GO LIVE Launch at The Jade
GO LIVE LAUNCH
1st September 2020 at The Jade
Photography by Eve Burner
Umbrella Festival Presents: GO LIVE
Many industries have taken a hit over COVID-19 restrictions; the music industry being no exception, but Music SA is launching an initiative to get musicians to the next stage.
Umbrella Festival presents: GO LIVE is a major marketing campaign encouraging audiences to safely attend South Australian live music from 18 September to December 31 2020.
After the […]
South Australian Music Awards Nominations Open!
2020 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MUSIC AWARDS
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020
The accomplishments and emergence of wonderful South Australian music from over the last 12 months is set to be celebrated this year, with the South Australian Music (SAM) Awards powering ahead for 2020.
The 2020 SAM Award winners will be announced on Tuesday November 3rd 2020. As a ceremony […]
Can COVID Stop the Music!?
As COVID-19 restrictions have taken their toll on the music industry, musicians and music venues have bore the brunt, left with no crowds and no physical space for their music or voice to be heard. Except in one place… online!
Live streaming has become the new norm as our artists and audiences are forced to take to […]
Artist Highlight: Owen Lindsay
Owen Lindsay is an incredible South Australian illustrator. Over the years, he’s created album covers and gig posters for local bands, as well as illustrating for several Adelaide magazines including his current work with CityMag. We recently engaged Owen to create an illustration including 90 bands, plus 8 venues hidden behind cheeky puns and literal descriptive […]
SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S CONTEMPORARY MUSIC IS LIVE!
What a way to welcome in 2020, with Music SA announcing four stunning news items that confirm Adelaide’s strength is its live music sector.
Live Music Census shows sustained growth
Umbrella Festival set to spread regionally
Music SA releases new Live Music Toolkit for councils
Superloop Adelaide 500 local music program expands
For the 5th year […]
SAM’s Red Carpet & Winners Wall Gallery
2019 South Australian Music Awards
Red Carpet & Winners Wall
Bonython Hall, The University of Adelaide
Photography by Nick Astanei
2019 South Australian Music Awards Gallery
2019 South Australian Music Awards
Bonython Hall, Adelaide University
Photography by Dave Court
Finalists Announced for the 2019 South Australian Music Awards!
Music SA is proud to reveal the 2019 South Australian Music (SAM) Awards finalists, with the winners to be announced during a red carpet ceremony on Friday 22 November at Adelaide University’s beautiful Bonython Hall.
Categories for the awards include both People’s Choice Awards, determined by online voting, and SAM Awards as judged by a panel of industry peers.
Music SA […]
Spring Jams 2019
Spring Jams 2019
St Peters Youth Centre
Photos by Nick Astanei
Music SA, City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters and headspace Adelaide held Spring Jams from 1st October- 3rd October 2019. The Free 3 day songwriting and performance workshop for 13 – 17 year olds is held during the Winter School Holidays, at St Peters Youth Centre.
Members of […]
South Australian Music Awards Entries Open!
In a new, exciting location, the South Australian Music (SAM) Awards will return this November to honour our South Australian music industry.
Entries open today, with the winners to be announced later this year at the annual presentation ceremony at Bonython Hall, thanks to a new partnership between Music SA and University of Adelaide.
Music SA CEO Lisa Bishop said the […]
City of Music: A Painting Project
Adelaide became a designated UNESCO City of Music in 2015, and is the first and only Australian city with this designation. Known internationally for its thriving arts festivals, musical heritage and cultural vision. The City of Music mural and documentary is a Music SA project.
Adelaide is home to several world renowned festivals including WOMADelaide, The Adelaide […]
Clip Combat Winners Announced!
Young musicians and aspiring filmmakers who worked together to produce new music clips for original songs have been recognised in Music SA’s inaugural Clip Combat competition.
The Minister for Innovation and Skills David Pisoni said Clip Combat was inspired by the “Battle of the Bands” model, with entrants vying to win prizes to support the professional […]
Clip It! Returns for 2019!
ATTENTION FILMMAKERS AND MUSICIANS
So you think you’re the next Spike Jonze,
Michel Gondry or Hannah Lux Davis?
So you’re desperate for a professional music video but don’t have heaps of cash?
Then Clip It! is for you!
Clip It! aims to assist Media Resource Centre (MRC) members to develop and produce a music clip for local Music SA musicians […]
Umbrella Festival Program is LIVE!
