The Official SA Music Industry Podcast

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Deon Maas is a SA Music legend. This podcast is the story of a passionate music supporter wading his way through the industry in an innovative and unwavering way. He talks about the state of the industry, Jack Parow and his new film, Punk In Africa (currently on the circuit). One of the most interesting podcasts so far…

Anton, manager at Music Connection holding an original 1960's Gibson Les Paul and the autographed Marshall JC9000!

Dylan, manager of all things rhythmic, behind the legendary Pearl drum kit!

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This podcast is a special and exciting episode where we take a tour of SA’s premiere musical instrument shop, Music Connection! We talk to Yuri about the state of the industry and to Anton about what a band endorsement is all about! For all you bands, looking for an endorsement, here is your first stop! Finally we go on a bit of a audiophile wet dream tour of the shop…

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Dave is a SA music industry consultant and has been in the industry in almost every capacity from band member, to manager, to publicist, to everything in between. He has released his book One-Two-One-Two which is an essential guide to being in a band in South Africa. Dave shares some valuable insights.

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Garrett is an incredible music and fashion photographer who has worked with a lot of SA’s most credible artists. He has done a lot of work with Die Antwoord and many other challenging artists. On this week’s podcast we talk about the importance of a good photo of a band, how Ross collaborates with his subjects, what it was like working with Die Antwoord and other relevent tidbits. Ross’s first exhibition opens on 7 October at the Glow Gallery in Johannesburg. Check out his work over here.

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Ever wondered how to get a sponsorship for your band or your tour? This week we speak to Charl, the brand ambassador of Jägermeister, who talks in depth about how to strike up a relationship with a brand, and most importantly, how to maintain it.

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On the podcast this week, we chat to Sot and Phumla – head of the 5fm playlist committee. This is a VERY valuable podcast for all muso’s who are interested in getting their material playlisted! They talk step by step, what happens to your CD when it arrives at 5fm all the way to how or how it doesnt make the cut. This is a goodie.

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Ever wanted to know how to get your band on to Oppikoppi? Or get booked for more festivals? Misha Loots is one of the partners of Oppikoppi / Hilltop Live. We chat to him about the ins and outs of SA’s biggest music festival.

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Darryl Torr is a Grammy-award winning local music producer based at Openroom Studios in Greenside, Johannesburg. He was also one half of internationally acclaimed indie band, Dear Reader, and has produced albums for Zebra and Giraffe, Cassette, Wonderboom, Ashtray Electric and many other successful artists.

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This week on the podcast, Stephan Potgieter – head of content for Channel MK – talks about the importance of music videos, advice on how to get them together and also about the MK music video financing program to help bands finance their own videos.

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