{"id":7606,"date":"2026-10-26T12:21:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T10:21:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=194720"},"modified":"2026-10-26T12:21:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T10:21:25","slug":"the-programme-for-music-exchange-mex26-is-out-conference-is-hosted-by-dj-eazy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/the-programme-for-music-exchange-mex26-is-out-conference-is-hosted-by-dj-eazy\/","title":{"rendered":"The Programme for Music Exchange #MEX26 Is Out, Conference Is Hosted by DJ Eazy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/the-programme-for-music-exchange-mex26-is-out-conference-is-hosted-by-dj-eazy\/#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<p class><strong class>International expertise. Two major pre-recorded talks. Direct access to industry decision-makers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class><span class>The programme for&nbsp;<strong class>Music Exchange #MEX26<\/strong>&nbsp;is out, bringing practical music business knowledge and valuable connections to the&nbsp;<strong class>Protea Hotel Fire &amp; Ice! Cape Town on Saturday, 31 October 2026<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class><span class>Now in its&nbsp;<strong class>16th year<\/strong>, MEX26 gives artists, managers, producers, songwriters and entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn from professionals working across the global entertainment economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class readability=\"11\">\n<p class><span class><strong class>Tickets start at R150<\/strong>, with four days of Music Week access spanning&nbsp;<strong class>Muziki Africa on 28 October, Pretty Loud Summit on 29 and 30 October, and Music Exchange on 31 October<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class>Hosted by&nbsp;<\/span><strong class>DJ Eazy<\/strong><span class>, programme highlights include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class readability=\"7\">\n<li class readability=\"0\">\n<p class><span class><strong class>Dr A\u2019Ion Holiday and Paris Toon (USA)<\/strong>&nbsp;on building global creative platforms and international collaborations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class readability=\"-1\">\n<p class><span class><strong class>Eric Kiafouka (Germany)<\/strong>&nbsp;on music publishing and opportunities beyond streaming.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class readability=\"1\">\n<p class><span class><strong class>Two major pre-recorded conversations:<\/strong>&nbsp;Yonas Aregai of GoldState Music with Jason Curtis, and Jeremy Marsh and Marc Marot of the UK\u2019s Breaking Wave Group.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class readability=\"1\">\n<p class><span class><strong class>Gallo Music\u2019s centenary<\/strong>, with Antos Stella exploring the business and legacy of a century of music.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class readability=\"4\">\n<p class><span class><strong class>SAMRO\u2019s senior leadership panel<\/strong>, hosted by CapeTalk\u2019s&nbsp;<strong class>Barry Mare<\/strong>, tackling licensing, copyright, investment and turning rights into revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class><span class>The wider programme covers sync licensing, artist branding, leadership and AI, alongside&nbsp;<strong class>Bothners Music Group prize giveaways<\/strong>. Delegates must be present to claim prizes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class><span class><strong class>Tickets start at R150<\/strong>, with four days of Music Week access spanning&nbsp;<strong class>Muziki Africa on 28 October, Pretty Loud Summit on 29 and 30 October, and Music Exchange on 31 October<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class><strong class>Read the programme.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class><strong class>Book through Quicket.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong class>&nbsp;Come with questions and connect with people who can help you move your career forward.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Images\"><\/span><strong>Images:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_194721-2\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-194721-2\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=194721\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-194721 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"782\" height=\"1024\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" src=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MEX26-Conference-Programme-FWA-version-FINAL-scaled.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MEX26-Conference-Programme-FWA-version-FINAL-scaled.png 782w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MEX26-Conference-Programme-FWA-version-FINAL-477x625.png 477w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MEX26-Conference-Programme-FWA-version-FINAL-229x300.png 229w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MEX26-Conference-Programme-FWA-version-FINAL-768x1006.png 768w\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-194721-2\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">#MEX26 Programe. Photo: Casey Barclay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_194722-2\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-194722-2\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=194722\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-194722 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" src=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DJEAZYMEX26png-scaled.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DJEAZYMEX26png-scaled.png 819w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DJEAZYMEX26png-500x625.png 500w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DJEAZYMEX26png-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DJEAZYMEX26png-768x960.png 768w\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-194722-2\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">DJ Eazy -#mex26 host Photo: Casey Barclay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video\"><\/span><strong>Video:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCAOzHlpuIA2fLj6hNMVOr7A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCAOzHlpuIA2fLj6hNMVOr7A<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>The programme for Music Exchange #MEX26 is out, conference is hosted by DJ Eazy<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Links\"><\/span><strong>Links:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/The programme for Music Exchange #MEX26 is out, conference is hosted by DJ Eazy\/2\/\">Boilerplate and Editor\u2019s Notes<\/a><\/strong>.<br \/><strong>More Info on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicexchange.org.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The programme for Music Exchange #MEX26 is out, conference is hosted by DJ Eazy<\/a> here:<\/strong><br \/><strong>X<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/musicexchange\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/musicexchange<\/a><br \/><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/musicexchangesa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/musicexchangesa\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/save-with-myprs-monthly-flat-fee\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Genesis Simple Share error: This location ( after ) has already been used. --><strong><\/p>\n<h3>Track Your Press Release HERE:<\/h3>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"mypr-visibility-box\" readability=\"4.3362831858407\">\n<h4>Check Online Visibility<\/h4>\n<p>Verify where this release is currently indexed:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\" aria-current=\"page\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/the-programme-for-music-exchange-mex26-is-out-conference-is-hosted-by-dj-eazy\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><em><strong>A MyPR Featured Press Release: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/the-programme-for-music-exchange-mex26-is-out-conference-is-hosted-by-dj-eazy\/\" target=\"_blank\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to read the original.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents International expertise. Two major pre-recorded talks. Direct access to industry decision-makers. The programme for&nbsp;Music Exchange #MEX26&nbsp;is out, bringing practical music business knowledge and valuable connections to the&nbsp;Protea Hotel Fire &amp; Ice! Cape Town on Saturday, 31 October 2026. Now in its&nbsp;16th year, MEX26 gives artists, managers, producers, songwriters and entrepreneurs the opportunity &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7030,"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":"","autoblue_enabled":true,"autoblue_custom_message":"","autoblue_shares":[{"did":"did:plc:revymtt5qssww7e7avbruzic","date":"2026-10-26T10:27:26+00:00","uri":"at:\/\/did:plc:revymtt5qssww7e7avbruzic\/app.bsky.feed.post\/3myrj5fklih2d","response":"{\"uri\":\"at:\/\/did:plc:revymtt5qssww7e7avbruzic\/app.bsky.feed.post\/3myrj5fklih2d\",\"cid\":\"bafyreigj23fgytkx77crodmh4l4macinhv3kytthhdnzdtnxh5vsvukxqa\",\"commit\":{\"cid\":\"bafyreihkdgmzyp6tjsg5q3tzcmuwxcsto7oz7j2imt6vy5rplm2xq6a2le\",\"rev\":\"3myrj5fksd72d\"},\"validationStatus\":\"valid\"}"}],"autoblue_post_url":"","autoblue_publish_document":false,"republication-tracker-tool-hide-widget":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[28,3],"tags":[38,34],"class_list":["type-post","category-featured","category-news","tag-featured","tag-mypr","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7606","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7606"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7606\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7030"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7606"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7606"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7606"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}