by Skye Walter | Oct 4, 2017 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Music SA today announced the finalists for the SAM Awards Peer-Voted and People’s Choice categories for their third annual event, with the winners to be celebrated on Thursday 9th November at Thebby Lane (Thebarton Theatre) in Adelaide. Boasting an exciting and...
by Skye Walter | Oct 3, 2017 | Featured Artist, Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Meet the man behind many of Music SA’s absolute genius graphic designs including our Umbrella Winter City Sounds logo and Music SA’s 20th Birthday Quiz Night poster!! Todd Fischer is an Adelaide graphic designer using his artistic wizardry to provide...
by Skye Walter | Sep 27, 2017 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities, Uncategorised
Clip It! aims to assist Media Resource Centre (MRC) members to develop and produce a music clip for local Music SA musicians (band or solo artist) and interpret that song in a creative and resourceful way which furthers both the musicians and the filmmakers’ careers....
by Skye Walter | Sep 13, 2017 | Gigs, Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
We’ve found the perfect excuse for the music industry, their family and friends to get together to enjoy some games, prizes, cake, art, a raffle, door prizes and of course music! Join us for a very special birthday. Yes! Music SA is turning 20 years old and...
by Skye Walter | Aug 2, 2017 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Punk Rock mania will explode at ADL Film Festival with the return of legendary Adelaide (punk) outfit Exploding White Mice. In the ‘80s and ‘90s the Mice tore up the stage at home and abroad with shows that are still talked about. Their stellar recording career began...
by Skye Walter | Jul 19, 2017 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Music SA and Sundial Productions have announced the full line-up and playing times for the inaugural Scouted showcase event presented in conjunction with Umbrella: Winter City Sounds and Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR). Set to take over...
by Skye Walter | Jun 5, 2017 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities, Uncategorised
Want to turn your music passion into a profession? Music SA is now offering mid-year entry into their talented Certificate IV in Music Industry course starting Monday 17th July. In a Certificate IV in Music Industry, Music SA students study, perform and work in...
by Skye Walter | May 31, 2017 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Umbrella
Music SA today announced a program of over 300 live music events across more than 100 different venues and locations throughout the Adelaide, for the 2017 Umbrella: Winter City Sounds from Friday, July 14 to Monday, July 30. Umbrella Winter City Sounds, a two week...
by Skye Walter | May 8, 2017 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities, Uncategorised
Do you want to play alongside the one and only REGURGITATOR at the Adelaide Beer and BBQ Festival on Saturday 29th July?! Well, in partnership with ABBF, Music SA is offering one lucky Adelaide Rock band this very chance! To enter fill in the form below by 5pm...
by Skye Walter | Feb 28, 2017 | Music SA Presents, News, Uncategorised
Four of South Australia’s best emerging live music acts will join an incredible line-up of Australian music talent at the Clipsal 500 Adelaide After Race Concerts as Music SA’s Bands on Track Support Acts. For the first time, adding to the Friday 3 March feast, will...
by Skye Walter | Feb 23, 2017 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Music SA and Nexus Arts will welcome The Jerry Cans to South Australia on Wednesday 8 March 2017 from 4pm – 5pm at The Grace Emily Hotel. The band are here to celebrate the Adelaide Fringe and are Keen to talk to Local South Australian Musicians about the Global...
by Skye Walter | Feb 18, 2017 | Music SA Presents, News, Umbrella, Uncategorised
The State Government’s Live Music Events Fund has backed Music SA to repeat the runaway success of Umbrella: Winter City Sounds, which launched in 2016. Umbrella will be held from July 14-30, with a program of live music throughout Adelaide. In addition, the...
by Skye Walter | Jan 24, 2017 | Music SA Presents, News
We asked Gareth Wilkes, Music SA’s Business Manager and a film director and writer, to give us all his hottest tips on how to make a film clip under $1000… Choose one location – shifting locations takes time and costs money Spend money on food –...
by Skye Walter | Dec 1, 2016 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities, SA Industry
CHECK YOUR HEAD is a panel discussion on the issues surrounding mental health in the music industry. Inspired by the current light being shed on mental health in our community, we want to steer the beacon of hope toward the music industry. The heavy responsibilities...
