by Christina Lauren | Nov 23, 2023 | Good Music Month, Music SA News, News - Featured Post
As November almost draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on a month of brilliant South Australian music, where approx. 2000 artists played at over 650 live music events as a part of Good Music Month, MusicSA’s new annual state-wide music festival. We loved...
by Christina Lauren | Nov 23, 2023 | Music SA News, News, News - Featured Post
MusicSA invites YOU to attend our end of year Sound Check at The Jade on Kaurna Yerta! Schedule: 5:30pm – 6pm: Focused industry feedback forum TOPIC: What would help you do better music business in 2024? 6pm – 7pm: Industry networking & cash bar ...
by Lauren Koopowitz | Nov 11, 2023 | Music SA News, News, News - Featured Post, SA Industry
UPDATE: REGISTRATIONS NOW CLOSED – EVENT AT CAPACITYIf you are interested in attending another session, please fill out the form at the end of this article.MusicSA is excited to announce that we are delivering another industry development workshop for those...
by Christina Lauren | Oct 23, 2023 | Music SA News, News, News - Featured Post
MusicSA is excited to announce the local artists who will be taking their talents to the stage, opening for some massive acts in front of thousands at the 2023 VAILO Adelaide 500 After Race Concert series! In collaboration with VAILO Adelaide 500 and the SA...
by Christina Lauren | Oct 11, 2023 | Music SA News, News, News - Featured Post, SA Industry
Photo credit: Samuel Graves Photography of Electric Fields member Michael Ross accepting their award at the 2022 SA Music Awards, at Hindley Street Music Hall. The 2023 SA Music Awards tickets are now on sale! Celebrate SA’s music industry on Wed 8 November...
by Christina Lauren | Sep 28, 2023 | Music SA News, News, News - Featured Post, SA Industry
MusicSA is excited to announce that we are delivering two new workshops for emerging artists, as part of our Industry Development programming! If you are emerging within the music industry, want to know more about how it all works, or want to be the best prepped...
by Christina Lauren | Sep 26, 2023 | Featured Festival, Festivals, Music SA News, News
The first programming announce of the inaugural Good Music Month is here! Plus access event ticketing now through the official goodmusicmonth.com.au website! MusicSA proudly presents the first suite of events to be announced as part of the Good Music Month 2023...
by Christina Lauren | Sep 14, 2023 | Music SA News, News, News - Featured Post
Nominations are now open for the 2023 SA Music Awards! Nominate yourself, or someone else you want to see recognised for their work in the SA music community. For more information on eligibility criteria and to fill out a nomination, click here. Nominations are...
by Christina Lauren | Aug 28, 2023 | Festivals, Music SA News, News, News - Featured Post
Registrations are OPEN for Good Music Month! If you are a venue, hosting, organising or playing a gig or event during November, then this is for YOU! Keep reading below to find out more about what Good Music Month is, and how it can benefit you! Photographer: Nick...
by Christina Lauren | Aug 22, 2023 | Music SA News, News, News - Featured Post, SA Acts on Tour, SA Industry
Background image: Samuel Graves Photography, Scouted 2021, The Empty Threats at Lion Arts Factory MusicSA is proud to partner with The South Australian Government’s Music Development Office’s “Made in SA” showcase event, alongside supporting partners Beer & BBQ...
by Christina Lauren | Aug 7, 2023 | Music SA News, News, News - Featured Post
Photographer: Nick Astanei On Friday 4 August, MusicSA’s Scouted 2023 showcase saw 12 of SA’s promising emerging acts perform across three iconic West End live music venues: The Lab, Jive and Nexus Arts. Chloe Veronica, Emerauld, INFINITIES, Molly...
by Christina Lauren | Jul 21, 2023 | Music SA News, News, News - Featured Post
MusicSA is seeking applications for two new internship positions, as part of our 2023 internship program! We are hiring a Business & Administration Intern, and a Marketing Intern. ABOUT MUSICSA South Australia is a vibrant, world class cultural community...
by Christina Lauren | Jul 17, 2023 | Music SA News, News, News - Featured Post
MusicSA is excited to announce our brand-new festival Good Music Month, launching in November 2023! Taking over from the retired Umbrella Festival, Good Music Month is a new annual, state-wide, open access live music festival held in November, aiming to elevate the...
by Christina Lauren | Jul 7, 2023 | Featured Festival, Music SA News, News, News - Featured Post
Chloe Veronica, Emerauld, INFINITIES, Molly Rocket, Mum Thinks Blue, Purée, Stormy-Lou, Sunsick Daisy, Tonix, The Tullamarines, TUSHAR, & Twine MusicSA’s Scouted 2023 lineup has officially dropped, and what a lineup it is! MusicSA is excited to present the...
by Christina Lauren | Jun 27, 2023 | Music SA News, News, SA Industry
MusicSA invites you to join us for a strategy launch and industry catch-up! To register your attendance, click here. Meet the new team, check out our new office, and learn about what we do and have planned for the rest of 2023! We are throwing a shindig in...
