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 | 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 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 Lauren Koopowitz | Sep 22, 2021 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Nominations for the 2021 South Australian Music Awards are now closed, after garnering a record number of entrants this year! With so much old and new South Aussie talent involved, this year’s ceremony will celebrate many different niches of our talented local...
by Lauren Koopowitz | Sep 15, 2021 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Don’t Bring Stacey, The Empty Threats, LBG, Mum Friends, Oscar The Wild & Bermuda Bay Scouted is back for 2021 with a very exciting line-up of unsigned and emerging local musical talent! For those that don’t know, Scouted is an Umbrella Festival and Music SA...
by Lauren Koopowitz | Sep 1, 2021 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities, Uncategorised
Image: SEABASS performing at the 2020 SAM Awards – taken by Jack Turner We are very excited to announce that the South Australian Music (SAM) Awards are back in full swing for 2021! After another very difficult year for the South Australian music industry, the...
by Skye Walter | Apr 29, 2021 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PARTICIPANTS OF GLOBAL GENDER-EQUALITY MUSIC PROJECT ‘EQ’ RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO & DOCUMENTARY Music SA has today unveiled an official music video produced by the South Australian participants and mentors of the global UNESCO Creative Cities...
by Skye Walter | Apr 15, 2021 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Calling all local bands, if you’ve never performed for Scouted before, make sure get your expression of interest in soon! Scouted will take place on August 6th 2021, as part of Umbrella Festival! Scouted is a showcasing festival, celebrating local music in conjunction...
by Skye Walter | Apr 1, 2021 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Music SA, City of Prospect and headspace Adelaide are very excited to announce Autumn Jams, a 2 day songwriting and performance workshop for 12 – 17 year olds during the Autumn School Holidays, at Payinthi in Prospect. Aston Valladares from TOWNS, along with...
by Skye Walter | Mar 31, 2021 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Music SA is pleased to be partnering with Support Act and Balya Productions to present this information session for First Nations Musicians, Crew and Music workers. Hosted by Cerisa Grant, Support Act Community Engagement / Social Worker, the presentation will touch...
by Skye Walter | Oct 22, 2020 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
With less than a month to go until the 2020 South Australian Music (SAM) Awards, we unveil the talented performers and host for this year’s event. Held for the first time in a specially constructed outdoor format, the 2020 SAM Awards continue to be a highlight of the...
by Skye Walter | Oct 21, 2020 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
ANNOUNCING SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S NEWEST FIRST NATIONS MUSIC EVENT. CELEBRATING NAIDOC WEEK 2020 WITH THE THEME ‘ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE’ TREATY, a new live music showcase of South Australia’s best emerging and established First Nations artists, will be presented as a...
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 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, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
2019 South Australian Music Awards Bonython Hall, Adelaide University Photography by Dave Court
by Skye Walter | Nov 13, 2019 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
This year’s South Australian Music Awards is going au naturel with a plant-based menu of food and beverage from some of our state’s most exciting local suppliers. Music SA has created a beautiful grazing menu for the annual gala event coming up on November 22 at...
by Skye Walter | Aug 1, 2019 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Lunar Boogie Hey Harriett – Umbrella Program launch Dyspora – A lyric 4 ur thought Eskatology – A Lyric 4 ur thought Elsy Wameso – Scouted 2019 Archie Roach – Umbrella Opening Party Girls Rock! Kingswood – Crybaby Fest Dean Forever...
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 | May 3, 2019 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
The 2019 Umbrella Festival Program officially launches on May 29 and it’s time to celebrate the colder months with a party! FREE ENTRY | DOORS 8PM Dean Forever The Empty Threats Hey Harriett Oopsie Daisy + groovy DJ’s and drink specials Umbrella Festival is the...
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 | Mar 6, 2019 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities, Uncategorised
ADELAIDE 500 March 1st – 3rd 2019 Photography by Luke Byrne
by Skye Walter | Mar 1, 2019 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Music SA is proud to announce the return of Umbrella: Winter City Sounds, which is once again set to deliver warmth and vibrant activity to Adelaide through a diverse range of music performances across the CBD and metropolitan areas. An open access contemporary music...
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 15, 2019 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Music SA is proud to announce the winners of the annual Bands on Track competition – six SA acts who will perform in the Superloop Adelaide 500 After Race Concert Series, opening for some of the biggest names in international and Australian music. With fierce...
by Skye Walter | Jan 15, 2019 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Pictured: Zaachariaha Fielding, Electric Fields, Photo: Diana Sautelle Thanks to the generosity of a private philanthropist, Music SA is offering a study scholarship for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person to study the business of contemporary music. Music...
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 30, 2018 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
After a stellar partnership year in 2018, Moshtix and Music SA are today proud to announce that they will again be offering a scholarship to assist in developing the career of an aspiring South Australian female music industry professional in 2019. The 2018...
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 | Nov 13, 2018 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
8th November 2018 Adelaide Town Hall Photography by Lala.Photo (Lauren Connelly) & Kerrie Geier
by Skye Walter | Nov 8, 2018 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2018 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MUSIC AWARDS Seven-piece rock outfit West Thebarton has capped off a stellar year by taking out four South Australian Music (SAM) Awards tonight, with other major category winners including MANE, A.B. Original and Adrian...
by Skye Walter | Oct 4, 2018 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Thanks again to all the legends that came out to celebrate live music in South Australia. A big shout out to our sponsors Adelaide Fringe, City of Adelaide, Young Henrys, Delinquente Wine Co, Channel 9, Australian Hotels Association – SA Branch, Arts South...
by Skye Walter | Oct 3, 2018 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Music SA is proud to reveal the 2018 South Australian Music (SAM) Awards finalists, with the winners to be announced during a red carpet ceremony hosted by Double J’s Zan Rowe at the Adelaide Town Hall on Thursday November 8. Celebrating excellence in local...
