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 | Mar 7, 2016 | Opportunities
After a 2 year hiatus The City of Burnside is pleased bring the 12th annual Battle of the Bands event to Burnside. Bands, solo vocalists and duos from all over SA are encouraged to apply! This is not a one-off event. There are two initial heats leading up to a blow...
by Skye Walter | Mar 7, 2016 | Opportunities
Following the success of Musitec’s TechJam in its first year, which helped form partnerships for Little Birdy and ETI, along with nine new companies through the Connected Music City Challenge, TechJam is back! With presentations from TechJam’s Connected...
by Skye Walter | Mar 3, 2016 | Opportunities
In recognition of the limited opportunities for art music composers to have their works performed, APRA AMCOS has initiated the Art Music Fund. Australian and New Zealand composers are now invited to apply for a grant from a total pool of AUD$100,000. The funding is...
by Skye Walter | Mar 3, 2016 | Opportunities
The image above says it all, really… MAPS is back with their latest sessions of live music clips, and you are welcome to apply. Media Arts Production Services FILM SCHOOL program at Hamilton College has a long history of preparing filmmakers, and here’s...
by Skye Walter | Mar 1, 2016 | Opportunities
Listen up guitar lovers of Adelaide! Adelaide Festival Centre’s 2016 Adelaide Guitar Festival is launching a brand new and inclusive program called Guitars in Bars. Guitar in Bars is taking the Adelaide Guitar Festival to the pubs and clubs of South Australia –...
by Skye Walter | Mar 1, 2016 | Opportunities, Umbrella
Introducing “Umbrella: Winter City Sounds”, a new live music festival presented by Music SA. The inaugural Umbrella will be held from July 15 to August 7, offering an exciting smorgasbord of curated live music projects and other performances across the...
by Skye Walter | Feb 24, 2016 | Opportunities
Applications are now open for the Fleurieu Folk Festival 2016 edition – which just happens to be its gala 10th year celebration! The annual 3 day family friendly celebration of contemporary and traditional folk music is held in the picturesque Willunga, and it...
by Skye Walter | Feb 24, 2016 | Opportunities
One of Adelaide’s largest singing schools, Talentworx Studios is looking for another awesome Voice Coach to join their talented team. Flexible days/hours available, and they are looking for someone who is happy to start off with just a few hours a week and build...
by Skye Walter | Feb 17, 2016 | Opportunities
Adelaide has a new digital radio station! KIXX Radio® promises less talk and more MUSIC, and they want to showcase SA music. At 7pm weeknights, the program KixxStart has all the best local South Australian tunes, and throughout the week you’ll also hear the...
by Skye Walter | Feb 17, 2016 | Opportunities
Do you live down south? Want to learn about the music industry? The good folks at Re-Engage Youth Services are running a semester long Certificate 1 Music Program in the southern region called “C.Y.M.B.A.L.” – that’s Community Youth Music...
by Skye Walter | Feb 15, 2016 | Opportunities
The 3rd season of Splash Adelaide Winter Season is on its way! Following the huge success of the Splash Adelaide Winter Season last year, it’s time to submit your creative idea for an event or activation of a city space that will make a splash. Any ideas...
by Skye Walter | Feb 10, 2016 | Opportunities
The month of March starts with an information evening for APRA AMCOS members in Adelaide, “Meet the Locals.” Tuesday the 1st March sees an expert panel of SA’s music industry professionals come together at the Grace Emily Hotel from 6pm-8pm to give...
by Skye Walter | Feb 1, 2016 | Opportunities
The inaugural I LOVE LIVE MUSIC 60 second film competition opens for entries from today (1 February 2016) with irresistible prizes on offer for filmmakers and musicians as part of the new national initiative to focus on the importance of Australian contemporary live...
by Skye Walter | Jan 28, 2016 | Opportunities
Community radio stations are a cornerstone of the music industry and now Radio Adelaide is offering another way to get directly involved. The station’s listeners and subscribers (that’s you) can submit your suggestions to Local Noise from 2 Feb with their...
