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 | Nov 26, 2019 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
2019 South Australian Music Awards Red Carpet & Winners Wall Bonython Hall, The University of Adelaide Photography by Nick Astanei
by Skye Walter | Nov 26, 2019 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
2019 South Australian Music Awards Bonython Hall, Adelaide University Photography by Dave Court
by Skye Walter | Oct 22, 2019 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
Music SA is proud to reveal the 2019 South Australian Music (SAM) Awards finalists, with the winners to be announced during a red carpet ceremony on Friday 22 November at Adelaide University’s beautiful Bonython Hall. Categories for the awards include both People’s...
by Skye Walter | Oct 15, 2019 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
Spring Jams 2019 St Peters Youth Centre Photos by Nick Astanei Music SA, City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters and headspace Adelaide held Spring Jams from 1st October- 3rd October 2019. The Free 3 day songwriting and performance workshop for 13 – 17 year...
by Skye Walter | Jul 29, 2019 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
In a new, exciting location, the South Australian Music (SAM) Awards will return this November to honour our South Australian music industry. Entries open today, with the winners to be announced later this year at the annual presentation ceremony at Bonython Hall,...
by Skye Walter | Jul 22, 2019 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Adelaide became a designated UNESCO City of Music in 2015, and is the first and only Australian city with this designation. Known internationally for its thriving arts festivals, musical heritage and cultural vision. The City of Music mural and documentary is a Music...
by Skye Walter | Jul 19, 2019 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Young musicians and aspiring filmmakers who worked together to produce new music clips for original songs have been recognised in Music SA’s inaugural Clip Combat competition. The Minister for Innovation and Skills David Pisoni said Clip Combat was inspired by the...
by Skye Walter | Jun 5, 2019 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
ATTENTION FILMMAKERS AND MUSICIANS So you think you’re the next Spike Jonze, Michel Gondry or Hannah Lux Davis? So you’re desperate for a professional music video but don’t have heaps of cash? Then Clip It! is for you! Clip It! aims to assist Media Resource Centre...
by Skye Walter | May 29, 2019 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Music SA is proud to announce the return of the popular Umbrella: Winter City Sounds festival for its fourth year, delivering a program of live music across a range of Adelaide venues this July and including a host of awesome showcase events. Featuring over 20...
by Skye Walter | May 22, 2019 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
In its third year, Music SA’s Scouted returns in 2019 to showcase to significant industry representatives and enthusiastic music fans the wonderful unsigned and emerging musical talent we have in South Australia. In conjunction with Umbrella: Winter City Sounds and...
by Skye Walter | Apr 4, 2019 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities, Uncategorised
[fusion_text]Music SA and the Government of South Australia’s Music Development Office present Clip Combat, an initiative to encourage South Australian filmmakers under the age of 26 to build awareness of local SA musicians by submitting a music video to the Clip...
by Skye Walter | Mar 18, 2019 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!! Head to https://avr.umbrellaadelaide.com.au/users/sign_in to register your event to be included in this years’ Umbrella Winter City Sounds festival! Make sure you come along to the Umbrella Winter City Sounds Info Session 6pm on the...
by Skye Walter | Feb 20, 2019 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Music SA is excited to announce that Scouted will take place in Adelaide’s East End on Friday 26th July 2019, as part of Umbrella: Winter City Sounds. The below form is for South Australian musicians/bands who wish to submit an expression of interest in...
by Skye Walter | Feb 18, 2019 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities, Uncategorised
Music SA is proud to announce an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team and take that next step in their music industry career. We are now seeking applicants for a 12 month PAID internship on a permanent part-time basis. This opportunity has arisen thanks...
by Skye Walter | Feb 12, 2019 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
Two of Australia’s hottest solo artists and multiple ARIA Award winners, Vance Joy and Amy Shark, will ignite Adelaide when they headline Friday night’s post-race concert at the highly anticipated 2019 Superloop Adelaide 500. Both Vance Joy and Amy Shark will head to...
by Skye Walter | Dec 4, 2018 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
There’s new proof that live music is a strength for Adelaide, with venues well and truly open for business and living up to Adelaide’s UNESCO designation as a City of Music. Adelaide’s musical pedigree was set in print when the bible of international travellers The...
by Skye Walter | Nov 28, 2018 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
The 2018 South Australian Music Awards held at the Adelaide Town Hall… what a night to remember! A huge congrats to all our winners and a big thank you to all our sponsors once again. Check out the SAM’s wrap up video by the very talented Harry Allwood. A...