Music SA is proud to announce the return of the popular Umbrella: Winter City Sounds festival for its fourth year, delivering a program of live music across a range of Adelaide venues this July and including a host of awesome showcase events.
Featuring over 20 different contemporary genres, and with performances at a list of venues covering […]
2019 SCOUTED LINE-UP ANNOUNCED!
In its third year, Music SA’s Scouted returns in 2019 to showcase to significant industry representatives and enthusiastic music fans the wonderful unsigned and emerging musical talent we have in South Australia.
In conjunction with Umbrella: Winter City Sounds and the Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR), the Scouted mini-festival will take over Adelaide’s east end […]
CLIP COMBAT! MUSIC VIDEO COMPETITON
Music SA and the Government of South Australia’s Music Development Office present Clip Combat, an initiative to encourage South Australian filmmakers under the age of 26 to build awareness of local SA musicians by submitting a music video to the Clip Combat! competition.
Do you spend hours watching music videos on your favourite device? Ever wondered what […]
Umbrella Winter City Sounds Registrations Open Now!
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!!
Head to https://avr.umbrellaadelaide.com.au/users/sign_in to register your event to be included in this years’ Umbrella Winter City Sounds festival! Make sure you come along to the Umbrella Winter City Sounds Info Session 6pm on the 19th March at St Paul’s Creative Centre to hear all about how you can get involved!
More info on Umbrella Winter City […]
Expressions of Interest Now Open for Scouted 2019
Music SA is excited to announce that Scouted will take place in Adelaide’s East End on Friday 26th July 2019, as part of Umbrella: Winter City Sounds.
The below form is for South Australian musicians/bands who wish to submit an expression of interest in showcasing at the event. All artists need to be experienced musicians with […]
Peter Hanlon Internship Program Applications Open
Music SA is proud to announce an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team and take that next step in their music industry career.
We are now seeking applicants for a 12 month PAID internship on a permanent part-time basis.
This opportunity has arisen thanks to the generosity of philanthropist Peter Hanlon, the Chair of the South […]
WIN! Meet and Greet with Vance Joy at Superloop Adelaide 500
Two of Australia’s hottest solo artists and multiple ARIA Award winners, Vance Joy and Amy Shark, will ignite Adelaide when they headline Friday night’s post-race concert at the highly anticipated 2019 Superloop Adelaide 500.
Both Vance Joy and Amy Shark will head to Adelaide in March for a special one-off performance for fans at the event.
We are offering […]
South Australian Live Music Venues Open for Business
There’s new proof that live music is a strength for Adelaide, with venues well and truly open for business and living up to Adelaide’s UNESCO designation as a City of Music.
Adelaide’s musical pedigree was set in print when the bible of international travellers The Lonely Planetrecently labelled Adelaide “Australia’s live music city”.
Not surprising, considering that […]
SAM Awards Wrap Up!
The 2018 South Australian Music Awards held at the Adelaide Town Hall… what a night to remember! A huge congrats to all our winners and a big thank you to all our sponsors once again.
Check out the SAM’s wrap up video by the very talented Harry Allwood.
A full list of award winners is included below.
MAJOR […]
Indie Conference Program Revealed
After the overwhelming success of last year, Indie-Con Australia will once again be held in conjunction with this year’s AIR Awards in Australia’s UNESCO City of Music thanks to support from the South Australian Government.
The 2018 Indie-Con Australia conference will take place at The Hindley, Adelaide on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 of July. Focusing […]
Scouted 2018 Line-up Announced
SCOUTING FOR LOCAL TALENT IN ADELAIDE’S WEST END
In its second iteration, Scouted returns for 2018 to once again showcase Adelaide’s unsigned and emerging musical talent to significant industry representatives and enthusiastic local crowds.
In conjunction with Umbrella: Winter City Sounds and Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR), the Scouted mini-fest will take over Adelaide’s west-end for one night […]
Music SA Builds Strength with the Appointment of New Board
Music SA has today announced the appointment of a new board, following its annual general meeting, which introduces key corporate and music industry expertise to the organisation to build on the significant achievements of 2017.
Committed to developing South Australia’s original contemporary music industry, Music SA appointed new directors Stu MacQueen (Wonderlick Entertainment Group), Laura Vozzo (Director LVC Global Communications), […]
Autumn Jams Gallery 2018
Music SA, 5082, City of Prospect and headspace Adelaide were very excited to host Autumn Jams, a three-day songwriting and performance workshop for 13 – 17 year olds during National Youth Week and the April school holidays, at Club 5082 in Prospect Town Hall.