by Skye Walter | Aug 23, 2018 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities, Uncategorised
Music SA are very excited to announce ‘Spring Jams’! Two songwriting and performance workshops for 13 – 17 year olds during the Spring school holidays! WORKSHOP OPTION 1: PROSPECT Music SA, Club 5082, and City of Prospect are very excited to announce...
by Skye Walter | Aug 16, 2018 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities
The SA Music (SAM) Awards is set to take place at the Adelaide Town Hall on Thursday 8th November with legendary music journalist Zan Rowe as MC. With almost two decades of broadcast experience under her belt, the Triple J, Double J, ABC TV presenter, and Bang On...
by Skye Walter | Jul 11, 2018 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Getting Signed: The Role of the Record Label in 2018 July 4th 2018 – Chateau Apollo Photography by Morgan Sette
by Skye Walter | Jul 11, 2018 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities
How’d you like a paid gig at Botanic Park opening for Sheppard, Cheap Trick and Foreigner on October 14th? Well, we are offering one lucky Adelaide band this very chance! To enter fill in the form below by 5pm Wednesday 15th August. The winner will be selected by...
by Skye Walter | Jul 6, 2018 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities
The South Australian Music (SAM) Awards return this November and entries are now open, with the winners to be announced later this year at the annual presentation ceremony. A stand out fixture on the UNESCO Adelaide City of Music’s calendar of events, the awards exist...
by Skye Walter | Jun 19, 2018 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Music SA, in conjunction with APRA AMCOS is very proud to announce the second of its annual and free workshops ‘Getting Signed’: The Role of the Record Label in 2018. Held at Chateau Apollo on the 4th of July; featuring Heath Bradby (Warner Music Australia &...
by Skye Walter | Jun 4, 2018 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities, Uncategorised
Held in the heart of amplified music and good times; the Crown and Anchor Hotel, Music SA, The City of Adelaide and headspace Adelaide are stoked to present South Australia’s newest All Ages fest, straight off the shelves of your fruit and veg local; ‘Eat Your Greens’...
by Skye Walter | Jun 4, 2018 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities, Uncategorised
Let’s party on Bank Street!! Music SA and Adelaide Fringe present ~ UMBRELLA OPENING STREET PARTY ~ a celebration of SA live music, DJs, local street vendors, food, beer, wine, art and good times to kick off Umbrella Winter City Sounds festival happening...
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 31, 2018 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Today we announce a fresh, new program of over 300 live music events set to sizzle across more than 100 different venues and locations for this year’s festival of live music, Umbrella: Winter City Sounds. Part curated, part open access, Umbrella: Winter City Sounds is...
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 | Mar 27, 2018 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Music SA and The City of Adelaide have been teaming up for Rock the Square, a degustation of musical genres to be enjoyed with a pairing of Adelaide’s most delicious food trucks in Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga for lunch and knock offs. Recently, Rock on The...
by Skye Walter | Mar 22, 2018 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
This year Music SA once again teamed up with The Adelaide 500 to present Bands on Track, a showcase of great SA music at The Adelaide 500’s concert series. 2018 saw the likes of Donnarumma, Kitchenwitch, Neon Tetra, Hanna & Jessie Lee, Young Offenders and...
by Skye Walter | Mar 20, 2018 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities, Uncategorised
Music SA is excited to announce that Scouted will return in 2018 as part of Umbrella Winter City Sounds Scouted is a music showcase event featuring South Australia’s best unsigned talent. As the official closing event for the Australian Independent Record Labels...
by Skye Walter | Jan 25, 2018 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
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by Skye Walter | Jan 15, 2018 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Six South Australian emerging live music acts have been given the opportunity of a lifetime as they prepare to join Robbie Williams, Cold Chisel, and +LIVE+ onstage at the 2018 Adelaide 500. Delivered through Music SA and Adelaide 500’s Bands On Track partnership...
by Skye Walter | Dec 14, 2017 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities
The rush of the Christmas and New Year period can be exhausting, so why not relax, unwind and have some fun at the West Torrens’ Summer Festival? In 2018 the Festival will celebrate 10 years and the line-up is a real crowd pleaser with 25 live music acts playing...
by Skye Walter | Dec 8, 2017 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Music SA and the Live Music Office release the findings of the 2017 Adelaide Live Music Census, which offers a snapshot of live music activity in South Australia. SA’s music scene contributed $375 million to the economy in 2015/16, with the industry thriving...
by Skye Walter | Dec 1, 2017 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Upcoming SA bands get a chance to play with Cold Chisel, +LIVE+, Robbie Williams and more through the return of Music SA and Adelaide 500’s Bands On Track initiative. Bands On Track gives emerging SA bands the chance to support some of the world’s best bands on...
by Skye Walter | Nov 17, 2017 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities, Uncategorised
Congratulations to the five recipients of this year’s Clip It! video production initiative to be run in conjunction with filmmakers from the Media Resources Centre. Alex Salkicevic Young Offenders Ashleigh Knott Rachael Leahcar James Baker Something to Rescue Gilbert...
by Skye Walter | Nov 10, 2017 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Last night hip-hop duo A.B. Original won a total of six awards at the third annual South Australian Music Awards (SAM Awards), while pop superstar Tkay Maidza won Best Female Artist and South Sudanese-born rapper DyspOra won Best Male Artist. A.B. Original cleaned up...
by Skye Walter | Nov 1, 2017 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities, Uncategorised
Music SA in partnership with moshtix, is thrilled to announce the creation of a new scholarship to assist in developing the career of a female South Australian music industry professional and addressing the barriers for women trying to forge a career in the music...
