by Skye Walter | Aug 25, 2015 | Opportunities
Need a spare $1000? Got a folky or bluesy song about South Australia or Adelaide? The Fleurieu Folk Festival wants to hear from you but you better be quick. The Judith Crossley Memorial Singer/Songwriter Award is open to South Australian residents from all age groups,...
by Skye Walter | Aug 24, 2015 | Opportunities
Time has flown by, and we already have another Banter event on the very near horizon… as in tomorrow Weds 25 August! Presented by Musitec and St Paul’s Creative Centre, Banter is a monthly gathering of the Adelaide creative community where all are welcome...
by Skye Walter | Aug 20, 2015 | Opportunities
It’s not just what you teach. It’s how you teach it! That’s the ETI_Music (Education Through Inspiration) motto, and they are holding a powerful new event that should be attended by every current or private Music Educator: “Exposing the Secrets...
by Skye Walter | Aug 19, 2015 | Opportunities
Great opportunity to work in the music business with a new Program Officer position at the Music Development Office! You have until 24 August to apply for this full time role, based at St Paul’s Creative Centre. The Program Officer works within the MDO “to...
by Skye Walter | Aug 11, 2015 | Opportunities
The Alliance Française d’Adelaide is proud to announce the planning of its 3rd French Market, and they’re looking to host live music at the event. This is where YOU might come in… The market will be held in Unley (Soldiers Memorial Gardens) on 27-28...
by Skye Walter | Aug 11, 2015 | News, Opportunities
The Music Matters collective is not only a clever bunch, but generous as well. They’ve created a series of animations to try to demonstrate to creatives that copyright law provides an incentive for them do keep doing what they do best. It’s a fun way to...
by Skye Walter | Aug 10, 2015 | Opportunities
Aussie labels, get ready to RELEASE. A national program that assists indie label owners across the nation has now opened for 2015 applications. Presented by the Australian Music Industry Network (AMIN), and supported by the Australian Independent Record Labels...
by Skye Walter | Aug 5, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
TONIGHT (Wednesday August 5) Band Connection kicks off at The Station in Murray Bridge, with a special guest band in store.. What’s Band Connection all about? It aims to create. Innovate. Inspire. If you want to join a band, they’ll show you how – no...
by Skye Walter | Aug 5, 2015 | Opportunities
It’s on every electronic musician’s radar – the EMC, Sydney’s annual Electronic Music Conference and Asia-Pacific’s premier electronic music industry event. Each year EMC attracts hundreds of speakers, artists, delegates and aspiring DJs and...
by Skye Walter | Aug 4, 2015 | Opportunities
Are you in High School? Want YOUR high school band to open the massive first inaugural Vision Festival at Jive? Of course you do! You have the special chance to play alongside local legends Glass Skies, The Dunes, Archers, Battlehounds, West Thebarton Brothel Party,...
by Skye Walter | Jul 30, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Today Music SA announces the South Australian Music Awards (SAM Awards) are to take place on Wednesday 11 November, with nominations open from Monday 3 August. The awards, which are judged by an expert industry panel from around the country, celebrate the absolute...
by Skye Walter | Jul 29, 2015 | Opportunities
Given BIGSOUND’s continuing growth as Australia’s premier music industry conference and artist showcase, QMusic is exploring options for structuring and strengthening the team. Expressions of Interest are now being sought from individuals who are keen to participate...
by Skye Walter | Jul 29, 2015 | Opportunities
What’s Your Jam? That’s the central question of this semester long, accredited learning program for 12-25 year olds, presented by Re-Engage Youth Services. It includes Singing, Song Writing and Recording, and includes field trips to studios and performance...
by Skye Walter | Jul 28, 2015 | Opportunities
South by Southwest (SXSW) representative Phil Tripp (13-year SXSW Rep for Australia, New Zealand & Hawaii) will include Adelaide in his national series of Movie Meet ‘n’ Greets. A date, venue and speakers have been set for August 3 (Monday) in South...
by Skye Walter | Jul 20, 2015 | Opportunities
APRA AMCOS’ Professional Development Awards (PDAs) 2015 are now taking applications, and the winners will be in illustrious company, joining the ranks of former winners including Gotye, Abbe May, Husky Gawenda, and more. The PDAs provide some serious...
by Skye Walter | Jul 20, 2015 | Opportunities
The registration cut-off for the PPCA’s annual distribution is approaching! What does this mean? Well, if you are an Australian recording artist whose music is being broadcast or publicly performed, or you hold the copyright in recordings that are receiving...
