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 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 | 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 | 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 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 | Sep 22, 2022 | Course Feature, Featured Artist, SA Industry
In the lead up to our 2023 courses, MusicSA will be highlighting some incredible local talent who also happen to be alumni of our VET and short courses! First up Sasha Theunissen and Brooke Squire of Mums Favourite both of whom studied CUA30920 Certificate III in...
by Melissa Griffin | Sep 1, 2022 | News, SA Industry
TW: MENTIONS OF SEXUAL HARM AND HARASSMENT Last year we shared an industry-wide survey and asked you to participate in an independent national Music Industry Review looking into sexual harm, harassment and systemic discrimination. Today the national industry published...
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 | 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 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 | Dec 1, 2016 | Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities, SA Industry
CHECK YOUR HEAD is a panel discussion on the issues surrounding mental health in the music industry. Inspired by the current light being shed on mental health in our community, we want to steer the beacon of hope toward the music industry. The heavy responsibilities...
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 | 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 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 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 | 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 | 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...
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...
