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Marketing & MediaEx-TikTok and L’Oréal Luxe CMO Deshnie Govender launches culture Studio 545
Studio 545 1 Jun 2026
The hottest music properties, new and well established, will be in two venues over three very special nights. Add two of the most influential names in international music -Worldwide Executive and the president of EA Music Group for Electronic Arts, Steve Schnur (as well as Artwerk music Publishing representing Publishing - Junkie XL, Ladytron, Airbourne, Matt & Kim ) and Pangaea Entertainment Group, A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO brands owner Sat Bisla (whose current event has seen showcases by bands like Temper trap, Katy Perry, Jessie J.

At the Cape Town venue, The Assembly in Harrington Street, Goodluck, Machineri, Taxi Violence, Pascal & Pearce and Louise Day will all share the stage on the opening night, Thursday, 13 October.
The series then heads north and makes Tanz Café, Joburg, the base for a two-night residency on Friday, 14 and Saturday, 15 October. On the first evening the city will hear aKing, Plush, Laurie Levine, The Rescu and Michael Lowman. The final evening sets the stage for The Graeme Watkins Project, Evolver One, Farryl Purkiss, Lonehill Estate, and Shadowclub.
Expect to spot music retailers, media, event co-ordinators and promoters between the fans.

* Thursday, 13 October: The Assembly. Bands start at 8.30pm, doors open at 8pm
* Friday, 14 October: Tanz Cafe. Bands start at 8.15pm
* Saturday, 15 October: Tanz Cafe. Bands start at 8.15pm
Tickets available from www.webtickets.co.za/assembly and www.tanzcafe.co.za