by Effie Karapilafis | Nov 25, 2024 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, MusicSA Industry Dev Workshop, MusicSA Industry Development, News, News - Featured Post, Opportunities, SA Industry
Music SA is excited to announce our InDev Sessions for early 2025 – with more to come These industry development workshops will bring the best of the industry to you, offering free opportunities to gain insight from some of the nation’s leading experts....
by Effie Karapilafis | Aug 5, 2024 | Music SA News, MusicSA Industry Development, News, News - Featured Post, Touring SA
MusicSA is thrilled to announce the launch of Project: Music South East, a year-long regional live music activation program in South Australia’s Limestone Coast. The initiative aims to revitalise and enhance the live music scene in the Mount Gambier area, building on...
by Effie Karapilafis | Aug 5, 2024 | Music SA News, News, News - Featured Post
Photographer: Ashleigh Noordhoek On Friday 2 August, MusicSA’s Scouted 2024 showcase saw 10 of South Australia’s most exciting unsigned acts perform across two iconic West End live music venues: Jive and Nexus Arts. The lineup consisted of: ...
by Christina Lauren | Jan 18, 2024 | Job Opportunities, Music SA News
UPDATE: EOIs for the role of Industry Development Manager are now closed. Thank you for your interest – for any questions regarding this role please reach out to hr@musicsa.com.au. MusicSA invites Expressions of Interest for the role of Industry Development...
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 | 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 | Nov 4, 2016 | Featured Video
Adelaide three-piece THANES are mostly concerned with kosmische soundscapes put to motorik- machine rhythms using a combination of bass VI riffs that’d give Peter Hook night-sweats, drifting female vocals that range from the ethereal to the guttural, and a bank...
by Skye Walter | Sep 2, 2016 | SA Acts on Tour
West Thebarton Brothel Party are no strangers to local or interstate music lovers, but to make sure more people see them, they are packing their bags and hitting the road for a run of shows to celebrate the release of their new single ‘Red Or White /...
by Skye Walter | Sep 2, 2016 | Featured Video
If you don’t know World Wild, then the video for their new single HOLLYWOOD is going to make your head explode, between touring and electrifying the stage with the likes of Client Liaison and Luke Million .. World Wild have been busy making art happen. Teaming...
by Skye Walter | Sep 1, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Auguste are gearing up to launch their new single Siren Sounds at Nexus Arts on Friday 2 September … a tasty electropop treat, polished with the sweetest finishing touches from the legendary ~ Japanese Wallpaper ~ ! Join Auguste as they unveil this new...
by Skye Walter | Sep 1, 2016 | Gigs
Swirl Records have been bringing us some pretty great shows lately, and this one is no different! Siamese, Druid Fluids and Terrapin are taking over The Hotel Metro on Saturday 3rd September. Make sure you get down and check out these great young talents that...
by Skye Walter | Jun 30, 2016 | Gigs
Sleep Talk have just released their debut EP ‘GROWING PAINS’ and have celebrated by hopping in the van and heading out the road. Its time for us to party with them at The Bluebee Room on Saturday 2 July with Stepson, Vitals, Pasha Bulk and Siamese....
by Skye Walter | Jun 23, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
The Bitter Darlings have only been around for a little while, but we are hearing some good things about them. The band are currently holed up at Twin Earth Studios recording their debut EP, and to celebrate they are taking their Australiana/Country/Rock to the...
by Skye Walter | Jun 23, 2016 | Gigs
Vinyl is back in a big way… and rightly so. The sound, the feel, the artwork….. it all adds to the music experience. Hello Newman are releasing a new 7″ vinyl this Friday 24 June at The Hotel Metro with friends The Systemaddicts and The...
by Skye Walter | Jun 16, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Kaurna Cronin is launching his latest single ‘Passion Parade’ at The Grace Emily Hotel on Sunday 19 June. Along for supports, Rowena Wise and Roderick will be making the trek from Melbourne for the night. Make sure you grab a ticket early, its bound...
by Skye Walter | Jun 16, 2016 | Gigs
It’ll be a post rock / instrumental night down at the Crown & Anchor on Saturday 18 June with Fourteen Nights At Sea and Bonnie Mercer coming over from Melbourne, with the amazing local support of Last Days Of Kali and So You Like Machines. Check out...
by Skye Walter | Jun 9, 2016 | Gigs
Jungle City are taking over the Ed Castle on Saturday 11 June to launch their new single “All I Need” with help from Young Offenders, Array and Siamese. Added bonus is that the first 50 people through the door get a free pint of Coopers. Head...
