by Melissa Griffin | Feb 6, 2023 | Music SA News, News
Support Act’s 2023 South Australian program is here! A range of mental health support services and wellbeing programs for those working in the SA music industry will be available again this year, thanks to the South Australian Government as part of the See it...
by Melissa Griffin | Jan 19, 2023 | Course Feature, Featured Artist
In the lead up to our 2023 courses, MusicSA will be highlighting some incredible local talent who also happen to be alumni of our VET and short courses! Jordan Tito is an artist and tour manager, festival and events all-rounder and member of Adelaide emo-pop outfit...
by Melissa Griffin | Jan 10, 2023 | Music SA News, News
MusicSA is excited to announce that Gareth Lewis (Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival, UniBar Adelaide) will join the team as the new Program Manager – Special Projects. Gareth brings 20 years of experience in the events and hospitality industries to the role, including...
by Melissa Griffin | Dec 6, 2022 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, SA Industry
Bands On Track returned to the stage last weekend, giving six acts the opportunity to perform at the VALO Adelaide 500 concert series. Local alt-emo outfit Madura Green and First Nations duo MARLON X RULLA opened for Lime Cordiale, The Presets, Baker Boy and Teenage...
by Melissa Griffin | Nov 29, 2022 | Course Feature, Featured Artist
In the lead up to our 2023 courses, MusicSA will be highlighting some incredible local talent who also happen to be alumni of our VET and short courses! Byron Knott from indie-rock outfit COLTER studied CUA40920 Certificate IV in Music (Business)*. COLTER is the...
by Melissa Griffin | Nov 28, 2022 | News, Opportunities
Each month MusicSA collates a round-up of the opportunities and grants available for local artists. From scholarships to business grants and tour funding, have a browse below and find the right opportunity for you! SEE IT LIVE SEE MORE The See it LIVE Events Grants...
by Melissa Griffin | Nov 16, 2022 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, SA Industry
Hero Image: Michael Ross from Electric Fields accepting an award captured by Samuel Graves The winners of the 2022 SAM Awards have been announced! The 2022 South Australian Music Awards were celebrated last night (Thursday, November 17) at the Hindley Street Music...
by Melissa Griffin | Nov 8, 2022 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, SA Industry
The 2022 SAM Awards finalists have been announced! The SAM Awards are made up of three categories, People’s Choice, Major Awards and Industry Awards. The People’s Choice Awards recognise local bands by their genre and are 100% voted by the public. Industry...
by Melissa Griffin | Nov 1, 2022 | Course Feature, Featured Artist
In the lead up to our 2023 courses, MusicSA will be highlighting some incredible local talent who also happen to be alumni of our VET and short courses! Kane from shoegaze/dream-pop group Sunsick Daisy is currently completing a CUA30920 Certificate III in Music...
by Melissa Griffin | Oct 25, 2022 | Course Feature, Featured Artist
In the lead up to our 2023 courses, MusicSA will be highlighting some incredible local talent who also happen to be alumni of our VET and short courses! Austin Dobbin of funk-rock 5-piece Mum Thinks Blue studied CUA30920 Certificate III in Music (Performance)*. Mum...
by Melissa Griffin | Oct 14, 2022 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents
MusicSA has announced the six artists chosen for this year’s Bands On Track line-up at the 2022 VALO Adelaide 500. The program will provide a platform for local emerging artists MARLON X RULLA, Madura Green, The Empty Threats, Workhorse, Oscar the Wild and...
by Melissa Griffin | Oct 11, 2022 | News, Opportunities
Each month Music SA collates a round-up of the opportunities and grants available for local artists. From scholarships to business grants and tour funding, have a browse below and find the right opportunity for you! HELPMANN X INREVIEW ACADEMY MENTORSHIP SEE MORE Do...
by Melissa Griffin | Oct 11, 2022 | Music SA News, News
Voting is now open for the 2022 SAM Awards People’s Choice category! Over 160 artists have been nominated for 12 genre categories this year including, Blues and Roots, Experimental, Pop, Country and Heavy. Past winners nominated again this year include...
by Melissa Griffin | Oct 5, 2022 | Course Feature, Featured Artist
In the lead up to our 2023 courses, MusicSA will be highlighting some incredible local talent who also happen to be alumni of our VET and short courses! Dan Holland (vocals/guitar) of indie-rock group Busseys studied CUA40920 Certificate IV in Music*. Hailing from...
by Melissa Griffin | Sep 22, 2022 | Course Feature, Featured Artist, SA Industry
In the lead up to our 2023 courses, MusicSA will be highlighting some incredible local talent who also happen to be alumni of our VET and short courses! First up Sasha Theunissen and Brooke Squire of Mums Favourite both of whom studied CUA30920 Certificate III in...
by Melissa Griffin | Sep 20, 2022 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
The South Australian Music Awards return this November! The SAM Awards will be bringing together the who’s who of the SA music industry on 17 November at Adelaide’s brand new music venue, Hindley Street Music Hall. Nominations are now open for our Industry...
