by Skye Walter | Jul 12, 2015 | News
Sydney is a “City of Film”, Melbourne is a “City of Literature”… now Adelaide has put in a bid to become a UNESCO “City of Music”. Based on our “strong credentials across many facets of music”, the capital of SA is...
by Skye Walter | Jul 11, 2015 | News
We can see big things in the works for N1 Records in 2015, with the announcement of the latest artists for the South Australian label. Joining the N1 family are (from L to R) Brad Male, Michaela Curran, Katelin Bamford, Paige Renee Court, Daniel Camelliri and Jordan...
by Skye Walter | Jul 10, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
It’s a bittersweet event for the Music SA Cert III Event Management students, as their major live music event is also the last ever shows of two Adelaide bands. All That I’m Asking (pictured) and S is for Spaceship headline “Hard To Say Goodbye” at...
by Skye Walter | Jul 8, 2015 | News
“Live music sells more tickets than all the sporting events combined.” There’s a statement that should get some attention! Some of the biggest organisations in the Australian music business – AMIN, APRA AMCOS, Music Australia, AIR & AAM...
by Skye Walter | Jul 2, 2015 | News
The 9th AMC session takes the stage at Goodwood Institute on Friday 10 July, and hosts the great Eric Bogle, Cold Chisel’s Dave Blight with Mick Kidd and the amazing country/bluegrass legend Trev Warner. The latest night of live music by the Adelaide Music...
by Skye Walter | Jul 1, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
MUSIC SA and Adelaide Airport are pleased to announce that their successful partnership program “This Is SA Music” continues throughout 2015. A curated original SA music series, “This Is SA Music” is performed live at Adelaide Airport every Friday afternoon, plus...
by Skye Walter | Jul 1, 2015 | Music SA News, News
You may have noticed a few new faces at Music SA of late… We’ve had some excellent team members join our ranks for a range of new activities in the past month. We’ve been loving the enthusiastic approach of Publicist extraordinaire, Koral Chandler,...
by Skye Walter | Jun 16, 2015 | News
The Porch Sessions have been a fabulous success. From humble beginnings of an intimate live show on a local porch, today the sessions enjoy a rep for selling out as soon as the next date is announced. Now they’re expanding further, taking acts out and about with...
by Skye Walter | Jun 4, 2015 | News
Finally! SA will get it’s own chance to stage the Reclink Community Cup! This much-adored charity football match series has a 21 year history in its hometown of Melbourne (and runs in Sydney too), annually pitting musicians vs media on the footy field. Once a...
by Skye Walter | Jun 3, 2015 | News
We’d mentioned the opportunity to get in on the ARBA Memphis Blues Challenge awhile back, and now the lineup for the 2 SA heats is finalised and raring to go in June! The ARBA Memphis Blues Challenge aims to find the best possible blues acts to represent ARBA,...
by Skye Walter | Jun 3, 2015 | News
Congratulations to the inaugural winners of the Emirates Artist Development Opportunity, Edwina Cooper and Kenan Henderson. Both will fly to Europe with Emirates for professional development experiences, and on their return, they will be guests at a selection of 2016...
by Skye Walter | Jun 1, 2015 | Featured Festival, Festivals, News
Congrats to the Adelaide Cabaret Fringe Festival 2015, which officially launched its 2015 season on 1 May at La Boheme. Founded by brothers Paul & Adam Boylon and Jay Robinson in 2008, the Adelaide Cabaret Fringe Festival is held annually each June in Adelaide and...
by Skye Walter | May 17, 2015 | News
Adelaide Music Collective is trying something new with its popular – and often sold out – Live Music Sessions at Goodwood Institute. After a stellar start to the year with headliners such as Archie Roach and a special session at the Mortlock Library, the...
by Skye Walter | May 17, 2015 | News
Congrats to Jess Nicks and Fat Trax – she’s has the honour of having the first CD launched on the studio’s new label, “Fat Trax Records.” Her new release “It’s Your Time” was launched to a full house at the Promethean in...
by Skye Walter | May 15, 2015 | News
The biggest night in SA film industry was held on 15 May with the annual SASAs (SA Screen Awards)! Congrats to all the winners, and extra thumbs up to Winner of Best Music Video (presented by Music SA). The accolade went to Dir./Prod Benjamin Dow for his treatment of...
by Skye Walter | May 13, 2015 | Music SA News, News
Our General Manager Lisa Bishop has featured prominently in local news lately, with features in The Advertiser’s Business Journal (pictured) and The City. She’s spreading the word about the potential effect legislative changes will have on live music...