by Skye Walter | Jun 2, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Kitchen Witch take over the Grace Emily Hotel in June to celebrate their latest EP ‘Back To The Mud’. Each week the band will perform their sludgy blues rock to a full house along with some of Adelaides best bands. Make sure you head along and check...
by Skye Walter | Jun 2, 2016 | Gigs
Summer Flake is back at the Hotel Metro for their Hello Friends LP Launch on Friday 3 June. Along for the fun will be Sweet Whirl, Sarah Mary Chadwick & The High Beamers. Head along for a great night. Gigs Gigs Gigs… thursday 2 june Ancient...
by Skye Walter | May 26, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Flower Party is upon us! Held every year at Queens Theatre to a sold out audience, you’ll be able to hear the sweet sounds of Jimmy & The Mirrors, Jesse Davidson, Surahn, Bearded Gypsy Band, Ollie English, Delia Obst & Sleepy Lizard on...
by Skye Walter | May 19, 2016 | Gigs
The Beards Farewell Tour hits Jive on Saturday 21-May. If you haven’t got tickets for this, then I’m afraid to say your beard radar has failed because its all but sold out! Onto the gigs… it’ll be a poster round up featuring some shows!...
by Amy Briefs | May 17, 2016 | Charts
After their killer launch at The Crown and Anchor, The Villenettes sit firmly at number one in the Three D Radio Top 20 + 1. The 7 inch release entitled ‘I Love You… But Rum Is Better’ is bound to be a Three D favourite as their release last year...
by Skye Walter | May 5, 2016 | Gigs
Extended Family are celebrating their First Birthday this weekend, with a night of live music at the Crown & Anchor. Hightime, Foxtrot (VIC), Tiger Can Smile, Hyder Seek and Todd Fogarty are all playing, and for a small price of $10. Onto the gig guide.. ...
by Amy Briefs | May 3, 2016 | Charts
Summer Flake are sitting pretty at the top of the Three D Radio Top 20 + 1 Charts again this week. It looks like their infectious guitars and harmonies really have caught on! Make sure to check them out at the ‘Hello Friends’ tour when it hits The Metro...
by Skye Walter | Apr 21, 2016 | Gigs
Max Savage and his merry troupe of False Idols have recently finished their debut album ‘True Believers’ and are celebrating by throwing a release party on Sunday 24-April at Jive. The album abandons the Americana sensibilities of previous material,...
by Skye Walter | Apr 7, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Unless you have been living under a rock, the name Melt Frank should ring some bells. The masterminds behind Scumfest, as well as helping out with Blenheimfest, Proof Of Life and more, are finally having an official Launch Party at the Tuxedo Cat on...
by Skye Walter | Apr 7, 2016 | Gigs
The Baker Suite are taking over the Published Arthouse on Saturday 9 April to launch their latest album ‘Still Life’. Supporting are Ben Searcy Trio, with the added bonus of Cabaret seating, supper and bar set up for the evening! Onto the gig...
by Skye Walter | Mar 17, 2016 | Featured Video
Grenadiers dropped the new single ‘Live Fast, Diabetes’ at the start of February, at the same time announcing a national tour. At the end of February, they released the official video. Part Tarantino, part crime movie, part excess, the clip sees the band...
by Skye Walter | Mar 17, 2016 | Gigs
A little while back, Grenadiers released a new single (with an incredible film clip) called ‘Live Fast, Diabetes’ – and now you have the chance to see it live at The Jade on Friday 18 March with Horror My Friend and Young Offenders...
by Skye Walter | Mar 10, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Its the end of Fringe, which means that its time again for WOMADelaide to take over the botanical gardens just outside of the city again for the long weekend! Running from Friday until Monday evening, the world music festival is bringing the goods; The Cat...
by Skye Walter | Mar 10, 2016 | Featured Artist
[fusion_text]Wasted Wanderers formed in early 2014 – from an impromptu jam on the stage at everyones favourite pub The Grace Emily at Billy Bobs BBQ Jam. Fast forward to 2016, the band have released an EP (Goddamn Anything) to a packed room at Jive, and done a...
by Skye Walter | Mar 10, 2016 | Featured Music
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by Skye Walter | Mar 10, 2016 | Uncategorised
Bloodhounds On My Trail are heading over from Melbourne to celebrate the launch of their EP “Escape II” that was released last year to much acclaim. The shoegaze band will play The Hotel Metro on Saturday 12-Mar-2016 with locals Blush Response and...
by Skye Walter | Mar 7, 2016 | Frusic Features
The Crown & Sceptre Hotel has been hosting live music for a very long time, according to the staff, “before the dark times, before Bieber. Probably during the 1970s.” A hundred years before that, it was billed as “the only iconic South CBD Hotel” (note...