by Skye Walter | Jul 15, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Music SA is proud to announce an exciting new 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 with our company, on a permanent part-time basis. This...
by Skye Walter | Jul 14, 2015 | Opportunities
It’s that time again! Submit your application in the latest round of Arts SA’s grants for the contemporary music industry. If you’re an SA based musician, who is writing and performing their own music, now’s your chance to apply for the Arts SA Contemporary...
by Skye Walter | Jul 13, 2015 | Opportunities
Telstra Road to Discovery, the talent development program that connects emerging singer songwriters with some of the most influential figures in the music industry, has officially opened the call for entries for the 2015 program. From today (Monday 13 July), aspiring...
by Skye Walter | Jul 13, 2015 | Opportunities
At the next Fresh Air Open House, the team at Fresh 92.7 brings you one of the biggest electronic music labels in Australia (and across the world). This is your chance to meet some VIPs from Ministry of Sound Australia, including Chris Fraser (Head of A&R), who...
by Skye Walter | Jul 13, 2015 | Opportunities
Performance opportunities have arisen for solo musicians, small groups and bands to feature at ASIAFEST this year. In 2015, the annual festival runs Friday October 2 – Sunday October 11 in Rymill Park, and not only highlights traditional forms of entertainment...
by Skye Walter | Jul 10, 2015 | Opportunities
The Fun Music Company is currently seeking expressions of interest from Male and Female session vocalists to work on an upcoming project. The project is a CD of preschool songs which is especially designed to develop specific vocal sounds in children. Professional...
by Skye Walter | Jul 10, 2015 | Opportunities
Introducing ACT-cess, which is currently building an online community database with an all music focus. ACT-cess will be an Australia-wide service designed to benefit communication, connectivity, awareness, accessibility, and networking for the nation’s music...
by Skye Walter | Jul 9, 2015 | Opportunities
The SA Government has launched a new survey, aiming to examine the relationship of live music and venues. The Department of Premier and Cabinet, in consultation with the Australian Hotels Association and MDO (Music Development Office), developed the online survey,...
by Skye Walter | Jul 8, 2015 | Opportunities
Jump on board with one of Adelaide’s most progressive radio stations, Fresh 92.7! They’re on the lookout for an Account Executive. Do you have the motivation, enthusiasm and sales skills to tackle this exciting opportunity? On offer is a generous base...
by Skye Walter | Jul 8, 2015 | Opportunities
The work of some of Australia’s most prominent Indigenous hip-hop artists will feature at a free public lecture at the University of Adelaide on Tuesday 14 July. Guest speaker and research anthropologist Dr Suzi Hutchings, from the University’s Wirltu Yarlu Aboriginal...
by Skye Walter | Jul 7, 2015 | Opportunities
An innovative project returns to the streets of Adelaide, and is on the lookout for local creatives. Story City runs real life “choose your own adventures”, where stories are narrated, illustrated and then scored by a local musician. Each story is then...
by Skye Walter | Jul 2, 2015 | Opportunities
If you’re a member of APRA AMCOS, they’ve been collecting live performance royalties for you! Time to claim them for the past financial year. To get your royalties earned between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015, you need to submit your details of shows &...
by Skye Walter | Jul 1, 2015 | Opportunities
Are you the best high school act in the country? Then it’s time to enter Unearthed High 2015, as triple j is on the hunt for the next Japanese Wallpaper, Lunatics on Pogosticks, ASTA, or Stonefield. Open to songwriters, bands, producers / MCs, all you need to do...
by Skye Walter | Jul 1, 2015 | Opportunities
If you’ve got the passion and motivation to run Soundpond.net, they’re looking for a fresh team to take on the business! Up for sale after almost 6 years (and 25,000 hours of live broadcast shows), the entire Soundpond business is on the market, including...
by Skye Walter | Jun 30, 2015 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Music SA, MDO, Musitec and Sounds Australia are delighted to announce a rare opportunity for musicians wanting to export their music overseas. Sounds Australia will visit Adelaide in late July for their Thinking Global National Tour – including an export master class...
by Skye Walter | Jun 26, 2015 | Opportunities
It’s every Australian artist’s dream – to win an ARIA! But did you know, only ARIA Members may enter recordings to be considered for the Awards? We’re now at that point in the year where ARIA Membership pre Award Nomination deadline is nearing...