by Skye Walter | Jan 28, 2016 | Opportunities
Music is art, and for most of us that’s our favourite part. But it’s important to think of the music industry as an INDUSTRY, and what you do as a business. On that note, young South Australians aged between 18-35 years are encouraged to develop a business...
by Skye Walter | Jan 28, 2016 | Opportunities
Last year we announced the creation of a new website that features the folk genre, for both music and dance, in Adelaide. Folk MaD SA (aka Folk Music and Dance SA) is an online portal that includes a gig guide, directories for Clubs, Venues, Studios, Artists and more,...
by Skye Walter | Jan 27, 2016 | Opportunities
Attention artist managers AND self-managed artists: here’s your chance to participate in the biggest research project ever conducted on Australian artist managers. In a new research project by The Association of Artist Managers (AAM), details are sought via a...
by Skye Walter | Jan 13, 2016 | Opportunities
A series of $15,000 grants is available to help Australian artists with new sound recordings, thanks to a partnership between PPCA and the Australia Council. Previous recipients have included classical guitarists Slava and Leonard Grigoryan, jazz ensemble The...
by Skye Walter | Jan 13, 2016 | Opportunities
As usual, Carclew has a packed summer schedule for youth interested in the arts! For music fans, you’ll want to be quick to secure the last couple of spots THIS FRIDAY 15 January for “Use Your Voice” with Joe Burgess, aka MC ME. With 10 years...
by Skye Walter | Jan 7, 2016 | Opportunities
Fresh Air Open House are plunging straight into 2016 with a killer 1st session TOMORROW NIGHT (8 January). RSVP is essential if you want to secure a spot for an exclusive session with Kilter, PLUS free entry to Cats at Rocket on Hindley St later that night to see...
by Skye Walter | Dec 15, 2015 | Opportunities
Do you have what it takes to lead the Nexus Creative Pathways Program? Nexus Arts is on the lookout for a Program Coordinator for their year long intensive development program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) musicians, starting February. Not only will...
by Skye Walter | Dec 15, 2015 | Opportunities
More voting, more chances to win. Must be that time of year! We want to see some SA acts in the mix for triple j’s hottest 100, and you can help make that happen. Australia Day will see the station count down the 100 biggest tunes of the year, and by the way...
by Skye Walter | Dec 15, 2015 | Opportunities
It’s win-win when you vote for the APRA Song of the Year. Not only do you get to give some love to your favourite tune (and songwriter), but you have a chance to win a Gibson guitar, plus a double pass to the 2016 APRA Music Awards in Sydney in April 2016!...
by Skye Walter | Dec 14, 2015 | Opportunities
A paid opportunity is on offer for a unique experience. “Post Dining” has 10 courses of drinks and desserts as a shared experience that incorporates a bit of sensory exploration as well. Diners can expect to “interact across the dining table, sample...
by Skye Walter | Dec 14, 2015 | Opportunities
Just a reminder that the charming ‘Meeting Hall’ behind Adelaide Town Hall is available – free – on Monday nights as a rehearsal space. Built in 1862, it has quality acoustics, an inbuilt stage and PA system, and is being offered to emerging...
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 9, 2015 | Opportunities
The Media Resource Centre invites SA filmmakers to submit their entries into SA’s highest accolade in film, the 2016 South Australian Screen Awards (SASAs). The 17th edition of the awards will take place in May, but nominations are now open for 20 categories,...
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 26, 2015 | Opportunities
Attention Folkies! Come one, come all to a new website that features the folk genre, for both music and dance. Folk MaD SA (aka Folk Music and Dance SA) has launched an online portal that includes a gig guide, directories for Clubs, Venues, Studios, Artists and more,...
by Skye Walter | Nov 19, 2015 | Opportunities
“Wanna get paid to hang with Tkay Maidza and Jesse Davidson, go to St Jerome’s Laneway Festival and book (drink at) Adelaide’s best venues?” That’s how Adelaide’s 5/4 Entertainment is pitching its internship program, now in its 3rd...