by Skye Walter | Jun 28, 2018 | Music SA News, Opportunities
After the overwhelming success of last year, Indie-Con Australia will once again be held in conjunction with this year’s AIR Awards in Australia’s UNESCO City of Music thanks to support from the South Australian Government. The 2018 Indie-Con Australia conference will...
by Skye Walter | Jun 1, 2018 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
SCOUTING FOR LOCAL TALENT IN ADELAIDE’S WEST END In its second iteration, Scouted returns for 2018 to once again showcase Adelaide’s unsigned and emerging musical talent to significant industry representatives and enthusiastic local crowds. In conjunction with...
by Skye Walter | May 29, 2018 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities, Uncategorised
Music SA has today announced the appointment of a new board, following its annual general meeting, which introduces key corporate and music industry expertise to the organisation to build on the significant achievements of 2017. Committed to developing South...
by Skye Walter | May 1, 2018 | Music SA News, Opportunities
Music SA, 5082, City of Prospect and headspace Adelaide were very excited to host Autumn Jams, a three-day songwriting and performance workshop for 13 – 17 year olds during National Youth Week and the April school holidays, at Club 5082 in Prospect Town Hall....
by Skye Walter | Apr 24, 2018 | Music SA News, Opportunities, Uncategorised
Brought to you by Music SA and proudly funded by the Burnside Village Foundation, we were absolutely delighted to present Girls To The Front, a two day music workshop for South Australian girls aged 14-18, interested in a career in music performance and music...
by Skye Walter | Apr 19, 2018 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
This Saturday, April 21st, is Record Store Day, a day dedicated to supporting your local independent record stores, the local music scene they nurture, and culture they grow. Dive into a store near you and discover new and old music, along with countless...
by Skye Walter | Mar 22, 2018 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
This year Music SA once again teamed up with The Adelaide 500 to present Bands on Track, a showcase of great SA music at The Adelaide 500’s concert series. 2018 saw the likes of Donnarumma, Kitchenwitch, Neon Tetra, Hanna & Jessie Lee, Young Offenders and...
by Skye Walter | Mar 20, 2018 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities, Uncategorised
Music SA is excited to announce that Scouted will return in 2018 as part of Umbrella Winter City Sounds Scouted is a music showcase event featuring South Australia’s best unsigned talent. As the official closing event for the Australian Independent Record Labels...
by Skye Walter | Mar 15, 2018 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
Well, here’s your answer… Do you have an interest in politics? Do you care deeply about the contemporary music industry in South Australia? On your behalf Music SA has written to the heads of all the major political parties and asked them what their music...
by Skye Walter | Mar 6, 2018 | Music SA News, News
Music SA, 5082, City of Prospect and Headspace Adelaide are very excited to announce Autumn Jams, a 3 day songwriting and performance workshop for 13 – 17 year olds during National Youth Week and the April school holidays, at Club 5082 in Prospect Town Hall....
by Skye Walter | Mar 6, 2018 | Music SA News, News
Brought to you by Music SA and proudly funded by the Burnside Village Foundation, we are absolutely delighted to present Girls To The Front, a two day music workshop for South Australian girls aged 14-18, interested in a career in music performance and music business....
by Skye Walter | Feb 19, 2018 | Music SA News, News
Attention bands and musicians! Creating amazing music is what we all love doing, but it can be just as important to make sure you’re looking after the business side as well. Here’s three hot tips from Music SA’s very own Lisa Bishop to help you forge...
by Skye Walter | Nov 17, 2017 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities, Uncategorised
Congratulations to the five recipients of this year’s Clip It! video production initiative to be run in conjunction with filmmakers from the Media Resources Centre. Alex Salkicevic Young Offenders Ashleigh Knott Rachael Leahcar James Baker Something to Rescue Gilbert...
by Skye Walter | Nov 10, 2017 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Last night hip-hop duo A.B. Original won a total of six awards at the third annual South Australian Music Awards (SAM Awards), while pop superstar Tkay Maidza won Best Female Artist and South Sudanese-born rapper DyspOra won Best Male Artist. A.B. Original cleaned up...
by Skye Walter | Nov 1, 2017 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities, Uncategorised
Music SA in partnership with moshtix, is thrilled to announce the creation of a new scholarship to assist in developing the career of a female South Australian music industry professional and addressing the barriers for women trying to forge a career in the music...