Qualified staff of Music SA were honoured to mentor talented young musicians on songwriting, recording and live […]
Girls to the Front Masterclass – Gallery
Brought to you by Music SA and proudly funded by the Burnside Village Foundation, we were absolutely delighted to present Girls To The Front, a two day music workshop for South Australian girls aged 14-18, interested in a career in music performance and music business.
With so many talented and inspiring young girls in the room, we […]
Support local Record Stores this Saturday
This Saturday, April 21st, is Record Store Day, a day dedicated to supporting your local independent record stores, the local music scene they nurture, and culture they grow. Dive into a store near you and discover new and old music, along with countless limited-edition RSD vinyl releases. South Australia’s record stores not only offer a […]
Bands on Track 2018
This year Music SA once again teamed up with The Adelaide 500 to present Bands on Track, a showcase of great SA music at The Adelaide 500’s concert series.
2018 saw the likes of Donnarumma, Kitchenwitch, Neon Tetra, Hanna & Jessie Lee, Young Offenders and Ollie English support the likes of Cold Chisel, +LIVE+ and Robbie […]
Scouted returns for 2018
Music SA is excited to announce that Scouted will return in 2018 as part of Umbrella Winter City Sounds
Scouted is a music showcase event featuring South Australia’s best unsigned talent. As the official closing event for the Australian Independent Record Labels Association Awards & Indie-Con conference, Scouted brings together music industry and music fans alike […]
Where do our political parties stand on contemporary music?
Well, here’s your answer…
Do you have an interest in politics? Do you care deeply about the contemporary music industry in South Australia? On your behalf Music SA has written to the heads of all the major political parties and asked them what their music policy is should they win the state election this Saturday and […]
Autumn Jams – School Holiday Music Workshop
Music SA, 5082, City of Prospect and Headspace Adelaide are very excited to announce Autumn Jams, a 3 day songwriting and performance workshop for 13 – 17 year olds during National Youth Week and the April school holidays, at Club 5082 in Prospect Town Hall.
Qualified staff of Music SA will mentor your teenager on songwriting, recording and live performance, […]
Girls To The Front Masterclass
Brought to you by Music SA and proudly funded by the Burnside Village Foundation, we are absolutely delighted to present Girls To The Front, a two day music workshop for South Australian girls aged 14-18, interested in a career in music performance and music business.
Over the course of two fun filled days within the April […]
Hot Tips for the Music Business – Lisa Bishop
Attention bands and musicians! Creating amazing music is what we all love doing, but it can be just as important to make sure you’re looking after the business side as well. Here’s three hot tips from Music SA’s very own Lisa Bishop to help you forge a successful career in the music industry.
1. Set Yourself Up as […]
2018 Clip It! Recipients Announced
Congratulations to the five recipients of this year’s Clip It! video production initiative to be run in conjunction with filmmakers from the Media Resources Centre.
Alex Salkicevic
Young Offenders
Ashleigh Knott
Rachael Leahcar
James Baker
Something to Rescue
Gilbert Kemp Attrill
Dean Forever
Tamryn Morriss
Hana and Jessie-Lee
Clip It! aims to assist Media Resource Centre (MRC) members to develop and produce a music clip for local Music […]
2017 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Last night hip-hop duo A.B. Original won a total of six awards at the third annual South Australian Music Awards (SAM Awards), while pop superstar Tkay Maidza won Best Female Artist and South Sudanese-born rapper DyspOra won Best Male Artist.
A.B. Original cleaned up the awards winning six in total with their 2016 debut album Reclaim […]
New Female Music Industry Scholarship
Music SA in partnership with moshtix, is thrilled to announce the creation of a new scholarship to assist in developing the career of a female South Australian music industry professional and addressing the barriers for women trying to forge a career in the music industry.
The scholarship, for a Certificate IV in Music Industry, will be funded […]
Writer Services Representative role at APRA AMCOS
APRA AMCOS is searching for a Writer Services Representative to join the Writer Services department based in North Adelaide. The role is permanent Full Time commencing December 2017 and reporting to the National Manager, Writer Services.
This is a busy, service based role supporting writer members of APRA AMCOS with many aspects of their membership and royalty […]
Twenty Years of Music SA!
Over the last 20 years Music SA has delivered a significant contribution to the growth, development and profile of the original contemporary music industry in South Australia. We service artists, industry practitioners and music businesses.
Since its inception Music SA has been an industry leader for contemporary music education (both performance, festivals & events and music […]