umbrella – winter city sounds info
If you attended Music SA’s information session on Wednesday (or are subscribed to our eNews), you will have heard the news about a brand new live music festival presented by Music SA. The inaugural “Umbrella – Winter City Sounds” will be held...
unesco formally dubs adelaide “city of music”
In breaking news from this weekend, Adelaide has been formally recognised as an UNESCO City of Music, with its successful bid being announced by Arts Minister Jack Snelling on Saturday 12 December. Adelaide brings the total to 19 cities across the world who are...
connected music city challenge winners
SA is full of innovation, as the “Connected Music City Challenge” project has confirmed. Over several ‘TechJam’ dates presented by Musitec, local entrepreneurs have developed and pitched concepts that connect music with technology. We are...
connected music city challenge
This Saturday 17 October, special things are afoot at St Paul’s Creative Centre ! Make sure you’re a part of the “Connected Music City Challenge”, a partnership between IBM, Adelaide City Council, the Music Development Office, Musitec, New...
techjam’s music city challenge
The next TechJam presents a very exciting new opportunity, and has great news for lovers of live music in the city. As part of the 23 September event, presented in conjunction with Musitec, IBM, Adelaide CIty Council, the Music Development Office, and Flinders New...
producers at fresh air open house
You don’t want to miss the next edition of Fresh Air’s Open House as they present The Producer’s Series Forum on September 1st at St Paul’s Creative Centre. The Producer’s Series was a collaboration with the Music Development Office and Fresh 92.7,...
adelaide showcase at bigsound
Full schedules for Bigsound’s Conference and Live Bands have been released, and it’s always a dilemma to choose between competing sessions and showcases! The entire Music SA team will be in attendance in Queensland during the industry’s largest...
adelaide’s live music census findings revealed
25 August 2015 – UPDATE The Music Development Office has created a Google Map, illustrating the Adelaide Live Music Census as it covers the CBD & near surrounds – a fascinating visual depiction of our local live scene. 13 August 2015 In response...
job at mdo
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...
stigwood fellowship recipients 2015
Six local music acts and three industry entrepreneurs are the latest recipients of the Stigwood Fellowships from the State Government, through Arts SA and the Music Development Office. These acts and industry identities have enjoyed some significant milestones within...
live music venues – have your say
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,...
mdo launches producer series
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...
stigwood 2015 fellowships open
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...
hack sa to spawn software ideas
Hello000 tech-heads – that includes programmers, developers, designers, technologists, and other creative-minded people with a penchant for software! Introducing Hack SA, a music-focused ‘hackathon’ event that will allow you to collaborate intensively on new...
adelaide acts showcase at bigsound
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...