{"id":1800,"date":"2025-11-09T05:25:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T03:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=171234"},"modified":"2025-11-09T05:25:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T03:25:59","slug":"thank-you-for-making-mex25-unforgettable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/thank-you-for-making-mex25-unforgettable\/","title":{"rendered":"Thank You for Making #MEX25 Unforgettable"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_0326-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\"><\/div>\n<p><span class>THANK YOU for Making #MEX25 Unforgettable \u2014 and to Those Who Missed It, You Missed Something Truly Special<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Cape Town, 28 October 2025: This past weekend, 25th October &nbsp;Music Exchange (MEX)&nbsp;marked a powerful milestone \u2014&nbsp;15 years of empowering, connecting, and transforming South Africa\u2019s&nbsp;creative industry&nbsp;\u2014<b class> with the sold-out<\/b>&nbsp;#MEX25: Global Verse \u2013 Music &amp; Culture Summit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div readability=\"104.71760391198\">\n<p><span class>The event once again proved that perseverance, preparation,&nbsp;and passion remain the keys to lasting success in an ever-evolving creative economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>Fifteen years of consistent delivery is no small feat. It takes grit, collaboration, and belief to sustain a platform that continues to educate and elevate artists,&nbsp;entrepreneurs, and cultural innovators.&nbsp;#MEX25&nbsp;was a celebration of that enduring commitment \u2014 a full day of insights, inspiration, and industry-shaping&nbsp;ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class><b class>Hosted by the electrifying&nbsp;DJ Eazy<\/b>, #MEX25 brought together some of the most influential voices shaping music, media, technology, and culture today. We extend our heartfelt thank you to all our incredible speakers and contributors, whose generosity and openness made this year\u2019s summit unforgettable:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class><b class>Arthur Goldstuck <\/b>\u2013 AI and Music: The Human in the Loop<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class><b class>Ready D <\/b>\u2013 The Journey of a DJ &amp; Artist in South Africa<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class><b class>Erica Schofield <\/b>(ThundaFund) \u2013 Crowdfunding: More than Funds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class><b class>Jon Savage<\/b> (Africa Podcast Network) \u2013 Is It Too Late to Start Podcasting?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class><b class>Barry Mar\u00e9<\/b> \u2013&nbsp;Capitalise on Content: Monetising Your Craft<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class><b class>Nikilitha Mantungwa (Kopton Music) <\/b>\u2013&nbsp;The Sync Climate for Indie Artists<\/span><br class><b class><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b class>SAMRO Leadership Panel:<\/b><strong><span> Music, Money &amp; Impact \u2013 Building a Resilient Industry, featuring:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class>\n<ul>\n<li><span class><b class>Chola Makgamathe <\/b>\u2013 Music, Money &amp; Legislation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class><b class>Karabo Senna<\/b>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Sales &amp; Licensing in the Modern Era with<\/span><b class> Indi Chawla <\/b><span class>from&nbsp;London head of international relations at MLC&nbsp;<\/span><br class><b class><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span class><b class>Lesego Maforah<\/b>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Corporate Social Investment: A Catalyst for Creative Industry Development<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class>&nbsp;<\/span><span class><b class>Athie Umgidio and Digital Sangoma<\/b> &nbsp;-African Kulture Panel&nbsp;<br class><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class>Every session resonated with real-world wisdom, courage, and practical takeaways \u2014 from AI\u2019s impact on artistry to creating sustainable revenue streams&nbsp;in the new music economy. The atmosphere was one of honesty, collaboration, and creative energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>\u201cBig well done to you and your partners on a great #MEX25. I found all the talks I attended very useful, and the frankness of the sharing by&nbsp;speakers and participants was very encouraging.\u201d<\/span><br class><span class><b class>&nbsp;Gerard Ralphs<\/b> &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>\u201cBeing in the room, and understanding that luck is when preparation meets opportunity \u2014 those are my key takeaways from #MEX25. Anyone in&nbsp;the creative industry needs to stay abreast of a world developing faster than most can keep up with.\u201d<\/span><br class><span class><b class>&nbsp;Ryan Swano (<a class href=\"http:\/\/bruinou.com\/\">Bruinou.com<\/a> &amp; Fifth Element Live)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>\u201cWow! It was inspiring. You and the team curated it beautifully. Be proud of yourself \u2014 with all the challenges this year, you did this! It was on&nbsp;another level. Brilliant.\u201d<\/span><br class><span class><b class>&nbsp;Lesley Wells, Manager to Moreira Chonguica and 3 Tons of Fun<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>\u201cThank you again for this weekend. I\u2019m inspired and motivated to continue the work I\u2019ve started. You play such a vital role in shaping my career.\u201d<\/span><br class><span class><b class>&nbsp;Germaine Leonard<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>The&nbsp;15th anniversary&nbsp;of MEX stands as a testament to what sustained passion and purpose can achieve. Founded by&nbsp;Martin Myers, MEX has become a&nbsp;cornerstone of South Africa\u2019s creative ecosystem \u2014 nurturing careers, sparking collaboration, and driving meaningful change across the arts, business,&nbsp;and technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>Beyond the summit,&nbsp;MEX continues its mission year-round&nbsp;through regular&nbsp;Workshops,&nbsp;Master Classes, and&nbsp;The Business of Entertainment&nbsp;radio&nbsp;show on&nbsp;CapeTalk, hosted (every&nbsp;Thursday at 9pm ) weekly by Martin Myers and available as a podcast \u2014 all designed to keep the creative community learning, earning, and&nbsp;growing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>To those who couldn\u2019t be there this year \u2014&nbsp;you missed a landmark celebration of creativity, courage, and connection.&nbsp;But the journey continues. Join&nbsp;the&nbsp;Music Exchange Facebook Group, follow&nbsp;@MusicExchangeSA, and be part of the next chapter in South Africa\u2019s creative story.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>Fifteen years strong \u2014 and still just getting started.<\/span><br class><span class>#MEX25 once again proved that perseverance, preparation, and participation are the foundation of creative success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class><b class>Special thanks to SAMRO and Department of Arts and Culture in Western Cape Government<\/b> , Lift Airlines ,Paul&nbsp;Bothners Music ,Music in&nbsp;Africa , BizCommunity ,Cape Talk and Peter Herring for the&nbsp;great photos of the day .<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/thank-you-for-making-mex25-unforgettable\/\" target=\"_blank\">Free Press Release Submission<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/MyZA.co.za\/events\">Click HERE<\/a> to Advertise your Upcoming Event\/Match\/Conference\/Stage Show\/Performance for FREE.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THANK YOU for Making #MEX25 Unforgettable \u2014 and to Those Who Missed It, You Missed Something Truly Special Cape Town, 28 October 2025: This past weekend, 25th October &nbsp;Music Exchange (MEX)&nbsp;marked a powerful milestone \u2014&nbsp;15 years of empowering, connecting, and transforming South Africa\u2019s&nbsp;creative industry&nbsp;\u2014 with the sold-out&nbsp;#MEX25: Global Verse \u2013 Music &amp; Culture Summit.&nbsp; The &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":118,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[401],"tags":[406,403,405],"class_list":["type-post","category-mypr","tag-africa","tag-entertainment","tag-myprafrica","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1800","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/118"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1800"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1800\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1800"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1800"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1800"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}