Aimed at anyone wanting to learn more about the industry, delegates will engage in topical panel discussions and stimulating sessions focused on building the industry.
It offers a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with leading artists such as Euphonik, HHP, DJ Zinhle, The Parlotones’ Khan Morbee and Black Coffee.
Australian electronic duo, The Presets, agreed to pop over before their set at Vodacom In the City. This hugely popular act will share their insights on how to break out of small geographical territories, how they tour to other countries and what challenges they’ve faced.
Renowned international booking agents from the United Kingdom Coda Music Agency, Paul Buck and James Whitting will explain the best practice for booking international artists for South African events. Their agency looks after Imagine Dragons, Ellie Goulding, Bastille, Rudimental, Disclosure, The XX, The Vaccines, Bon Iver, John Newman, Jay Electronica, Jamie Woon, Faithless, Macy Grey, Mr Scruff and new teenage sensation Jake Bugg, to name a few.
Gareth Cliff will talk about the future of radio in South Africa and his experience in launching his own online radio portal, CliffCentral.
In addition to the two keynote addresses, there will be two panel discussions. One on The Management Vacuum in the African Music Industry and the other focusing on taking South African house music global, which will be presented by Soul Candi.
Details: www.breathesunshineconference.com/engage-tickets