by Skye Walter | Mar 7, 2016 | Frusic Features
We love a good reprise! And a good dose of Neil Young. Luckily, the team behind ‘Helpless – The Songs of Neil Young’ returns after a successful 2015 season with a show filled with even more classic songs. The good folks behind ‘Elastico’,...
by Skye Walter | Mar 7, 2016 | Frusic Features
‘Mama Jambo’. Such fun words to say. The quirky warehouse cafe / music venue in the West End offers “tasty meals sourced from local produce with an African twist”, in which case it seems the ideal place for the Fringe show ‘Acoustic...
by Skye Walter | Mar 7, 2016 | Frusic, News
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by Skye Walter | Mar 4, 2016 | Frusic Features
The Wheaty and Waits – now that’s a good combination! So are the artists involved in bringing their Fringe show to the Thebarton venue, “Beautiful Blue – Songs in the Key of Tom Waits”, including Nigel Wearne (VIC), Cal Williams Jr, Emily...
by Skye Walter | Mar 4, 2016 | Frusic Features
In a big coup for local trio Me ‘N’ Me Mates, they’ve got Aussie legend Ted Egan on board for their shows at Fringe – hot on the tail of their performances together at Tamworth earlier this year. Winner of a Lifetime Achievement Award at the...
by Skye Walter | Mar 4, 2016 | Frusic Features
The Crown and Anchor Hotel is ideally placed for Fringe madness, in the heart of the East End and mere steps away from the ‘hubs’. But it also holds its own throughout the year as one of Adelaide’s best and popular live music venues, a reputation it...
by Skye Walter | Mar 4, 2016 | Frusic Features
Guitarist Declan Zapala is having a good year. 2016 has seen him perform along side guitar legend John Williams at London’s Bush Hall, and saw the release of his debut album ‘Awakenings’ (String Theory Records UK) at the coveted Royal Albert Hall...
by Skye Walter | Mar 4, 2016 | Frusic Features
Tucked away behind the Town Hall is a charming little venue that plays host to The Garage International’s series of Fringe shows. Top of our list is “Oriental Flair”, performed by The School of Chinese Music, and led by outstanding eastern harp...
by Skye Walter | Mar 4, 2016 | Frusic Features
Not only has the captivating sound and visual experience that is Heartache & Drum Breaks wowed Fringe audiences – it’s obviously wowed the Fringe Awards panel too as it took home a Highly Commended Weekly Award. Tim Whitt’s world is one of weird...
by Skye Walter | Mar 1, 2016 | Opportunities, Umbrella
Introducing “Umbrella: Winter City Sounds”, a new live music festival presented by Music SA. The inaugural Umbrella will be held from July 15 to August 7, offering an exciting smorgasbord of curated live music projects and other performances across the...
by Skye Walter | Feb 25, 2016 | Frusic Features
Ahhhh, The Grace. This beloved hotel in the West End is an oasis of live music, great beer, fun crowds and no pretension. The Grace Emily Hotel has been active in the Adelaide Fringe for 10 years roughly, with steady growth in shows and audience. The last 5 years have...
by Skye Walter | Feb 25, 2016 | Frusic Features
After taking Europe by storm in 2015, Adelaide born artist Kirbanu is back down under to release her 2016 album Drifting and to perform at the Fringe. Kirbanu collects stories, weaving them into engaging songs that are brimming with heart and soul – then shares...
by Skye Walter | Feb 25, 2016 | Frusic Features
What you need to know about The Jade: it’s amazing! (Actually, you knew that already…) Nestled nicely into a 150 year old heritage building, it is a performance space, bar & cafe, and has one of the most gorgeous ‘beer gardens’ in town. It...
by Skye Walter | Feb 25, 2016 | Gigs
The Port Rocks on Sunday 28-February looks like it’ll be a party like no other! Rockabilly, Rock’n’Roll, Indie Rock and Folk acts in Heritage Pubs down in Port Adelaide, followed by a cruise on the Dolphin Explorer where you’ll see The Timbers,...
by Skye Walter | Feb 25, 2016 | Frusic Features
Living in Berlin for 4 years sounds pretty darn good… Melbourne born artist PHIA thinks so, and is finally returning to Oz for some shows after writing and performing all over Europe. In Adelaide for the Fringe, she has several shows at the Grace Emily, where...
by Skye Walter | Feb 25, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Paper Arms have been around the music scene since 2008, and have fit an amazing amount of things into their career; National tours, European tours, Festivals and more…. But all good things must come to an end… so with that in mind head down to The...
