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Feeling lucky? 

Here's your chance to win assorted prizes from South Australian artists. CDs, gig tickets, merchandise - it's all up for grabs.  Just have a look at the current list to see what's currently available. Winners are usually drawn on a monthly basis, and draw dates are listed next to each entry.

TO ENTER A CONTEST


All contest prizes are handled directly by MusicSA, not the artists - so don't hassle them please!

DIRECTIONS!

Email MusicSA ONCE, with the SUBJECT HEADING 'CONTEST ENTRY':

Include the following details in your email:


  • CONTEST NAME(S)  *PLEASE specify ALL contests you wish to enter
  • YOUR NAME
  • YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
  • YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS

Entries without email AND postal addresses will be deemed invalid and deleted. (Postal addresses are necessary for the purpose of the contest correspondence, and will be used only for this purpose).

If you DO NOT wish to join MusicSA's e-mailing list, please indicate on your entry.

You may only submit 1 ENTRY (multiple emails will be deleted),  BUT -  you can enter as many DIFFERENT contests as you like - just list all the ones you want to enter on your email.

WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL on the draw date, and items will be posted to the address provided as soon as possible.

Flattery and bribes are pointless, people - it's a random draw! ;)


TO SUBMIT ITEMS FOR A CONTEST


Contest Corner space is limited; priority will be given to artists with MusicSA listings.

If you are a music-related business and want to submit a prize, please contact MusicSA to discuss.  

All contests are posted at MusicSA's discretion, and less (or 0) items may be selected for inclusion.

Preferred contest prizes include:

  • RECENT CDs (ie. no more than 1 year old); EPs and singles are welcome.
    We require a minimum of 3 CDs for the contest (send a 4th if you'd like to be considered for a Review). Also, please provide a SCAN OF THE CD COVER (200pixels wide minimum, 72 dpi), and some details about the recording.

  • MERCHANDISE (T-shirts, stickers, badges etc);  'packs' of items are preferred (e.g. T-shirt & sticker; CD and badge etc). Please don't offer us one badge or sticker for a contest prize...
    (Merchandise prizes should be discussed directly with MusicSA)

Email MusicSA with details of your prize offer for consideration, and we will email you to confirm the list of selected items. 

You can then post the material to MusicSA at the following address: 
Attn: MusicSA / Elizabeth Reid, Level 1, Corner North Tce & Morphett St Adelaide SA 5000

MusicSA will notify you when contest materials have been received. PLEASE make sure materials arrive at least ONE WEEK before the prize draw date. If materials are not received by this time, your contest may be removed from the list. MusicSA will handle distributing the prizes to the winners.

ONE LAST HINT - There will be a link on your contest prize article to your MusicSA Artist Listing. It's a good idea to make sure your listing is up to date...

 

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Current Contests

In Alphabetical Order:



CONTEST : Huckleberry Swedes CD

2009 LP Suburban Dreaming

In 2009, Huckleberry Swedes are touring nationally to promote their debut full length album, produced by Midnight Oil's, Jim Moginie entitled "Suburban Dreaming."

Winners drawn / notified 15 July 2009  

Click here to see the Huckleberry Swedes MusicSA Artist Listing .

CONTEST : Is This Art? CD

2009 EP Chasing Days

Is This Art's latest recording was recorded & mixed at Third Avenue Studios by Darren Thompson, and is available through Green Media Distribution & online at iTunes & Waterfront Records.

Winners drawn / notified 15 July 2009  

Click here to visit the  Is This Art? MusicSA Artist Listing .

CONTEST : Quiet Child CD

2009 LP Evening Bell

In 2009 the first single 'Stealing Inches' off their Quiet Child's album debuted on Triple J's Home & Hosed. Their debut full length LP 'Evening Bell' will be launched at the Adelaide Unibar on June 6 with Melbourne heavy-weights Bushido and Rook.

Winners drawn / notified 15 July 2009  

Click here to see the Quiet Child MusicSA Artist Listing .

CONTEST : Se Bon Ki Ra CD

2009 EP One thousand ways to be

SE BON KI RA have consistently carved a space in the local scene that prepares them ominously for the forthcoming independent release of their debut EP entitled "One thousand ways to be". The five tracks of brutal sounds are complemented by passionately delivered vocals that speak of the range of human experience and emotion from creating and seizing fleeting opportunities, to social comment and deliberate anger. 

Winners drawn / notified 15 July 2009  

Click here to see the Se Bo Ki Ra MusicSA Artist Listing .

CONTEST : The Texettes CD

2008 CD Lost in Blue

The Texettes are Terry Bradford and Helen Ellis -"sophisticated urban hillbillies with unique style". They perform acoustic original music.

Winners drawn / notified 15 July 2009  

Click here to see The Texettes MusicSA Artist Listing .

 

 

PRIZES WANTED!

Prizes are now being sought for the AUGUST round. See above for current  prizes.

SEE THE LEFT COLUMN FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO DONATE YOUR MATERIAL.