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New Found Sound 2026 is officially wrapped, and we're still buzzing from Saturday. More than 8,600+ of you filled venues across Port Adelaide, turning the precinct into one giant celebration of music.

To everyone who came, danced, discovered new music, and made this festival what it is - thank you. To the 40 acts who filled the venues with music - thank you. To our incredible venues, crew, partners, and the Port Adelaide community - thank you.

New Found Sound is presented by @cityofpae with the support of @mdo_sa @thenotemagsa

Photos by @saigeprime


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New Found Sound 2026 is officially wrapped, and we're still buzzing from Saturday. More than 8,600+ of you filled venues across Port Adelaide, turning the precinct into one giant celebration of music.

To everyone who came, danced, discovered new music, and made this festival what it is - thank you. To the 40 acts who filled the venues with music - thank you. To our incredible venues, crew, partners, and the Port Adelaide community - thank you.

New Found Sound is presented by @cityofpae with the support of @mdo_sa @thenotemagsa

Photos by @saigeprime


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New Found Sound 2026 is officially wrapped, and we're still buzzing from Saturday. More than 8,600+ of you filled venues across Port Adelaide, turning the precinct into one giant celebration of music.

To everyone who came, danced, discovered new music, and made this festival what it is - thank you. To the 40 acts who filled the venues with music - thank you. To our incredible venues, crew, partners, and the Port Adelaide community - thank you.

New Found Sound is presented by @cityofpae with the support of @mdo_sa @thenotemagsa

Photos by @saigeprime


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New Found Sound 2026 is officially wrapped, and we're still buzzing from Saturday. More than 8,600+ of you filled venues across Port Adelaide, turning the precinct into one giant celebration of music.

To everyone who came, danced, discovered new music, and made this festival what it is - thank you. To the 40 acts who filled the venues with music - thank you. To our incredible venues, crew, partners, and the Port Adelaide community - thank you.

New Found Sound is presented by @cityofpae with the support of @mdo_sa @thenotemagsa

Photos by @saigeprime


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New Found Sound 2026 is officially wrapped, and we're still buzzing from Saturday. More than 8,600+ of you filled venues across Port Adelaide, turning the precinct into one giant celebration of music.

To everyone who came, danced, discovered new music, and made this festival what it is - thank you. To the 40 acts who filled the venues with music - thank you. To our incredible venues, crew, partners, and the Port Adelaide community - thank you.

New Found Sound is presented by @cityofpae with the support of @mdo_sa @thenotemagsa

Photos by @saigeprime


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New Found Sound 2026 is officially wrapped, and we're still buzzing from Saturday. More than 8,600+ of you filled venues across Port Adelaide, turning the precinct into one giant celebration of music.

To everyone who came, danced, discovered new music, and made this festival what it is - thank you. To the 40 acts who filled the venues with music - thank you. To our incredible venues, crew, partners, and the Port Adelaide community - thank you.

New Found Sound is presented by @cityofpae with the support of @mdo_sa @thenotemagsa

Photos by @saigeprime


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New Found Sound 2026 is officially wrapped, and we're still buzzing from Saturday. More than 8,600+ of you filled venues across Port Adelaide, turning the precinct into one giant celebration of music.

To everyone who came, danced, discovered new music, and made this festival what it is - thank you. To the 40 acts who filled the venues with music - thank you. To our incredible venues, crew, partners, and the Port Adelaide community - thank you.

New Found Sound is presented by @cityofpae with the support of @mdo_sa @thenotemagsa

Photos by @saigeprime


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New Found Sound 2026 is officially wrapped, and we're still buzzing from Saturday. More than 8,600+ of you filled venues across Port Adelaide, turning the precinct into one giant celebration of music.

To everyone who came, danced, discovered new music, and made this festival what it is - thank you. To the 40 acts who filled the venues with music - thank you. To our incredible venues, crew, partners, and the Port Adelaide community - thank you.

New Found Sound is presented by @cityofpae with the support of @mdo_sa @thenotemagsa

Photos by @saigeprime


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New Found Sound 2026 is officially wrapped, and we're still buzzing from Saturday. More than 8,600+ of you filled venues across Port Adelaide, turning the precinct into one giant celebration of music.