by Skye Walter | Nov 15, 2016 | Music SA Presents, News
This year’s music awards marked Music SA’s second year as custodians of the recently rebranded SAM awards which were previously known as the Fowlers Live Music Awards. The night was an incredible success for Music SA, says General Manager Lisa Bishop, “We could not be...
by Skye Walter | Nov 15, 2016 | Music SA Presents, News, Uncategorised
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by Skye Walter | Nov 14, 2016 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
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 with our company on a permanent part-time basis. This opportunity...
by Skye Walter | Nov 9, 2016 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Music SA is offering four young vocalists the opportunity of a lifetime! The Day of the Song Festival has put together a Vocal Master Class with the legendary Tony Lindsay (Santana Lead Vocalist) and Janice Maxie-Reid. The master class runs for two hours on the 1st of...
by Skye Walter | Nov 4, 2016 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
This week marks the first week of Australian Music Month and to celebrate we launched the new Music SA gig guide on November 1st (Day 1). We’ve been chomping at the bit to announce this new partnership with theMusic.com.au… so go ahead and check it out on...
by Skye Walter | Jul 1, 2016 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Sounds Australia presents “Insights into International Genre Events” in partnership with Music SA, Musitec and the Music Development Office. Sounds Australia will be in Adelaide presenting an evening of insights into the many genre events that are now available...
by Skye Walter | Mar 11, 2016 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
If you attended Music SA’s information session on Wednesday (or are subscribed to our eNews), you will have heard the news about a brand new live music festival presented by Music SA. The inaugural “Umbrella – Winter City Sounds” will be held...
by Skye Walter | Mar 10, 2016 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Music SA, APRA AMCOS and the Music Development Office present “Shake Your Money-Maker: A Masterclass in the Art of Stagecraft.” This is the 4th event in a series of professional development forums aimed at tooling up South Australian musicians and industry...
by Skye Walter | Feb 11, 2016 | Music SA Presents, News
On the back of recent good news regarding the regulation of the live music industry in South Australia, the not-for-profit company Music SA is proud to launch the most comprehensive and useful resource for music venues ever produced in South Australia. The Best...
by Skye Walter | Jan 21, 2016 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Six of South Australia’s best live music acts will join an incredible line-up of international artists and Australian music legends to perform at the Clipsal 500 Adelaide as Music SA’s Bands on Track Support Acts. Music SA received 134 applications vying for a spot on...
by Skye Walter | Dec 15, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Interest is soaring in Music SA’s series of accredited Music Business Courses for 2016, with enrolments for some Certificates looking set to double in numbers! It’s no surprise really, if you consider some of the amazing tutors and guest presenters that...
by Skye Walter | Dec 10, 2015 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
A host of Australian music talent will join the already impressive concert line up on stage at next year’s Clipsal 500 Adelaide, with race organisers announcing exciting additions to the entertainment program for the 2016 event. Presented by Nova 91.9, Friday night’s...
by Skye Walter | Dec 9, 2015 | Course Feature, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
It’s time to make YOUR Music Career happen…. Music SA’s Courses are ACCREDITED and have proven success! See courses.musicsa.com.au We have helped nurture some of the best talent and industry players in town. Examples? Recent grad Yung Gemmy just...
by Skye Walter | Dec 2, 2015 | Frusic, Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
The Adelaide Fringe has opened tickets sales and you can view its entire 2018 program online now. This season we’re shining the spotlight on the Fringe Music Program – it’s packed with diverse, creative and downright wacky live music options. In fact...
by Skye Walter | Nov 26, 2015 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities
More live music in unusual places, thanks to Music SA! One of our latest series has been “Live in Brick Lane”, with acoustic performers at the new Brickworks Marketplace on Thursdays and Saturdays. Smooth sounds have been coming your way in the...
by Skye Walter | Nov 13, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Clip It! is a music video production initiative brought to you by the Media Resource Centre (MRC) and Music SA, generously funded by Arts SA. Clip It! aims to assist MRC members to develop and produce a music clip for local Music SA musicians (band or solo artist),...
by Skye Walter | Nov 11, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Tkay Maidza and Timberwolf have walked away as the big winners at last night’s South Australian Music (SAM) Awards. Eclectic brat rapper, Tkay Maidza, was crowned Best Female and her Switch Tape EP was awarded Best Release. Maidza’s track Switch Lanes scored the APRA...
