Adelaide Music

It is believed that when Johannes Sebastian Bach and Georg Handel societies and festivals were established in the early 20th century, Australia's early music performances acquired an English colonial style of revivalism. Australia has a long and colorful line of music history, and this goes to show how the country values music.

Adelaide, like other Australian cities, has its own way of boosting and nurturing Adelaide music. Situated in the southern part of Australia, Adelaide is also known for its inclination towards the arts, particularly in music. Unique and distinctly remarkable in its own way, Adelaide music is acclaimed through music events, regular festivals, ongoing gigs in its bars and Adelaide music performance venues.

Adelaide music: festivals and music events

Residents of Adelaide, and even outsiders, celebrate Adelaide music in a number of Adelaide music festivals. One of these festivals is Adelaide Festival of Arts. Another one is WOMADelaide, a world music festival held in Botanic Park every year. Adelaide also has Barossa Music Festival.

Adelaide music: musicians, orchestra and other music groups

Already a part of the long line of Adelaide music history is the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, which was formed in 1937. William Cade was its first conductor.

Adelaide music wouldn't be complete without its popular musicians who have already made their name in Adelaide music industry. Some of them are the Testeagles, Eric Bogle, The Mark of Cain, the Superjesus, I Killed the Prom Queen and Mayfield.

Adelaide music industry also takes pride in Hilltop Hoods, a pioneering Australian hip hop crew and Guy Sebastian, an Australian Idol winner.

Adelaide music: music institutions and music presentation venues

Adelaide music is also kept alive by acclaimed Adelaide music institutions like the Elder School of Music. The school is a part of the University of Adelaide.

The city also has Adelaide music venues, including the Royal Adelaide Showgrounds. Other venues for Adelaide music presentations are:

- Adelaide Uni Bar
- Rocket Bar
- The Crown & Anchor
- Jive
- The Exeter
- Fowlers Live
- The Grace Emily
- Lizard Lounge
- Jade Monkey
- Adelaide Entertainment Centre
- Producers Bar
- Thebarton Theatre
- The Governor Hindmarsh
- Ed Castle
- The Underground
- Viva Nighttrain
- Electric Light Hotel
- Enigma Bar

Adelaide music: where to find information

Schedules of Adelaide music performances as well as information on Adelaide music artists, venues, festivals and events are available online by visiting the official websites of event organisers and music artists. Online forums are also good sources of Adelaide music information.