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 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 11, 2016 | Music SA Presents, News
On the back of recent good news regarding the regulation of the live music industry in South Australia, the not-for-profit company Music SA is proud to launch the most comprehensive and useful resource for music venues ever produced in South Australia. The Best...
by Skye Walter | Jan 28, 2016 | Opportunities
Last year we announced the creation of a new website that features the folk genre, for both music and dance, in Adelaide. Folk MaD SA (aka Folk Music and Dance SA) is an online portal that includes a gig guide, directories for Clubs, Venues, Studios, Artists and more,...
by Skye Walter | Dec 2, 2015 | News
The Adelaide Music Collective has been thoughtfully caretaking the SA Music Hall of Fame collection for awhile now, and it has been gracing the walls (or should that be halls?) of the Goodwood Institute. Now it’s found a new home in the heart of the SA music...
by Skye Walter | Nov 26, 2015 | Opportunities
Attention Folkies! Come one, come all to a new website that features the folk genre, for both music and dance. Folk MaD SA (aka Folk Music and Dance SA) has launched an online portal that includes a gig guide, directories for Clubs, Venues, Studios, Artists and more,...
by Skye Walter | Nov 18, 2015 | News
This. Is. Good. News. Last night (17 Nov 2015) the Liquor Licensing (Entertainment on Licensed Premises) Amendment Bill 2015 passed through Parliament (unopposed) for the removal of entertainment conditions on liquor licenses. What does it mean? In general, a BIG WIN...
by Amy Briefs | Sep 30, 2015 | Featured Festival
Gorgeous Festival the annual boutique music, food and wine event hits McLaren Vale again this year in fine form. From its new home at Penny Hills Estate Gorgeous is set to wow all of the senses with a killer musical line up, art installations, food and wine. After the...
by Skye Walter | Sep 9, 2015 | Featured Festival
Internationally renowned performers join some of the nation’s most outstanding emerging talent in this year’s line up for the Fleurieu Folk Festival, with NSW’s Beccy Cole as headliner. There are 18 interstate acts in the program, from Tassie (New Holland...
by Skye Walter | Sep 9, 2015 | Featured Festival
Lots of new names on the bill for the 2015 Semaphore Music Festival, which looks to be one of the biggest yet! Some of Adelaide’s hottest acts will be taking the stage at the foreshore event, including Wasted Wanderers, Kaurna Cronin, Cosmo Thundercat, The...
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 18, 2015 | News
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...
by Tom Gaffney | Jul 14, 2015 | Featured Artist
He’s the man on everybody’s lips. You may know Kaurna Cronin from his performances as a wonderful folk-solo artist who’s got a little bit of acts such as Ryan Adams, and Neil Young in his music. Cronin has just released his acclaimed album...
by Matt Saunders | Jun 25, 2015 | Reviews
rule of thirds ****1/2 Adelaide sextet Rule of Thirds has delivered an album of assuredly gloomy post-punk that defies deconstruction with its unified sonic palette and effortlessly entrancing songs. The hypnotic dirge of opener, ‘Any War’, with its ambiguous...
by Skye Walter | Jun 16, 2015 | News
The Porch Sessions have been a fabulous success. From humble beginnings of an intimate live show on a local porch, today the sessions enjoy a rep for selling out as soon as the next date is announced. Now they’re expanding further, taking acts out and about with...
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 2, 2015 | Featured Artist
Music SA welcomes electronic pop act Nakatomi to its South Australian Artist Directory. Comprised of local music veterans Emily Smart and Hamish Cox, the duo has been holed up for 12 months writing and creating their new sound, which has been quickly embraced by...
by Skye Walter | May 19, 2015 | Featured Video
If Melodic Hardcore is your thing, then you need to see Coves’ new video for hard-hitting track “Could’ve, Would’ve”, launched January 2015. Men of few words, they let the music – and vision – speak for itself. The single was...
by Skye Walter | May 13, 2015 | Music SA News, News
Our General Manager Lisa Bishop has featured prominently in local news lately, with features in The Advertiser’s Business Journal (pictured) and The City. She’s spreading the word about the potential effect legislative changes will have on live music...
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 | 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 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 Luke Penman | Feb 26, 2015 | Gigs
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…...
by Tristan Newsome | Feb 26, 2015 | Reviews
the baddest man in shit town **** As I sit at my writing desk enjoying a well deserved whiskey, I contemplate the title of my review subject, the delightfully titled ‘The Baddest Man In Shit Town’ by Ben Gel & The Boneyard Saints. I wonder what could...
by Savvy | Feb 26, 2015 | Reviews
welcome to las vegas **** Listening to Big Daddy’s Discotheque’s new album took me back in time to the 1980s, an era this band is clearly influenced by, and to be honest, it was a refreshing change to hear a different musical style instead of today’s electronic...
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 25, 2015 | Opportunities
So – who’s off to SXSW soon? You lucky folks! Musitec is organising a little pre-trip get together for South Aussies who are making the trek to Texas in March 2015. Take this opportunity to network, have a casual drink with fellow travellers, and make some...
by Skye Walter | Feb 23, 2015 | Featured Festival, Festivals
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),...
by Skye Walter | Feb 20, 2015 | Featured Festival, Festivals
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...
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 Craig Atkins | Feb 20, 2015 | Reviews
superhero ***1/2 4 piece rock outfit Undermine released their debut self-titled CD in 2012, with an impressive pedigree in production. It was recorded in Brisbane at Ultrasonic Studios, produced by Grammy nominated Brandon Friesen (Nickelback, Sum 41) and mixed in Los...
by Craig Atkins | Feb 20, 2015 | Reviews
better than nothing *** There must be something in the water down the South coast that produces so many rock/punk bands, with 4 piece Thursdays Friend being no exception. This hard rocking outfit comprising Dylan Jones on vocals & rhythm guitar, Luke Nanasi lead...
by Luke Penman | Feb 19, 2015 | Gigs
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...
