ILVA South Australia

12/01/2024

NEARLY $1 MILLION GOVERNMENT BOOST TO SA’S LIVE MUSIC VENUES ANNOUNCED - The Note Magazine

Grace Emily Hotel owner Symon Jarowyi welcomes this move from the government, stating grants such as these “acknowledge the importance of grassroots venues, as well as the broader musical ecosystem, including skilled support personnel, such as sound and technical staff.”

“This kind of support demonstrates why Adelaide was chosen for its UNESCO City of Music status,” he continues.

Jarowyi is also part of the Independent Live Venues Alliance (ILVA) in South Australia, a nation-first initiative dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for the crucial role grassroots venues play in creating a healthy music ecosystem and, more broadly, the continuation of live, original music in the state. Together with the Grace Emily Hotel , the ILVA collective includes venues such as The Gov Jive Wheatsheaf Hotel Broadcast Bar Semaphore Workers Club and Murray Delta Juke Joint

The South Australian Government today revealed new 'See It Live' grants that it will deliver nearly $1 million in funding to independent music venues in Adelaide and South Australia, with a further fund allocated to live music performances as part of the Adelaide Fringe.

22/12/2023

“We’re doing it really tough and we’ve been incredibly concerned that we were going to see closures and now what we’re seeing is really alarming. It’s very, very distressing,” says Tam, whose venue is on Hindley Street.

Three more nightclubs in the West End have announced closures in December, with remaining traders calling on the state government for support before more go under.

14/12/2023

Everyday Festival 2023. Grace Emily Hotel Broadcast Bar

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14/12/2023

08/12/2023

‘Once they’re gone, they’re gone’: Adelaide alternative venues fight to survive

Three venues around Hindley Street including the city’s only metal dive have closed in the last month, while alternative bar Ancient World is battling to prevent the same fate. CityMag talks to operators about fighting to stay open in tough times, and the cultural cost of losing.

04/12/2023

ABC: Australian live music venues 'firmly in crisis' as gig goers shift behaviours post-lockdown

"Local live music is really important to people, but I don't think they know how close they are to losing it right now."

Tam Boakes (JIVE) "would like to see $1 per ticket for large-scale events to go towards small local venues.

"Because none of those festival bands would be there without playing a pub or venue along the way. We are the grassroots that make the big things happen," says Boakes.

"It's a very small way to … support the industry that supports you."

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-04/australian-live-music-venues-struggling-closing-down/103161974

Jive Grace Emily Hotel The Gov Murray Delta Juke Joint Semaphore Workers Club Broadcast Bar Wheatsheaf Hotel

From Perth to Albury, we take a look at Australia's live music scene and how it's faring after a pandemic and during a cost of living crisis.

21/11/2023

Everyday Festival, celebrating original live music in our grassroots venues. Sunday 22nd October at Jive with colourblind, The 745 & The Munch
Photos by eviewonder
Thanks to City of Adelaide

20/11/2023

Everyday Festival, a weekend of grassroots venues celebrating what they do best. Live Music!
Sunday 22nd October The Wheatsheaf Hotel Adelaide with Alison Coppe and Naomi Keyte
Photos by eviewonder

16/11/2023

Everyday Festival, a collaboration of grassroots venues celebrating local artists. Friday 20th October at Jive with Choosing Sides, Normal Behavior, Violet Harlot & Destinezia
Photos by eviewonder
Thanks to City of Adelaide

16/11/2023

Everyday Festival, a collaboration and celebration of grassroots venues and artists, showcasing what we do best. Live Music! Friday 20th October at Grace Emily Hotel with Stormy-Lou, Oscar the Wild & Nick Keogh
Photos by eviewonder
Thanks to City of Adelaide

15/11/2023

Very sad news. Thank you Eric & Craig for all you have given to the industry and bands over the past few decades. Your closure leaves a gaping hole in the live music community

14/11/2023

Everyday Festival, a collaboration of grassroots venues celebrating what we do every day! Thursday 19th October at The Gov with Strung Out and The Little Dirty Roots Band