best gigs 26 may – 1 june

  Mirador Records have been on the scene now for 4 years, and its time for them to throw a big ol’ birthday party in celebration of all things music. Taking over the Queens Theatre, the party sees  live sets by Mansionair, Luke Million, Problems, World Wild...

best gigs 28 jan – 3 feb

Lou Barlow (USA) is heading to Adelaide to perform at the Crown & Anchor on Fri 29 January with Horror My Friend (who are embarking on a national tour in support of their new album “Stay In, Do Nothing” and Wireheads (who just came in at #1 for the...

best gigs 21 – 27 jan

14 bands. One venue. FREE ENTRY! RADLPOP presents Summer Jam at The Crown & Sceptre this Saturday 23 January from 7pm. Flu, Adrian Lee, Pimpin Horus, The Monikeres, Sunset Cartel, The Skeleton Club, The East District, Pink Noise Generator, That No Good Thief, The...
spacejunk

spacejunk

Melbourne’s Spacejunk head to SA to launch their second album ‘Bite Your Tongue’ in mid October. These four long haired louts play aggressive high-energy proto-punk, short, fast and loud and have drawn comparisons to The Stooges, BORED! and The...

october – november 2015

OCTOBER Festivals: Semaphore Music Festival Oct 2-5 Fleurieu Folk Festival Oct 23-25   Touring: Friday 2 October @ Adelaide UniBar – Code Orange Friday 2 October @ Fowler’s Live – Behemoth, Watain, Bölzer Friday 2 October @ The Gov – Last...

best gigs 9 sept – 15 sept

To say Horror My Friend have had a good year would be a slight understatement… Just announced as a Stigwood Fellowship artist, new releases, showcasing at Bigsound AND signed to the poison city records family for their debut album ‘Stay In, Do...

september – october 2015

Wednesday 2 September – Motion City Soundtrack @ The Gov Thursday 3 September – Bec Sandridge @ Grace Emily Thursday 3 September – Wells @ Ancient World (FEATURED) Friday 4 September – Gang Of Youths @ Adelaide UniBar Friday 4 September -Self Defense Family @ Crown...

best gigs 27 august – 2 september

The ‘Cranka plays host for Black Coral’s EP launch this Saturday 29 August, as the 3 piece happily show offer their style of ‘dark vivid lyrics with atmospheric guitar, bass driven harmonies, astound rock beats and textured synth.’ You’ll...

best gigs 6 august – 12 august 2015

Adelaide’s Rin McArdle has an impressive list of supports under her belt, including The Cairos, Thelma Plum, Josh Pyke, Emma Louise, Tim Rogers and more. This Saturday she now steps forward with her debut offering, the EP “Lefty Lou & The Hamley Street...

best gigs 30 july – 5 august 2015

    Trent Worley launches his album at the Crown & Sceptre, Horror My Friend kick off their single, and The Dunes finish up their Grace Emily residency. Thursday July 30 Crown & Anchor – Electric Sex Pants + The Pro Tools + Denni Proctor...
best gigs 23 july – 29 july 2015

best gigs 23 july – 29 july 2015

Futuresounds Adelaide debut their monthly showcase at Supermild, Tired Lion share the stage with Glass Skies and Tomorrow Rising, and The Shaolin Afronauts party at the Exeter before they jet off to Splendour. Thursday July 23 Crown & Anchor – The Monikers +...
best gigs 16 july – 22 july 2015

best gigs 16 july – 22 july 2015

Party Party Part-B is back to blow the socks off of the Crown & Anchor, Nosaj Thing comes to town, bringing Oscilla to the stage with him, and The Wheatsheaf brings a huge Cardwell family reunion. Thursday July 16 Hotel Metro – Electric Badger + Fell To...