To everyone who came, danced, discovered new music, and made this festival what it is - thank you. To the 40 acts who filled the venues with music - thank you. To our incredible venues, crew, partners, and the Port Adelaide community - thank you.

New Found Sound is presented by @cityofpae with the support of @mdo_sa @thenotemagsa

Photos by @saigeprime


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1 weeks ago

New Found Sound 2026 is officially wrapped, and we're still buzzing from Saturday. More than 8,600+ of you filled venues across Port Adelaide, turning the precinct into one giant celebration of music.

To everyone who came, danced, discovered new music, and made this festival what it is - thank you. To the 40 acts who filled the venues with music - thank you. To our incredible venues, crew, partners, and the Port Adelaide community - thank you.

New Found Sound is presented by @cityofpae with the support of @mdo_sa @thenotemagsa

Photos by @saigeprime


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1 weeks ago

New Found Sound 2026 is officially wrapped, and we're still buzzing from Saturday. More than 8,600+ of you filled venues across Port Adelaide, turning the precinct into one giant celebration of music.

To everyone who came, danced, discovered new music, and made this festival what it is - thank you. To the 40 acts who filled the venues with music - thank you. To our incredible venues, crew, partners, and the Port Adelaide community - thank you.

New Found Sound is presented by @cityofpae with the support of @mdo_sa @thenotemagsa

Photos by @saigeprime


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1 weeks ago

New Found Sound 2026 is officially wrapped, and we're still buzzing from Saturday. More than 8,600+ of you filled venues across Port Adelaide, turning the precinct into one giant celebration of music.

To everyone who came, danced, discovered new music, and made this festival what it is - thank you. To the 40 acts who filled the venues with music - thank you. To our incredible venues, crew, partners, and the Port Adelaide community - thank you.

New Found Sound is presented by @cityofpae with the support of @mdo_sa @thenotemagsa

Photos by @saigeprime


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1 weeks ago

New Found Sound 2026 is officially wrapped, and we're still buzzing from Saturday. More than 8,600+ of you filled venues across Port Adelaide, turning the precinct into one giant celebration of music.

To everyone who came, danced, discovered new music, and made this festival what it is - thank you. To the 40 acts who filled the venues with music - thank you. To our incredible venues, crew, partners, and the Port Adelaide community - thank you.

New Found Sound is presented by @cityofpae with the support of @mdo_sa @thenotemagsa

Photos by @saigeprime


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1 weeks ago

New Found Sound 2026 is officially wrapped, and we're still buzzing from Saturday. More than 8,600+ of you filled venues across Port Adelaide, turning the precinct into one giant celebration of music.

To everyone who came, danced, discovered new music, and made this festival what it is - thank you. To the 40 acts who filled the venues with music - thank you. To our incredible venues, crew, partners, and the Port Adelaide community - thank you.

New Found Sound is presented by @cityofpae with the support of @mdo_sa @thenotemagsa

Photos by @saigeprime


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1 weeks ago

New Found Sound 2026 is officially wrapped, and we're still buzzing from Saturday. More than 8,600+ of you filled venues across Port Adelaide, turning the precinct into one giant celebration of music.

To everyone who came, danced, discovered new music, and made this festival what it is - thank you. To the 40 acts who filled the venues with music - thank you. To our incredible venues, crew, partners, and the Port Adelaide community - thank you.

New Found Sound is presented by @cityofpae with the support of @mdo_sa @thenotemagsa

Photos by @saigeprime


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1 weeks ago


New Found Sound 2026 is officially wrapped, and we're still buzzing from Saturday. More than 8,600+ of you filled venues across Port Adelaide, turning the precinct into one giant celebration of music.

To everyone who came, danced, discovered new music, and made this festival what it is - thank you. To the 40 acts who filled the venues with music - thank you. To our incredible venues, crew, partners, and the Port Adelaide community - thank you.

New Found Sound is presented by @cityofpae with the support of @mdo_sa @thenotemagsa

Photos by @saigeprime


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1 weeks ago

New Found Sound 2026 is officially wrapped, and we're still buzzing from Saturday. More than 8,600+ of you filled venues across Port Adelaide, turning the precinct into one giant celebration of music.

