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Nominate your favourite artists for the 2019 South Australian Music Awards

You’ve got ‘til 5pm this Monday to give your favourite band, musician, engineer, or music industry figure a chance at glory at the 2019 SAM Awards.

Cranker named SA’s best live music venue

The East End institution saved from demolition by a public backlash has been awarded Best Live Music Venue at the hotel industry's biggest gig.

Low sensory dinners at the Arkaba Hotel

Arkaba Hotel is the state's first venue to introduce a low sensory dining experience, courtesy of Autism SA.

Casual contracts are putting hospo workers at risk

Initial findings from a state-wide hospitality survey reveal high rates of precarious and informal working arrangements are leading to bartenders, glassies and burger-makers feeling like they can’t report instances of sexual harassment or assault at work.

Dance battle: Groundfloor Radio clocks 6600 signatures to bring dancing back

Local internet music station Groundfloor Radio has launched an online petition arguing live music venues and nightclubs are still “inoperable” due to COVID restrictions and the State Government has prioritised sports over the city's late-night economy.

COVID-19 may instigate the formation of a small venue coalition

Adelaide CBD small venue owners have proposed an AHA-style association to provide a unified voice to government, with the niche hospitality industry still languishing under "one-size-fits-all" coronavirus restrictions.

The State Government’s temporary takeaway liquor licence amendment will be made permanent

A temporary amendment to liquor licensing rules allowing licensed venues to sell takeaway wine and beer with food is set to become permanent. But some CBD venues say the measure does not benefit all businesses equally.

How to fix hospitality’s wage theft problem

As community feedback is sought for a draft wage theft bill, CityMag speaks with chef and anti-wage-theft advocate Henry Honner about how our hospitality scene could stamp out the practice.