by Christina Lauren | Jun 9, 2023 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
MusicSA is looking for new roommates! After settling into our new East End office, we have some spare desk space we want to share with short-term, hot-desking friends. We have room for like-minded creatives, industry folk, independent artists and small businesses who...
by Christina Lauren | Jun 9, 2023 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
MusicSA is excited to announce that Scouted is back for 2023! Expressions of Interest are now open for local unsigned bands and artists. Scouted is presented on 4 August and coincides with the Australian Independent Record Labels Association’s annual Indie-Con...
by Lauren Koopowitz | Mar 24, 2023 | Music SA News, News
MusicSA extends a warm welcome to three new additions to the team; Blake Gilchrist as Industry Development Manager, Sebastian James as Industry Development Coordinator and Christina Lauren as Marketing Assistant. The three will be joining the team in our new East End...
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 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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 Skye Walter | Jun 2, 2021 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
Music SA’s popular open-access music festival boasts 290+ live music performances across more than 80 South Australian venues this winter! Music SA is proud to announce that after a hiatus in 2020, Umbrella Festival is back in 2021 for its fifth instalment, delivering...
by Skye Walter | May 10, 2021 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
AUTUMN JAMS 2021 Photos by Nick Astanei
by Skye Walter | Nov 11, 2020 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
The JOURNEY series is the opening ceremony for each episode of Parks and Rockreation – in this 30 minute slot, we will showcase past Music SA students and the journey they’ve taken since undergoing their Certificate at Music SA. Some journeys have been bigger than...
by Skye Walter | Nov 5, 2020 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
It has been an epic night of music and celebration of South Australia’s music community and industry, as the 2020 South Australian Music (SAM) Awards took place on the grounds of UniBar Adelaide’s College Green. Across 29 Industry Voted and People’s Choice Award...
by Skye Walter | Oct 26, 2020 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
WANT A JOB YOU LOVE IN A PLACE YOU LOVE? WE’RE HIRING! Music SA is looking for 3 key people to join our passionate team: Business Manager Training Manager Peter Hanlon Internship Please see below for all three positions descriptions and how to apply. Business...
by Skye Walter | Oct 8, 2020 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
This November 3rd, the 2020 South Australian Music (SAM) Awards will be celebrating the achievements of musicians, producers, videographers and venues from what’s been a decidedly unpredictable 12 months. Today, the SAM Awards reveal their nominees for this year’s...
by Skye Walter | Sep 9, 2020 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
GO LIVE LAUNCH 1st September 2020 at The Jade Photography by Eve Burner
by Skye Walter | Sep 1, 2020 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Many industries have taken a hit over COVID-19 restrictions; the music industry being no exception, but Music SA is launching an initiative to get musicians to the next stage. Umbrella Festival presents: GO LIVE is a major marketing campaign encouraging audiences to...
by Lauren Koopowitz | Aug 18, 2020 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
2020 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MUSIC AWARDS Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 The accomplishments and emergence of wonderful South Australian music from over the last 12 months is set to be celebrated this year, with the South Australian Music (SAM) Awards powering ahead for 2020....
by Skye Walter | Jun 17, 2020 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
As COVID-19 restrictions have taken their toll on the music industry, musicians and music venues have bore the brunt, left with no crowds and no physical space for their music or voice to be heard. Except in one place… online! Live streaming has become the new...
by Skye Walter | Jun 4, 2020 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
Owen Lindsay is an incredible South Australian illustrator. Over the years, he’s created album covers and gig posters for local bands, as well as illustrating for several Adelaide magazines including his current work with CityMag. We recently engaged Owen to...
by Bella Granger | Feb 12, 2020 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities, SA Industry, Umbrella
What a way to welcome in 2020, with Music SA announcing four stunning news items that confirm Adelaide’s strength is its live music sector. Live Music Census shows sustained growth Umbrella Festival set to spread regionally Music SA releases new Live Music Toolkit...
by Skye Walter | Nov 26, 2019 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
2019 South Australian Music Awards Red Carpet & Winners Wall Bonython Hall, The University of Adelaide Photography by Nick Astanei
by Skye Walter | Nov 26, 2019 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
2019 South Australian Music Awards Bonython Hall, Adelaide University Photography by Dave Court
by Skye Walter | Oct 22, 2019 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
Music SA is proud to reveal the 2019 South Australian Music (SAM) Awards finalists, with the winners to be announced during a red carpet ceremony on Friday 22 November at Adelaide University’s beautiful Bonython Hall. Categories for the awards include both People’s...
by Skye Walter | Oct 15, 2019 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
Spring Jams 2019 St Peters Youth Centre Photos by Nick Astanei Music SA, City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters and headspace Adelaide held Spring Jams from 1st October- 3rd October 2019. The Free 3 day songwriting and performance workshop for 13 – 17 year...