by Skye Walter | Jun 18, 2015 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Music SA has partnered with Festival of Voices and Events Tasmania to offer you a chance to participate in a workshop with German a cappella metal band, Van Canto, for FREE! Five singers, one drummer. No guitars, no bass, no keyboards – expect an unbelievable...
by Skye Walter | Jun 17, 2015 | Opportunities
Calling all Flinders, University of Adelaide, and Uni SA students! Are you in a band? Why not register for the National Campus Band Competition 2015? This annual Australian national event produced by the Australian Association of Campus Activities first started all...
by Skye Walter | Jun 16, 2015 | Opportunities
It’s the 11th year of The Seed Fund, and it continues its great work to support emerging musicians, artists and arts workers via grants, a workshop and community-based initiatives. This year sees some exciting developments with an inaugural fundraising gig and...
by Skye Walter | Jun 16, 2015 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Adelaide City Council and Music SA proudly present “Winter Jams”, a new series of school holiday workshops. Suitable for 13-17 year olds, Winter Jams runs over 3 days (7 – 9 July), where participants will perfect their music skills with guidance from...
by Skye Walter | Jun 11, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Music SA and APRA | AMCOS present Breaking Out of The Nest – the next masterclass in a series of professional development forums aimed at tooling up South Australian musicians and industry practitioners. What: Topic – Breaking Out of The Nest – Touring...
by Skye Walter | Jun 4, 2015 | Opportunities
Thanks to the Music Development Office (MDO), there are two amazing opportunities coming up for South Australian producers. A new mentoring program kicks off in July, with a series of tailored, full-day intensive professional development experiences for selected local...
by Skye Walter | Jun 4, 2015 | Opportunities
Here’s a great way to be part of the St Paul’s Creative Centre community! “Community Memberships” grants are available to 10 individuals per year, which covers the value of a full-time membership at the hub. This includes full-time access to...
by Skye Walter | Jun 3, 2015 | Opportunities
Something for the tech lovers and innovators: the world’s first developer community for software & hardware developers, designers and algorithm experts, TechJam, invites you to collaborate with music industry businesses and individuals on 15 July. From...
by Skye Walter | Jun 2, 2015 | Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Want to work in the music biz? Music SA is taking things on the road and partnering with Country Arts SA to deliver some FREE workshops for passionate young people 18+. From 10am-4pm Saturday 13 June and 10am-12pm on Sunday 14 June in Mt Gambier, we will be presenting...
by Skye Walter | Jun 2, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Music SA’s new Industry Development Manager, Emma Coyle, will be opening the doors every Monday for anyone needing one-on-one guidance with their band or music business. There’s no question too big or too small; from ‘how do I book a local...
by Skye Walter | Jun 1, 2015 | Opportunities
The Adelaide College of the Arts loves music – they’re back with another offer to give bands a great opportunity for adding to their multimedia content, while giving their students the chance to learn in a hands-on situation at the same time. Bands are...
by Skye Walter | May 20, 2015 | Opportunities
The lineup for Splendour in the Grass 2015 is huge, if by huge you mean Blur, Florence and the Machine, Mark Ronson, The Wombats, Tame Impala and more! Now thanks to triple j Unearthed’s latest competition, you could be part of it. The winning act will be flown...
by Skye Walter | May 20, 2015 | Opportunities
From Oxjam’s successful origin in the UK, where 50,000+ musicians have played to over a million people at thousands of venues, the month long festival is now hitting Australian shores this August. This is your opportunity to work together with other music lovers...
by Skye Walter | May 17, 2015 | Opportunities
Reminder – Carclew Scholarship applications are open for artists aged 26 and under, for professional development opportunities to the value of $12,500 in categories of Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Creative Writing and Film/New Media. This is perfect for artists...
by Skye Walter | May 17, 2015 | Opportunities
The last Wednesday of the month is nearly upon us, and that means it’s Banter time. After a great start in April, the event gets a reprise on 27th May. Presented by Musitec and St Paul’s Creative Centre, this gathering of Adelaide’s music community...