by Skye Walter | Nov 19, 2015 | Opportunities
“How do I get a gig?” It’s a question that every performer asks themselves at some stage, and Fresh 92.7 is all set to give you the answer! It’s the theme of their next Open House session at St Paul’s Creative Centre, on Monday 30...
by Skye Walter | Nov 19, 2015 | Opportunities
Two birds, one stone. Get your music industry fix in one night on Wednesday 25 November at St Paul’s Creative Centre, as two events join forces. The next round in the Contemporary Music Fund is closing soon, and SA based musicians who write and perform original...
by Skye Walter | Nov 17, 2015 | Opportunities
City of Prospect is no doubt one of the most creative councils in SA, and in mid January they have their sights set on a major, and slightly unusual, prize for Tourrific Prospect 2016. Monday night on 18 January – in the thick of the Tourrific Prospect street...
by Skye Walter | Nov 17, 2015 | Opportunities
You can vote & win Stereosonic 2015 tickets in the latest competition from Fresh 92.7! Along with Stereosonic and Electric Circus, Fresh 92.7 will help a local producer’s track to Slumberjack (who’s on the Stereosonic lineup), AND they’ll meet Snails...
by Skye Walter | Nov 16, 2015 | Opportunities
Laneway Festival is fast approaching, with headliners looking as hot as always – Flume, Violent Soho, Beach House, The Smith Street Band, Grimes, & plenty more – heading to Port Adelaide in Feb 2016. Thanks to triple j Unearthed, you have a chance to...
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 5, 2015 | Opportunities
Back in October we heralded the coming of “Proof of Life”, a Festival designed to innovate, collaborate and of course, celebrate live music! It’s now launch time, with the opening party tomorrow night (6 November) at the The Exeter, from 54:30pm. All welcome!...
by Skye Walter | Nov 5, 2015 | News, Opportunities
With the release of the Adelaide Festival Centre’s 2016 Season comes the announcement of several Adelaide Guitar Festival shows that take the event into new territory. From a gala event with the ASO to an inaugural ‘Adelaide Guitar Festival Summer...
by Skye Walter | Nov 3, 2015 | Opportunities
TechJam – presented by Musitec – returns on 18 November, ripe for ideas on connecting Adelaide as a ‘Music City’ via technology. The Connected Music City Challenge is on now, where participants were invited to enter a concept for a chance to...
by Skye Walter | Nov 2, 2015 | Opportunities
‘One Night Only’ at Adelaide Town Hall in fact translates to five nights x five local live music performances, and is a new live music series that has been developed to give local bands the opportunity to perform inside a very special venue during Fringe! Thanks...
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 27, 2015 | Opportunities
Want a chance to play to over 40,000 people at Adelaide’s New Year’s Eve celebrations at Elder Park? The Jump Start competition from Fresh 92.7 ends Friday (30 Oct), so don’t miss out on apply for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This is HUGE! 40,000 people...
by Skye Walter | Oct 22, 2015 | Opportunities
Adelaide Railway Station will be welcoming buskers to entertain commuters from November. The new program “Tracks at the Railway Station” allows one local Adelaide muso an evening to set up and perform from 4pm – 6:30pm in the glorious surrounds of...
by Skye Walter | Oct 20, 2015 | Opportunities
What commercial opportunities lie at the intersection Music and Film? A new workshop “Music Meets Film” will answer just that, as musicians, film makers, game makers and designers are invited to St Paul’s Creative Centre on Thursday 22 October, 2pm....
