2019 Spotlight on South Africa
May 9-11, 2019 Toronto, ON
Meet a panel of market specialists, talent buyers, concert promoters and industry decision makers for CWM’s first-ever official mission from the South Africa. Discover access points for theSouth Africa and meet those who can help build bridges between Canada and South Africa.
SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTH AFRICA – PANEL
Attend a panel of market specialists, labels, publishers, managers, agents, talent buyers, concert promoters, and industry decision makers for CMW’s first-ever official mission from South Africa. Discover entry points for the South African music market and meet those who can help build bridges between Canada and the world’s 31st-largest market for recorded music, a growth market where streaming revenues increased a phenomenal 89 per cent in 2017.
PRE-ARRANGED B2B MEETINGS & TRADE SUPPORT
International Marketplace (IMP)– Sheraton Hotel, Lower Concourse – Hall E ]
Meet one-on-one with members of the delegations from the South Africa in a session of targeted, curated, pre-arranged meetings customized to your objectives.
By appointment only. Contact the International Marketplace for details For more info please contact Kathy Hahn
MARKET ACCESS GUIDE – SOUTH AFRICA
Everything you need to know about South Africa’s music industry can be found in the Market Access Guide, produced by the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Music and the Arts (CAAMA).
MEET THE MISSION PARTICIPANTS
Craig Bright
Festival Director,Vic Falls Carnival /New Era Live South Africa
Billy Domingo
Festival Director,espAfrika / Cape Town International Jazz Festival
Cape Town, South Africa
From the Nico Malan (Artscape) to Sun City and the Superbowl, Rome and even the Royal Variety Show at the Royal Albert Hall, London, Domingo has been responsible for training and leading large teams of professionals to go beyond their best. Domingo enjoys rolling up his sleeves and getting stuck in. The show must go on and he thrives on overseeing operations making sure all health and safety procedures are in place and his ability to lead from the front, and easy imparting of his vast knowledge ensures that both crew and guests all get the most out of the experience.
A passionate and frequent golfer, this family man, has a drive for excellence in all areas of his life. But it is in his giving back, that the true measure of this gentleman is found. A visit to his office will see the walls lined with art from the many children and projects he has been involved in over the years. Domingo makes certain that each of the events he works on includes some measure of return to the future of our nation. It is not so much a desire but a full-hearted commitment to an industry to which he has dedicated much of his life.
ABOUT espAfrika
espAfrika is a leader in creating and producing unique ‘entertaining experiences. With nearly 20 years in the business, the company has grown into one of the most highly awarded, event management and production organisations in South Africa. espAfrika thrives on understanding clients’ ideas and is exceptional at creating solutions that are relevant and engaging to today’s audiences.
espAfrika own and manage the world renowned Cape Town International Jazz Festival, which annually attracts over 37 000 ‘Festinos’ from around the globe. We run a highly professional operation. We are on trend and we understand the role that technology increasingly plays in delivering audience engaging and successful events. espAfrika is a trusted partner in delivering outstanding experiences, providing peace of mind to its clients and suppliers alike. However, what makes the company stand out in the highly competitive events sector is our commitment and contribution towards developing a sustainable events industry in South Africa. This is achieved by engaging with local service providers, developing skills, providing job creation and fiscal security wherever possible.... show less
John Fishlock
Managing Director & Head of Synch,Active Music Publishing (Pty) Ltd
Westlake, South Africa
1984 - Chrysalis Music. Worked with host of top songwriters, securing first global #1 - "I knew you were waiting for me" - George Michael/Aretha Franklin. 1986 - MCA Music, running creative division, signing one of Europe's hottest acts - Fairground Attraction. 1989 - PolyGram, worked with acts from Lighthouse Family to Van Morrison, developed their film music division, which included the Music Supervision of the UK movie - "Four Weddings & A Funeral" and the huge #1 hit, “Love is all around”, by Wet Wet Wet. Posted to PolyGram Germany, founded their film publishing/record division.
1997 - relocated to South Africa, to launch PolyGram Music Publ., which later became Universal Music Publ. Over 13 years, the company grew from a handful of co-owned copyrights to the #3 Local Publisher and #1 Local/Intl. Publisher. Negotiated, o.b.o. the publishing industry, the first Digital License agreement with Exactmobile, setting a concrete precedence for all subsequent Digital Licenses in the country. The mechanical rights society in South Africa, CAPASSA, was John’s concept and brainchild, officially launched in 2014. CAPASSO is globally recognized and accepted as the mechanical rights society in South Africa, which also manages the digital rights across the African continent. Together with the support from the then CEO at SAMRO (Nick Motsatse), he created and formulated the model of the songwriter and publisher awards event, called the ‘WAWELA Awards’.
