#MEX26 – How to Master the Business of Entertainment in 2026

Broadcast every Thursday at 9pm and available as a podcast on Spotify under On The Couch With MEX,

The podcast series forms part of the broader vision of Music Exchange — South Africa’s long-running entertainment-economy platform, founded in 2009. 

From international executives and Grammy winners to music lawyers, publishers and rights organisations, the Business of Entertainment podcast series continues that mission by making industry knowledge directly accessible to creators at every level.

Featured guests have included acclaimed film composer Dr Trevor Jones, former Island Records Managing Director Marc Marot, two-time Grammy winner Wouter Kellerman, Roc Nation Sports International President Michael Yormark, music lawyer Nick Matzukis, SAMRO CEO Annabell Lebethe, and technology analyst Arthur Goldstuck among many others.

Rather than celebrity-driven interviews, the podcast focuses on the mechanics of building sustainable careers in the entertainment economy — unpacking royalties, copyright, publishing, contracts, monetisation, negotiation, management structures, AI, ticketing, radio, global markets and professional mindset.

“The conversations are always focused on being entertaining and inspirational, peppered with true stories, first-person accounts and invaluable tips from the people who’ve made a successful living from their craft,” says Myers.

Music Exchange is encouraging artists, managers, producers, students and emerging industry professionals to actively use the podcasts as an ongoing educational resource.

Listeners are encouraged to begin with:

Search “On The Couch With MEX” on Spotify or tune into The Business of Entertainment every Thursday at 9pm on CapeTalk.

For more information visit Music Exchange www.musicexchange.org.za  or email info@musicexchange.org.za. if you know of people who will add value and have a story to tell and inspire us all .Please reach out