- MEX25: 15 YEARS OF INFLUENCE & INNOVATION
- GLOBAL VERSE: MUSIC & CULTURE SUMMIT
Cape Town | 25 October 2025 | Fire & Ice! Hotel: Cape Town’s creative pulse hits new heights next weekend on 25th October as MUSIC EXCHANGE (MEX) celebrates its 15th year with a not-to-be-missed one-day summit
Global Verse: Music & Culture Summit designed to empower, inspire, and equip creatives to thrive in the fast-changing entertainment economy of 2025.
Hosted by the electrifying DJ Eazy – hip hop, R&B and electronic music DJ and radio producer,
#MEX25 promises a full day of cutting-edge conversations, practical insights, and bold ideas from some of the most dynamic voices in music, media, tech, and culture.
Conference Highlights
10 Unmissable Sessions. World-Class Speakers. One Day.
- Arthur Goldstuck(CEO, World Wide Worx, Editor-in-Chief, Gadget, Columnist, Sunday Times)
AI and Music: The Human in the Loop
- Ready D– (Iconic SA DJ & Producer) -: The journey of being a DJ and artist in the South African context
- Erica Schofield(CEO, ThundaFund). Crowdfunding: More than Funds
- Jon Savage– Director at INBROADCASTING & Founder of Africa Podcast Network. Is it too late to start podcasting?
- Barry Mare– Radio Enthusiast, Presenter, Newsreader, Voice Artist, Audio Producer & MC
Capitalize on Content , Monetizing your craft .Multi-platform content ,Radio matters
- SAMRO Panel
- Chola Makgamathe– Music, Money & Legislation
- Karabo Senna– General Manager: Sales & Licensing
- Lesego Maforah– (CSI & Special Project Manager ) – Corporate Social Investment: A Catalyst for Creative Industry Development.
- Nikilitha Mantungwa(Founder, Kopton Music) The Sync Climate for Indie Artists – from Netflix placements to building Kopton Music
Why Attend MEX25?
Strategic Insight from Leaders
Gain practical guidance from global thinkers and local trailblazers — helping you navigate streaming, sync, royalties, performance ecosystems, and more.
Unlock New Revenue Streams
Learn how to protect your work, get paid fairly, and capitalize on the latest opportunities in the creative economy — including insights on the Copyright Protection Amendment Bill.
Culture Meets Commerce
Where creators, innovators, and industry veterans connect. MEX25 bridges tradition and transformation to strengthen South Africa’s creative economy from the inside out.
A Legacy of Inspiration
The forum that MEX provides, serving as a catalyst in the entertainment world, is integral to the future well-being and prosperity of our entertainment industry—both nationally and internationally.
DR TREVOR JONES
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025
Venue: Fire & Ice! Hotel, New Church Street, Cape Town
Seats are limited. Don’t miss your place at South Africa’s premier creative industry summit.
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/293246-music-exchange-mex25/#/tickets
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