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2026 South Australian Music Industry Survey

This anonymous survey is 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 professional experience in the industry represented.

We are calling upon all working music industry professionals to participate, from artists to managers, venue and festival operators, 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 08 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)(Required.)
2.How long have you been involved in the music industry?(Required.)
3.On what basis do you work in the music industry? (Please select all that apply)(Required.)
4.Where does your main source of income come from? (Please select the option that best describes where most of your income comes from)(Required.)
5.If music is your main source of income, what music-related activity is it derived from?
6.What genre of music is your work associated with? (Please select all that apply)(Required.)
7.What are the top three things that you believe would drive the growth of the contemporary music industry in SA? (Please select your top three)(Required.)
8.What are the main reasons that might prevent you or others from attending live music events in South Australia? (Please select your top three)(Required.)
9.Considering workers, artists, and audiences who are people with disabilities, how accessible are live music spaces (venues, events, festivals) in South Australia in terms of inclusion, support, and physical access?(Required.)
10.Compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, how would you describe the current overall financial health of the contemporary music industry in South Australia?(Required.)
11.In your opinion, what are the top three most pressing challenges currently facing the contemporary music industry in South Australia? (Please select up to three)(Required.)
12.What skills or knowledge would be most valuable for you to develop further within the music industry? (Please select all that apply)(Required.)
13.What specific actions would you like to see MusicSA take, to best support and grow the South Australian contemporary music industry in the next few years?(Required.)
14.In your experience, which MusicSA initiatives (such as networking events, workshops, Scouted, Good Music Month, the SA Music Awards, advocacy efforts) have been most beneficial for the South Australian music industry?(Required.)
15.To what extent do you agree or disagree that the South Australian Government is effectively working to support the contemporary music industry?(Required.)
16.In the last 18 months, how many times have you applied for grants to support your music activity?(Required.)
17.Of the grants you applied for in the last 18 months, how many were successful (fully or partially funded)?(Required.)
18.Were the Grants Applied for South Australian or National?(Required.)
19.What are your primary ways of staying informed about news and opportunities within the music industry? (Please select all that apply)(Required.)
20.Do you have any other feedback for MusicSA?
Demographic Data
21.Age:(Required.)
22.What is your gender?(Required.)
23.Postcode of South Australian place of residence:(Required.)
24.Place of birth:(Required.)
25.Residency status:(Required.)
26.Do you identify as:(Required.)
27.Do you come from a culturally or linguistically diverse background? (e.g., born overseas, speak a language other than English at home, have parents born overseas")(Required.)
28.Please select all that apply in the below options:(Required.)
29.Do you identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community?(Required.)
30.Do you identify as a person with a disability?(Required.)
31.Do you identify as Neurodivergent?(Required.)
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Thank you for participating in the 2026 SA Music Industry Survey. Your contribution will help to better understand and support our industry.