by Skye Walter | Feb 24, 2016 | Frusic Features
Fringin’ in the ‘burbs? You need to head to the “Top of the Ark.” At only 5 minutes from the CBD, The Arkaba Hotel a convenient eastern mini ‘hub’ for the festival. Bonus: free parking and all day dining til 10pm! This Fringe...
by Skye Walter | Feb 22, 2016 | Frusic Features
Singer/songwriter, Guitarist, percussionist, composer, advertiser, lawyer, drinker, ranter. Quite a lot of titles for one man, but Dave Sattout handles them all with deftness. The Sydney based muso journeys west for Adelaide Fringe, bringing along his dextrous guitar...
by Skye Walter | Feb 18, 2016 | Frusic Features
For her first ever Fringe show, Adelaide vocalist Racheal Leahcar brings the best of her collection to the Salisbury Secret Garden along with good mate Kylie Brice. It’s also a day before The Voice finalist’s 22nd birthday! A legally blind...
by Skye Walter | Feb 18, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Pilot Records burst onto the scene in 2012, helping some of Adelaide’s underground bands gain exposure through a number of ways; most notably is putting together some of the best parties we have seen in the form of “Pilotfest” and the...
by Skye Walter | Feb 18, 2016 | Gigs
Bumper Gig Guide this week! Of course we have a heap of FRUSIC picks for the week ahead, and our top picks are highlighted with a so make sure you get along to all of them! One of those special shows is happening Saturday 20 February at Jive. Backed by an...
by Skye Walter | Feb 18, 2016 | Frusic Features
Jive is a west end institution, and a home for live music since 2003. Originally opened as a Gentlemen’s Club called The Baygonue in the late 1950s, the building was also well known as La Belle in the ’70s. It was very popular as Toucan Tou in the ’80s,...
by Skye Walter | Feb 18, 2016 | Frusic Features
Another fest within the fest! South Australia gets its first Psychedelic/Stoner Festival this year with ‘TripFest’ at The Gov, Sat 27 Feb. Brought to you by Gravy Train Promotions, it boasts a lineup of some of our best loved psychedelic acts in the scene,...
by Skye Walter | Feb 18, 2016 | Frusic Features
In one of the most unusual settings for a Fringe performance, you’ll find The Fiddle Chicks at the Adelaide Planetarium for their show “Don’t Worry About Brucie”. The gals have played there before a few times, where their virtuosity and a...
by Skye Walter | Feb 17, 2016 | Opportunities
Adelaide has a new digital radio station! KIXX Radio® promises less talk and more MUSIC, and they want to showcase SA music. At 7pm weeknights, the program KixxStart has all the best local South Australian tunes, and throughout the week you’ll also hear the...
by Skye Walter | Feb 15, 2016 | Frusic Features
“One show only!” Now that better motivate you to get on over to Fringetix quicksmart. Folk Sessions with Luke Marshall & Luke Hueppauff is bound to be a delightful and intimate performance at the Grace Emily Hotel, featuring original songs about...
by Skye Walter | Feb 15, 2016 | Frusic Features
It’s a Fest within a Festival. “The Port Rocks” is on the last Sunday in February in Port Adelaide, bringing you live music in heritage pubs AND a dolphin sanctuary cruise!! On 28 February, the Port has it all. It’s got Rockabilly, it’s...
by Skye Walter | Feb 15, 2016 | Frusic Features
“Yacht Rock.” Yes, it is a thing. A popular thing… the Fringe show featuring this ‘genre’ of music has a reputation for selling out! A creation of Adelaide’s indie act Doctor DeSoto, frontman Mikey Green confesses their show...
by Skye Walter | Feb 11, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Adelaide Fringe is descending on our fair city – but that doesn’t mean that live music doesn’t stop! We have the FRUSIC program in full swing, and there are a few Opening Night parties to know about! Our pick of the night is Jungle City...
by Skye Walter | Feb 11, 2016 | Gigs
Sydneysiders Mope City have recently released a new album “Petri Dish”, and they are celebrating the launch with a national tour. They’ll be bringing their alternative-indie-pop to The Metro Hotel on Saturday 13 Feb with locals Wireheads, Vic...
by Skye Walter | Feb 11, 2016 | Frusic, Music SA News
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by Skye Walter | Feb 5, 2016 | Frusic Features
“Counterpoint” is the latest creation from the musician / visual artist collective, “We As Art, We As Artists”, who have been coming up with unique presentations for Fringe since 2012. Sparked by an idea from Adelaide singer/songwriter Mary...