In 2010 John founded Active Music Publ. representing the likes of : Shekhinah, Sketchy Bongo, Kyle Deutsch, The Soil, Locnville, Tamara Dey, PJ Powers, Karen Zoid, Flat Stanley, Amy Jones, Amy Tjasink, Luke Goliath, Skatta, Ka$h, Deemo, Cosher, Alt Ego, DJ Mizz, Narch, Wandile Mbambeni, Veranda Panda, Zonke, Oshri, Kaien Cruz, Fred den Haretog (Heuwels Fantasties), DJ Mizz, Lloyd Cele, Theo Crous, aKing, Kurt Darren, Nicholis Louw, Ray Dylan, Keabetswe Motsilanyane, iFani, Lakota Silva, pH Nkuna, Ameen Harron, Jax Panik, Johnny de Ridder, Chad da Don, Francois van Coke, Fokofpolisikar, Ard Matthews, Jimmy Nevis and Cara Frew. Active also represents a select number of Intl. catalogues, which includes: Reservoir, Reverb, Fairwood, RZO, Strictly Confidential, Cosmos, Boosey & Hawks, Chaper 2/Cymba/ CSS & Sueco.... show less
Neil Greenberg
Music Executive, Gallo Music Group Consultant - South Africa & ROW,Gallo Music Group
London, England, UK
ABOUT THE GALLO RECORD COMPANY
Gallo Record Company is the largest record label in South Africa. It is based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and is owned by Tiso Blackstar Group. The current Gallo Record Company is a hybrid of two rival South African record labels between the 1940s and 1980s: the original Gallo Africa and G.R.C.
ROSTER/CATALOGUE: Snapshot of artists on the Gallo Music Groups seminal iconic roster include - Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Mango Groove, Stimela, Ray Phiri, Lucky Dube, Miriam Makeba, Dorothy Masuka, Simphiwe Dana, Thandiswa.... show less
Misha Loots
Festival Director - OppiKoppi Festival, LekkerLand Carnival,Brand New Artist Solutions (BNAS)
Pretoria, South Africa
Jotam Matariro
CEO,CAPASSO (Composers, Authors and Publishers Association)
Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa
ABOUT CAPASSO
The Composer Authors and Publishers Association (CAPASSO) is the continental leader in collection of Music royalties from Digital Platforms. CAPASSO collects and distributes royalties to its members: Music Publishers and Composers.... show less
Andrew Mitchley
C.O.O/ C.C.O/ Head of A&R,The David Gresham Record Company (PTY) Ltd.
Woodmead 76357, Gautang, South Africa
Michael Moeti
Africa Digital Media City (ADMC SA)Johannesburg, South Africa
Through his foray into publishing for the university student market in 2007, he produced and launched a Campus Hits Vol. 1 compilation album. He has widely traveled internationally to music markets and conferences to position local talent with a signature township sound. With his vast business experience and network in the music industry, Michael has been commissioned by CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK to mobilize and coordinate a spotlight of the South African music industry at its forthcoming festival and conference in May 2019.
As part of digital convergence, Michael has also done a lot of work in the Film/TV sector, as both a business consultant and producer. he has co-produced the Soundtrack for TV series Molo Fish., the first coproduction between South Africa and Canada. His specialty has now extended into selling quality content to international market. He is currently forging international partnerships with film production companies and distributors from both Canada and the USA. Through ADMC, Michael is in negotiations with American partners, to develop and co-produce a slate of commencing in films 2019. In addition to the co-productions, he is working with international to build a state of the art mega film studio in the north of Johannesburg.
ABOUT LOKSHIN VIDE (LV)
Lokshin Vibe (LV) is an independent multimedia company and artist brand manaementy agency borne out of a collaboration between two companies specializing in different aspects of CDC (convergent digital content) production, ADMC and Sidewalk Productions. Inspired by American urban music independent outfits such as Bad Boy, Uptown Records, Def Jam, RocNation and TDE. LV’s mission is to produce and globally market/distribute organic sounds of the Mzansi township in various genres, mainly Kasi Rap, Kasi Rock and organic Afro Soul, a mixture of indigenous African music, jazz, soul and hip hop. Beyond producing and or publishing licensing music to be commercially marketed/distributed internationally, we’ve developed a comprehensive artist development and management system that utilizes various multimedia channels, supporting the artist at every stage of their creative/career growth. The smart partnerships we have with a number of independent labels has resulted in Lokshin Vice having a strong 15-artist multi-genre catalogue. In addition to this wide range of recorded artists, we’re also working with developing a number of young a talented artists whose music is in line with our vision, as they fit the description of Lokshin Vibe.
