by Skye Walter | Feb 18, 2019 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities, Uncategorised
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...
by Skye Walter | Feb 15, 2019 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Music SA is proud to announce the winners of the annual Bands on Track competition – six SA acts who will perform in the Superloop Adelaide 500 After Race Concert Series, opening for some of the biggest names in international and Australian music. With fierce...
by Skye Walter | Feb 12, 2019 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
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...
by Skye Walter | Jan 15, 2019 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Pictured: Zaachariaha Fielding, Electric Fields, Photo: Diana Sautelle Thanks to the generosity of a private philanthropist, Music SA is offering a study scholarship for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person to study the business of contemporary music. Music...
by Skye Walter | Dec 4, 2018 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
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...
by Skye Walter | Nov 30, 2018 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
After a stellar partnership year in 2018, Moshtix and Music SA are today proud to announce that they will again be offering a scholarship to assist in developing the career of an aspiring South Australian female music industry professional in 2019. The 2018...
by Skye Walter | Nov 28, 2018 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
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...
by Skye Walter | Nov 13, 2018 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
8th November 2018 Adelaide Town Hall Photography by Lala.Photo (Lauren Connelly) & Kerrie Geier
by Skye Walter | Nov 8, 2018 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2018 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MUSIC AWARDS Seven-piece rock outfit West Thebarton has capped off a stellar year by taking out four South Australian Music (SAM) Awards tonight, with other major category winners including MANE, A.B. Original and Adrian...
by Skye Walter | Oct 30, 2018 | News, Opportunities
There’s no doubt that for APRA AMCOS members, the changing global music industry landscape has opened up access to new markets in unprecedented ways. Last year our international revenue for local songwriters grew to $43.5 million (almost double that of just five...
by Skye Walter | Oct 4, 2018 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Thanks again to all the legends that came out to celebrate live music in South Australia. A big shout out to our sponsors Adelaide Fringe, City of Adelaide, Young Henrys, Delinquente Wine Co, Channel 9, Australian Hotels Association – SA Branch, Arts South...
by Skye Walter | Oct 3, 2018 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Music SA is proud to reveal the 2018 South Australian Music (SAM) Awards finalists, with the winners to be announced during a red carpet ceremony hosted by Double J’s Zan Rowe at the Adelaide Town Hall on Thursday November 8. Celebrating excellence in local...
by Skye Walter | Sep 27, 2018 | News, Opportunities
Whatever genre of music is on your playlist, Adelaide Film Festival have it covered. From an iconic record producer (Quincy Jones), to the original rock goddess (Joan Jett) to haunting operatic voices, it’s all coming to the big screen at Adelaide Film...
by Skye Walter | Sep 19, 2018 | News, Opportunities
2018 is the 14th year that the Semaphore Music Festival supports local South Australian live music around the heritage precincts of Semaphore/Port Adelaide over the Long Weekend Friday 28 September to Monday 1 October. The participating venues this year include Hart’s...
by Skye Walter | Apr 19, 2018 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
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...
by Skye Walter | Mar 22, 2018 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
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...
by Skye Walter | Mar 15, 2018 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
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...
by Skye Walter | Mar 6, 2018 | Music SA News, News
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....
by Skye Walter | Mar 6, 2018 | Music SA News, News
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....
by Skye Walter | Feb 19, 2018 | Music SA News, News
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...
by Skye Walter | Jan 25, 2018 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Prepare for the year ahead with the right insurance from Aon. Aon, our recommended insurance partner, want to ensure you are correctly and safely covered with the right insurance for your needs as a member of the Entertainment industry, and what better time to plan...
by Skye Walter | Dec 1, 2017 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Upcoming SA bands get a chance to play with Cold Chisel, +LIVE+, Robbie Williams and more through the return of Music SA and Adelaide 500’s Bands On Track initiative. Bands On Track gives emerging SA bands the chance to support some of the world’s best bands on...
by Skye Walter | Nov 17, 2017 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities, Uncategorised
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...
by Skye Walter | Nov 10, 2017 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
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...
by Skye Walter | Nov 1, 2017 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities, Uncategorised
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...
by Skye Walter | Oct 20, 2017 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
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...
by Skye Walter | Oct 9, 2017 | Music SA News, News
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...
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 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 21, 2017 | News
The South Australian Music (SAM) Awards, with support from the State Government, will be hosted by musician, media personality and double j radio host, Henry Wagons. The 2017 event, for which tickets are now on sale, will be held at the newly developed Thebby...
by Skye Walter | Aug 3, 2017 | News
AND THAT’S A WRAP!! What a success! A MASSIVE thanks to all the events and people involved, not to mention all of you awesome Adelaide punters who entered the cold night into one of our Umbrella Winter City Sounds shows! We would also like to say a HUGE thanks...
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 27, 2017 | News
WINTER JAMS SCHOOL HOLIDAY MUSIC WORKSHOP – Thursday 13th July – Saturday 15th July 2017 It’s that time of year again! Music SA and the City of Prospect are proud to present Winter Jams for 2017! Spend three days learning about the different styles of contemporary...
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 25, 2017 | News, Opportunities
The Semaphore Music Festival has grown since the inaugural event in 2005, to a four nights and three days of concerts presenting South Australian home grown, live music to a niche market of music lovers. It is held annually over the October Long Weekend on the...