by Skye Walter | May 7, 2015 | Music SA News, News
It is with a heavy heart that the team at Music SA announce that our Industry Development Manager of eight years, Gordon Andersen, is moving on to take up the role of Events and Promotions Officer at the City of West Torrens. Music SA General Manager Lisa Bishop said...
by Skye Walter | May 6, 2015 | News
UPDATE (6 May): An incredible outpouring of love yesterday at the celebration of the life of David ‘Daisy’ Day. Hundreds filled the Arkaba top room, with moving tributes, live music, famous faces and friends from all over the country. Photographer Ian...
by Skye Walter | May 6, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
What better way to spend your Thursday lunchtime than out in the open spaces of Victoria Square – with live original music!? Music SA has lined up a great bunch of bands from this Thursday 7 May through 28 May from 12noon to 2pm, for the Adelaide City...
by Skye Walter | May 6, 2015 | News
Just as the 2015 Robert Stigwood Fellowship opens for applications (see Opportunities), the man himself is set to be inducted into the SA Music Hall of Fame. The Adelaide Music Collective’s founder, Enrico Morena, will do the honours when he flies to London for...
by Skye Walter | May 4, 2015 | News
The songs, the stories, the places, the people… the Adelaide Songs Concert explores them all! This new event celebrates our city’s history and identity with a concert / cabaret featuring 20 brand new songs inspired by the City of Adelaide, with poems,...
by Skye Walter | May 4, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Great news for acts down south! After a successful 2014, Southern Sounds is back, and bigger with even more opportunities for career development and showcasing. In 2015 the mentoring, masterclass & showcasing event has expanded to include a full day masterclass on...
by Skye Walter | May 1, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
UPDATE 1 MAY 2015 After a very successful launch last night at St Paul’s Creative Centre, the latest video clip series from the MAPS film school students are officially online! Head to our Instagram for a few photos from the evening’s proceedings, and jump...
by Skye Walter | Apr 22, 2015 | News
“I am making noise to end violence against women.” That’s the message of the #NotOn campaign, and we’re pleased to see it spreading through the support of many an Aussie band! SA’s own Bad//Dreems and The Beards have lent their voice to...
by Skye Walter | Apr 22, 2015 | News
The SA music industry loses a supportive local business as JL Music Publishing announce they will cease trading from the 30th of April as a part of voluntary windup of the JL Music Group by the Directors. They state it has not been an easy decision but have...
by Skye Walter | Apr 15, 2015 | News, SA Industry
Musicians of Australia – let us all celebrate Record Store Day this Saturday 18th April by supporting our beloved local retail record shops! Hopefully your own stuff is in stock too, so show them some love. In Adelaide, scene stalwart Clarity Records will be...
by Skye Walter | Apr 15, 2015 | News, SA Industry
Music SA has teamed up with the Riverbank Precinct to produce a series of live music events called Sunday Vibes. The family-friendly (and free!) affair continues this Sunday, April 12, with performances from The Timbers, Banjo Jackson (band), and Paige Renee Court...
by Skye Walter | Apr 15, 2015 | News, SA Industry
Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga was recently redeveloped and is now host to a diverse range of events and activities in the heart of the City. Traversed by the tram, it’s easy to access and with cafes and the Adelaide Central Market nearby there’s always...
by Skye Walter | Apr 15, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, SA Industry
The Central Market has over 80 stalls and is South Australia’s most visited tourist attraction. This Market remains the food Mecca for multicultural cuisine and fresh produce, trading in fruit, vegetables, small goods, and café food. Today it remains the ‘Heart of...
by Skye Walter | Mar 17, 2015 | News
Results are in! AMIN (The Australian Music Industry Network) recently surveyed its members on the financial costs of working as a professional musician, particularly those relevant to travel, insurance and accounting. According to the findings, trying to make a career...
by Skye Walter | Mar 17, 2015 | News
Tickets are selling fast -as always- for the Adelaide Music Collective’s next Live Sessions at Goodwood Institute. The first official lineup of the series for 2015 includes none other than songwriting legend Archie Roach, with Mark Holden, The Yearlings and Max...
by Skye Walter | Mar 11, 2015 | News
A new APP that will help the music industry is heading our way – with its origins from right here in Adelaide! NXTGIG says it’s the “first ever platform built specifically for the entertainment industry to entwine geolocation with brand profile and...
