The Media Resource Centre in conjunction with the Mercury Cinema is proud to present the inaugural SILENT ReMASTERS FESTIVAL. Running over four separate nights throughout December this Cinemathque exclusive will feature four silent film masterpieces from four giants of filmaking re-scored by local composers, musicians and sound artists.

It's the last day of the of Movember tomorrow and your last chance to sponsor the Boys at the Crown & Sceptre who have done their bit for men's health and completed the month of Movember and copped a lot of flack while doing it.

MusicSA's 3rd Louder Than Words Showcase of bands was held in the Northern Suburbs and featured 9 acts from the local area.

MusicSA's 3rd Louder Than Words Showcase of bands was held in the Northern Suburbs and featured 9 acts from the local area.

Following their recent success at the ARIA awards, Australia's most successful hip-hop artists, Hilltop Hoods, have announced the winners of the 2006 Hilltop Hoods Initiative.

Things just keep getting better and better for Wolf & Cub. They've just won a 2006 Qantas Spirit of Youth Award (SOYA) in the music category.

Live contemporary music in SA will be boosted with the State Government providing even more programs of support.

Minister Assisting in the Arts John Hill has announced the recipients of $81,217 funding from the September round of Arts SA's grant program from the Live Music Fund.

The Riff Project, a community development based music project, is celebrating it's 10th Birthday this December with the first of its ongoing shows under the new banner of AWESAM (South Australian Music Industry Association).

The songwriters Tim, Lara and Jesse will discuss their own formative songwriting experiences and how they came to identify themselves as songwriters. One of the songwriters may also perform a song to open the session.

In the May 2006 Federal Budget the Contemporary Music Touring Program was allocated $1 million over four years, starting in 2006-07. This builds on previous funding for contemporary music touring of $1 million over four years from 2002-03.

It was a great year for SA music, with a few of the state's best known acts picking up Australia's highest accolades at the 2006 Aria Awards.

A huge congratulations to Hair on Fire, a young band who recently won the MusicSA Competition for studio time at RNR Studios.

There's no better way to kick off Australian Music Month (November) than with a hot showcase of SA's talent (9 bands will be performing for only a gold coin donation entry fee!!), and a free workshop to help our muso's get a headstart in the industry.

CHECK THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE for some photos from the Big Day Out, taken by local band photographer Alan Riley.

FUSE on Stage is coming in March '06, and MusicSA is proud to be involved in helping to promote the Fest and its artists.

After the amazing success of Kumfy Klub At The Shores in '05, Three Reasons and The Shores are proud to present the return of this much talked-about party.

Jovial beatfreaks DJ Tr!p and Mr Speed will serve up their lo-fi electro-hop and poptastic beat-pop extravaganza for one last time at the Crown & Sceptre Hotel on Friday Jan 20th.

aquiescence:Not Dreaming, Creating is a kaleidoscope of artforms. A 12 hour, 200 artist, 60 act, 4 stage showcase of Adelaide's biggest names and brightest stars in original music, electronica, performance arts and visual arts;

Congrats to all the SA artists who cracked the national airwaves on Triple J in 2005.

he Shores Complex in West Beach will explode on Saturday February 11th 2006 with the Latino Grooves Festival;

As local Rock act The Molting Vultures (MVs) get set to launch their Mini Album next week, the recording as already entered the 3D Radio charts at the top spot.

Below is the entire list of the 101 most played new releases on the station (93.7fm) - representing the announcers' choices of the best releases of 2004.

Thanks to everyone who voted in the SA Music Industry Awards (AWESAM Awards). The public voting is now closed

ScorcherFest is back - and bigger than ever with nearly 50 bands of all styles set to rock Glenelg on Sunday 5 March.

This year, for the very first time, the Fringe will formally acknowledge and reward the very best in innovative arts and fresh ideas through the inaugural Fringe Awards.

The Government of South Australia, through Arts SA, invites artists, arts organisations, community groups and local government to apply for the following arts grants.

With nearly 60 shows in the Music section of the Fringe Festival Guide - not to mention the musicians participating in theatre/comedy/visual arts etc - there is plenty on offer in Feb & March for music lovers of all types.

MusicSA is now calling for artists who would like to be on the bill.

Congrats to The Finishing School, who have recently been chosen as the only South Australian artist to be on a compilation CD of unsigned Australian bands.

The 2005 SAMI Awards ceremony (22 Feb 2006) was a great night out for local acts, with a happy crowd assembled under the stars at Dunstan Grove to catch the action. Hosted by the legendary John Vincent

South Australian Live Arts and Music (SALAMI) is a group of Adelaide musicians and associates whose aim is to provide forums for the promotion of music and other artforms.

The Barossa Valley's not just home to many fine wines, it's also a base for a heap of talented SA bands.