august – september 2015

Saturday 1 August – Dya Singh @ Nexus (FEATURED) Sunday 2 August – Rubber Soul & Revolver (feat. Marlon Williams, Husky Gawenda, JordieLane, Fergus Linacre) @ Adelaide Festival Theatre Tuesday 4 August – Kitty, Daisy & Lewis @ The Gov Tuesday...
best gigs 09 july – 15 july 2015

best gigs 09 july – 15 july 2015

Ancient World returns with a hefty lineup, and the next edition of Sidechain sets the tone at Producer’s. You’d also be mad to miss Luke Millions on the decks of the Ex. Thursday July 9 Jack Ruby – Jack Ruby House Band Ancient World – Holy...
best gigs 25 june – 1 july 2015

best gigs 25 june – 1 july 2015

Here’s what live music you should see this week in South Australia. (*our top picks) Thursday June 25 Crown & Anchor – Dudhoney + The Violet Crams + Chasing Claire Exeter – Sonatine + Voicerom + Reststrahlen Band Jack Ruby – Jack Ruby House...
best gigs 18 – 24 june 2015

best gigs 18 – 24 june 2015

Here’s what live music you should see this week in South Australia. (*our top picks) Thursday June 18 *Ancient World – Cobra Presents: Volume V feat. The Legendary Cobra + Jungle City + The Realm Of + more! Crown & Anchor – Dave McGuire + Funk...

best gigs 11 – 17 june 2015

Here’s what live music you should see this week in South Australia. (*our top picks) Thursday June 11 The Austral – SCALA Live feat. Strange New Folk + Ronnie Taheny + Ben Ford-Davies Crown & Anchor – Scalphunter + Thrashboard + Dead Ends +...
best gigs 4 – 10 june 2015

best gigs 4 – 10 june 2015

Here’s what live music you should see this week in South Australia. (*our top picks) Thursday June 4 Crown & Anchor – Cobra + Love Cream + Devils Crossroad Crown & Sceptre – Bongo feat. SambaOz + Funk Latin Union Exeter – The Point +...

july – august 2015

Wednesday 1 July – Blien Vesne @ Crown & Sceptre Wednesday 1 July – Seether @ The Gov (FEATURED) Thursday 2 July – Marlon Williams & The Yarra Benders, Norma Jean @ Jive Friday 3 July – Belle Haven @ Enigma Friday 3 July – Tim Rogers &...
nxtgig – register now

nxtgig – register now

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,...
new app shows nearby gigs

new app shows nearby gigs

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...
best gigs 26 feb – 4 mar 15

best gigs 26 feb – 4 mar 15

Orientation Week at Flinders Uni comes to a close with a huge party, featuring big name-acts SAFIA and THE GRISWOLDS, as well as locals TINK and DJ BOTTLEROCKETS. They’re also promising a nice little surprise. What will it be? Only one way to find out…...
will you be groovin the moo?

will you be groovin the moo?

South Aussies! Our Oakbank Racecourse has a very special ANZAC Day in store, as it plays host to Groovin’ the Moo on Saturday 25th April. There’s something for everyone with such acts as A$AP Ferg, Ball Park Music, Broods (NZ), Carmada, Charli XCX (UK),...
blenheim fest is back

blenheim fest is back

Blenheim is back! Now in its 6th year, Blenheim Music and Camping Festival (aka BlenheimFest) returns to SA on 3rd April in the Clare Valley. This locally supported, volunteer run, not-for-profit festival, is an Easter favourite, and 2014 had 1300 punters. This year a...
garden sessions – free in bandstand

garden sessions – free in bandstand

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...
gigs 19 feb – 25 feb 15

gigs 19 feb – 25 feb 15

FEATURED GIG: Party crew fourwords return to Arcade Lane for the 2015 Fringe season, this time teaming up with the YOUNG MUSCLE collective to produce a series of shows in “a tropical laneway paradise”. PACIFICANA kicks off this weekend, with FLAMINGO...
Bands on Track Artists 2015

Bands on Track Artists 2015

Congratulations to the six South Australian acts who have been selected from more than 100 applications to showcase their live performance on the Clipsal 500 Adelaide concert stage with some of Australia’s best live artists from 27 February 2015. Read the official...
sa musicians live the race!

sa musicians live the race!