To keep up with the current trends in music/media consumption, which have been expanded by digital platforms such as e-stores, apps and social media sites etc., the marketing of our music/multimedia productions will go beyond the obvious selling/distribution of songs. We have partnered with Content Connect Africa (CCA) to maximize our impact in the (CDC) convergent digital space. The formats / channels through which LV and its partners supports the artist in marketing their music include: recording, bookings/live performances (live-recorded and filmed documentaries, jingles, cameo TV series/movie appearances, brand-endorsements and multitudes of digital media platforms.... show less
Sarah-Jane Nicholson
Artist Manager | Business Development Africa,SJN Agency
Sandton, South Africa
Recent news from the agency includes collaboration with Damon Albarn on his Africa Express project in Johannesburg South Africa, support tour with Die Antwoord and various releases via Spinning, Armada etc.... show less
David Oosthuizen
DevoGraphic, Underground Press South AfricaMpumi Phillips
Head of Creative,Sheer Publishing
Randburg, South Africa
Her career started at a non-profit organization in Los Angeles called “Artist for a New South Africa (ANSA)” - founded by Denzel Washington, Alfre Woodard, Ted Danson and Blair Underwood. Mpumi also worked as Label Manager for Ghetto Ruff, and indie label famous for launching the careers of artists such as Zola, Ishmael, DJ Cleo and DJ Sbu. She has also served as a member of the Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA) steering committee which is in charge of the South African Music Awards (SAMA). Mpumi Phillips has published articles regarding music clearance and music supervisory in Screen Africa a magazine which is a guide to filmmakers throughout Africa, as well as The Callsheet, a film industry guide.... show less
Tholsi Pillay
Manager,Kellerman Music CC
Ferndale Ridge, South Africa
Over & above a Grammy, Kellerman has won numerous SAMA awards, had many nominations, been nominated for another Grammy, was a featured artist in the 2010 World Cup closing ceremony, has played some of the world's most iconic stages of Summer Stage in NYC, the Kennedy Centre in Washington, Carnegie Hall more than once, and his calendar of annual gig events looks like a world tour from Australia to Shanghai to India to - he attributes all of this success to the hustle and grind of his biggest fan & most dedicated manager, Tholsi.
Her qualifications & career actually started in Human Resources, with a specialisation in Labour Law. It was only the 'calling' of Wouter's music that changed her world, & she now finds herself in a completely different world that she thrives in for the last 14 years.
And thrive she has, as she counts titles of chair of the Music Managers Forum of SA, the vice chair of the continentally famous Moshito Music Conference.
No doubt, Tholsi Pillay has many things up her sleeve as she navigates the US market as easily as she does in South Africa, ensuring that her star Wouter Kellerman, is always 1 step ahead & poised for success.... show less
Theresho Selesho
CEO,HilltopLive/Oppikoppi (Matchbox Live Pty.)
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
His career spans from event production, sponsorship and rights... read moreTheresho Selesho has been deeply involved in the live music, entertainment and broader creative industry in South Africa for just over a decade.
His career spans from event production, sponsorship and rights management, advertising, curator, restaurateur and festival director.
He is the Co-founder and CEO of Matchbox Live which owns and produces the OppiKoppi Festival and several other music properties.... show less
Dr. Sipho Sithole
Chairperson,Moshito Music Conference & Exhibition
Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa
Dr. Sithole has strategic planning and administration experience in Airport Operations, Public Transport, Radio and TV Broadcasting, Telecommunications, Film Exhibition & Music, and Sport Administration.
Dr. Sithole has held key strategic executive positions in public and private companies such as the Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA), Ericsson Telecoms, Johncom (Time Media Limited), Gallo Music Group, and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).
Dr. Sithole is the current Group Chief Strategy Officer at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) and a former Chief Communications and Marketing Officer of the Local Organising Committee charged with hosting of Africa Cup of Nations 2013 and African Nations Championship 2014.
Dr. Sithole has been a director on numerous boards of directors, and is the current Chairperson of Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition, and non-executive director of Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) and a former member board of the Recording Industries of South Africa (RISA).
Dr. Sithole founded a leading independent record label, artist management and publishing company, Native Rhythms Productions.
Since establishing Native Rhythms Productions, Sipho Sithole has become a household name in South Africa and is the most sought after music producer and speaker at music markets and conferences.
Dr. Sithole has participated and presented papers in music markets in Brazil, Reunion Island, Cape Verde, Los Angeles, Paris, Wales, Morocco, Spain and at home in South Africa. He is the coordinator and founding member of the Africa Music Forum headquartered in Cape Verde.
