DJs now Require a Sampra DJ License to Hit the Decks

Apparently you now need a DJ License to go behind the decks,  The South African Music Perfomance rights association Sampra wants all Mzansi DJs to have licenses. Last week Bob'ezy of Soul Candi Records said "I was playing in Cubana in Pretoria, Sunny Side when the guy from Sampra slapped me with a R 11 000 fine for not having a DJ License. What makes me mad is that i'm not a criminal - Just a DJ". Now Mzansi's Top DJs are angry. Some are shocked and claim that they didn't know a DJ needs a license. Metro FM and Club DJ Christos Katsaitis said those who implemented that law never consulted the DJs first.
" We don;t know where the money is going, how it gets there and why we need license" Who are they collecting it for .
Legendary DJ Fresh said ' It's been out there for some time but i think it's the venues that need to have license'. Kalawa Jazzmee boss Oskido said : I'm still waiting for them to arrest me , because the music industry doesn't know anything about it. I'm taking this to the minister of Arts . This is nonsense'.
Durban house DJ Bongz said they won't get a cent out of his pocket. I'll just let the fines pile up to the ceiling.
Source : Sunday Sun.

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DJU presents South African Music Conference 2014

For the first time in the South African Music Conference’s ten-year history attendees will not have to pay to attend and will be taken straight to the masses of Kwa-Zulu Natal.
“The City of Durban and the Department of Arts & Culture’s partnership has made it possible for interested parties to attend the event that usually cost R500 for free . Interested parties will have to reserve their places, on a first come first served basis, by sending a confirmation e-mail to info@djusa.co.za. Space is limited, says spokesperson Mandla Motau.
This year’s conference will be taking place from 3- 6 July 2014.
According to a statement speakers at the conference will include International names such as Ralf Gum (Germany/SA), Rocco (France), Monique Bingham (USA) (pictured), global superstar BlackCofee, DJU, Afrotainment head DJ Tira, Umlazi’s Big Nuz, Professor, DJ Zinhle, Cndo and  more.
Workshops at the conference will include  topics like “producing”, “taking advantage of the digital world”, “treating one as a brand”, “the female touch“.

 The conference will also include the Mother of All Parties concert.
This year’s event will be divided into two stages at Kings Park Stadium.
The one stage will feature International names such as vocalist Monique Bingham (US), Rocco (France), Ralf Gum (Germany), DJU, Zakes Bantwini, DJ Siyanda, DJ Sox, Ukhozi FM DJs and more.


The second stage will be a DJU celebrates 20 Years of Kalawa Jazmee Records stage.
This platform will see Kalawa Jazmee acts such as BOP, Mafikizolo, Bongo Maffin, Uhuru, Professor, Black Motion, Trompies, Dr Malinga, Mahoota vs Vetkuk, Heavy K, Character, Busiswa, DJ Zinhle, Tzoz, DJ Pepsi, Nokwazi, DJ Bobsta and more stable mates hitting the stage.

DJ Fresh takes over from Gareth Cliff on 5FM

 

5FM announced DJ Fresh will take over the morning show after Gareth Cliff left the station.

In a statement 5FM said: " DJ Fresh will amplify the essence of music youth culture and entertainment on weekday mornings and will provide a new offering to the South African morning radio landscape."

The show will start at 5am. A very early morning for the team.
The decision to start the show at 5am was fuelled by feedback from listeners to have a breakfast show that starts their day when they do.
"I have always enjoyed doing morning radio and the move back to AM drive is a great opportunity to create content and entertain in a new space.” DJ Fresh said.
“I guarantee the audience will be part of my journey in every aspect of the show and P.S no prisoners will be taken," he added.
Roger Goode will take over the drive time show in the afternoon.

Infinite Boys The Journey Album Launch @ Carnival City

The two talented twins from Daveyton, have released their 2nd house album , titled the Journey . The album has been out now for a couple of months but the boys are still busy promoting it all around the country.

This two boys first had their big break when their hit song Hinyekeni was featured on Fistaz 's recession Antidote .Ever since then they have released countless hits including professor 's hit song Finger prints , Cina , Ahitlangeni and many more.

They are launching 'The Journey' on the 17th May at Carnival City .the event will feature big names like Micasa , DJ Fresh , Liquideep , Euphonik , Mo Flava , and many other rockaz artists.

So make sure you get your tickets now.
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