by Skye Walter | Nov 4, 2015 | Music SA Presents, News
Picnic in the Square is back! After a fabulous run in 2014, this popular series in the heart of the CBD returns with more scrumptious food and some of Adelaide’s hottest acts. Every Thursday and Friday in Victoria Square during November, why not step out of the...
by Skye Walter | Nov 1, 2015 | Frusic, Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Reminder: 2016 Adelaide Fringe Festival program launches 2 December! Watch for more news on how to promote your MUSIC show through the FRUSIC (Fringe Music) Campaign. Are you a Registered Fringe Venue that’s hosting Live Music during Adelaide...
by Skye Walter | Oct 19, 2015 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities
It’s not too late to enrol for Music SA’s range of Music Business Courses, 2016. Broaden your education, develop new and existing skills, network & build industry contacts – we’ll show you the way. What’s on offer? A wide range of...
by Skye Walter | Oct 12, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Today Music SA announces the nominees for the South Australian Music Awards (SAM Awards). SA (by way of Zimbabwe) eclectic brat rapper – Tkay Maizda – leads the charge enjoying a total of seven nominations across 14 categories. Other front runners in the artist...
by Skye Walter | Oct 1, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Public voting is now open for the “most popular artist” category of the SA Music Awards. Voters may find themselves faced with a difficult choice – so many good acts have been nominated! You’ll find the full list, plus more news, at the new...
by Skye Walter | Sep 30, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
**** SOLD OUT **** Music SA, APRA AMCOS and Pirate Life present “The Ins and Outs of Music Festivals” – the next forum in our professional development series aimed at tooling up South Australian musicians and industry practitioners. What: Topic – The Ins...
by Skye Walter | Sep 22, 2015 | Frusic, Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
INTRODUCING ‘FRUSIC’ Get double the promotion – for FREE – when you register your venue or music act for Adelaide Fringe 2016! Not only will you be listed in the official Adelaide Fringe guide & website, but you’ll also be featured in...
by Skye Walter | Sep 14, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MUSIC AWARDS AFTER-PARTY LINE-UP ANNOUNCED Today Music SA announces the line-up for the South Australian Music Awards (SAM Awards) official after-party, featuring Afro-beat orchestra Shaolin Afronauts and recent Robert Stigwood fellowship recipients...
by Skye Walter | Aug 5, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
TONIGHT (Wednesday August 5) Band Connection kicks off at The Station in Murray Bridge, with a special guest band in store.. What’s Band Connection all about? It aims to create. Innovate. Inspire. If you want to join a band, they’ll show you how – no...
by Skye Walter | Aug 4, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Remember Winter Jams? Our program with the Adelaide City Council in the July school holidays was a complete success, and we were enthralled by the artistic results achieved in only 3 days. That’s 3 days to write, record AND film a brand new, original song....
by Skye Walter | Jul 30, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Today Music SA announces the South Australian Music Awards (SAM Awards) are to take place on Wednesday 11 November, with nominations open from Monday 3 August. The awards, which are judged by an expert industry panel from around the country, celebrate the absolute...
by Skye Walter | Jul 15, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Music SA is proud to announce an exciting new 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 with our company, on a permanent part-time basis. This...
by Skye Walter | Jul 10, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
It’s a bittersweet event for the Music SA Cert III Event Management students, as their major live music event is also the last ever shows of two Adelaide bands. All That I’m Asking (pictured) and S is for Spaceship headline “Hard To Say Goodbye” at...
by Skye Walter | Jul 1, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
MUSIC SA and Adelaide Airport are pleased to announce that their successful partnership program “This Is SA Music” continues throughout 2015. A curated original SA music series, “This Is SA Music” is performed live at Adelaide Airport every Friday afternoon, plus...
by Skye Walter | Jun 30, 2015 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Music SA, MDO, Musitec and Sounds Australia are delighted to announce a rare opportunity for musicians wanting to export their music overseas. Sounds Australia will visit Adelaide in late July for their Thinking Global National Tour – including an export master class...
by Skye Walter | Jun 18, 2015 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Music SA has partnered with Festival of Voices and Events Tasmania to offer you a chance to participate in a workshop with German a cappella metal band, Van Canto, for FREE! Five singers, one drummer. No guitars, no bass, no keyboards – expect an unbelievable...