by Skye Walter | Jul 29, 2019 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
In a new, exciting location, the South Australian Music (SAM) Awards will return this November to honour our South Australian music industry. Entries open today, with the winners to be announced later this year at the annual presentation ceremony at Bonython Hall,...
by Skye Walter | Jul 22, 2019 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Adelaide became a designated UNESCO City of Music in 2015, and is the first and only Australian city with this designation. Known internationally for its thriving arts festivals, musical heritage and cultural vision. The City of Music mural and documentary is a Music...
by Skye Walter | Jul 19, 2019 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Young musicians and aspiring filmmakers who worked together to produce new music clips for original songs have been recognised in Music SA’s inaugural Clip Combat competition. The Minister for Innovation and Skills David Pisoni said Clip Combat was inspired by the...
by Skye Walter | Jun 5, 2019 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
ATTENTION FILMMAKERS AND MUSICIANS So you think you’re the next Spike Jonze, Michel Gondry or Hannah Lux Davis? So you’re desperate for a professional music video but don’t have heaps of cash? Then Clip It! is for you! Clip It! aims to assist Media Resource Centre...
by Skye Walter | May 29, 2019 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Music SA is proud to announce the return of the popular Umbrella: Winter City Sounds festival for its fourth year, delivering a program of live music across a range of Adelaide venues this July and including a host of awesome showcase events. Featuring over 20...
by Skye Walter | May 22, 2019 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
In its third year, Music SA’s Scouted returns in 2019 to showcase to significant industry representatives and enthusiastic music fans the wonderful unsigned and emerging musical talent we have in South Australia. In conjunction with Umbrella: Winter City Sounds and...
by Skye Walter | Apr 4, 2019 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities, Uncategorised
[fusion_text]Music SA and the Government of South Australia’s Music Development Office present Clip Combat, an initiative to encourage South Australian filmmakers under the age of 26 to build awareness of local SA musicians by submitting a music video to the Clip...
by Skye Walter | Mar 18, 2019 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!! Head to https://avr.umbrellaadelaide.com.au/users/sign_in to register your event to be included in this years’ Umbrella Winter City Sounds festival! Make sure you come along to the Umbrella Winter City Sounds Info Session 6pm on the...
by Skye Walter | Feb 20, 2019 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Music SA is excited to announce that Scouted will take place in Adelaide’s East End on Friday 26th July 2019, as part of Umbrella: Winter City Sounds. The below form is for South Australian musicians/bands who wish to submit an expression of interest in...
by Skye Walter | Feb 18, 2019 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities, Uncategorised
Music SA is proud to announce an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team and take that next step in their music industry career. We are now seeking applicants for a 12 month PAID internship on a permanent part-time basis. This opportunity has arisen thanks...
by Skye Walter | Feb 12, 2019 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
Two of Australia’s hottest solo artists and multiple ARIA Award winners, Vance Joy and Amy Shark, will ignite Adelaide when they headline Friday night’s post-race concert at the highly anticipated 2019 Superloop Adelaide 500. Both Vance Joy and Amy Shark will head to...
by Skye Walter | Dec 4, 2018 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
There’s new proof that live music is a strength for Adelaide, with venues well and truly open for business and living up to Adelaide’s UNESCO designation as a City of Music. Adelaide’s musical pedigree was set in print when the bible of international travellers The...
by Skye Walter | Nov 28, 2018 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
The 2018 South Australian Music Awards held at the Adelaide Town Hall… what a night to remember! A huge congrats to all our winners and a big thank you to all our sponsors once again. Check out the SAM’s wrap up video by the very talented Harry Allwood. A...
by Skye Walter | Jun 28, 2018 | Music SA News, Opportunities
After the overwhelming success of last year, Indie-Con Australia will once again be held in conjunction with this year’s AIR Awards in Australia’s UNESCO City of Music thanks to support from the South Australian Government. The 2018 Indie-Con Australia conference will...
by Skye Walter | Jun 1, 2018 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
SCOUTING FOR LOCAL TALENT IN ADELAIDE’S WEST END In its second iteration, Scouted returns for 2018 to once again showcase Adelaide’s unsigned and emerging musical talent to significant industry representatives and enthusiastic local crowds. In conjunction with...
by Skye Walter | May 29, 2018 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities, Uncategorised
Music SA has today announced the appointment of a new board, following its annual general meeting, which introduces key corporate and music industry expertise to the organisation to build on the significant achievements of 2017. Committed to developing South...
by Skye Walter | May 1, 2018 | Music SA News, Opportunities
Music SA, 5082, City of Prospect and headspace Adelaide were very excited to host Autumn Jams, a three-day songwriting and performance workshop for 13 – 17 year olds during National Youth Week and the April school holidays, at Club 5082 in Prospect Town Hall....
by Skye Walter | Apr 24, 2018 | Music SA News, Opportunities, Uncategorised
Brought to you by Music SA and proudly funded by the Burnside Village Foundation, we were absolutely delighted to present Girls To The Front, a two day music workshop for South Australian girls aged 14-18, interested in a career in music performance and music...