Dr. Sithole has recently founded a talent agency, Afrocentric Agency, a home to carefully chose Pan African talent... show less
Antos Stella
Chief Executive Officer,Content Connect Africa (CCA)
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AFrica
Content Connect Africa
An extraordinary presence in the music industry for over 30 years, Antos Stella is one of the most respected businesswomen to emerge from the industry. Her... read moreCEO, Majority Shareholder,
Content Connect Africa
An extraordinary presence in the music industry for over 30 years, Antos Stella is one of the most respected businesswomen to emerge from the industry. Her artist relations have been one of her major strengths, enabling her to successfully bridge the gap between the creative and business worlds.
Antos has been instrumental in some of the countries biggest international artist deals, an ambassador for the country internationally as well as a leading content aggregator focused specifically on the relationship between telecommunications and the digital distribution of local and international content. Antos and her team at CCA are expanding the distribution of content to include not only music but mobile television and video content too.
Career Milestones:
1. 1984 Joined Gallo Record Company –
South Africa’s biggest record label as legal secretary.
2. 1985 Moved to Public Relations and Head of Gallo’s Corporate
Communications. Completed PR and Marketing Diploma
3. 1986 Moved to Gallo Music International to head up marketing
of South African artists to the rest of the world.
4. 1987 Successfully launched SA’s biggest sales awards for the music industry – Gallo Gold Awards
5. 1991 Became Managing Director of Gallo Music International
6. 1994 Managing Director of Gallo Music International and Gallo Music South Africa
7. 2004 Started own digital record label AS Entertainment
8. 2012 Management buy out of Content Connect Africa (CCA) from Blue Label.
9. 2012- Antos Stella becomes majority share holder of CCA.... show less
Renneth Tshisikule
CEO,IMEXSA - Independent Music Exporters South Africa
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Tshisikule started her music career in 1999 as an artist. She also got involved in the training of young women in the music business while working together with a label called GTP-Productions. Her aspirations to grow her music globally saw her join forces with the Gauteng Growth Development Agency (GGDA). This partnership led her to form IMEXSA in 2010.
Through IMEXSA and the SA Indies Music Week, she has helped over 100 African unsigned and independent music professionals present their talent and products at various conferences like Popkomm (Germany), Womex (Europe), Primavera Pro (Spain), Canada Music Week (Canada), Midem (France), CMJ (New York), Africa Festival (Germany) and South by South West, SXSW (Austin, Texas).... show less
Godfrey Vollenhoven
Marmalade ProductionsCape Town, South Africa
These events... read moreGodfrey Vollenhoven has a background of over 30 years in the Southern African entertainment industry. This includes the planning, production, organization and performance at various entertainment events.
These events include conferences, workshops, weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, team building events, live concerts at major entertainment venues throughout South Africa as well as large scale outdoor shows and festivals. In addition to this he has been active in the management of artists, performers and celebrities.
Over the 30-year career he progressed from being a sought-after DJ on the South African nightclub scene to owning some of the most successful nightclubs in the Western Cape Region of South Africa. As club owner Godfrey discovered what was to be his real space in the entertainment industry. Through promoting various top South African as well as International acts at the various clubs he owned, he cultivated a love for this part of the industry. Godfrey formally registered Marmalade Productions in 2009 as a promotions and events company.
In 2009 Marmalade Productions was responsible for various events ranging from weddings,
corporate events, workshops, music festivals, conferences to big entertainment concerts such as the “Divas Cape Town concert”, “Divas in the desert” and “Die Son Divas Road show”.
Marmalade Productions was also responsible for the setup, management of various Fan Parks and the official FIFA Host City Volunteer centre for the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
Marmalade Productions also conceptualized and managed the DIVAS CAPE TOWN 2011 concert held at the Grand Arena at the Grand West casino that attracted over 5000 patrons to Cape Town’s premier entertainment venue, The Grand Arena at Grand West Casino.
Since our inception in 2009, Marmalade Productions has presented over 200 shows playing to
audiences in excess of 400 000 over the span of the last 10 years. These shows included local productions as well as various international tours within South Africa and throughout the neighbouring countries such as Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Swaziland, etc.
Some of the international acts we promoted tours for over the last 10 years includes: Tevin Campbell, Tamia Hill, Brian McKnight, All-4-One, Karyn White, Sybil Lynch, Crystal Waters, Robin S, CeCe Peniston, Black Box, Sonia Evans, Lonnie Gordon, Phil Fearon, Judy Boucher & many more.
Godfrey has a strong and deep passion for artists throughout Southern Africa and is actively
involved in the promotion, development, financial assistance and showcasing of Southern Africa’s talent.... show less