The premium
South African music conference sweeps into town next month and not only
does it boast
star wattage with the performers scheduled to take to the stage, but the
brain power of speakers they have attracted is outstanding.
Ranging from
artists to industry experts and journalists, the speakers from as far
afield as France,
USA, Germany, Reunion Island, Mauritius, Nigeria, Mozambique, Morocco
and Uganda will help unpack some of the most burning issues that affect
the greater
music family. The seminars and think-tanks will be facilitated by
experts with a deep understanding of the industry.
Come and learn at the master’s feet as pearls of wisdom are passed around by those with years of
experience and decision makers who are shaping the music industry.
Moshito
ambassador Julian Bahula shares on how they kept the legacy of Nelson
Mandela alive when they
were in exile, this is especially poignant this year as the country
marks the centennial celebration of the statesman. Journalist Sam Mathe
joins him in the
discussion.
Industry expert
Nick Matzukis facilitates the discussions about entrepreneurship and
innovation in
the digital space. The panellists will include record company executive
Pheko Kgengoe, artist and brand manager Jay Stash, University of
Johannesburg Masters
Graduate Nontokonzo Mokena, artist and businessman Slikour from Slikour
on Life, Warrick Percy of CAPPASSO and Ali Chivatsi Dennis from Digital
Lab
Africa.
Looking at radio in Africa will be speakers from Radio Nova in France, Another Planet WBAI/Pacifica
Radio from USA and 702 and Kaya FM from South Africa.
To help aspirant
musicians ace their demo, then Let Your Music Speak: Demo Presentations
powered by
MTV Base and BET is not to be missed. It will feature Gabriella
Abrahamse from Channel O, Lowena Waries from Multichoice, Samo from
Trace TV and from Viacom
International Media Networks Africa representing MTV Base and BET Music
Programmer Tebogo Seema and Music Scheduler Sibusiso Khanyi will
facilitate the
competition.
Commented Vice
President for Youth, Music and BET, Monde Twala: “Opening up the
industry is a
fundamental importance for Viacom International Media Networks Africa, a
home for music entertainment brands such as MTV Base, MTV and BET which
are
platforms for musical talent to showcase their abilities to the globe. This is an amazing opportunity to
elevate and support African talent.”
Don’t miss a
chance to network with shape shifters such as Christoph Borkowsky the
President of WOMEX
in Germany, Stephan Rezannah from MOMIX in Mauritius, Sijuade Adedokun
from Cream Entertainment in Nigeria, Adv Nkateko Maluleke from SAMRO in
South Africa
and Monde Twala from MTV/BET in SA.
Following the money trail and discussing where the cash goes are the likes of Nothando Migogo of
SAMRO, Dodo Monamodi of SAMPRA and Adv Nhlanhla Sibisi from RiSA.
It’s time for Africa and unlocking the economic value of African music is a discussion that will have
thinkers like Didier Awadi of Canal +TV from Senegal and Dr Sipho Sithole from Afrocentric Agency in SA.
Moshito promises to be jam packed with valuable discussions that will empower, impact and inform both
industry players and aspirant talent.
Tickets for Moshito are available at Computicket from R200.
For more information visit www.moshito.co.za | Hashtags: #moshito2018 #LongWalkToMusic #BeTheLegacy
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