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Lion Arts Factory and Five Four Entertainment are fighting for a future

The co-owners of award-winning North Terrace live music venue Lion Arts Factory and music events company Five Four Entertainment need a combined $500,000 lifeline and property lease extension from the State Government to keep their businesses from collapsing.

Woodville’s 1920s Town Hall reborn as an inclusive live entertainment venue

Under the stewardship of Deanna Howland, Woodville Town Hall is a 900-capacity venue with a focus on diverse and inclusive programming and will host the inaugural AltFest in June.

Is Adelaide really a ‘city of music’?

Square Holes, a local market research and cultural insights agency, asked South Australians about their live music habits and awareness of Adelaide's UNESCO City of Music status. Mahalia Tanner explores the results.

Look who’s hiring

Are you thinking new year, new job? We've rounded up current opportunities.

‘Do or die’ for West End venues as six close in two months

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.

Gordy Boy Records trots into Adelaide Arcade

A lifelong vinyl fan has fulfilled a dream by opening a record shop and being part of the local music community and culture.

‘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.

Look who’s hiring

There's plenty of opportunity out there as spring approaches, including plenty of casual work at the Royal Adelaide Show.