Applause for live music grants

The AHA|SA has applauded the State Government for investing nearly $1 million to boost live music venues and support SA’s music industry.

Eligible venues were able to apply for grants of up to $60,000 to host live music, with a focus on original content to attract patrons and create employment opportunities for local musicians, lighting and sound techs.

To be eligible, venues had to be a dedicated live music venue, regularly host live music performances, and have a permanent stage with live music as a significant part of their operations.

A further $50,000 – in grants up to $2500 – were also made available to venues to host live music performances as part of the Fringe’s “Fringe It Live” program.

Andrea Michaels, Minister for Small and Family Business, and Minister for the Arts, said the funds were “designed to attract patrons and create employment opportunities for musicians and production support staff such as sound techs with a focus on showcasing original music." Representing the largest employer of live music in SA, the AHA|SA will continue to work with the Minister to help musos recover from the impact of Covid.