To everyone who came, danced, discovered new music, and made this festival what it is - thank you. To the 40 acts who filled the venues with music - thank you. To our incredible venues, crew, partners, and the Port Adelaide community - thank you.

New Found Sound is presented by @cityofpae with the support of @mdo_sa @thenotemagsa

Photos by @saigeprime


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1 weeks ago

New Found Sound 2026 is officially wrapped, and we're still buzzing from Saturday. More than 8,600+ of you filled venues across Port Adelaide, turning the precinct into one giant celebration of music.

To everyone who came, danced, discovered new music, and made this festival what it is - thank you. To the 40 acts who filled the venues with music - thank you. To our incredible venues, crew, partners, and the Port Adelaide community - thank you.

New Found Sound is presented by @cityofpae with the support of @mdo_sa @thenotemagsa

Photos by @saigeprime


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1 weeks ago

New Found Sound 2026 is officially wrapped, and we're still buzzing from Saturday. More than 8,600+ of you filled venues across Port Adelaide, turning the precinct into one giant celebration of music.

To everyone who came, danced, discovered new music, and made this festival what it is - thank you. To the 40 acts who filled the venues with music - thank you. To our incredible venues, crew, partners, and the Port Adelaide community - thank you.

New Found Sound is presented by @cityofpae with the support of @mdo_sa @thenotemagsa

Photos by @saigeprime


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New Found Sound 2026 is officially wrapped, and we're still buzzing from Saturday. More than 8,600+ of you filled venues across Port Adelaide, turning the precinct into one giant celebration of music.

To everyone who came, danced, discovered new music, and made this festival what it is - thank you. To the 40 acts who filled the venues with music - thank you. To our incredible venues, crew, partners, and the Port Adelaide community - thank you.

New Found Sound is presented by @cityofpae with the support of @mdo_sa @thenotemagsa

Photos by @saigeprime


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New Found Sound has dropped its 2026 lineup 🎵

Port Adelaide is set for a night of original live music, with 36 South Australian artists joined by invited interstate guests performing across 10 unique venues and spaces in the historic precinct.

The free multi-venue program brings local talent, community and historic spaces together for a one‑night celebration of original live music.

📅 Saturday 9 May
🎶 36 South Australian acts
📍 10 venues in Yartapuulti | Port Adelaide

Full lineup and more info: www.newfoundsound.com.au

The Music Development Office proudly supports this free, all‑ages event alongside @cityofpae

@newfoundsoundfestival

Song: ‘Bloodstream’ by Loopole


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🚀 The first round of Project Support Grants for 2026 are now open!

Our Project Support Grants provide funding for South Australian musicians and music businesses to develop new work, build skills and grow audiences. If you’re planning a project between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027, now’s the time to apply for up to $15K

⏰ Applications close 29 April
🔗 Find out more and apply on the @createsa_ website
💡 Online info session 8 April

Links in our bio!

Photo: @spacejamsfest. Captured by Adam Ovadia.


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1 months ago

We hope you have an incredible festival month and get out to experience the huge amount of live music and creativity happening right across the state 🎵✨

The South Australian Government is currently in the caretaker period ahead of the State Election on Saturday 21 March 2026.

The MDO office remains open to serve the South Australian music community during this time. However, we'll only be sharing essential updates as required.

We look forward to reconnecting with you all soon.


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2 months ago

Early Bird Tickets and First International Speakers Revealed for Indie-Con Australia & @a2im’s Indie Week Australian Edition 2026

The countdown to one of Australia’s biggest independent music industry gatherings has officially begun.The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) today announces Early Bird tickets and the first wave of international speakers for its Indie-Con Australia Conference and A2IM’s Indie Week Australian Edition, taking place 29–31 July 2026 at Mercury Cinema and Nexus Arts in Adelaide.

Celebrating the milestone of its 10th event, Indie-Con returns to Australia’s first and only UNESCO designatedCity of Music, supported by the South Australian Government. Over three days, Adelaide will become a global meeting point for independent labels, artists, managers, distributors, tech leaders and music advocates from across the world.

The first international speaker announcement for 2026 showcases the global depth, innovation, and diversity of the independent music sector, with many more speakers to berevealed in the coming months.

