(Posted 11 January 2007) The 5 bands who won Triple J Unearthed's Big Day Out Competition were announced today, including SA's lucky winner....

(Posted 10 January 2007) Triple J's Hottest 100 is back for 2006, and they want to know what your favourite songs for the year were. Perhaps they were from one of SA's own talented artists? There's lots to choose from, as 6 different local acts have hits in the list, with a total of 18 tracks.

(Posted 8 January 2007) MTV Networks Australia is launching a new local live music show named 'The Lair' next month. Shot out of a live Sydney music venue, 'The Lair' will focus on showcasing unsigned and breaking artists as well as high profile international acts, as well as hosting a contest to search for the top 5 acts in most capital cities, including Adelaide.

(Updated 16 January 2007)  MusicSA is getting a whole new look for the New Year. RELAUNCH DETAILS NOW POSTED ( 24 Jan at Fowler's Live, 7pm, Free Entry with Live Music, Guest Speakers, complimentary beer / wine /soft drink for first 30 people through the door). And don't forget the Top 5 Reasons to update your Artist Listing now!

(Posted 4 Jan 2007)   Three D Radio's Annual Top 100+1 Countdown will be announced on Australia Day (26th Jan) from 8am to 8pm, featuring the most played new releases on the station (93.7fm) and representing the announcers' choices of the best releases of 2006. Watch this space for the full results after the event.

(Posted 19 Dec) SCORCHER Fest is now on the hunt for original local bands and DJs to fill the bill and entertain the masses. In 2007 the live showcase moves to Adelaide Uni during O week - Indoor/Outdoor, Rain or Shine!

(Posted 14 Dec 2006) Hoorays all around for the SA acts who have been selected to play the Local Stage at the Adelaide Big Day Out on 2 Feb 2007. A whopping 13 acts were given the much-sought-after opportunity, and represent a range of genres from indie noise rock to roots, funk to metal.

What's New on MusicSA (at a glance):

• Peter Combe Sing-A-Long at Wheatie
• Nova's Ozone Playlist now Posted regularly
• Off the Couch Goes Hardcore
• COMA's Hipnote Sessions
• Triple J Unearthed Big Day Out Winners
• Vote for SA Acts in Triple J Hottest 100
• MTV Contest to find Aussie Bands
• Fresh Fringe DJ Spin-Off
• MusicSA re-launch party & TIME TO UPDATE ARTIST LISTINGS!!
• 3D Radio Top 100+1 on Australia Day

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Get ready for a hot start to 2007... SA's own music conference and showcase, FUSE, is kicking off another festival full of industry info, live gigs and more on March 27-29. Get the latest news in our Feature Article. NEW PRESS RELEASE 4 JANUARY 2007: RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

GRAPEVINE: Quick Gossip & Whispers on the Local Scene. Send your music news to MusicSA!

NEWLY POSTED GOSS: 

• Foreshore's new management and recordings (16 Jan)
• The Casio Brothers film segment on Channel 7 (11 Jan)
• Jayne-Anne Power Signs French Publishing Deal (8 Jan)
• R.I.P. Unspoken Things & Central Deli Band (31 Dec)
• Lord Stompy Finally Finishes CD (28 Dec),
• Miracle Hat Drummer Bows Out (21 Dec),
• Operation Rock You Winners (21 Dec),
• Emily Davis New Single on a Roll (21 Dec),
• 200 Motels on Global Podcast (19 Dec)

*NEW* latest playlist from the Ozone program (Sundays) now regularly posted! Nova 919 & MusicSA have joined forces! In our regularly changing Feature Article, you can find out how to get your CD played on air, and check out who is part of Nova's gang of local 'Home Brew' artists,

For heaps of past news & events,
visit the MusicSA ARCHIVES.