by Melissa Griffin | Sep 15, 2022 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Music SA’s Bands on Track returns in 2022! The program provides a platform for local emerging artists – ultimately giving six South Australian artists the opportunity to perform on the main stage at the VALO Adelaide 500, which will be held in Adelaide between...
by Melissa Griffin | Sep 5, 2022 | News, Opportunities
Each month Music SA collates a round-up of the opportunities and grants available for local artists. From scholarships to business grants and tour funding, have a browse below and find the right opportunity for you! SUPPORT ACT SA PROGRAM SEE MORE A range of mental...
by Melissa Griffin | Sep 1, 2022 | News, SA Industry
TW: MENTIONS OF SEXUAL HARM AND HARASSMENT Last year we shared an industry-wide survey and asked you to participate in an independent national Music Industry Review looking into sexual harm, harassment and systemic discrimination. Today the national industry published...
by Melissa Griffin | Aug 11, 2022 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities, SA Industry
Music SA is proud to collaborate with Support Act to present their South Australian focussed 2022/23 program. Support Act will be presenting a brand new range of mental health support services and wellbeing programs specifically for SA! Thanks to a $250,000 grant...
by Melissa Griffin | Aug 8, 2022 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, SA Industry
That’s a wrap on Scouted 2022! A massive thank you to our four venues Chateau Apollo, Rhino Room, Jack & Jill’s Basement and UniBar Adelaide for hosting the night. Thank you also to the incredibly talented local artists and bands that took part in...
by Melissa Griffin | Aug 8, 2022 | Music SA News, News, SA Industry
The past few years has seen many issues come to light for local music venues off the back of the devastating impact of the pandemic. As a result we have seen many iconic venues struggling to stay afloat while some have even had to close their doors after decades of...
by Melissa Griffin | Aug 4, 2022 | Featured Artist, Music SA Presents, SA Industry
This Friday 5 August, 14 local SA artists will take to the stage in 4 Adelaide venues to showcase their talent in front of music industry delegates and avid gig goers. In the lead up to Scouted 2022 these artists have been busy with their own projects and significant...
by Melissa Griffin | Jul 26, 2022 | News, Opportunities
Each month Music SA collates a round-up of the opportunities and grants available for local artists. From scholarships to business grants and tour funding, have a browse below and find the right opportunity for you! COA ARTS & CULTURAL GRANTS SEE MORE Adelaide is...
by Melissa Griffin | Jun 27, 2022 | News, Opportunities
Each month Music SA collates a round-up of the opportunities and grants available for local artists. From scholarships to business grants and tour funding, have a browse below and find the right opportunity for you! DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION COURSE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION...
by Melissa Griffin | Jun 20, 2022 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
The SA Government have announced See it LIVE, a $10 million package that will get local musicians and performers back on stage through a range of support programs for live music and hospitality venues, promoters and more. The initiative aims to support a whole new...
by Melissa Griffin | May 31, 2022 | News, Opportunities
Each month Music SA collates a round-up of the opportunities and grants available for local artists. From scholarships to business grants and tour funding, have a browse below and find the right opportunity for you! PUSH MUSIC CAREERS EXPO YOUTH MUSIC CAREERS EXPO |...
by Melissa Griffin | May 20, 2022 | Gigs, Music SA News
Alexander Black, Broken Waves, Busseys, Coldwave, Divebar Youth, KEYAN, Lilac Cove, Mums Favourite, Natasha Bianca, Rob Edwards, Sacredd, Sons of Zöku, Sunnyside Drive & Twine Music SA’s Scouted is back and bigger than ever in 2022! Featuring 14 artists in...
by Melissa Griffin | May 2, 2022 | Uncategorised
Each month Music SA collates a round-up of the opportunities and grants available for local artists. From scholarships to business grants and tour funding, have a browse below and find the right opportunity for you! FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE City of Adelaide FNL Grants | See...
by Melissa Griffin | Mar 21, 2022 | Uncategorised
Scouted will be returning in 2022 as part of Music SA’s Umbrella Festival this August in Adelaide’s East End. Expressions of interest are now open for local unsigned bands and artists! Scouted has become a fantastic initiative for local emerging bands to...
by Melissa Griffin | Mar 17, 2022 | Umbrella, Uncategorised
Umbrella Festival is back on for 2022, and we would love to tell you all about it at our info sessions!We’ll be running info sessions throughout March in the CBD and metro areas to walk you through it all. Whether you are a musician, venue owner/staff, event...
by Melissa Griffin | Dec 6, 2021 | Uncategorised
The festive season is well and truly underway, and to kick off the many party invitations you’ll no doubt be receiving, Music SA is inviting everyone to join us in celebration at World Festive Street Party! World Festive is a family-friendly, free Christmas street...
by Melissa Griffin | Dec 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
Today we recognise International Day of People with Disability, which is a United Nations observed day aimed at increasing public awareness, understanding and celebration of people with disability. Here at Music SA we would like to acknowledge this day by celebrating...
