The 2021 SAM (South Australian Music) Awards will once again celebrate the achievements of South Australian musicians, venues and industry workers.
Triple J 'Good Nights' host Bridget Hustwaite will host this year's event, taking place at a COVID-safe outdoor format in the grounds of the Adelaide Gaol.
The list of nominees spans a range of genres – winners will be decided by a panel of 15 national and local judges who represent and work across various facets of the industry, and are valued members of the Australian music community.
There are plenty of familiar names among this year's nominees, but also a selection of first-time entrants such as Triple J Unearthed High winners George Alice and Teenage Joans. A host of winners from last year in this year's People's Choice Awards include TOWNS, Wing Defence and Motez.
“The Marshall Government is proud to support the SAM Awards and South Australia’s outstanding local music industry which makes such an important cultural and economic contribution to our state,” SA Minister For Innovation And Skills David Pisoni says.
Music SA Chair Anne Wiberg is proud of the SA music community in 2021.
“South Australian artists have, yet again, continued to produce incredible, world-class original music,” she says. “I am so happy that the SA Music Awards enables us to celebrate not only those who create it but everyone who supports and works in the industry.”
“Despite yet another challenging year for our industry, there’s been some incredible new music and achievements from the SA music community over the past 12 months,” Music SA General Manager Kim Roberts adds.
“South Australian artists need your support more than ever! Make sure to vote for your favourite artists!”
Tickets are available now.
2021 South Australian Music Awards take place at Adelaide Gaol on 18 November.
People’s Choice Awards Finalists
Blues & RootsCal Williams Jr
Craig Atkins
Mojo Dingo
Mum’s Favourite
Nick Wilton
Sean Kemp
Sturt Avenue
Trav Collins
Wanderers
Country
Ben McNeil
Jaylee Daniels
Jimmy Bay
Mark Curtis and the Flannelettes
Matt Ward
Michaela Jenke
Paula Standing
Ricky Albeck & the Belair Line Band
Electronic
Ampiumx
Jack Truant
Jerry Tee Live Percussionist
Kelly Matejcic, Krunk & Restricted
Mell Hall
Motez
Netanya
Oisima
Oz Harte
Platix
Stace Cadet
TEMPLE
The Jango
V O E
Experimental
Avalon Kane
Georgia Oatley
Jackulson
Kintsugist
Laure Chain & William Jack
Leah Blankendaal
Millennium Cowboy
Neofix
Population or Mars
Slowmango
SODA
Sons of Zoku
The Cold Field
The Empty Threats
Folk
Alison Newman
B.S Roberts
Bards Brew
Jac Marshall
Jason Midzi
Jess Johns
Kaurna Cronin
Luke Marshall
Rowena
Siberian Tiger
St Jacques
Tilly Tjala Thomas
Tim Moore
Trent Worley
Heavy
Aidan Cibich
alt.
Apophis
Audio Reign
Dirty Pagans
Echoes in Eternity
Hidden Intent
Kitchen Witch
No No No No No
Ouroboric
Radix
Relapse
Rocky’s Pride & Joy
Scott Reed’s String Theory
Shattered Hourglass
SIGNV/S
Swordfish Trombone
Hip Hop
BMA
Boffa
Brenton Torrens
Dem Mob
Eames
EAST AV3
GOLDN
Holas May
Jaykle
Laitsi
LBG
MARLON X RULLA
OHENBEE
Stefan Rossi
Yung JLMSK
Jazz
Chelsea Lee
Christina Guala Saxophone Quartet
ER@SER DESCRIPTION
Max Grynchuk
Pop
Arivian Thompson
Ashton Fraser
Bermuda Bay
DIVEBAR YOUTH
Elizabeth Ruyi
Emma Knights
G-Nation
George Alice
Georgie Raft
Heaps Good Friends
Innsaei
Jas French
Jordan D’Sena
Kyan Burns
Lilac Cove
Little Panacea
Lizzie Hosking
Lucinda Grace
Luna X
MANE
My Cherie
Oligarchy & The Dead Mentor
Orelia
Pinkish Blu
PNK FME
Rachael Leahcar
Sarah Saint James
Stellie
TALIA
The Mondays
The Montreals
Thoma and the Humbugs
Tiles
Zac Eichner
Punk
AGAPANTHER
Bitchspawn
Choosing Sides
Coldwave
Collateral Damage
Colourblind
Down and Out
Glowing
Hey Harriett
Idly By
LOLA
Madura Green
Mum Friends
Nocturnal Animals
Raccoon City
Superdose Gangway
Teenage Joans
The Systemaddicts
TWINE
Wing Defence
Rock
Broken Waves
Charlie On Trial
Cove Street
Don’t Bring Stacey
Druid Fluids
Ethanol Blend
Feed The Fire
George Glass
LILY ROSE
Lost Woods
Luce Cargo
Mode Shifter
Mums Favourite
Oscar The Wild
RAViE
SEABASS
Sunnyside Drive
SYCAMORE
The Public Holiday
The Strange Caves
TOWNS
Wolf & Cub
Soul/Funk/R&B
Bend
DayGlow Freaks
Dino Jag
Dojo Rise
Erin McKellar
Grco
Isaac Thomas
LENI
LilyMay
Lizzie Hosking
Mum Thinks Blue
Prince Legacy
Rob Edwards