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 | May 5, 2017 | Music SA News, News
It’s been a whirlwind start to the year for Adelaide based producer Mario Späte aka Badcop, after being invited back to Sydney’s prestigious Industry song writing camp ’50 Songs in 5 Days’ a second time in December it’s lead to a slew for collaborations in 2017...
by Skye Walter | Apr 13, 2017 | News, Opportunities
Music Industry Inside Out (MIIO) are a music business professional development community who are offering you 20% off their membership with the code: MusicSAStars Join with a monthly membership and receive access to 25 videos courses, 65+ mentor interviews, 850+...
by Skye Walter | Apr 6, 2017 | News, Opportunities
In memory of the late Peter Schodde, Recitals Australia has partnered with the Helpmann Academy to offer the Peter Schodde Memorial Piano Scholarship, valued at $5,000, to be awarded in alternate years. The Scholarship is open to pianists between the ages of 18 and 26...
by Skye Walter | Mar 30, 2017 | News, Opportunities
AMP’s Tomorrow Fund is once again offering $1 million in grants to amazing Australians doing great things – including musicians, puppeteers, playwrights, designers and arts champions. Now in its fourth year, this unique grants program is open to individuals of all...
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 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 | Feb 16, 2017 | News
The Australian Music Industry Network (AMIN) has announced the return of the LOVE LIVE MUSIC 60 second film competition, focussing on the importance of Australian contemporary live music. Entries will be open for submissions from 1 January -March 31 2017...
by Skye Walter | Feb 7, 2017 | News, Opportunities
Online nominations for the 2017 Art Music Awards are now open, closing at 5pm AEST on Monday 11 April. Winners will be revealed on Tuesday 22 August 2017. Which were the best orchestral, instrumental, vocal, choral and jazz works in 2016? Which were the best...
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 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 | Nov 4, 2016 | News
Music SA is delighted to announce a new partnership with the national online music media leader theMusic.com.au. Not only is theMusic.com.au hosting the public voting categories for the SA Music Awards, they also will now be partnering with Music SA to bring South...
by Skye Walter | Oct 19, 2016 | News
Amrap’s AirIt have put together a special playlist featuring finalists in this year’s South Australian Music Awards. The SAM Awards recognize, promote and celebrate excellence in the South Australian contemporary music industry. The 2016 event takes place...
by Skye Walter | Oct 12, 2016 | News, Opportunities
Enrolments are now open for Music SA Courses in 2017 with Certificate II in Music Industry (Pop Performance), Certificate III in Music Industry (Songwriting & Event Management) and Certificate IV in Music Industry (Music Business). One on one appointments now...
by Skye Walter | Sep 23, 2016 | News
As part of this year’s Hot 100 Wines judging process, Music SA has been given the opportunity to pair local wine with local music through the curation of playlists. Music SA is a proudly South Australian not-for-profit company that develops, supports and...
by Skye Walter | Sep 20, 2016 | News
Top 5 tips from Music SA’s one and only Head of Training, Matthew Hayward… 1. ESTABLISH SOME GROUND RULES Like any business arrangement, it’s important to establish some basic guidelines that need to be discussed with a band before working with them. Make...
by Skye Walter | Aug 30, 2016 | News
After two highly successful years, The Robert Stigwood Fellowship will run its third year in 2017 incorporating South Australia’s best artists and industry entrepreneurs. Named after Adelaide expat Robert Stigwood, the program provides professional development and...
by Skye Walter | Aug 24, 2016 | News
Music SA are proud to present Bands on Track returning in 2017 with a one- off show by Hunters & Collectors! As part of the Clipsal 500 concert series, they will also showcase some of South Australia’s most talented emerging bands which are to be announced in the...
by Skye Walter | Aug 23, 2016 | News
Music SA is a not-for-profit organisation committed to promoting, supporting and developing contemporary music in South Australia. We also produce, host and curate a wide range of programs that support the contemporary music industry. To help us to continually support...
by Skye Walter | Aug 15, 2016 | News
Music SA, Moshtix and themusic.com.au presents: SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MUSIC AWARDS 2016! Tickets for the second annual South Australian Music Awards (SAM Awards) are now on sale through presenting partner Moshtix. For the first time the SAM Awards will be celebrated in a...
by Skye Walter | Jul 26, 2016 | News
Today Music SA and the Live Music Office release the findings of the 2016 Adelaide Live Music Census, which offers a snapshot of live music activity in May 2016 and compares it to the same study undertaken in May of 2015. The findings revealed a 14.4 % increase in...
by Skye Walter | Jul 13, 2016 | News, Opportunities
Australian musicians are encouraged to apply early for showcasing in March at the 31st SXSW Music Festival as early bird submissions are being accepted online only as of June 28 (US time). SXSW takes place March 10-19, 2017. Full information has just been announced...
by Skye Walter | Jul 5, 2016 | News, Opportunities
The search is on! Triple j is looking high and low for Australia’s best high school music act. Over the past decade, Triple j Unearthed has been discovering, sharing and providing opportunities to young Australian artists. As part of that, Triple j’s Unearthed...
by Skye Walter | Jun 17, 2016 | News
Songwriters who play live are encouraged to submit their APRA AMCOS Performance Reports by 31 July to get paid for their work. Last year, more than $4.5 million in royalties was distributed among the thousands of APRA AMCOS members who took the time to lodge...
by Skye Walter | Jun 17, 2016 | News
Music SA and Adelaide City Council have brought back Winter Jams for 2016! Spend three days learning about the different styles of contemporary music and their relevance, explore structured methods, explore creativity and set up and use a small P.A. The sessions will...