Confirmed speakers include:
Lisa Hresko - A2IM, USA
Ian Harrison - A2IM, USA
Thaddeus Rudd - Mom+Pop, USA
Jason Peterson - GoDigital, USA
Darlene Hall - Create Music Group, USA
Natalie Young - Bright Antenna, USA
Eva Karman Reinhold - SOM, Sweden
Marty Ro - Sound Republica, KOR
Takuya Yamazaki - IMCJ, JPN
Nerea Serrano - Worldwide Independent Network, Spain
Aaron Winning - IMAT, Thailand
Joanie Eaton - Mexican Summer, UK

More speakers and program details will be announced soon.

AIR Member Early Bird ticket price $259 (RRP $349)
Members will receive a link to purchase their tickets at discounted prices
Find out if you qualify for AIR membership HERE: https://air.org.au/membership/about

Non-Members can purchase Early Bird tickets $369 (RRP $449)HERE: https://air.eventsair.com/air-2026/non-member---indie-con-a2im-conferences/Site/Register

MORE INFORMATION HERE: https://air.org.au/2026-first-speakers-announced


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3 months ago

Early Bird Tickets and First International Speakers Revealed for Indie-Con Australia & @a2im’s Indie Week Australian Edition 2026

The countdown to one of Australia’s biggest independent music industry gatherings has officially begun.The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) today announces Early Bird tickets and the first wave of international speakers for its Indie-Con Australia Conference and A2IM’s Indie Week Australian Edition, taking place 29–31 July 2026 at Mercury Cinema and Nexus Arts in Adelaide.

Celebrating the milestone of its 10th event, Indie-Con returns to Australia’s first and only UNESCO designatedCity of Music, supported by the South Australian Government. Over three days, Adelaide will become a global meeting point for independent labels, artists, managers, distributors, tech leaders and music advocates from across the world.

The first international speaker announcement for 2026 showcases the global depth, innovation, and diversity of the independent music sector, with many more speakers to berevealed in the coming months.

Confirmed speakers include:
Lisa Hresko - A2IM, USA
Ian Harrison - A2IM, USA
Thaddeus Rudd - Mom+Pop, USA
Jason Peterson - GoDigital, USA
Darlene Hall - Create Music Group, USA
Natalie Young - Bright Antenna, USA
Eva Karman Reinhold - SOM, Sweden
Marty Ro - Sound Republica, KOR
Takuya Yamazaki - IMCJ, JPN
Nerea Serrano - Worldwide Independent Network, Spain
Aaron Winning - IMAT, Thailand
Joanie Eaton - Mexican Summer, UK

More speakers and program details will be announced soon.

AIR Member Early Bird ticket price $259 (RRP $349)
Members will receive a link to purchase their tickets at discounted prices
Find out if you qualify for AIR membership HERE: https://air.org.au/membership/about

Non-Members can purchase Early Bird tickets $369 (RRP $449)HERE: https://air.eventsair.com/air-2026/non-member---indie-con-a2im-conferences/Site/Register

MORE INFORMATION HERE: https://air.org.au/2026-first-speakers-announced


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3 months ago

🥁 DRUM ROLL PLEASE 🥁

INTRODUCING OUR ROBERT STIGWOOD FELLOWS for 2026! 🎉

From indie country to polished pop-punk and the sounds of the Australian suburbs, this year’s Artist Fellows bring some serious heat.

Let's give it up for:
@anyyoungmechanicband
@effie.isobel
@maybehugo
@mollyrocket_adl
@kurraltapark

On the Industry Fellow lineup, we’re thrilled to reveal @bandbanta who’s in good company with @daybed_records, @runtrecords and @capslock.adl!

All Fellows receive grant funding plus 12 months of mentoring from @wonderlickentertainment (behind Amy Shark, DMA’s, The Paper Kites) to help turn their career momentum into long-term careers.

Congratulations to all of the 2026 ‘Stiggies’ 👏

Hit the link in our bio to learn more.


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3 months ago

🥁 DRUM ROLL PLEASE 🥁

INTRODUCING OUR ROBERT STIGWOOD FELLOWS for 2026! 🎉

From indie country to polished pop-punk and the sounds of the Australian suburbs, this year’s Artist Fellows bring some serious heat.

