Blaise Janichon is a seasoned music industry professional with deep roots in Cape Town and a vision that bridges African talent with European opportunities. As the founder of The Good Times Co., he has built a culture of collaboration that not only supports African artists in expanding their reach but also connects European festivals, venues, and events with the continent’s most exciting and globally relevant music.
“Hosting events, guiding careers, and generating opportunities for artists to expand their reach into Europe feels like a very natural and exciting progression from my roots in Cape Town,” Janichon explains.
With a stellar reputation as a thought leader in the South African music industry, Blaise has curated, produced, and delivered 1000’s of unforgettable live experiences. His extensive career includes managing Cape Town’s iconic venue The Assembly, founding the bespoke music agency Your Friends (behind events like Vans Music Night, The Tallest Man on Earth, and Knysna Rocks Music Festival), serving as Operations Director at Seed Experiences, and leading entertainment programming for Rocking the Daisies. Additionally, he has worked as a production consultant for numerous international music ventures.