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 19, 2015 | Opportunities
Here’s an outstanding opportunity for those passionate about creative endeavours – The Make Ready Lab (TMRL) is hiring!! Arts & Cultural Management service is hunting for an Assistant Producer for 3 months of work, from November 1 2015 – January 30...
by Skye Walter | Oct 15, 2015 | Opportunities
This Saturday 17 October, special things are afoot at St Paul’s Creative Centre ! Make sure you’re a part of the “Connected Music City Challenge”, a partnership between IBM, Adelaide City Council, the Music Development Office, Musitec, New...
by Skye Walter | Oct 14, 2015 | News, Opportunities
In less than a month, Adelaide will be brimming with innovative opportunities to celebrate live music. Introducing “Proof of Life” Festival, 6-14 November, which is offering YOU a chance to get out amongst it and see more live music. It’s a call to...
by Skye Walter | Oct 7, 2015 | Opportunities
Special offer for artists listed in Music SA’s Directory! How does ‘free digital distribution’ sound? Thanks to our friends at Ditto Music, Music SA’s listed artists can have their releases distributed through their ‘essentials’...
by Skye Walter | Oct 7, 2015 | Opportunities
Tasty chops, Single stroke 3’s, 4 way Singles, Half-Diddles…. if we’re speaking your language then you’ll love the new workshop presented by ETI: “Pete Drummond’s Chop Shop”. The 2 hour session on 24 October will help you...
by Skye Walter | Oct 6, 2015 | Opportunities
Attention emerging Adelaide musos – ART AFTER DARK will soon be launching Summer Sounds in Adelaide’s West End district, and they are on the lookout for performers. One Thursday per month, local musicians will have the opportunity to showcase their music...
by Skye Walter | Oct 1, 2015 | Opportunities
Good news for indie labels – in response to feedback from the music industry, there’s a new deadline to enter RELEASE (the Business of Label Management), and expanded eligibility criteria. Applications for the trans-Tasman professional development program...
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 28, 2015 | Opportunities
Do you know someone who makes your community a better place? Why not nominate them for the Adelaide City Council’s Australia Day Awards? There are many people who go above and beyond to help shape and grow South Australia’s music industry. Adelaide City Council’s...
by Skye Walter | Sep 23, 2015 | Opportunities
Adelaide’s favourite Fringe Hub in the north – the Salisbury Secret Garden – is now in its third year of bringing thousands out of the city centre during the busy festival. Now the largest and fastest growing Fringe Hub outside of the CBD, last year...
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 8, 2015 | Opportunities
Fat Trax presents the next in its popular series of Band Jam Studio Workshops on Tuesday 15th September. This FREE evening offers an “Introduction to Studio Recording” at Fat Trax studios from 7pm, plus free wine, soft drinks, food and fun! You do have to...
by Skye Walter | Sep 2, 2015 | Opportunities
The next TechJam presents a very exciting new opportunity, and has great news for lovers of live music in the city. As part of the 23 September event, presented in conjunction with Musitec, IBM, Adelaide CIty Council, the Music Development Office, and Flinders New...
by Skye Walter | Sep 1, 2015 | Opportunities
Sydney hip-hop superstars Bliss N Eso are teaming up with Telstra Road to Discovery (TRTD), to deliver a first-of-its-kind, interactive education master class where music lovers from around the globe can participate via a live stream. Co-hosted by Ella Hooper, the...
by Skye Walter | Aug 27, 2015 | Opportunities
You don’t want to miss the next edition of Fresh Air’s Open House as they present The Producer’s Series Forum on September 1st at St Paul’s Creative Centre. The Producer’s Series was a collaboration with the Music Development Office and Fresh 92.7,...
by Skye Walter | Aug 27, 2015 | Opportunities
Want a job in radio? Radio Adelaide have opened the position of Breakfast host, as Angus Randall departs. All are welcome to apply, and make sure you read the selection criteria thoroughly. They’re looking for someone special who fits in with the station’s...
by Skye Walter | Aug 27, 2015 | Frusic, Opportunities
Everyone loves to FRINGE! Registrations for the 2016 Adelaide Fringe Festival are now open for Artists, Events and Venues. As Australia’s largest and most loved open-access arts festival, you do not want to miss out on being part of the action. Join over 1000...
by Skye Walter | Aug 26, 2015 | Opportunities
Here’s something for lovers of music AND movies! As part of The Mercury Cinema’s film society – Adelaide Cinémathèque presents This Creative Life, a series of six curated films which explore the idea that the creative life can be both a curse and a...