Let's give it up for:
@anyyoungmechanicband
@effie.isobel
@maybehugo
@mollyrocket_adl
@kurraltapark

On the Industry Fellow lineup, we’re thrilled to reveal @bandbanta who’s in good company with @daybed_records, @runtrecords and @capslock.adl!

All Fellows receive grant funding plus 12 months of mentoring from @wonderlickentertainment (behind Amy Shark, DMA’s, The Paper Kites) to help turn their career momentum into long-term careers.

Congratulations to all of the 2026 ‘Stiggies’ 👏

Hit the link in our bio to learn more.


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3 months ago

🥁 DRUM ROLL PLEASE 🥁

INTRODUCING OUR ROBERT STIGWOOD FELLOWS for 2026! 🎉

From indie country to polished pop-punk and the sounds of the Australian suburbs, this year’s Artist Fellows bring some serious heat.

Let's give it up for:
@anyyoungmechanicband
@effie.isobel
@maybehugo
@mollyrocket_adl
@kurraltapark

On the Industry Fellow lineup, we’re thrilled to reveal @bandbanta who’s in good company with @daybed_records, @runtrecords and @capslock.adl!

All Fellows receive grant funding plus 12 months of mentoring from @wonderlickentertainment (behind Amy Shark, DMA’s, The Paper Kites) to help turn their career momentum into long-term careers.

Congratulations to all of the 2026 ‘Stiggies’ 👏

Hit the link in our bio to learn more.


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3 months ago

🥁 DRUM ROLL PLEASE 🥁

INTRODUCING OUR ROBERT STIGWOOD FELLOWS for 2026! 🎉

From indie country to polished pop-punk and the sounds of the Australian suburbs, this year’s Artist Fellows bring some serious heat.

Let's give it up for:
@anyyoungmechanicband
@effie.isobel
@maybehugo
@mollyrocket_adl
@kurraltapark

On the Industry Fellow lineup, we’re thrilled to reveal @bandbanta who’s in good company with @daybed_records, @runtrecords and @capslock.adl!

All Fellows receive grant funding plus 12 months of mentoring from @wonderlickentertainment (behind Amy Shark, DMA’s, The Paper Kites) to help turn their career momentum into long-term careers.

Congratulations to all of the 2026 ‘Stiggies’ 👏

Hit the link in our bio to learn more.


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3 months ago

🥁 DRUM ROLL PLEASE 🥁

INTRODUCING OUR ROBERT STIGWOOD FELLOWS for 2026! 🎉

From indie country to polished pop-punk and the sounds of the Australian suburbs, this year’s Artist Fellows bring some serious heat.

Let's give it up for:
@anyyoungmechanicband
@effie.isobel
@maybehugo
@mollyrocket_adl
@kurraltapark

On the Industry Fellow lineup, we’re thrilled to reveal @bandbanta who’s in good company with @daybed_records, @runtrecords and @capslock.adl!

All Fellows receive grant funding plus 12 months of mentoring from @wonderlickentertainment (behind Amy Shark, DMA’s, The Paper Kites) to help turn their career momentum into long-term careers.

Congratulations to all of the 2026 ‘Stiggies’ 👏

Hit the link in our bio to learn more.


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3 months ago

🥁 DRUM ROLL PLEASE 🥁

INTRODUCING OUR ROBERT STIGWOOD FELLOWS for 2026! 🎉

From indie country to polished pop-punk and the sounds of the Australian suburbs, this year’s Artist Fellows bring some serious heat.

Let's give it up for:
@anyyoungmechanicband
@effie.isobel
@maybehugo
@mollyrocket_adl
@kurraltapark

On the Industry Fellow lineup, we’re thrilled to reveal @bandbanta who’s in good company with @daybed_records, @runtrecords and @capslock.adl!

All Fellows receive grant funding plus 12 months of mentoring from @wonderlickentertainment (behind Amy Shark, DMA’s, The Paper Kites) to help turn their career momentum into long-term careers.

Congratulations to all of the 2026 ‘Stiggies’ 👏

Hit the link in our bio to learn more.


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16
3 months ago

🥁 DRUM ROLL PLEASE 🥁

INTRODUCING OUR ROBERT STIGWOOD FELLOWS for 2026! 🎉

From indie country to polished pop-punk and the sounds of the Australian suburbs, this year’s Artist Fellows bring some serious heat.

