3rd SA INDIES MUSIC WEEK

Karen Marie Mason is the founder of the Artist Launch | Artist and Label services for indies and boasts a facebook group of the same name with over 3000 artists. In addition to artist management she is scheduled to launch her indie record label, HealingATL first quarter 2019. A powerhouse innovator, Karen Marie Mason has successfully mastered and exerted cultural influence in the music, film, television, radio and publishing industries.  Her wheelhouse of talents has etched superstars like Michael Jackson, Sade, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott and Busta Rhymes,  into world history.    A focused multi tasker Karen also rose to be one of the top location scouts in Atlanta for film, television and commercials working on projects for Usher, Ludacris, Rick Ross, T.I. and also worked as a location manager for Tyler Perry Studios  with credits including “Why Did I Get Married,” “The Family That Preys,” “Madea Goes to Jail,” among others. Her clients have included everyone from Sony Pictures, MTV to BET and TV One. In addition to film locations manager, Mason produced the independent film Switching Lanes, starring Terri J. Vaughn (“The Steve Harvey Show”) and directed by Thomas Mikal Ford (“Martin”). She also joined the production team of , Ir/Reconcilable, starring Jasmine Guy (“A Different World”) and Dick Gregory, which aired on the HBO networks. Karen is also host of WRFG’s “Sunday Night Fiyah.”  She sits on the board of People TV... Read More →

Colourz gospel is a television station that broadcasts contemporary Christian music in Africa. The station provides African and International music in an exciting and modern way to attract young viewers. The station features music from international artists like Hillsong, Lacrae and... Read More →

Bridget Pickering was the South African co-producer on Hotel Rwanda, the Terry George Oscar™ nominated feature film. She has produced and directed over 20 films. She started her film career as a Casting Associate with Bonnie Timmermann at Universal Pictures on films such as The... Read More →

As a brand manager across portfolios such as Channel O, Vuzu, VUZU AMP and Mzansi Magic Music within the broadcast industry, Lowena’s work both as a marketer and events have seen her becoming a sought after specialist in music, the youth segment and premium markets.VUZU AMP Brand... Read More →