Music SA is pleased to announce that six South Australian acts have been selected from more than 100 applications to showcase their live performance on the Clipsal 500 Adelaide concert stage with some of Australia’s best live artists from 27 February 2015. On top of...
gigs 12 feb – 18 feb 15

gigs 12 feb – 18 feb 15

FEATURED GIG: Feature Album on triple j, 99.9/100 album review on killyourstereo.com, a national tour almost over. Punk Rockers GRENADIERS have had a wild ride since the release of their second album, Summer. Celebrate with them at the hometown launch at the Crown...
grenadiers @ crown & anchor

grenadiers @ crown & anchor

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gigs 5 feb – 11  feb 15

gigs 5 feb – 11 feb 15

FEATURED GIG: ST JEROME’S LANEWAY FESTIVAL is back for its second year in Port Adelaide, featuring international acts ST VINCENT, FUTURE ISLANDS, FKA twigs,MAC DEMARCO and heaps more – but make sure you get there early to catch locals TKAY...
gigs 29 jan – 4 feb 15

gigs 29 jan – 4 feb 15

FEATURED GIG: Each January, street press mag RIP IT UP picks six acts they think are gonna go places in the proceeding year. For 2015 they’ve covered a wide variety of genres, picking WIREHEADS, LONELYSPECK,BROKERS, DELIA OBST, HORROR MY FRIENDand STRICT FACE....
gigs 22 jan- 28 jan 15

gigs 22 jan- 28 jan 15

FEATURED GIG: The MELTDOWN shows started in 1994, hosting 10 or more bands across two stages with a heavy focus on alternative rock and punk bands. After a hiatus that lasted more than a decade, the MIDCOAST MELTDOWN returned in 2012. This year sees sets from seminal...
apply for fleurieu folk festival

apply for fleurieu folk festival

South Australia’s favourite folk fest returns in October, as the Fleurieu Folk Festival once again graces the showgrounds of Willunga. You can Apply NOW to perform at the 2015 event, with online applications open via the FFF’s official website. It’s...
gigs 15 jan – 21jan 15

gigs 15 jan – 21jan 15

FEATURED GIG: Local Management Label FEELGOOD FOLK has teamed up with Renewal SA, The Port Adelaide Enfield Council and Our Port to deliver an all-female lineup in the first annual FEELGOOD FOLK FESTIVAL. Set to take place January 17th at “The Backyard” in Port...
gigs 8 jan – 14 jan 15

gigs 8 jan – 14 jan 15

FEATURED GIG: MOVING MUSIC takes explorers on an urban safari to little-known nooks and crannies for intimate music performances. The fifth time running takes punters out of the city, heading to Port Adelaide for performances from ALPHABETTE, TOM WEST,RAINBOW CHAN,...
gigs 1 jan – 7 jan 15

gigs 1 jan – 7 jan 15

FEATURED GIG: The Happy Motel and Coriole Vineyards team up for a day of good food, good wine and great music in the form of HERE’S TO NOW. Featuring live performances from NAI PALM, MARLON WILLIAMS, THE SHAOLIN AFRONAUTS, OISIMA and more, it’ll definitely...
local act wins opening spot for orianthi

local act wins opening spot for orianthi

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...
new creative hub opens in pt adelaide

new creative hub opens in pt adelaide

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...
promsong songwriter night + comp

promsong songwriter night + comp

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...
slick arnold take out botb top spot

slick arnold take out botb top spot

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...

Top Gigs: 18- 24 September 2014

featured gig The last few years has seen RICOCHET PETEbecome a bit older, dirtier and grittier but definitely not any more mature. Their new album Burning Bridgesshow’s they’re still all about drinking, boys, heroes and BFFs, now they’re just a...

Top Gigs: 28 August- 3 September 2014

featured gig The final weekend of August means the final show inTHE DUNES’ residency at The Grace Emily. This time bringing friends BATTLEHOUNDS in for support, THE DUNES will perform old favourite and new. “The new material is darker, the fuzz pedals...
live music office website & research

live music office website & research

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...
Scene Buzz: Cat Dog Bird, Blood Plastic, Urtekk

Scene Buzz: Cat Dog Bird, Blood Plastic, Urtekk

– Folk duo CAT DOG BIRD have announced a run of shows in the coming months, including spots at SCALA Live and on Radio Adelaide’s Songcatcher program. Check out the full list here. – The debut album from psych-grunge act BLOOD PLASTIC, Blood Makes...
Scene Buzz: Osloh, Tkay Maidza, Moving Music

Scene Buzz: Osloh, Tkay Maidza, Moving Music

– Adelaide City Council has finally launched its Live Music Action Plan, officially stating its intentions and plans to support live music in our state’s capital city. We still need a bit of time to digest it all, but if you’d like a look for...