by Skye Walter | Jul 15, 2016 | Uncategorised
The deadline has been extended for entries into the Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition until 4 August. This year’s prize winners will share in A$65k and join the eminent company of past winners Kimbra, Gotye and The Preatures. And with proceeds going...
by Skye Walter | Jul 14, 2016 | Featured Video
Umbrella: Winter City Sounds is almost upon us! Who are you most looking forward to seeing? Head on over to the website and see some live music!
by Skye Walter | Jul 13, 2016 | News, Opportunities
Australian musicians are encouraged to apply early for showcasing in March at the 31st SXSW Music Festival as early bird submissions are being accepted online only as of June 28 (US time). SXSW takes place March 10-19, 2017. Full information has just been announced...
by Skye Walter | Jul 5, 2016 | News, Opportunities
The search is on! Triple j is looking high and low for Australia’s best high school music act. Over the past decade, Triple j Unearthed has been discovering, sharing and providing opportunities to young Australian artists. As part of that, Triple j’s Unearthed...
by Skye Walter | Jul 1, 2016 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Sounds Australia presents “Insights into International Genre Events” in partnership with Music SA, Musitec and the Music Development Office. Sounds Australia will be in Adelaide presenting an evening of insights into the many genre events that are now available...
by Skye Walter | Jun 30, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Top Pick Gig this week is Hightime, Young Offenders and Lachy Bruce taking over the stage at Jive on Saturday 2 July. This isn’t your normal gig, as each of the bands are paying tribute to their favorite bands. Hightime are playing a Sublime tribute set,...
by Skye Walter | Jun 30, 2016 | Gigs
Sleep Talk have just released their debut EP ‘GROWING PAINS’ and have celebrated by hopping in the van and heading out the road. Its time for us to party with them at The Bluebee Room on Saturday 2 July with Stepson, Vitals, Pasha Bulk and Siamese....
by Skye Walter | Jun 29, 2016 | Opportunities
In 2016 The Seed Fund enters its 12th year and continues to support emerging musicians, artists and arts workers via their Management Workshop and three community-based initiatives. The much anticipated annual Management Workshop will be again be held in Melbourne in...
by Skye Walter | Jun 23, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
The Bitter Darlings have only been around for a little while, but we are hearing some good things about them. The band are currently holed up at Twin Earth Studios recording their debut EP, and to celebrate they are taking their Australiana/Country/Rock to the...
by Skye Walter | Jun 23, 2016 | Gigs
Vinyl is back in a big way… and rightly so. The sound, the feel, the artwork….. it all adds to the music experience. Hello Newman are releasing a new 7″ vinyl this Friday 24 June at The Hotel Metro with friends The Systemaddicts and The...
by Skye Walter | Jun 23, 2016 | Opportunities
Global professional services firm, EY, are collaborating with South Australia’s music industry cluster, Musitec, to provide Adelaide’s creative industries the opportunity to access free business consulting services. These sessions will be held on the last Wednesday of...
by Skye Walter | Jun 22, 2016 | Opportunities
Lincoln College provides residential accommodation for university students who have moved to Adelaide to study at university. Lincoln has a proud history of student-led musical performance and engagement. We now build on this by introducing our “musician in residence”...
by Skye Walter | Jun 17, 2016 | News
Songwriters who play live are encouraged to submit their APRA AMCOS Performance Reports by 31 July to get paid for their work. Last year, more than $4.5 million in royalties was distributed among the thousands of APRA AMCOS members who took the time to lodge...
by Skye Walter | Jun 17, 2016 | News
Music SA and Adelaide City Council have brought back Winter Jams for 2016! Spend three days learning about the different styles of contemporary music and their relevance, explore structured methods, explore creativity and set up and use a small P.A. The sessions will...
by Skye Walter | Jun 16, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Kaurna Cronin is launching his latest single ‘Passion Parade’ at The Grace Emily Hotel on Sunday 19 June. Along for supports, Rowena Wise and Roderick will be making the trek from Melbourne for the night. Make sure you grab a ticket early, its bound...
by Skye Walter | Jun 16, 2016 | Gigs
It’ll be a post rock / instrumental night down at the Crown & Anchor on Saturday 18 June with Fourteen Nights At Sea and Bonnie Mercer coming over from Melbourne, with the amazing local support of Last Days Of Kali and So You Like Machines. Check out...
by Skye Walter | Jun 9, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
On Saturday 11-June, one of Adelaides most exciting bands, The Villenettes, will be playing their last show in town for the foreseeable future. Its been an incredible ride for the four piece rock’n’roll band – so head down to the Grace Emily...