by Skye Walter | Jun 16, 2015 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Adelaide City Council and Music SA proudly present “Winter Jams”, a new series of school holiday workshops. Suitable for 13-17 year olds, Winter Jams runs over 3 days (7 – 9 July), where participants will perfect their music skills with guidance from...
by Skye Walter | Jun 11, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Music SA and APRA | AMCOS present Breaking Out of The Nest – the next masterclass in a series of professional development forums aimed at tooling up South Australian musicians and industry practitioners. What: Topic – Breaking Out of The Nest – Touring...
by Skye Walter | Jun 2, 2015 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Want to work in the music biz? Music SA is taking things on the road and partnering with Country Arts SA to deliver some FREE workshops for passionate young people 18+. From 10am-4pm Saturday 13 June and 10am-12pm on Sunday 14 June in Mt Gambier, we will be presenting...
by Skye Walter | Jun 2, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Music SA’s new Industry Development Manager, Emma Coyle, will be opening the doors every Monday for anyone needing one-on-one guidance with their band or music business. There’s no question too big or too small; from ‘how do I book a local...
by Skye Walter | May 6, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
What better way to spend your Thursday lunchtime than out in the open spaces of Victoria Square – with live original music!? Music SA has lined up a great bunch of bands from this Thursday 7 May through 28 May from 12noon to 2pm, for the Adelaide City...
by Skye Walter | May 4, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Great news for acts down south! After a successful 2014, Southern Sounds is back, and bigger with even more opportunities for career development and showcasing. In 2015 the mentoring, masterclass & showcasing event has expanded to include a full day masterclass on...
by Skye Walter | May 1, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
UPDATE 1 MAY 2015 After a very successful launch last night at St Paul’s Creative Centre, the latest video clip series from the MAPS film school students are officially online! Head to our Instagram for a few photos from the evening’s proceedings, and jump...
by Skye Walter | Apr 15, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, SA Industry
The Central Market has over 80 stalls and is South Australia’s most visited tourist attraction. This Market remains the food Mecca for multicultural cuisine and fresh produce, trading in fruit, vegetables, small goods, and café food. Today it remains the ‘Heart of...
by Skye Walter | Mar 6, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents
Music SA, along with USASA (University of South Australia Student Association), is proud to present original live music coming to you across the Uni SA campuses, with the “Summer Music Series”. Every Wednesday for 6 weeks, musicians will be providing some...
by Skye Walter | Mar 2, 2015 | Music SA Presents, News, SA Industry
Another big tick for the Bands on Track program this year! Music SA and the Official Clipsal 500 chose 6 local acts to open for the headliners on the massive concert stage, and we’re so proud of the rockin’ result! Props to Urtekk, Koolta, Lazy Eye, Jac...
by Skye Walter | Feb 19, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, SA Industry
FREE LIVE MUSIC is back on the Adelaide Town Hall Balcony! After a brilliant season last year, this popular series returns as an official part of the Fringe Festival on Friday nights. Music SA has curated a wonderful list of acts, performing for you from 4pm: Friday...
by Skye Walter | Feb 13, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents
Music SA is pleased to announce that six South Australian acts have been selected from more than 100 applications to showcase their live performance on the Clipsal 500 Adelaide concert stage with some of Australia’s best live artists from 27 February 2015. On top of...
by Skye Walter | Jan 25, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, SA Industry
MUSIC SA has been enjoying a unique partnership with Adelaide Airport with “This Is SA Music”, a curated series of original South Australian live music that is performed in the main terminal every Friday afternoon, plus alternate Saturdays and Sundays. We...
by Skye Walter | Jan 4, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
MUSIC SA and Adelaide Airport are pleased to announce that their successful partnership program “This Is SA Music” continues throughout 2015. A curated original SA music series, “This Is SA Music” is performed live at Adelaide Airport every Friday afternoon, plus...
by Skye Walter | Nov 6, 2014 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Presenting “Music in the Square”, brought to you by the Adelaide City Council and curated by MUSIC SA. This new series of original live music starts next Thursday, with 2 acts playing side by side in Victoria Square during lunch time. The bands will trade...
