On the 17th of November the SAM Awards will be returning to celebrate the excellent contemporary music industry across South Australia at the newly opened Hindley Street Music Hall.
The new state of the art music venue will be showcased to award categories which recognise both those who are on the front line and those who are behind the scenes of South Australia’s incomparable musical talent.
CEO of MusicSA Christine Schloithe, said it is thrilling to see the SAM Awards return in 2022.
“The SAM Awards are an important and much-loved event for the music industry as we collectively honour the exceptional talent, both on and off the stage, that South Australia boasts. Additionally, it enables us to celebrate the resilience and determination of our contemporary music industry as it emerges stronger than ever after the past two years of the pandemic.”
This year, there with be an introduction of the new regional award categories ‘Best Regional Venue/Music Activation’ and “Best Regional Artist’ as there will be a new focus on regional South Australia talent.
“The talent in South Australia is extraordinary and to adequately reflect that, we encourage as many people as possible to nominate themselves and others who are doing amazing things for music in SA.” said Schloithe.
Nominations are now open for the 2022 SAM Awards and will be closed on Monday October 3rd at 11:59pm.
To declare award winners, the Australian public is encouraged to nominate their favourite SA musician, band, sound engineer, manager, or even self-nominate. To Nominate, click HERE.
Presented by MusicSA, the annual SAM Awards have become a standout fixture on Adelaide’s events calendar and is a ‘night of nights’ for the South Australian music community, which expands and enhances the state’s reputation as a home for musical excellence and industry leader as an UNESCO City of Music.
Minister for Arts, Andrea Michaels says, “The South Australian Government – through the Music Development Office – is once again proud to support the SAM Awards, which recognise the achievements of our state’s most talented musicians, as well as the many outstanding individuals and teams who work tirelessly behind the scenes.”
Those involved in South Australia’s music industry have a significant impact on our culture, wellbeing, and economy and it’s important we celebrate their work and success.”
“I wish all those nominating for the SAM Awards the best of luck, and I look forward to meeting many of the finalists at the awards night in Adelaide, Australia’s only UNESCO City of Music.”
The SAM Awards are presented annually by MusicSA with support from the South Australian Government’s Music Development Office, major partners and a variety of generous sponsors within the SA music community.
To nominate for the SAM Awards – southaustralianmusicawards.com.au
The SAM Awards
17th November
Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide, South Australia
Tickets southaustralianmusicawards.com.au
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