South Australian Music Awards Public Voting Now Open

Public voting is now open for this year's South Australian Music Awards.

Held at the AEC Theatre on Tuesday 10 November, the SA music scene's night of nights is a celebration of the people, from artists to managers and more, who make our scene so unique.

There are 34 award categories in total, with local music fans allowed to vote in 12 of them as part of the SA Music Awards People’s Choice Awards, including Blues & Roots, Country, Electronic, Experimental & Art, Folk, Heavy Metal, Hip Hop, Jazz, Pop, Punk, Rock, and Soul/Funk/R’n’B.

"The SA Music Awards is the one night each year our whole industry comes together to recognise the music that is created in studios and on stages in South Australia all year round. We're looking forward to a big night of music industry celebration that reflects just how much talent South Australia has to offer," said Music SA CEO, Christine Schloithe.

 South Australian Deputy Premier and Minister for Arts, Kyam Maher MLC, added, "South Australian artists continue to achieve remarkable success on local, national and international stages, and the South Australian Music Awards are a fitting celebration of their contribution to our state's cultural life.

“Public voting gives music fans the chance to recognise the artists they love and champion the incredible talent emerging from every corner of South Australia.

“Backed by our new A Sound Future music strategy, the Labor Government is committed to supporting a strong and sustainable music ecosystem that nurtures talent, creates pathways and strengthens South Australia's reputation as Australia's first UNESCO City of Music."

Voting is open from now until midnight Monday 5 October. Cast your vote and buy tickets for this year's event at southaustralianmusicawards.com.au.

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The 2025 SA Music Awards was another huge night that saw Adelaide's own pop princess aleksiah follow up her four wins at the 2024 ceremony with another four, taking home Best Song for her track 'Clothes Off', Best Solo Artist and Best Release for her EP Cry About It, along with the People’s Choice Pop Award.

DEM MOB also cleaned up, winning Best Regional Artist and Best Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Artist in the Major categories, along with Best Music Educator in the Industry Awards and the People’s Choice Award for Hip Hop.

Other artists celebrated on the night included Oscar the Wild and Ella Ion, who both won two awards apiece, with Oscar the Wild taking out Best Group and the People’s Choice Award for Rock and Ion winning Best New Artist and the People’s Choice Award for Folk, and effie isobel, who claimed Best Music Video for her track 'Moon Made'.

Vote for your favourite SA artists now at southaustralianmusicawards.com.au. Voting closes at midnight on Monday 5 October.