by Skye Walter | Mar 9, 2015 | News, SA Industry
The first PromSong for 2015 is on Wednesday 25th March at The Promethean! This session’s lineup includes: Tom Farnan, Mat Drogemuller, David Bowering (The Cities Alight), Twig and Danny Boy Drummond, and Alan O’Toole. Each will be showcasing their songs,...
by Skye Walter | Mar 2, 2015 | Music SA Presents, News, SA Industry
Another big tick for the Bands on Track program this year! Music SA and the Official Clipsal 500 chose 6 local acts to open for the headliners on the massive concert stage, and we’re so proud of the rockin’ result! Props to Urtekk, Koolta, Lazy Eye, Jac...
by Skye Walter | Feb 25, 2015 | News, SA Industry
Waymouth St comes alive with music, food and more on 6th March, as one of Adelaide’s great city streets transforms into a hip and sophisticated venue! Best of all, it’s FREE, and features acts from the Fringe Street Theatre Festival, plus DJs and live local...
by Skye Walter | Feb 25, 2015 | News, SA Industry
In 2014 the Adelaide Music Collective had a busy year, with a series of Live Sessions at Goodwood Institute, and the accompanying inductions to the SA Music Hall of Fame, as spearheaded by Enrico Morena and David ‘Daisy’ Day. Not only has the Hall of Fame...
by Skye Walter | Feb 20, 2015 | News, SA Industry
Everyone loves The Garden of Unearthly Delights, yes? Here’s another reason why: The Garden Sessions return every Saturday and Sunday 2:30pm at the Bandstand, with FREE live music by homegrown talent. Brought to you by APRA AMCOS, Arts SA, and The Garden, in the...
by Skye Walter | Feb 19, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, SA Industry
FREE LIVE MUSIC is back on the Adelaide Town Hall Balcony! After a brilliant season last year, this popular series returns as an official part of the Fringe Festival on Friday nights. Music SA has curated a wonderful list of acts, performing for you from 4pm: Friday...
by Skye Walter | Jan 25, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, SA Industry
MUSIC SA has been enjoying a unique partnership with Adelaide Airport with “This Is SA Music”, a curated series of original South Australian live music that is performed in the main terminal every Friday afternoon, plus alternate Saturdays and Sundays. We...
by Skye Walter | Jan 4, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
MUSIC SA and Adelaide Airport are pleased to announce that their successful partnership program “This Is SA Music” continues throughout 2015. A curated original SA music series, “This Is SA Music” is performed live at Adelaide Airport every Friday afternoon, plus...
by Skye Walter | Nov 27, 2014 | News
The MUSIC SA Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Lisa Bishop to the role of General Manager. A highly qualified executive with extensive experience in the private, public & not-for-profit sectors, Lisa brings a broad range of skills and expertise in...
by Skye Walter | Nov 27, 2014 | News
Photo by Robert M. Knight Music SA is pleased to announce that Orianthi has chosen the Stefan Hauk Band from 115 artists that applied for the opportunity to open Orianthi’s only Australian headline show, to be held at The Gov on Sunday 21 December. At just 19...
by Skye Walter | Nov 19, 2014 | News
The Adelaide music scene welcomes the opening of “The Backyard”, a new venue in Port Adelaide that will ‘play host to a community of creative entrepreneurs and a live gig series’ this summer. Supported by Renew Adelaide, musicians Alicia...
by Skye Walter | Nov 19, 2014 | News
The next in the successful PromSong series will be on Wednesday 26th November at 7pm at The Promethean. Local songwriters Elizabeth Ruyi, Tom Redwood, Elsa Grace, Trent Worley and Ricky Hooper will showcase their tunes for the chance to win $500 of recording time at...
by Skye Walter | Nov 19, 2014 | News
Two new exhibitions of music photography are opening soon in Adelaide. Firstly, on Thursday 27 of November, award-winning live music venue The Gov hosts “Captured Sound” featuring the work of 9 photogs: Alex Kwong, Melissa Donato, Jennifer Sando, Ben...
by Skye Walter | Nov 13, 2014 | News
Photo: Bad//Dreems, by Peter Tea Congratulations to all the winners at the 2014 Fowler’s Live Music Awards, held at Fowler’s Live on Thursday 13th November. Winners from the 17 Peer Voted categories represented a well regarded group of South...
by Skye Walter | Nov 13, 2014 | News
It’s the last Live Session for 2014 for the Adelaide Music Collective, and what a great way to end a fabulous year of performances and SA Music Hall of Fame inductions. Get along to the Goodwood Institute on Friday 21 November, and you’ll be treated to...