by Skye Walter | Oct 20, 2017 | Music SA News, News, Opportunities
APRA AMCOS is searching for a Writer Services Representative to join the Writer Services department based in North Adelaide. The role is permanent Full Time commencing December 2017 and reporting to the National Manager, Writer Services. This is a busy, service based...
by Skye Walter | Oct 9, 2017 | Music SA News, News
Over the last 20 years Music SA has delivered a significant contribution to the growth, development and profile of the original contemporary music industry in South Australia. We service artists, industry practitioners and music businesses. Since its inception Music...
by Skye Walter | Oct 4, 2017 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Music SA today announced the finalists for the SAM Awards Peer-Voted and People’s Choice categories for their third annual event, with the winners to be celebrated on Thursday 9th November at Thebby Lane (Thebarton Theatre) in Adelaide. Boasting an exciting and...
by Skye Walter | Oct 3, 2017 | Featured Artist, Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Meet the man behind many of Music SA’s absolute genius graphic designs including our Umbrella Winter City Sounds logo and Music SA’s 20th Birthday Quiz Night poster!! Todd Fischer is an Adelaide graphic designer using his artistic wizardry to provide...
by Skye Walter | Sep 27, 2017 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities, Uncategorised
Clip It! aims to assist Media Resource Centre (MRC) members to develop and produce a music clip for local Music SA musicians (band or solo artist) and interpret that song in a creative and resourceful way which furthers both the musicians and the filmmakers’ careers....
by Skye Walter | Sep 13, 2017 | Gigs, Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
We’ve found the perfect excuse for the music industry, their family and friends to get together to enjoy some games, prizes, cake, art, a raffle, door prizes and of course music! Join us for a very special birthday. Yes! Music SA is turning 20 years old and...
by Skye Walter | Aug 2, 2017 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Punk Rock mania will explode at ADL Film Festival with the return of legendary Adelaide (punk) outfit Exploding White Mice. In the ‘80s and ‘90s the Mice tore up the stage at home and abroad with shows that are still talked about. Their stellar recording career began...
by Skye Walter | Jul 19, 2017 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Music SA and Sundial Productions have announced the full line-up and playing times for the inaugural Scouted showcase event presented in conjunction with Umbrella: Winter City Sounds and Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR). Set to take over...
by Skye Walter | May 31, 2017 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Umbrella
Music SA today announced a program of over 300 live music events across more than 100 different venues and locations throughout the Adelaide, for the 2017 Umbrella: Winter City Sounds from Friday, July 14 to Monday, July 30. Umbrella Winter City Sounds, a two week...
by Skye Walter | May 5, 2017 | Music SA News, News
It’s been a whirlwind start to the year for Adelaide based producer Mario Späte aka Badcop, after being invited back to Sydney’s prestigious Industry song writing camp ’50 Songs in 5 Days’ a second time in December it’s lead to a slew for collaborations in 2017...
by Skye Walter | Nov 14, 2016 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Music SA is proud to announce an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team and take that next step in their music industry career. We are now seeking applicants for a 12 month PAID internship with our company on a permanent part-time basis. This opportunity...
by Skye Walter | Nov 4, 2016 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
This week marks the first week of Australian Music Month and to celebrate we launched the new Music SA gig guide on November 1st (Day 1). We’ve been chomping at the bit to announce this new partnership with theMusic.com.au… so go ahead and check it out on...
by Skye Walter | Jul 1, 2016 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Sounds Australia presents “Insights into International Genre Events” in partnership with Music SA, Musitec and the Music Development Office. Sounds Australia will be in Adelaide presenting an evening of insights into the many genre events that are now available...
by Music SA | Mar 23, 2016 | Music SA News, News, Uncategorised
After eleven years service, Music SA is sad to announce Digital Marketing Manager, Elizabeth Reid is moving on to take up the dual role of Community Liaison for St Paul’s Creative Centre and Program Officer for the Music Development Office. Music SA General Manager...
by Skye Walter | Mar 11, 2016 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
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...
by Skye Walter | Mar 10, 2016 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Music SA, APRA AMCOS and the Music Development Office present “Shake Your Money-Maker: A Masterclass in the Art of Stagecraft.” This is the 4th event in a series of professional development forums aimed at tooling up South Australian musicians and industry...