Welcome to the latest 'Ask Eliza' column a quarterly feature of industry advice. Seems like lots of local acts have had their hands full behind the scenes, with a stack (!) of CD launches before Xmas, and many more to come in 2006.

Produced for AWESAM - The South Australian Music Industry Association Inc, AWESAM TV is a television music program that promotes original independent contemporary South Australian music of all genres.

The Government of South Australia, through Arts SA invites applications for financial assistance in the following live music categories:

16 January 2007 - After a huge 2006 playing festivals including Big Day Out, Wildeloo festival, schutzenfest, Coke Live and Local as well as touring alongside Internationally acclaimed artists INXS and Nickelback infront of thousands,

Musicians and money...it may seem an unlikely combo, but APRA can actually make it happen for you!

Local band Ramonettes are heading off on their second international tour in April & May.

In conjunction with the Music Managers Forum and state music industry association AWESAM, a free three hour seminar - on participating as a showcase artist or a member of the more than 200 strong Australian delegates at South by Southwest Music Festival

After almost a 4 month battle (and 5 rejections) with an insurance company, Double Handed's drummer, Fox, has been awarded a cheque to buy back his $11,ooo dollar drum kit that was stolen from his car last December.

Welcome to MusicSA's new PODCAST, a regular event featuring mp3s from South Australian artists of all kinds.

Kane Slater has been living large of late...This regional SA artist is based in beautiful Coffin Bay

SCALA's 13th annual Festival of Original Music (FOOM) Song Competition has opened for 2006.

The BelowGround Music Video Fest is again preparing to reward this region's best music clip makers.

Australia's biggest Awards for unsigned and independent musicians are now open.

MusicSA's second Louder Than Words Showcase of bands - this time in the Barossa Valley - was an unique and fun-filled event, featuring 6 regional acts, and a spontaneous cricket match to boot.

For all you (true) alternative music lovers out there, a new collective has just been set up to suit your tastes to a tee.

The Hon Mike Rann, Premier of South Australia and Minister for the Arts recently announced the introduction of the South Australian arts and cultural awards, to be known as the Ruby Awards.

Want to really know how the music business works? Want to learn from industry professionals who are actually doing it?

his is a shout out to all South Australian musicians to get involved with a completely local surf film. Working under the title of The SA Surfer Project,

t's that time again - get Off the Couch and into Carclew's well-loved original music program! Off the Couch (OTC) is now calling for musicians and people interested in event management to be part of the next round of huge gigs, starting in September.

The Asialink Centre of the University of Melbourne in partnership with Arts SA invites artists, performers, writers and arts managers interested in working in Asia to attend a free information session on the Asialink Residency Program.

If you an Adelaide Uni student*, or have one in your band, then you're eligible to compete in the UniBar heats for the National Campus Band Competition (NCBC).

For Australian and New Zealand clients who intend to go to South by Southwest Music Festival and Conference in March 2007, we've got a special deal to offer you with a deep discount on registration and bonus access to this year's (2006) registrant database of attendees and registrants for a limited time.

Calling all multi-skilled musicians, Patch Theatre Company is trying to track down local talent to audition for a new show.

MusicSA has joined Myspace, to help provide even further exposure for South Australian artists.

MusicSA speaks to Michael Chinner, lead singer of Fear in Dakota, about their upcoming CD launch on 26 August (at the Jade Monkey), the history of the band, and future plans.

These are the findings of new audience research into community radio listenership conducted by McNair Ingenuity between March and May 2006 and launched Friday by Senator the Honorable Helen Coonan, Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts.

Yes, It's RADIOTHON Time Again at 3D Radio! Friday August 25 to Sunday Sept 3. That means it's time to show your support for one of the best community music station in SA, and to try your luck at winning one of the fabulous prizes they have on offer:

MusicSA has been swamped with good news from SA acts getting a decent run on Triple J's new Unearthed site. If you haven't had your music exposed yet, now is the time.

A band of dedicated volunteers, including musicians, singers and others in the entertainment industry, have come together to create an interactive website identifying those people who have made a significant contribution to the music and entertainment industries in South Australia.

This November 2006, MusicSA's own live showcase series, Louder Than Words, celebrates it's first birthday!

The evening also includes spot quizzes, competitions and loud & silent auctions

The FUSE Festival, which features a 2 day Conference & 2 nights of Showcasing, has always attracted the very best of music business practitioners to Adelaide to inform, educate (and at times, amuse) participants! 2007 is no exception.

The Adelaide International Guitar Festival, to take place over 2 weeks, is just one of the new and exciting events taking place at the Adelaide Festival Centre in 2007.

APRA are putting the call out to punters who might want to do a set on the People's Stage at Lorne & Marion Bay.

Voting is now underway for the dB Magazine Readers Awards (aka The deBras!)