by Skye Walter | Nov 13, 2014 | News
A hearty congratulations to radio presenter (and MUSIC SA Review Columnist) Michael Hunter, who today is celebrating 29 years of being on the airwaves! He has hosted his show “Roots and Branches” on Three D Radio (93.7FM Adelaide), since 1985 – and...
by Skye Walter | Nov 6, 2014 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Presenting “Music in the Square”, brought to you by the Adelaide City Council and curated by MUSIC SA. This new series of original live music starts next Thursday, with 2 acts playing side by side in Victoria Square during lunch time. The bands will trade...
by Skye Walter | Nov 6, 2014 | News
Great news for Aussie artists! Season 2 of Music Room TV, which plays 100% Australian music, is now on Foxtel’s Aurora 183, with the next episode due to air on Friday night (November 7th) at 8:30pm AEST. (That’s 8:00pm in Adelaide). If you miss it, hop on...
by Skye Walter | Oct 30, 2014 | News
We’re so excited to be able to share this news now! Alice Fraser, The Jam Room producer & a MUSIC SA tutor, has been offered the first international intern position working at Communion Music in London from early 2015. They represent and produce shows for...
by Skye Walter | Oct 30, 2014 | News
After canvassing the country these past four months for Australia’s next generation of songwriters, 10 aspiring musicians have made it through to the Grand Final of the Telstra Road to Discovery talent development program including SA’s own Loren Kate (pictured,...
by Skye Walter | Oct 1, 2014 | News
All hail the return of the printed street press to Adelaide! After launching several months ago as an online portal for SA music news, B-Side Magazine will now be printed weekly, and distributed to original live music venues and other outlets around town. In exciting...
by Skye Walter | Sep 25, 2014 | News
Big ups to Adelaide 3 piece Slick Arnold, who have taken out the top spot at the South Australian round of the AACA National Campus Band Competition! They’re now off to Sydney for the finals in October. Singer/guitarist Jack Crawford is also one of our very own...
by Skye Walter | Sep 23, 2014 | News
As of 18 September, The Music Council of Australia has a new name: Music Australia. Celebrating it’s 21st birthday, Music Australia has been active in providing informatio and organising research, advocacy and projects to advance music and musical life in...
by Skye Walter | Sep 17, 2014 | News
The Hon. Jay Weatherill, Premier of South Australia, held a media call at St Paul’s Creative Centre this morning – home of the new music (&more) hub. The Music SA team was there to explore the facilities, including Chair of the Board Anne Wiberg and...
by Skye Walter | Sep 17, 2014 | News
Last week during Bigsound, the AAM (Association of Artist Managers) launched ‘The 11 Commandments: A Code of Conduct for Managers’. It aims to “guide to current and future AAM members through their management career, to promote and encourage the...
by Skye Walter | Sep 3, 2014 | News
Premier Jay Weatherill will open Sounds x South Australia, a two-week series of industry events presented by Musitec. Musitec is South Australia’s new music industry cluster organisation, developing local and global opportunities for music, technology and creative...
by Skye Walter | Sep 2, 2014 | News
The South Australian Music Development Office is presenting a special showcase of Adelaide acts at Bigsound! On Wednesday, 10 September make sure you’re at the Judith Wright Centre (conference venue) Shopfront from 12:30-2:00pm, and you’ll be treated to...
by Skye Walter | Sep 2, 2014 | News
This will be AMAZING! If you want to know how beats are made, here’s your chance to see some of Adelaide’s finest producers doing it live in NSS Studios on Thursday 18th September! Watch Funkoars and Golden Era hitmen TRIALS and ADFU get down in the studio...
by Skye Walter | Aug 28, 2014 | News
The Live Music Office has launched their new website at livemusicoffice.com.au along with a new research initiative to better understand the social and economic contribution that live music makes to Australia. It aims to learn about the great work that is being done...
by Skye Walter | Aug 28, 2014 | News
SCALA’s (Songwriters, Composers & Lyricists Association Inc) Festival of Live Music is in full swing, with its live heats running through August. The final heat is tonight (28 August) at SCALA’s regular home of their weekly performance events, The...
by Skye Walter | Aug 27, 2014 | News
Concerned music students should not miss a public meeting on Sunday regarding The State Government’s funding cuts to the VET music programs currently offered at the University of Adelaide. From 1pm – 3pm on Sunday, Tammy Franks Greens MLC will host a session at the...
by Skye Walter | Jul 9, 2014 | News
The Adelaide music scene welcomes DiVision – a new label providing a platform for local bands to record and perform original music. Launching on 1st August at The Jade, DiVision will showcase multiple record releases including Truce’s LP, Black...
