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.

Upfront With Zakes Bantwini Youth Celebration

This Youth Day Durban will be treated to the annual performance extraordinaire that is Upfront with Zakes Bantwini. Now in it’s third year, this spectacular production takes place at The Playhouse Company on June 16th. Zakes Bantwini will be performing tracks from his latest album The Fake Book & Real Book: My Music Bible live for the first time, with special guest performances by Judith Sephuma, Liquideep, iFani, Bucie and Khaya Mthethwa.

Sponsored by Mxit, the South African mobile social network, this year’s Upfront with Zakes Bantwini is a tribute to Nelson Mandela and 20 years of democracy. “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Youth Day and the journey our country has travelled over the last 20 years,” says Bantwini. “I’m honoured to share the stage with such talented artists to pay tribute to South Africa’s transformation.”
This year’s fitting tribute, also supported by The Playhouse, an agency of the Department of Arts and Culture, follows the previous two year’s sell-out performances that paid tribute to Sophiatown in 2012, and to the youth with a special focus on education in 2013.

The platinum selling artist and producer is the face of Mxit’s new marketing campaign as well as the Mxit Music Studio app – a unique opportunity for fans to engage with artists and access free music downloads. “We want to share the best local music talent with young people on the move via the Music Studio app”, says Mxit’s Marketing and Communications Manager, Ben-Carl Havemann. “Sponsoring Upfront with Zakes Bantwini was the perfect alliance given Mxit’s aim to support and share home-grown talent”.
Bantwini plans to pull out all the stops for this year’s Upfront with Zakes Bantwini so fans can expect a creative showcase of entertainment. With highlights from his latest studio multiple award nominated album The Fake Book & Real Book: My Music Bible, which launched in November 2013, along with well-loved Bantwini classics, this one-night only show is not-to-be-missed.
Tickets from R150 at Computicket.
* Upfront with Zakes Bantwini starts promptly at 19h30 on 16th June 2014 at the Playhouse Company, Durban
* For show updates and further information follow Zakes Bantwini on Twitter @ZakesBantwiniSA, on Facebook.com/ZakesBantwiniOfficial or you can download the Zakes Bantwini app on m.mxit.com and visit the app store
* The Mxit Music Studio app line-up includes Mafikizolo, iFani, Khuli Chana, Euphonik, AKA, Liquideep,

The Kiffness, Toya DeLazy and is fronted by the local ‘King of House Music’, Zakes Bantwini. Mxit users* can add the Mxit Music Studio app, which features an artist every week, and find pages packed with profiles, photos, interviews and video shout outs. At the end of each featured artist’s week, 5’000 downloads of their single is made available to Mxit users free of charge (on a first-come first-serve basis). *The Mxit Music Studio app is not available on IOS devices

For Booking Zakes Bantwini , Call 0715199905 or email djsproduction.events@gmail.com 

Zakes Bantwini 's Lobola Negotiatians for Nandi Mngoma Refused

Music Producer , Singer and A&R for Sony Music , Zakes Bantwini 's plans for getting married to Nandi Mngoma have hit a snag. The Karolina Hit maker's request for lobola negotiations with Nandi's Family was declined early this year . Zakes requested a date from his gorgeous girlfriend's Family but they refused.
A Sunday Sun source said Zakes approached Nandi 's family for a date for lobola negotiations.

But Nandi 's family was not ready to give away their daughter because she's still too young for marriage.
The Source said Nandi 's dada who is a doctor wants her to complete her studies first so she can be fully independent and have a backup plan if music  and TV career don't work out.
For Booking Zakes Bantwini , Contact 0715199905 or email Djsproduction.events@gmail.com

Drum Beat Concert Taking place in a week

The fourth annual DRUM beat Music Festival, proudly presented by Toyota and Drum Magazine,returns to the Soweto Theatre.

This year’s event takes place on the 10^th of May,with Toyota leading the way to a spectacular showcase featuring some of Africa’s legendary musical talents, more than 5,000 people are expected to see12 incredible acts performing on three stages.

The three stages will be include performances from Ringo Madlingozi,The Soil, Indwe, Reason, Zakes Bantwini, Nancy G, Zahara alongside headline artist Oliver Mtukudzi.

 Mtukudzi began performing in 1977 when he joined the Wagon Wheels. With his husky voice, he has become the most recognized voice to emerge from Zimbabwe and onto the international scene and he has earned a devoted following across Africa and beyond.

“Festival goers will be experiencing three blockbuster shows in one day,”says Makhosazana Zwane-Siqua (Editor of DRUM Magazine) “We are absolutely delighted with this year’s top quality line-up. We believe the event will appeal to a wide audience of music lovers, and as usual festival goers can expect a well organized event with top quality sound and performances, all in a safe and secure environment.  All of this for just R150.”