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 | Feb 13, 2015 | Uncategorised
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...
by Skye Walter | Feb 13, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents
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...
by Luke Penman | Feb 12, 2015 | Gigs
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...
by Skye Walter | Feb 12, 2015 | Uncategorised
It feels like the crew from FOURWORDS have been a bit quiet lately, but they’re back at Arcade Lane again this year, collaborating with local musician collective YOUNG MUSCLE for a series of events called PACIFICANA. Promising a “Tropical Laneway...
by Skye Walter | Feb 12, 2015 | Opportunities
One of Australia’s most treasured songwriters Archie Roach will be the guest of honour at the next APRA AMCOS “Songwriter Speaks” edition. At this free event open to APRA AMCOS Members, Archie will discuss his history, influences and share some of...
by Savvy | Feb 12, 2015 | Reviews
self titled *** If you’re a lover of Folk/Jazz music, then you’ve just got to check out these guys. Strange New Folk are a 4-piece outfit consisting of keys, guitar, bass, and drums, and the first thing I noticed while listening to this EP was the way these guys gel...
by Savvy | Feb 12, 2015 | Reviews
hint of light **** One of the great things about being a reviewer is discovering new talent, and when I listened to this EP, I was in for quite the pleasant surprise. Move over John Butler Trio, Louis Donnarumma is here! Louis is a solo artist specialising in the...
by Phil Catley | Feb 12, 2015 | Reviews
songs for little people ***** These days, children’s musical interests progress straight from the preschool pop of “The Wiggles” (I’m a fan) to the Saturday morning sleazy video hits shows (I’m not a fan). Tim Moore has identified this gap in children’s musical...
by Craig Atkins | Feb 12, 2015 | Reviews
fall or fly **** Local 4 piece Imogen Brave have been rocking the Adelaide scene for a few years now, and have just released their second EP ‘Fall or Fly’. On offer is strong, tight and punchy rock, laden with chunky riffs (courtesy of Mick McClounan), and supported...
by Skye Walter | Feb 11, 2015 | Opportunities
Tick tock… You only have until 19th February to get your earlybird entries in for a shot at SA’s highest accolade in film, the 2015 South Australian Screen Awards. Now in its 16th year, the SASAs “exhibit, celebrate, support and promote South Australian...
by Skye Walter | Feb 11, 2015 | Opportunities
Media Arts Production film school (MAPS) is conducting sessions from 16-20 March, where Adelaide bands will work with the film school to produced some great clips. Now in the 4th year of this series, MAPS has made 14 clips in the last 3 years, including these 5 from...
by Skye Walter | Feb 10, 2015 | Opportunities
The Adelaide College of the Arts is again seeking bands to support their student base in gaining real world experience at providing live sound reinforcement. They’re offering bands an opportunity to perform in front of an audience of their family, friends and...
by Luke Penman | Feb 5, 2015 | Gigs
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...
by Craig Atkins | Feb 5, 2015 | Reviews
bad:lands **** The Dunes have been on the Adelaide scene for a few years now, originally as a 2 piece consisting of Stacie Reeves (vocals) & Matt Reiner (guitar). Incidentally, Reiner is one of my favourite local songwriters stemming from the days of ‘The Aunt...
by Skye Walter | Feb 5, 2015 | Opportunities
Triple J Unearthed is at it again, giving unsigned acts the chance to play the big, Big, BIG stages! This time it’s Soundwave, and all you have to do to be in the running is have your best tracks uploaded to your Unearthed page. Easy. If you want to try to get...
by Skye Walter | Feb 3, 2015 | Course Feature, Music SA News
Time is running out to enrol for Music SA’s accredited Music Business Courses! Cert III starts 2 Feb, Cert IV on 10 March. You could be on your way to starting a new band, writing & recording, polishing your performances, sorting out your branding &...
by Skye Walter | Feb 3, 2015 | Featured Business
Disk-Edits is a stalwart of the SA scene for a reason! It is the name of the lips of some of SA’s best known acts, including longterm client the multi-ARIA award winning Hilltop Hoods, The Audreys, Peter Combe, Fairies TV, and over 1000 more CD projects. Known...
by Skye Walter | Feb 3, 2015 | Uncategorised
SA singer songwriter Tim Moore has taken an unique approach with his latest album. “Songs For Little People” is one for children and adults alike, and the latter will certainly appreciate that it diverges from the usual ‘high energy’ music that...
by Luke Penman | Jan 29, 2015 | Gigs
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....
by Skye Walter | Jan 27, 2015 | Opportunities
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...
by Skye Walter | Jan 27, 2015 | Opportunities
It’s the moment every emerging Australian Hip Hop and Soul artist waits for – the Hilltop Hoods Initiative is now open for applications! You have a shot at a $10,000 cash incentive funded by Hilltop Hoods and APRA AMCOS to help manufacture, market, and...
by Luke Penman | Jan 22, 2015 | Gigs
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...
by Skye Walter | Jan 22, 2015 | Opportunities
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...
by Luke Penman | Jan 15, 2015 | Gigs
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...
by Luke Penman | Jan 8, 2015 | Gigs
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,...
by Skye Walter | Jan 4, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
MUSIC SA and Adelaide Airport are pleased to announce that their successful partnership program “This Is SA Music” continues throughout 2015. A curated original SA music series, “This Is SA Music” is performed live at Adelaide Airport every Friday afternoon, plus...
by Luke Penman | Jan 1, 2015 | Gigs
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...
