2025 South Australian Music Industry Survey

Last year, our inaugural South Australian Music Industry Survey received over 360 responses. This survey will now be held yearly, to help MusicSA build a comprehensive picture of the current contemporary music industry in South Australia, please complete this survey to have your position and experience represented.

We are calling upon all working music industry professionals to participate, from artists to managers, venue operators and managers, government workers, photographers, booking agents, event production crew, gig attendees, local music enthusiasts, allied industries and beyond. If your work intersects with this industry in any way, we want to hear from you!

If you have any questions, concerns, or to complete the survey anonymously over the phone, please reach out on 8104 1101.

Please note that this survey should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
1.What area(s) of the music industry do you work in? (Please select all that apply)
2.How long have you been involved in the music industry?
3.On what basis do you work in the music industry?
4.How do you derive your primary income?
5.What genre of music is your work associated with? (Please select all that apply)
6.What are the top three things that you believe would drive the growth of the contemporary music industry in SA?
7.What are the barriers to audiences attending live music in SA currently? Please select the top 3 most pressing issues in your opinion.
8.How would you rate the accessibility of live music spaces in SA (venues, events, festivals) for workers, artists, and audiences with disabilities in terms of inclusion, support, and physical access?
9.What is your perception of the financial state of the local contemporary music industry since the pandemic?
10.What are the main issues facing the South Australian contemporary music industry today? Please select the top 3 most pressing issues in your opinion.
11.Which industry topics would you like to know more about? (Please select all that apply)
12.What industry development and/or advocacy initiatives would you like to see MusicSA do more of in the next few years?
13.What MusicSA programs and activities (past and/or current) do you think have had positive outcomes for industry development in South Australia?
14.In general, do you think the Government of South Australia is currently working well with the contemporary music industry to effectively support the industry?
15.In the last 18 months how many grants have you applied for (if any) to support your music activity? Was your grant successful?
16.How do you keep in touch with industry-based information? (Please select all that apply)
17.Any other feedback:
Demographic Data
18.Age:
19.What is your gender?
20.Postcode of South Australian place of residence:
21.Place of birth:
22.Residency status:
23.Do you identify as:
24.Do you identify as coming from a culturally or linguistically diverse background?
25.Please select all that apply in the below options:
26.Do you identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community?
27.Do you have a disability (including neurodivergence)?
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Thank you for participating in the 2025 SA Music Industry Survey. Your contribution will help to better understand and support our industry.