(ZuluBoy)
KZN Music Imbizo 2014 programme boasts the royalty of the
creative sector, from Rolling Stone editor Miles Keylock to Zakes Bantwini and
ZuluBoy.
KZN Music Imbizo, KwaZulu-Natal’s independent music business
conference and exhibition, will be held at the KZN Music House from August 28
to 30.
KZN Music Imbizo collects various music industry
stakeholders under one roof to map the way forward for the KwaZulu-Natal Music
industry. It is a platform to exhibit, network, share expertise and knowledge.
Themed A Global
Mindset, the idea is to holistically look at the global music industry.
Where are the opportunities for South African artist to date? What are the
starting steps? The question of live performances and the South African touring
circuit will also be addressed.
Topics ranging from digital and physical distribution, African
Music Ecosystem and a master class on publishing by Sheer Publishing, open the
first day. Eric Apelgren (Head of eThekwini Department of International
Governance & Relations) will give a welcome address, talking about the Global
Citizen. Thami Zondi (KZN Department of Economic Development & Tourism)
connects the dots between the vision of the province for the creative sector
and the National Development Plan.
Also on the first day, there are presentations from the
Association of Independent Record Companies (AIRCO), South African Music Rights
Organisation (SAMRO) Foundation and panel discussions including SAMRO, Sheer
Publishing, Music In Africa and others.
The second day starts with a keynote address by Miles
Keylock (Editor-in-Chief: Rolling Stone) on the importance of media in the
music industry. The day is dedicated to media, advertising and education and
will include presentations from the KwaZulu-Natal United Music Industry
Association (KUMISA), Onexus and AIRCO plus panel discussions that will include
Iain Robinson (Ewok), Lex LaFoy and Babuyile Shabalala. Zakes Bantwini joins
Khaya Dlanga to talk about branding.
The last day is dedicated to the artist. There will be a
frank talk with RUMA (Hiphop Artist), Bheka Mthethwa (bass guitarist) and
Moonchild (artist). Artist managers Given Ngwenya (DJ Cleo), Ayanda Ncwane
(Ayanda Ncwane) and Sizwe Mzolo (Ihash’Elimhlophe) will talk the management
side of the artist. ZuluBoy, a well-travelled musician and pioneer of the
distinct sound of SkandiHop, will be the keynote speaker on the day.
The day closes with a session involving the brains behind
World Jam Festival, Fact Durban Rocks and Ugu Jazz Festival – Craig Clay-Smith,
Belinda Saville and Siyabonga Msomi.
The main programme will be balanced out by an exhibition,
music showcase, equipment demo and frequent KZN Music House studio tours. The
music showcase features a range of genres from Kwaito, Schathamiya, Hiphop to
House music.
The KZN Music Imbizo takes place daily from 08h00 to 17h00
at the KZN Music House, 1 Epson Road, CNR. Derby Street, Greyville, from August
28 to 30.
For more information contact Sphe Mbhele, Project Manager:
KZN Music Imbizo, on 031 301 8739 or 072 058 6675, email info@kzn-musicimbizo.co.za or
visit www.kzn-musicimbizo.co.za Download
the KZN Music Imbizo programme from: http://www.kzn-musicimbizo.co.za/images/KZNMusicImbizo2014Programme.pdf
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