Let's give it up for:
@anyyoungmechanicband
@effie.isobel
@maybehugo
@mollyrocket_adl
@kurraltapark

On the Industry Fellow lineup, we’re thrilled to reveal @bandbanta who’s in good company with @daybed_records, @runtrecords and @capslock.adl!

All Fellows receive grant funding plus 12 months of mentoring from @wonderlickentertainment (behind Amy Shark, DMA’s, The Paper Kites) to help turn their career momentum into long-term careers.

Congratulations to all of the 2026 ‘Stiggies’ 👏

Hit the link in our bio to learn more.


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16
3 months ago

🥁 DRUM ROLL PLEASE 🥁

INTRODUCING OUR ROBERT STIGWOOD FELLOWS for 2026! 🎉

From indie country to polished pop-punk and the sounds of the Australian suburbs, this year’s Artist Fellows bring some serious heat.

Let's give it up for:
@anyyoungmechanicband
@effie.isobel
@maybehugo
@mollyrocket_adl
@kurraltapark

On the Industry Fellow lineup, we’re thrilled to reveal @bandbanta who’s in good company with @daybed_records, @runtrecords and @capslock.adl!

All Fellows receive grant funding plus 12 months of mentoring from @wonderlickentertainment (behind Amy Shark, DMA’s, The Paper Kites) to help turn their career momentum into long-term careers.

Congratulations to all of the 2026 ‘Stiggies’ 👏

Hit the link in our bio to learn more.


96
16
3 months ago

🥁 DRUM ROLL PLEASE 🥁

INTRODUCING OUR ROBERT STIGWOOD FELLOWS for 2026! 🎉

From indie country to polished pop-punk and the sounds of the Australian suburbs, this year’s Artist Fellows bring some serious heat.

Let's give it up for:
@anyyoungmechanicband
@effie.isobel
@maybehugo
@mollyrocket_adl
@kurraltapark

On the Industry Fellow lineup, we’re thrilled to reveal @bandbanta who’s in good company with @daybed_records, @runtrecords and @capslock.adl!

All Fellows receive grant funding plus 12 months of mentoring from @wonderlickentertainment (behind Amy Shark, DMA’s, The Paper Kites) to help turn their career momentum into long-term careers.

Congratulations to all of the 2026 ‘Stiggies’ 👏

Hit the link in our bio to learn more.


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16
3 months ago

📣Calling all SA Music Artists- New Found Sound 🎵 is back in the Port in May 2026 and the team are on the hunt for the next best sounds of South Australia - submit your EOI by 5pm 15 December. ✏

See link in bio.

The Music Development Office proudly supports New Found Sound.


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5 months ago

Last Chance! 🕐This Saturday 29 Nov the outstanding Interplay series from Nexus Arts winds up with a stellar set by Katie Aspel and Sonia Smith.🎵 Don't miss this triumph of talent in contemporary original music!🙌 Details via @nexusarts

The Music Development Office proudly supports Nexus Arts.


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5 months ago

❓ Who has merch they wanna sell 👕 Calling local artists: here's a chance to join the best kind of fair -RECORD FAIR 🎪🎵- hosted by the good folks at @northernsoundsystem . Happening at Skate Daze on 22 November, EOIs are open for registrations. ✏️ See NSS for details. We're tempted to say 'get ya skates on' ⛸ ... but how about just 'hurry and register', the date is fast approaching! 😉

The Music Development Office proudly supports Northern Sound System.


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6 months ago

IT'S ON!!!! ‼🎵GOOD MUSIC MONTH🎵‼ is officially here at last, 30 days of a stacked program of gigs, with something for everyone. 🫶 Get amongst it and see some South Aussie acts - no shortage of talent here ! 🔥 See the full program via @goodmusicmonth

Presented by @musicsa_southaustralia .

The Music Development Office@mdo_saproudly supports Good Music Month.