by Skye Walter | Feb 11, 2016 | Frusic, Music SA News
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by Skye Walter | Jan 21, 2016 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Six of South Australia’s best live music acts will join an incredible line-up of international artists and Australian music legends to perform at the Clipsal 500 Adelaide as Music SA’s Bands on Track Support Acts. Music SA received 134 applications vying for a spot on...
by Skye Walter | Jan 14, 2016 | Frusic, Music SA News
Less than a month to go now before Adelaide Fringe Festival takes over the town, and suburbs, and even some regional areas! FRUSIC (Fringe Music) promotion will go full force by mid February, and we’ve already started featuring some hand-picked shows and live...
by Skye Walter | Dec 15, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Interest is soaring in Music SA’s series of accredited Music Business Courses for 2016, with enrolments for some Certificates looking set to double in numbers! It’s no surprise really, if you consider some of the amazing tutors and guest presenters that...
by Skye Walter | Dec 2, 2015 | Frusic, Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
The Adelaide Fringe has opened tickets sales and you can view its entire 2018 program online now. This season we’re shining the spotlight on the Fringe Music Program – it’s packed with diverse, creative and downright wacky live music options. In fact...
by Skye Walter | Nov 13, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Clip It! is a music video production initiative brought to you by the Media Resource Centre (MRC) and Music SA, generously funded by Arts SA. Clip It! aims to assist MRC members to develop and produce a music clip for local Music SA musicians (band or solo artist),...
by Skye Walter | Nov 11, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Tkay Maidza and Timberwolf have walked away as the big winners at last night’s South Australian Music (SAM) Awards. Eclectic brat rapper, Tkay Maidza, was crowned Best Female and her Switch Tape EP was awarded Best Release. Maidza’s track Switch Lanes scored the APRA...
by Skye Walter | Nov 1, 2015 | Frusic, Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
Reminder: 2016 Adelaide Fringe Festival program launches 2 December! Watch for more news on how to promote your MUSIC show through the FRUSIC (Fringe Music) Campaign. Are you a Registered Fringe Venue that’s hosting Live Music during Adelaide...
by Skye Walter | Oct 12, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Today Music SA announces the nominees for the South Australian Music Awards (SAM Awards). SA (by way of Zimbabwe) eclectic brat rapper – Tkay Maizda – leads the charge enjoying a total of seven nominations across 14 categories. Other front runners in the artist...
by Skye Walter | Oct 1, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Public voting is now open for the “most popular artist” category of the SA Music Awards. Voters may find themselves faced with a difficult choice – so many good acts have been nominated! You’ll find the full list, plus more news, at the new...
by Skye Walter | Sep 30, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
**** SOLD OUT **** Music SA, APRA AMCOS and Pirate Life present “The Ins and Outs of Music Festivals” – the next forum in our professional development series aimed at tooling up South Australian musicians and industry practitioners. What: Topic – The Ins...
by Skye Walter | Sep 22, 2015 | Frusic, Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
INTRODUCING ‘FRUSIC’ Get double the promotion – for FREE – when you register your venue or music act for Adelaide Fringe 2016! Not only will you be listed in the official Adelaide Fringe guide & website, but you’ll also be featured in...
by Skye Walter | Sep 17, 2015 | Music SA News, News
(pictured clockwise from top left: Amy Cook, Joel Byrne, Adam Vanderwerf, Peter Hanlon) Music SA is pleased to announce that as a result of our recent internship recruitment, we have appointed Adam Vanderwerf and Joel Byrne to the role of Project Officers, with...
by Skye Walter | Sep 14, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MUSIC AWARDS AFTER-PARTY LINE-UP ANNOUNCED Today Music SA announces the line-up for the South Australian Music Awards (SAM Awards) official after-party, featuring Afro-beat orchestra Shaolin Afronauts and recent Robert Stigwood fellowship recipients...
by Skye Walter | Aug 25, 2015 | Music SA News, News
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...
by Skye Walter | Aug 5, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, Opportunities
TONIGHT (Wednesday August 5) Band Connection kicks off at The Station in Murray Bridge, with a special guest band in store.. What’s Band Connection all about? It aims to create. Innovate. Inspire. If you want to join a band, they’ll show you how – no...
by Skye Walter | Aug 4, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Remember Winter Jams? Our program with the Adelaide City Council in the July school holidays was a complete success, and we were enthralled by the artistic results achieved in only 3 days. That’s 3 days to write, record AND film a brand new, original song....