by Skye Walter | Jun 9, 2016 | Gigs
Jungle City are taking over the Ed Castle on Saturday 11 June to launch their new single “All I Need” with help from Young Offenders, Array and Siamese. Added bonus is that the first 50 people through the door get a free pint of Coopers. Head...
by Skye Walter | Jun 8, 2016 | News
Music SA will bring an added dimension to the 100 Hot Wines competition this year! There is the obvious matching of delicious food, and the important auditory sensation of music that reinforces your experience of wine. As a result, Music SA will be presenting...
by Skye Walter | Jun 2, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Kitchen Witch take over the Grace Emily Hotel in June to celebrate their latest EP ‘Back To The Mud’. Each week the band will perform their sludgy blues rock to a full house along with some of Adelaides best bands. Make sure you head along and check...
by Skye Walter | Jun 2, 2016 | Gigs
Summer Flake is back at the Hotel Metro for their Hello Friends LP Launch on Friday 3 June. Along for the fun will be Sweet Whirl, Sarah Mary Chadwick & The High Beamers. Head along for a great night. Gigs Gigs Gigs… thursday 2 june Ancient...
by Skye Walter | Jun 2, 2016 | News
The inaugural ‘Northern Adelaide Record Fair’ hosted by the ‘Northern Sound System’ (NSS) in Elizabeth, South Australia is on Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 21st of August 2016. The organisers aim to attract local sellers who are looking to...
by Skye Walter | Jun 1, 2016 | News
Thirty thousand copies of the Umbrella Winter City Sounds Program hit the streets today, along with the online guide. There will be music on trams, karaoke with a live band, a small hip-hop festival and a metal tribute show at Glenside Hospital’s Z Ward… but that’s...
by Skye Walter | May 26, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Flower Party is upon us! Held every year at Queens Theatre to a sold out audience, you’ll be able to hear the sweet sounds of Jimmy & The Mirrors, Jesse Davidson, Surahn, Bearded Gypsy Band, Ollie English, Delia Obst & Sleepy Lizard on...
by Skye Walter | May 26, 2016 | Gigs
Mirador Records have been on the scene now for 4 years, and its time for them to throw a big ol’ birthday party in celebration of all things music. Taking over the Queens Theatre, the party sees live sets by Mansionair, Luke Million, Problems, World Wild...
by Skye Walter | May 19, 2016 | Gigs
The Beards Farewell Tour hits Jive on Saturday 21-May. If you haven’t got tickets for this, then I’m afraid to say your beard radar has failed because its all but sold out! Onto the gigs… it’ll be a poster round up featuring some shows!...
by Skye Walter | May 19, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Taking over the east end, A Day Of Clarity happens this weekend Saturday 21 May at Crown and Anchor, The Exeter, The Producers, Rhino Room, and instore at Clarity Records. Too many bands to name, so have a look at the poster, or the event page here. Now try...
by Skye Walter | May 17, 2016 | Opportunities
Play School is turning the big 5 – 0! In celebration, Unearthed are giving the Play School theme song over to you to create a remix! Here’s how it works: Step One: Unearthed give you the stems to There’s A Bear In There – the Play School theme song. Download...
by Skye Walter | May 12, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
To celebrate the release of their debut album, Melbourne’s Camp Cope are traveling around Australia to launch it. They’ll be playing at The Crown & Anchor May 14. Tickets on the door. Details here
by Skye Walter | May 11, 2016 | News
Music SA and many others in the Australian music industry today, were extremely disappointed to hear that there was no funding allocated to SOUNDS AUSTRALIA in the Catalyst funding program just recently announced. SOUNDS AUSTRALIA’S national contemporary music...
by Skye Walter | May 5, 2016 | Opportunities
After a successful debut season at Hackham West Community Centre, Game Makers returns for second season at the Aldinga Community Centre. Game Makers is a FREE and fun workshop for kids aged 5 – 12 years and their dads (or other care-givers). Participants will...
by Skye Walter | May 5, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Ho have recently been added to the lineup of The Great Escape in the UK this month, performing at two massive shows including a showcase in Brighton at The North Laine on May 19th, and an appearance at the infamous Aussie BBQ at The Hoxton Square Bar &...
by Skye Walter | May 5, 2016 | Gigs
Extended Family are celebrating their First Birthday this weekend, with a night of live music at the Crown & Anchor. Hightime, Foxtrot (VIC), Tiger Can Smile, Hyder Seek and Todd Fogarty are all playing, and for a small price of $10. Onto the gig guide.. ...
