isicathamiya group called, Peace Lovers Brothers. The Peace lovers Brothers performed in many different places in the Western Cape spreading love and peace with their Lady Smith Black Mambazo-influenced music. 2005 Thando Mtyhobile released his debut album titled Thando’s Introduction in it he worked with producer Mario Cronje and producer Helmut Meijer. The album was recorded at the University of Stellenbosch and it was distributed by Bowline distributors. In 2006 Thando started his own record label called Sisonke Music Entertainment which under it he also helps other up a and coming artists to find their feet in the music industry. Thando has garnered many accolades over the years, and among them also Best IsiXhosa album nominee Southern African Traditional Music Awards (SATMA - 2018). Thando is still actively performing and pursuing a career in music. Contact https://music.apple.com/za/album/kwa-nothenga/1278680977 https://open.spotify.com/album/6E9TLxcMLOwu3PSuZdw5Yq https://www.amazon.com/Kwa-Nothenga-Thando-Mtyhobile/dp/B0761XC68C https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veMBC1PhSk0 https://www.facebook.com/Tsisonke https://www.instagram.com/thando.mtyhobile/ https://twitter.com/ThandoMtyhobile THE BOMB PODCAST presented by STONEBEAR & MAYOR MUSIC in association with STARBURST PROMOTIONS hosted by LUKAS DE BEER HELMUT MEIJER with special guest THANDO MTYHOBILE videographer CHARL FOLSCHER production assistant JESSE DREYER editor LUKAS DE BEER original Music HELMUT MEIJER contact thebomb@stonebearmayor.com a StoneBear & Mayor Production (c) 2021
10/28/2021

We Talk Music & Acting With Daniah de Villiers

In this inspiring episode we speak with actress, and now also singer/songwriter, Daniah de Villiers, about acting, scheduling her time, managing her social media safely, and her exciting journey into music. From walking with lions to releasing her debut single - we cover it all and more with Daniah. She's young, she's multi-talented, and she's brimming with wisdom and insight into the industry. WATCH OUT FOR HER DEBUT SINGLE OUT SOON! ABOUT In 2013, she won the title Junior Grand Champion For Acting at the World Championship of Performing Arts in Hollywood. From 2015 to 2018, she starred as the lead role in MIA AND THE WHITE LION, her first international cinema experience. In addition, she played leading roles in a number of South African movies and TV series, among others, Nul is Nie Niks Nie, Vaselinetjie, DatingGameKiller, Meerkat Maantuig & the very popular Binnelanders. https://www.instagram.com/daniahdevilliers_official/ https://www.facebook.com/devilliersdaniah

The Business Of Music Breakdown - The BOMB Podcast - is a weekly podcast focused on all aspects of the music industry where experts, leaders, and influencers share their stories to equip, inspire, develop and support creative professionals in the industry. Presented by StoneBear & Mayor Music with your hosts - artists, composers and producers Helmut Meijer & Lukas de Beer

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Helmut Meijer, Lukas de Beer
Years Active

2021
Episodes

13
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Clean
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