MusicSA’s SA Music Industry Survey Returns in 2025
The survey is now open and closes on Monday, March 31 at 11:59pm.
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Last year MusicSA held its inaugural South Australian Music Industry Survey. Attracting over 400 responses, the survey gathered data about the local music ecosystem and the issues facing artists, venue owners and punters.
The success of the survey led MusicSA to announce the South Australian Music Industry Survey will be held annually, with this year’s survey now open.
Everyone involved in SA’s music scene, from artists, managers, venue operators, booking agents and production crews to photographers, writers, gig-goers and local music enthusiasts, are urged to get involved and complete the short online survey.
The survey is completely anonymous and all the data collected will collated and shared in a mid-year report that includes key takeaways and recommendations moving forward.
Taking just 10-15 minutes, you can fill out the survey here. The SA Music Industry Survey closes Monday, March 31 at 11:59pm.
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The 2024 SA Music Industry Survey gave an eye-opening insight into the local scene. Of the 400-odd participants, it was revealed that 75.5% worked as artists or musicians and more than 80% lived in Greater Adelaide.
The survey found some of the major issues facing musicians include the lack of potential to generate cash flow/income (41%) and the lack of paid performance opportunities for local artists (35%). Scarierily, 80% surveyed believed the state of the music industry in SA was worse than before the pandemic.
When it came to audiences, the survey revealed a lack of familiarity with local artists (51%) was the main reason for people not attending gigs, while 40% noted the cost of transport, drinks, food and merch was a factor.
MusicSA put forward several ideas to help improve the local scene, advocating for better music education pathways and opportunities, more funding and investment for the contemporary music industry and greater regional and remote engagement and support.
Hopefully, the results of this year’s survey will show the information gathered last year was taken on board and a greater focus on the SA music industry has been put in place by the higher powers.
Take part in the SA Music Industry Survey here. The survey closes Monday, March 31 at 11:59pm.