by Skye Walter | May 4, 2016 | Opportunities
AMP’s Tomorrow Fund is once again offering $1 million in grants to amazing Australians doing great things – including musicians and other artists. Now in its third year, this unique grants program is open to individuals of all ages, walks of life, interests and...
by Skye Walter | Apr 29, 2016 | Featured Video
West Thebarton Brothel Party have just released their latest single ‘Red or White’ and it shows the growth the band has made over the last year. With catchy hooks and a more restrained sound, it gives a promising glimpse to their next release. This...
by Skye Walter | Apr 29, 2016 | Featured Music
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by Skye Walter | Apr 29, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
The Villenettes are FINALLY all back together in Adelaide, launching their latest EP ‘I Love You… But Rum Is Better’ this Saturday night at The Crown & Anchor. Its been a long time between rums for fans of the band, with the bands last...
by Skye Walter | Apr 29, 2016 | Gigs
Fresh from supporting Custard at The Gov, Ghyti are set to launch their latest EP ‘Commodities’ at The Crown & Anchor on Friday 29 April. The Indie-Pop group will have Big Daddys Discotheque and Alana Jagt along for supports. Onto the gig...
by Skye Walter | Apr 28, 2016 | News
Fresh 92.7 received some exiting news last week, being announced as one of the top 25 in the Fast Mover Program of 2016! Fast Movers SA recognises South Australia’s most innovative, smart and fastest growing small to medium enterprises. BDO South Australia have...
by Skye Walter | Apr 27, 2016 | News, Opportunities
For many years Carclew has offered a handful of art-form specific scholarships annually. Whilst prestigious, the limited number available meant that some people were missing out. The new annual Carclew career development Fellowship Program will allow an artist or arts...
by Skye Walter | Apr 21, 2016 | Gigs
Max Savage and his merry troupe of False Idols have recently finished their debut album ‘True Believers’ and are celebrating by throwing a release party on Sunday 24-April at Jive. The album abandons the Americana sensibilities of previous material,...
by Skye Walter | Apr 21, 2016 | News
The Reclink Community Cup, a much-adored charity football series that pits musicians against media, rolls out its national tour dates for 2016 with matches in its city of origin Melbourne; plus Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart and Brisbane. With humble beginnings in...
by Skye Walter | Apr 18, 2016 | News
A huge congratulations to the top ten finalists of the I LOVE LIVE MUSIC 60 second film competition! Amongst these winners was emerging Adelaide filmmakers Jasmin Watkins and Stavroula Tsapaliaris who have involved themselves in various film projects in pursuit of...
by Skye Walter | Apr 14, 2016 | Uncategorised
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by Skye Walter | Apr 14, 2016 | News, Opportunities
Umbrella – Winter City Sounds is a NEW live music festival in the Adelaide CBD running from FRIDAY 15 JULY to SUNDAY 7 AUGUST 2016 We are currently taking registrations for events in the festival, and encourage your band, venue or business to take part in this...
by Skye Walter | Apr 14, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Well well well… what do we have here? Celebrating the launch of the new independent music management business in Adelaide (and a certain persons birthday), Prayers On Fire bring us Kicking Against The Pricks ’16 at The Hotel Metro on Saturday...
by Skye Walter | Apr 14, 2016 | Gigs
Kim Salmon is touring Australia at the moment, in support of his new solo album “My Script”. According to the press kit we were sent, the writing process for this album is unlike any of his other material. He says “his has been the approach...
by Skye Walter | Apr 12, 2016 | Opportunities
SEMAPHORE MUSIC FESTIVAL – ARTIST APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 2016 is the 12th year that the Semaphore Music Festival proudly presents three days and four nights of SA original live music. Over 60 local acts will appear in various clubs, pubs and venues around...
by Skye Walter | Apr 11, 2016 | News
FRESH 92.7 & NORTHERN SOUND SYSTEM PRESENT A SPECIAL EDITION FRESH AIR OPEN HOUSE feat. TRIALS Fresh 92.7 and Northern Sound System (NSS) are taking a special edition Fresh Air Open House up north with one of the BIGGEST Hip Hop producers in Australia, Trials!...
by Skye Walter | Apr 7, 2016 | Opportunities
Calling all indie artists in South Australia! A new online radio station has just hit the Adelaide music scene… iSA Radio plays only independent South Australian artists and they are currently seeking music submissions from the SA artist community via their...
by Skye Walter | Apr 7, 2016 | Opportunities
Adelaide’s music community is in for a treat with a private Scholarship announced today. Local musician’s this April will go into the running to win an all expenses paid opportunity to work with International Vocal Coach Dave Stroud (Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber,...