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 4, 2015 | Opportunities
Just as the second lineup of musical acts have been announced for the National Indigenous Music Awards 2015 – including Frank Yamma, B2M, and The Painted Ladies – comes the news that NIMA nominations are now also open. The awards recognize acts from across...
by Skye Walter | May 4, 2015 | Opportunities
Want to play at BIGSOUND this year? Applications are now open for artists (Australian and international), for the prestigious showcase slots at the industry event & music fest in early September 2015. Local, national and international music industry delegates...
by Skye Walter | May 4, 2015 | Opportunities
AAM (The Association of Artist Managers) have announced the latest round of applications for their Manager Mentor Program, where six lucky managers will get 6-12 month mentoring sessions with high profile industry folk in the field, plus an all-inclusive trip to...
by Skye Walter | Apr 25, 2015 | Opportunities
Attention Adelaide artists: applications are now open for the Stigwood Fellowships. Now in its 2nd year, the program offers personalised professional development and connections across the globe for local musicians AND industry entrepreneurs. Introduced by the State...
by Skye Walter | Apr 24, 2015 | Opportunities
The Adelaide Festival has partnered with Emirates Airline to offer two South Australian artists in the early stages of their career an opportunity to fly to an Emirates destination for a professional development experience. In this sense, ‘artist’ can...
by Skye Walter | Apr 22, 2015 | Opportunities
More good news for musicians on tour ! QANTAS has now made a few changes to its “dedicated Musicians Additional Baggage Allowance” which benefits artists who are travelling with a musical instrument or other touring equipment. The changes should help them...
by Skye Walter | Apr 15, 2015 | Opportunities, SA Industry
It’s that time again! If you’re an SA based musician, who is writing and performing their own music, now’s your chance to apply for the next round of grants from the Arts SA Contemporary Music Fund. This includes funding for recording, touring...
by Skye Walter | Mar 19, 2015 | Opportunities, SA Industry
Adelaide artists who are on the ball – you have the chance to meet one on one with James Boyd, State Manager (WA+SA) for Creative Partnerships Australia when he visits St Paul’s Creative Centre in early April. As part of Creative Partnerships...
by Skye Walter | Mar 19, 2015 | Opportunities, SA Industry
Deadline: 13 April 2015 We recently gave you a heads up about the impending rollout of new app NXTGIG, well it’s all systems go from the 25th March and YOU can get in early with your gigs. NXTGIG is the “first-ever digital platform where event information,...
by Skye Walter | Mar 19, 2015 | Opportunities, SA Industry
Aussie musicians are ‘good to go’, thanks to the Travel Beyond Group and AMIN (Australian Music Industry Network). They’ve designed a “dedicated travel portal” available to members of AMIN’s associated state and territory bodies, which...
by Skye Walter | Mar 18, 2015 | Opportunities
Six bands / artists have the chance to get a lives action video clip made by NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art), in the latest triple j unearthed competition. As part of an assignment for the post-grad directing students, this initiative has had great success...
by Skye Walter | Mar 17, 2015 | Opportunities
If your music genre fits into experimental, jazz, regional or music education, look into submitting for The Art Music Awards. Each year APRA (Australasian Performing Right Association) and the Australian Music Centre host the awards to recognise achievement in...
by Skye Walter | Mar 11, 2015 | Opportunities, SA Industry
ARBA (Adelaide Roots and Blues Association) has announced the inaugural “ARBA Memphis Blues Challenge”, representing the SA heats of the International Blues Challenge. The latter is the annual “World Cup” of the blues held by The Blues Foundation each...
by Skye Walter | Mar 10, 2015 | Opportunities, SA Industry
Every November there’s a special gathering of industry, musicians and punters in Melbourne for AWME – a music industry conference and showcase event for roots music. The Australasian Worldwide Music Expo is the Southern Hemisphere’s premier event of...
by Skye Walter | Mar 10, 2015 | Opportunities, SA Industry
APRA AMCOS has teamed up with local music industry organisations to bring you an event you can’t miss – especially if you’re a new APRA AMCOS member trying to find your feet in the local music scene. Want to know exactly what APRA AMCOS does, how...
by Skye Walter | Feb 25, 2015 | Opportunities, SA Industry
Earlier this year we mentioned ‘Access All Areas’, a new program coming to Radio Adelaide in April. Presented on Wednesdays at 2pm, Access All Areas will be created, produced and presented by young people aged 18 – 25 with a physical disability, with Jane...
by Skye Walter | Feb 25, 2015 | Opportunities, SA Industry
When Scorcher Fest returns to Adelaide on 12 April, it will now include the option for acts who apply to have a live recording. Having presented nearly 75 festivals on the Australian national circuit, Scorcher’s introduction of live recordings follows the...
by Skye Walter | Feb 25, 2015 | Opportunities, SA Industry
The City of Onkaparinga brings you “Southern Sounds”, mentoring and performance opportunities to support emerging musicians. This year’s program sees a day long master class with Mixmasters Studios legend Mick Wordley (24 April), as well as mentoring...