Tickets are available at Computicket at R150 per day.

This event is only open to persons over the age of 18 years.
DRUMBEAT is presented by Toyota and DRUM in association with Hilltop Live, White Star Super Maize Meal, Mzansi Magic and KayaFM.

For Booking Lira , Booking Zakes Bantwini , Booking Zahara , Booking The Soil , Booking Oliver Mtukudzi : Contact 0715199905 or email djsproduction.events@gmail.com  

Zakes Batwini heads Mxit Music Studio app

Mxit has proudly rolled out a new campaign through their Mxit Music Studio App that’s set to showcase SA’s biggest music stars. The line-up includes Goodluck, iFani, Khuli Chana, Euphonik, The Kiffness, AKA, Liquideep, Toya DeLazy, Mafikizolo and is fronted by Zakes Bantwini, head of A&R at Sony Music Africa and house music master.

The Mxit Music Studio App will give artists a unique opportunity to engage with new and existing fans via Mxit. When asked to comment Zakes said: “The whole reason that we make music is to share it. The Mxit Music Studio is a great platform for SA artists to share their music and interact with their fans.”

The news follows the announcement of Mxit’s new product features across key operating systems last week, and encourages people to move to the new Mxit.

Mxit Marketing and Communications Manager, Ben-Carl Havemann has said: “We are a proudly South African success story, and want to share the best local music talent with young people on the move. We have developed a Music Studio app on Mxit where we will be giving away more than 40 000 song downloads over the next 10 weeks”.

DOWNLOAD MXIT MUSIC STUDIO APP

Mxit music fans can add the Mxit Music Studio app* on their phones and browse tons of pages packed with artist profiles, photos, interviews and videos. The app is set to feature 1 artist every week, at the end of each featured artist’s week, 5 000 downloads of their single will be made available to Mxit users for free (on a first-come first-serve basis).

This week’s featured artist is iFani with his hit single Iingoma Ezimnandi.

Download Mxit Music Studio app here and join in on the conversation by using #moveit or by visiting the links below.

Booking Zakes Bantwini , contact 0715199905

Mxit has proudly rolled out a new campaign through their Mxit Music Studio App that’s set to showcase SA’s biggest music stars. The line-up includes Goodluck, iFani, Khuli Chana, Euphonik, The Kiffness, AKA, Liquideep, Toya DeLazy, Mafikizolo and is fronted by Zakes Bantwini, head of A&R at Sony Music Africa and house music master.
The Mxit Music Studio App will give artists a unique opportunity to engage with new and existing fans via Mxit. When asked to comment Zakes said: “The whole reason that we make music is to share it. The Mxit Music Studio is a great platform for SA artists to share their music and interact with their fans.”
The news follows the announcement of Mxit’s new product features across key operating systems last week, and encourages people to move to the new Mxit.
Mxit Marketing and Communications Manager, Ben-Carl Havemann has said: “We are a proudly South African success story, and want to share the best local music talent with young people on the move. We have developed a Music Studio app on Mxit where we will be giving away more than 40 000 song downloads over the next 10 weeks”.

DOWNLOAD MXIT MUSIC STUDIO APP

Mxit music fans can add the Mxit Music Studio app* on their phones and browse tons of pages packed with artist profiles, photos, interviews and videos. The app is set to feature 1 artist every week, at the end of each featured artist’s week, 5 000 downloads of their single will be made available to Mxit users for free (on a first-come first-serve basis).
This week’s featured artist is iFani with his hit single Iingoma Ezimnandi.
Download Mxit Music Studio app here and join in on the conversation by using #moveit or by visiting the links below.
- See more at: http://bpmmag.co.za/news/mxit-music-studio-app/#sthash.gfgtyB6u.dpuf

Zakes Bantwini Appointed Executive head of A&R for Sony Music Africa

Producer , Mayonie label owner & artist Zakes Batwini made a big announcement today on his facebook page about being appointed to the role of Executive head of A&R for Sony Music Africa.
Zakes is to assume the role immediately, working creatively to develop and release new content from Sony Music Africa's domestic artist roster under the banner of a newly developed label imprint that will also be announced soon.

'I'm excited to work with Sony Music's artist roster as well as sign & develop new artists that matter to not only our country but continent and the world." - Said Zakes.
The CEO of Sony Music Africa, Sean Watson also expressed great excitement for the companies new A&R.
"We strongly believe that with us, Zakes will play a major role in further evolving and growing the South African music industry" - he said.
Platinum selling Artist & Producer, Zakhele Madida (Zakes Bantwini) has been appointed to the role of ‘Executive Head of A&R’ for Sony Music Africa.

Booking Zakes Bantwini , email djsproduction.events@gmail.com or call 0715199905