The landscape of music is shifting, and so are the roles that guide it. This week’s conversation brings together seasoned professionals, Wendy Verwey Bekker and Thokozile Dlamini, who’ve worked within major labels, independent powerhouses, and innovative distribution platforms. Together, we’ll explore what sustainability looks like for the alternative artist today, what development and support truly mean in our context, and how to build the kind of career, scene, and infrastructure you wish existed.Whether you’re self-managed, just starting out, or in your pivot era, this is a chance to get clarity on the terrain, and the tools it takes to walk it.
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EP 2: Managing Artists Like Brands, and Brands Like Humans
As lines between corporate and creative continue to blur, how do we bridge the worlds of artist branding and brand strategy? In this session, we’ll explore the synergy between managing artists and managing brands, from humanizing corporate messaging to bringing clarity, consistency, and vision to independent artists. Whether you’re building an artist from the ground up or managing a multinational product portfolio, this conversation reveals how the same principles apply, just with different textures.Amira Shariff and Katekane Baloyi offer insightful takeaways on staying authentic, scaling sustainably, and building cultural currency , without losing soul.
Your Weekly Touch Up presents...Let’s Touch Base, a grounded, in-depth conversation led by host ByLwansta with and featured panelists. These talks are designed to be honest, reflective, and practical, spotlighting real experiences from cultural producers, artist-entrepreneurs, and music industry players across the alternative scene.
The focus is on exchange over ego, insight over instruction. It's a moment to slow down, ask better questions, and build community through shared knowledge.
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