Are you happy with the proposed local music quotas? ICASA invites your input.

UPDATE: ICASA has granted an extension on written submissions
new deadline: 31 AUGUST 2015The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) have recently called upon individuals and groups to make written input into the draft regulations on South African music content (ie quotas)

The regulations will guide all radio stations in SA as to how much local music they must play.

Highlights of the proposed regulations are:

• Community radio 80% local (eg Bush Radio*, Zibonele, CCFM etc)
• Commercial radio 35% local (eg KFM, Heart, Smile, Highveld, YFM)
• SABC “Commercial” 35% local (Metro FM, 5FM + Good Hope FM)
• SABC Public radio 70% local.(excl SABC “commercial” above)

Written representations with regard to the draft regulations must be submitted to ICASA by the14 August 2015. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS)

Enquiries should be directed to 011 566-3259; between 10h00 and 16h00, Monday to Friday.

Persons submitting written representations are asked to indicate whether they want to make oral presentations as well.

*Bush Radio currently plays a minimum of 50% local music.

Sometimes more is better – the Cape Town Top 10

Due to the amount of support we’ve been getting for playing local music on Bush Radio 89.5FM the Cape Town Top 5 has now become the Cape Town Top 10!

Still running in the same format and slot on Everyday People (Thursday @ 4pm) the CT Top 10 now becomes an hour long feature on the show.

How to vote:

Check out Everyday People every Thursday when we bring you the Cape Town TOP 10 starting at 4pm, showcasing the tracks from Cape Town’s best artists.

If you like it and want to keep the tracks in the CT TOP10 chart, all you need to do is VOTE.

SMS the word TOP10 + the artist to 32158*.

Let’s support and encourage our local artists and musicians

All songs featured on the CT TOP 10 will be placed in the Bush Radio playlist for regular airplay

*R1 per SMS and free minutes do not apply.

** Cape Town artists wishing to submit their tracks for consideration can do so c/o the Music Co-ordinator. Send it to P.O. Box 13290, Mowbray 7705 or via mp3 to Music@Bushradio **

*** A weekend version of the chart show is also in development – If you are interested in hosting the Saturday version of the Cape Town Top 10 send an audio demo (no more than 5 minutes) to the Programme Integrator via email by the 27 June 2014.***

Check out this week’s Cape Town Top 10 – CLICK HERE

The Cape Town Top5 is back!

Check out Everyday People every Thursday when we bring you the Cape TOP 5 before 5pm, showcasing the tracks from Cape Town’s best artists.

If you like it and want to keep the tracks in the TOP5 before 5PM chart, all you need to do is VOTE.

Sms the word TOP5 and the name of your favorite artist to 32158

Or

Get the Bush Radio Mxit app on your cell phone by visiting: http://mxitapp.com/bushradio

Tune into 89.5 fm every Thursday 4.30pm To 5pm to hear the full tracks or visit the CAPE TOWN TOP5 Page

Let’s support and encourage our local artists and musicians

*R1 per SMS and free minutes do not apply.

*The Top5 will be compiled using totals from the Bush Radio Mxit App and sms’s to 32158.

Vote in the Cape Top5 before 5 and support #CapeMusic

Check out Everyday People every Thursday when we bring you the Cape TOP 5 before 5pm, showcasing the tracks from Cape Town’s best artists.

If you like it and want to keep the tracks in the TOP5 before 5PM chart, all you need to do is VOTE.

SMS the word TOP5 and the name of the track to 32158*.

OR

Add us on MXIT, by going to Tradepost > Entertainment > Radio > Bush Radio. Then send us the keyword TOP5 and the name of the track.**

It’s that easy.

Tune into Everyday People every Thursday as we bring you the Cape TOP5 before 5pm.

Let’s support and encourage our local artists and musicians

*R1 per SMS and free minutes do not apply.

** Mxit messages work out to only 2cents per message

Have a music (video) break….and support #CapeMusic

Watch some of the artists who have performed live on Bush Radio 89.5FM.

Remember you can submit your music to the “Mother of Community Radio in Africa” via music@bushradio.co.za or snail mail (P.O. Box 13290, Mowbray, 7705) for possible selection to our playlist. Music demos are strongly encouraged!

Exclusive: Auriol Hays performs for listeners

From being raised in various parts of Cape Town to living in Johannesburg to performing at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Auriol Hays has had an interesting career…so far. What is clear when you listen to her music and watch her perform is passion. She decided to share this passion with Bush Radio listeners with an exclusive performance of 3 songs at the studio.

Below are recordings of Don’t Speak, My Funny Valentine, In Love with the Past as well as the complete interview.

Sive Msolo (Breakfast Rush & Deep House Sermon) also got a chance to interview Auriol, on her music, being a reluctant house music icon, life and of course, passion.

Connected 2 Jazz tribute show: Zim Ngqawana

Zim Ngqawana - photograph by Charles Betz

On the 13th December 2011 at 8pm on Connected 2 Jazz ((13 December 2011 at 8pm), Nigel Vermaas will be paying tribute to the late Zim Ngqawana (25 December 1959 – 10 May 2011).

LISTEN TO THE ZIM TRIBUTE SHOW PROMO

Related posts:

Celebrating a #CapeMusic legend – Basil Moses

Celebrating the Ngcukana dynasty

My Kinda Jazz tribute to Robbie Jansen

A special tribute to Winston “Mankunku” Ngozi

Get your Hometown Hits here

Our first popular music compilation, HOMETOWN HITS is now available at all leading music stores, get your copy today and support the best in local music.

The 19 track compilation includes the following songs:

1. Blackkurrant – Today
2. Byron Clarke ft. Chad Saaiman – Another Way
3. Dawnay – U Touch Me
4. Chad Saaiman – Thinking About You
5. Alistair Izobell – Venus
6. The Boyz – Stay the Night
7. Lloyd Jansen – Turn It Up
8. Edith – Getting Hot
9. Keeno Lee – Your Man
10. Thabo Mdululi – Unshakeable
11. DJ Keith ft. Salomie – I Don’t Wanna Know
12. eSSential – Give Me Back My Love
13. Richard Ceasar – Wanna Be Where You Are
14. Bridgitte – Yours Completely
15. Tim Moloi & Nonhlanhla – Life is Beautiful
16. McCoy Mrubata ft. Ringo – Abukho
17. The Glen Robertson Jazz Band – Sway
18. Shaz & B – Come with Me
19. Grant Perez ft. St Emmo – Hometown*

If you are struggling to find your copy, call Bush Radio on 021 448 5450. We would also like feedback on the compilation and suggestions for future cds – drop us a mail: feedback@bushradio.co.za

*Exclusive to the HOMETOWN HITS compilation.