Music Exchange (MEX) is proud to announce that it will again host its award-winning annual entertainment economy conference from 21 to 24 June 2023 in Cape Town.
Now in its 13th year, MEX will also be heading out on tour to deliver masterclasses from some of the biggest names in the business.
Global thought leaders and industry champions will be flying in from around the country, and the world, to deliver bespoke sessions that will only be experienced at #MEX23.
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#MEX23 is the country’s only annual conference that seeks to empower South Africa’s entertainment economy.
All with the aim of empowering each with practical knowledge to apply to their careers.
With MUSIC EXCHANGE now well-and-truly established and respected – thanks to the incredible support from some of the world’s biggest names in production, song writing, composition, management, PR, digital strategy and live performance – #MEX23 is excited to announce more of the same in the build up to its biggest event yet.
With more speakers and events to be announced over the coming months , in the build-up to #MEX23, follow us on Facebook to get breaking announcements, as they happen.
Whether you’re an established or ambitious young artist, publicist, producer, DJ, manager, venue owner, record label, agency or corporate brand looking to gain invaluable insight and learning’s every delegate can actively apply and benefit from, #MEX23 is the creative hub responsible for bringing it all together.
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Previous Delegates & Speakers Include:
- Christian Wright: Abbey Road Studios, London
- Mark Murdoch: Mahogany in London
- Ben Oldfield: The Orchard, Paris
- Brandon Bakshi: BMI
- Mos Def: Internationally acclaimed hip-hop artist and actor
- Tim Renner, CEO of Universal Music, Germany Cultural Ambassador City of Berlin
- Trevor Jones: Critically acclaimed movie composer, born in District 6, Cape Town
- Charles Goldstuck: CEO Touchtunes, former CEO Sony/BMG
- Stuart Rubin: Former marketing director at BMG Records
- David Vodicka: Chairman Rubber Records and independent music lawyer
- Bryan Michael Cox: Nine times Grammy award winner, songwriter and music producer