by Skye Walter | Apr 7, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Unless you have been living under a rock, the name Melt Frank should ring some bells. The masterminds behind Scumfest, as well as helping out with Blenheimfest, Proof Of Life and more, are finally having an official Launch Party at the Tuxedo Cat on...
by Skye Walter | Apr 7, 2016 | Gigs
The Baker Suite are taking over the Published Arthouse on Saturday 9 April to launch their latest album ‘Still Life’. Supporting are Ben Searcy Trio, with the added bonus of Cabaret seating, supper and bar set up for the evening! Onto the gig...
by Skye Walter | Apr 6, 2016 | News
SA artists make their mark once again at the 2016 APRA Music Awards ceremony held in Sydney last night. The Hilltop Hoods, Sia and Cold Chisel were among the artists to be acknowledged for their achievements and excellence in Australian music. Cold Chisel received the...
by Skye Walter | Apr 5, 2016 | Opportunities
MUSIC BUSINESS FACTS PRESENTS… A FREE ONLINE MUSIC INDUSTRY SUMMIT Respected music industry trainer Rodney Holder from successful business podcast www.musicbusinessfacts.com is hosting a free online music industry summit. This online conference will provide...
by Skye Walter | Mar 31, 2016 | Opportunities
Musica Viva are offering anyone under 30 an experience with one of the finest classical musicians of our time. This is an ideal opportunity to see an international artist at a great price! STEPHEN HOUGH Thursday 14th April, 7.30pm, Adelaide Town Hall. Stephen Hough is...
by Skye Walter | Mar 31, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Bands, Wine, Food… what more can you ask for? Silver Raven Festival takes over Turkey Flat Vineyards on Saturday 2 April with some amazing guests! Jason Isbell (USA), Eilen Jewell (USA), Bad//Dreems, Endless Boogie (USA), and more…. make sure you...
by Skye Walter | Mar 31, 2016 | Gigs
Horror My Friend are back in Adelaide for one last show – and what a special show it is! Launching their latest full length album ‘Stay In, Do Nothing’ the band have some special guests; Sincerely Grizzly, Battlehounds & Dilettantes. Head...
by Skye Walter | Mar 31, 2016 | News
South Australia’s music industry received some very exciting news yesterday with the announcement of a new contemporary music institute in the Elder Conservatorium at The University of Adelaide. The Sia Furler Institute for Contemporary Music and Media will...
by Skye Walter | Mar 24, 2016 | Gigs
Nicholas Allbrook is a man of many monikers – POND front-man, former-Tame Impala bass player, one half of Allbrook/Avery and Peter Bibbydrummer. The new single ‘Advance’, out March 11th on Spinning Top Music, is the first taste from his...
by Skye Walter | Mar 24, 2016 | Opportunities
If you’re interested in any of the grants on offer through the Independent Makers and Presenters Program, hurry, as applications close 1 April. This funding through Arts South Australia supports South Australian based independent artists, writers, performers and...
by Skye Walter | Mar 24, 2016 | Opportunities
Pictured: Sweet Anarchy members + MCs Sarah Stevens and Alastair Parbs Youth Week gets an injection of live music in Murray Bridge as the annual Battle of the Bands rocks The Station. Now in its 14th year, young South Australian bands are encouraged to come to Murray...
by Skye Walter | Mar 23, 2016 | Opportunities
What do you do in a remote area where footy is king and music education is rare as rain? Find a driven choir director and brave little voices with big dreams, all ready for the chance of a lifetime! That’s the premise of “Wide Open Sky”, a...
by Skye Walter | Mar 23, 2016 | Opportunities
Arkaba Hotel in conjunction with Music SA is looking for an emerging or established soloist, duo or band to support Tex Perkins at his SA show on Friday 29 April. Tex will be playing in acoustic duo mode with Charlie Owen, and this is your chance to showcase your...
by Skye Walter | Mar 23, 2016 | Opportunities
Hey Con students & alum – funding is available for you! The Helpmann Academy’s April grant round is open for applications of up to $9000, available to staff, students and graduates from the Academy’s partners, including the Elder Conservatorium of...
by Skye Walter | Mar 22, 2016 | Opportunities
Thanks to Josh Pyke and APRA AMCOS, you could be the next unsigned muso to receive an amazing array of mentorship and funding to help to grow your career. Not only could you be meeting with Josh, Gregg Donovan (Wonderlick Entertainment), and Stephen Wade (Select...
