Sheer Publishing was recently invited to attend the KZN Music Imbizo, an independent annual music business exhibition and conference, hosted at the beautiful Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban, South Africa. This years conference theme was "Africa My Beginning".

The conference collects various music industry stakeholders under one roof to map the way forward for the KwaZulu-Natal music industry and our General Manager Karabo Motijoane was invited to participate in the panel discussion "Doing Business in Africa".

Sheer Publishing is extremely proud of client Jeremy Loops who is currently on another huge international tour this time in Europe, headlining and SELLING OUT large venues and also performing at prestigious Festivals. This tour current tour, encompasses England, Scotland, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Denmark, Belgium, Czech Republic, Gibraltar, Spain, The Netherland and Switzerland with many shows SOLD OUT in advance!

Never one to shy away from a challenge Jeremy will also be including a few Australian and Canadian dates on this current routing. On the subject of touring, Jeremy had this to say "Later this year we're playing to 5000 people in the Netherlands, 7000 people in Germany, and over 10,000 people in the UK. It blows my mind when I lift my head to think about it...

Amazing and majestic vocals that paint a true depiction of African culture, can be found in the deeply rooted, passionate and ethnic sounds of Ntombekaya "Toshi" Tikolo.

Sheer Publishing is proud to represent a songwriter of such an esteemed caliber. "Toshi" Tikolo is well known for her feature performance in Black Coffee's "Buya" and has graced many a headline stage with her unforgettable vocal presence, including Macufe Festival, International Jazz Festival Cape Town...

Sheer Publishing extends its relationship with RJ Benjamin.

Sheer Publishing is gratified to announce an ever-strengthening relationship with Roy Ben Music for the Publishing of award winning composer/songwriter RJ Benjamin. Sheer Publishing on behalf of Roy Ben Music, now represents the extensive sync friendly catalogue of RJ's repertoire.

Armed with his first full-length album in close on half a decade, Inside represents the in-demand soundscaper and music maker - firing on all cylinders - happily and confidently confirming his worth as the multiple award-winner he is... one hit project and album at a time.

RJ Benjamin, who is no stranger to the South African Music scene, nor who needs an introduction, now calls Sheer Publishing home. A composer who boasts collaborations and release's ranging from the iconic "Change the world 2012" all the way to co-writing with artist's such as Motswako originator HHP and SA Pop icon Danny K.

Hot on the heels of Mzansi Magic's Clash Of The Choirs' inaugural season earlier in the year, RJ Benjamin accepted a second invitation to be the musical director of the ninth season of Idols South Africa that commences this September. "I have a passion to enhance what musicians make and support the industry we all play in," he says. "I came into the business more than a decade ago and I intend building my credibility by delivering quality that points to a long term career, rather than simply being a flash-in-the-pan."

With a long musical filled career ahead, Sheer Publishing is proud to be a part of this legendary Artist's journey.

Annually at the prestigious Loeries Awards, held in Durban, South Africa, agencies and creatives from Africa and the Middle East unite, culminating in one monumental celebration. Not only is it a celebration, but an acknowledgement of hard work, creativity and passion.

During the very warm and festive 'Loeries Creative Week', Sheer Publishing was able to connect with various agencies and creative minds to help solidify the vital bond between audio and visual productions, as it is of utmost importance that brands, agencies and creative teams are aware of whom they need to liaise with when seeking musical advice...

What's your name:
My name is Zolile Mcelu, known professionally as TSA.

Where do you come from?
I was born and raised in Johannesburg.
 
How long have you been composing?
My first encounter with song writing took place when I was 15 years old.
 
What is your creative process? How do you start creating a beat? / How do you start writing lyrics to a beat?
I like to come up with the melody first which will then inspire the hook/bridge. But this all depends on the mood that I'm in at that moment.

Sheer Publishing were thrilled to see our client Howard Audio have their name on 21 shortlisted Loerie Award finalists this year.

Congratulations to them and their clients and colleagues who walked away with awards this year, and a special mention to our clients Howard Audio who worked on these winning campaigns...

"Ain't nobody gonna break my stride, nobody's gonna slow me down", the tag line for Hunter's Dry "Bring the Heat" ad campaign adapted from Matthew Wilder's classic track "Break My Stride" which Sheer Publishing represents on behalf of Matthew Wilder for African territories...