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6 months ago

🌟SENSATIONAL @samusicawardslast night! 🌟

👏👏Congrats all around to our homegrown talent, you are the reason we're celebrating 10 years of our UNESCO @adlcityofmusic designation. 🎶

🏆Highlights include :
‼ top winners @dem_moband @aleksiah_ who graced the stage repeatedly to pick up a handful of awards each,
🎵special mention to Rob Edwards @redwards7 , winner of the Adelaide UNESCO City of Music 10th Anniversary Award which will help him undertake a residency in Mexico,
☀Nat Edwards who won the new award category for Community Achiever for her work with youth in music, and
💕the gracious Rosanna Clark presenting the Neville Clark Award to up and coming sound engineers Lisa burns & Michael Esterhuizen in honour of one of SA's all time greatest mastering experts.

😎Plus a cheeky shoutout to the many current and former Robert Stigwood Fellows in the mix! Fabulous!

The Music Development Office proudly supports the SA Music Awards and presenter @musicsa_southaustralia


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6 months ago

📣 Calling all musicians, music businesses and music workers!
In June 2025, Music Australia revealed the music industry generated $8.78 billion in revenue through its landmark report, The Bass Line. Now it’s time to build on that story.
Submissions to The Bass Line – Edition 2 are now open. The survey collects data for FY2024-25 and is open to anyone working across the music sector.
📝 The survey is short, anonymous and takes just 5-10 minutes to complete.
This research will be an ongoing annual series and will inform future policy, investment and support for the music industry.
Make your contribution count. Complete the survey by Sunday 2 November.
Details at @music.aus
Delivered by McAtamney & Advisors in collaboration with Music Australia.

Image: Full Flower Moon Band at Spaced Out Festival. Credit: James Latter


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6 months ago


View Instagram Stories in Secret

The Instagram Story Viewer is an easy tool that lets you secretly watch and save Instagram stories, videos, photos, or IGTV. With this service, you can download content and enjoy it offline whenever you like. If you find something interesting on Instagram that you’d like to check out later or want to view stories while staying anonymous, our Viewer is perfect for you. Anonstories offers an excellent solution for keeping your identity hidden. Instagram first launched the Stories feature in August 2023, which was quickly adopted by other platforms due to its engaging, time-sensitive format. Stories let users share quick updates, whether photos, videos, or selfies, enhanced with text, emojis, or filters, and are visible for only 24 hours. This limited time frame creates high engagement compared to regular posts. In today’s world, Stories are one of the most popular ways to connect and communicate on social media. However, when you view a Story, the creator can see your name in their viewer list, which may be a privacy concern. What if you wish to browse Stories without being noticed? Here’s where Anonstories becomes useful. It allows you to watch public Instagram content without revealing your identity. Simply enter the username of the profile you’re curious about, and the tool will display their latest Stories. Features of Anonstories Viewer: - Anonymous Browsing: Watch Stories without showing up on the viewer list. - No Account Needed: View public content without signing up for an Instagram account. - Content Download: Save any Stories content directly to your device for offline use. - View Highlights: Access Instagram Highlights, even beyond the 24-hour window. - Repost Monitoring: Track the reposts or engagement levels on Stories for personal profiles. Limitations: - This tool works only with public accounts; private accounts remain inaccessible. Benefits: - Privacy-Friendly: Watch any Instagram content without being noticed. - Simple and Easy: No app installation or registration required. - Exclusive Tools: Download and manage content in ways Instagram doesn’t offer.

Advantages of Anonstories

Explore IG Stories Privately

Keep track of Instagram updates discreetly while protecting your privacy and staying anonymous.


Private Instagram Viewer

View profiles and photos anonymously with ease using the Private Profile Viewer.


Story Viewer for Free

This free tool allows you to view Instagram Stories anonymously, ensuring your activity remains hidden from the story uploader.

Frequently asked questions

 
Anonymity

Anonstories lets users view Instagram stories without alerting the creator.

 
Device Compatibility

Works seamlessly on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and modern browsers like Chrome and Safari.

 
Safety and Privacy

Prioritizes secure, anonymous browsing without requiring login credentials.

 
No Registration

Users can view public stories by simply entering a username—no account needed.

 
Supported Formats

Downloads photos (JPEG) and videos (MP4) with ease.

 
Cost

The service is free to use.

 
Private Accounts

Content from private accounts can only be accessed by followers.

 
File Usage

Files are for personal or educational use only and must comply with copyright rules.

 
How It Works

Enter a public username to view or download stories. The service generates direct links for saving content locally.