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Heavyweight line-up of musicians named to POSA’s “Needletime” Board

A heavyweight line-up of South African recording artists has been named to the Board of the newly created Performers’ Organisation of South Africa Trust (POSA).
Classical and jazz performer and multi-award winner Sibongile Khumalo, jazz musicians Concorde Nkabine and Ernie Smith, Afro-Soul artist Judith Sephuma and adult contemporary artist Helena Hettema are the six individuals [...]

Revitalised AIRCO announces new board, renewed focus and skills development workshop

The Association of Independent Record Companies (AIRCO) is ending 2009 on a high note with a new board, a renewed focus on multiple industry issues, a free skills development workshop and much more.
 
Says AIRCO chairperson, Dodo Monamodi, “We are energised, ready to go and are confident of delivering on our mandate to independent record companies [...]

SAMRO finalists to battle for top honours

Following Thursday’s intermediate round at UNISA, four pianists will be giving their all in a bid to win one of two R160 000 SAMRO Overseas Scholarships on Saturday, 29 August 2009.

Twelve semi-finalists competed at UNISA’s ZK Matthews Hall for a shot at the two attractive scholarships on offer, and following a gruelling day of performances the adjudicators selected two finalists in each category.

Bob Marley expert and Berklee academic heads for Moshito ‘09

Professor Matt Jenson is heading to South Africa to take part in the sixth annual Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition.

Jenson will bring his unique insights as assistant professor of piano at Berklee College of Music in Boston as well as his hugely popular performance studies class ‘The Music and Life of Bob Marley’ and his own music experience to Moshito.

Global Music Export Expert to Rock South African Industry & Government At Moshito Event

Phil Tripp will give a major presentation on how South Africa can create a winning export strategy in the music game in the year of the World Cup and plans to share proven strategies with the large audience of professionals at the annual Moshito Music Conference September 3.

Rocking the Gardens

Complete Events, in partnership with Oppikoppi Productions, is bringing the Rocking the Daisies concept to Johannesburg. By popular demand, Rocking the Gardens will be a one day event hosted on 3 October 2009 as part of the Old Mutual Encounters Seriesat Emmarentia Dam.

How to sell your music online

We’ve had quite a few enquiries, here and via our facebook page about digital music sales and how, as an artist you can sell your music online.

Music is a business with a significant economic value

Music is also an art form. It is an expression of the inner sentiment of the creator or artist at a point in time. It gives a certain perspective on life and allows us to view the world through the eyes of someone else. Like any other art form, different people appreciate different styles and presentations of music.

Impact of Music

“A valuable business uses its assets in a way that attracts customers and gives them a reason to be loyal to the business.” ‘Assets and liabilities’… By just opening with this phrase you can tell that I mean business. Why? Because that is typical business, or shall we say Accountants’ speak. The whole concept of the Balance Sheet is based on making sure that the liabilities in the business do balance with the assets.

SAMRO Notes Winter 2009

The most recent edition of our magazine ‘SAMRO Notes’