"The Music Business Unplugged" is a new fortnightly vodcast series. Produced by the I Be Music company, "The Music Business Unplugged" brings music industry rol...
The rise of music streaming has opened doors to millions of songs being shared online each month. But how exactly does streaming work, and what are its pros and cons? From a local perspective, what emerging trends are shaping the African music landscape, and which countries are seeing their music industries flourish?
Joining us on The Music Business Unplugged is Wendy Verwey Bekker, Ditto’s Regional Manager for Africa, who will dive into these questions. Wendy also shares practical tips on navigating DIY streaming platforms and gives a behind-the-scenes look at her experience in a major record label.
The Music Business Unplugged brings together industry players from around the globe to offer insights, news, trends, and lessons on the music business. This podcast aims to provide aspiring artists and seasoned professionals with valuable stories and strategies to help them thrive in the industry. Available on Spotify and Apple. Hosted by Ian Bredenkamp and produced by I Be Music – Africa’s leading music plugging company.
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Understanding the Role of a Publisher and Why You Need One
Music publishing often remains a mystery, even for industry professionals. In this episode of The Music Business Unplugged, seasoned expert Thando Makhunga joins Ian Bredenkamp to demystify the world of composer rights, mechanical rights, and offer invaluable tips for songwriters and independent labels. Makhunga also shares exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from her experience as a senior FM radio music compiler.
The Music Business Unplugged brings music industry role-players from around the world onto the series to share insights, news, trends, and lessons about the music business with audiences. The purpose of this podcast is to share behind-the-scenes life lessons, industry anecdotes, news and trends that can help aspirant artists as well as seasoned heavyweights navigate their way through the industry.
"The Music Business Unplugged" is a new fortnightly vodcast series. Produced by the I Be Music company, "The Music Business Unplugged" brings music industry role-players from around the world onto the series to share insights, news, trends, and lessons about the music business with audiences. The conversations and interviews are hosted by music executive Ian Bredenkamp, and see music label heads, artist managers, streaming experts, social media insiders and more pull back the veil about making hit songs.
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