Make Live Music Fun
the Club History
The SA Live Music Club grew out of a desire to provide an opportunity for graduates of the Weekend Warriors ProgramTM to continue to perform and, now has members enjoy getting together regularly and playing music.
The Weekend Warriors ProgramTM started back in 2001 and has held 3 rounds each year since then. It was established in Adelaide by Holden Hill Music and, at the time, the Rock Shop, after being founded in the US in 1993. Still to this day Holden Hill Music continues to enthusiastically run the Program supplying all the gear (amps, guitars, drums, etc.) for the Rounds and as well as providing the rehearsal facilities and musical coach.
The Club is a separate organisation to the Weekend Warriors ProgramTM, which the Australian Music Association (AMA) owns and runs throughout Australia.
Been there, done that you say? What now you ask?
Well, firstly, congratulations on completing a Weekend Warriors Round.
Now we’ll be honest. Not all bands end up staying together after their Round for a whole variety of reasons. If you find yourself in this situation, the Club is an ideal way to meet other like-minded people, form a new band or acoustic ensemble or get involved in other initiatives such as the Weekend Warrior choir.
The SA Live Music Club values people who are prepared to give playing live music a go. In return we provide lots of support and encouragement and, importantly, plenty of opportunities to play regularly.
You might like to check out the band profiles on the SA Live Music Club’s website to see a few SA Live Music Club bands who all started out where you are today!
Don’t worry – be happy! You’re in good company.
You’ve just joined a fantastic Club with friendly people who, like you, are keen to play music. If you’re at a loss what to do next or you’re not sure who to talk to, you are welcome to get in touch with one of the committee members. They are all enthusiastic and keen to help everyone get the chance to make music and make friends. Or simply introduce yourself to someone at any of the Club gigs.
You’ll be surprised how friendly everyone is and eager to help you.
There are contact details below and on the Warriors website. Don’t forget they have all been through the same experience themselves so they know what you may be looking for.
As with any club there are many people that seem to ‘always be around the place’. And there’s no reason you shouldn’t get the chance to meet them and share your experiences. Check out the many photos of other Club members on the website.
As with any club or organisation there is a band of people who are keen and eager to help make it all happen for you. If there is anything you want to know or whatever just simply ask. It’s your club.
The back line, eg. amps, drum kit, cables, etc. and the Front-Of-House gear like Mic’s, stands, leads, console, etc. have been purchased over the years and are maintained meticulously so they are all reliable and ready to go.
All the musicians have to do is bring their own instruments like guitars, and we’ll gear up all the other stuff. But be assured that all the Club’s gear is of a professional standard.
The Club supports its members to develop their musicianship, helps them meet and form bands with like-minded people, and arranges a variety of gigs and events for them where they can perform in public venues.
Established in 2004, the SA Live Music Club is a registered, not-for-profit, incorporated Association for recreational musicians and singers.
Several SA Live Music Club bands have gone on to perform professionally.
Objectives of the Club
- facilitate the fun, joy and pleasures of participating in music in a social environment without prejudice, bias and/or discrimination.
- provide social amenities and facilities for the Members of the Association and provide accommodation for them on such premises as the Association may from time to time occupy.
- promote and/or provide to its Members the opportunities to develop a further interest or maintain that interest within their field of live musical endeavour by way of providing support, advice and guidance including but not limited to the development, promotion, management and delivery of live music workshops, projects, events, gigs and festivals throughout Australia.
- do all things which the Association or the Committee may think necessary or desirable for promoting the recreation, accommodation and convenience of any Member or Members.
- seek Sponsors and at the discretion of the Committee enter into written Sponsorship Agreements including but not limited to project, event, general, major and exclusive sponsorships.
- hire and/or employ and to pay persons in return for services rendered to the Association, salaries, wages, gratuities and pensions.
- establish, promote or assist in establishing or promoting and to subscribe to or become a Member of or associated or amalgamated with any other association or club, whose objects are similar or in part similar to the objects of the Association, or the establishment or promotion of which may be beneficial to the Association.
- support and subscribe to any charitable, music or public body.
- borrow or raise money with or without giving security and particularly by the issue of or upon bonds, debentures (redeemable on dates to be determined by yearly ballot or otherwise at the discretion of the Committee) bills, bills of exchange, promissory notes or other obligations or securities of the Association or by mortgage or charge upon all or any part of the property of the Association.
- do all such other lawful things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objectives.
How the Club Works
SA LIVE MUSIC CLUB is an incorporated Club under the SA Associations Incorporations Act (1985) and is managed by a committee. The committee works within the guidelines of a constitution (available on the website) holding regular meetings to decide what the club wants to achieve for its members and how to achieve these aims. The committee consists of several ‘Officers’ (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer) plus up to 6 general committee members.
Various subcommittees have been set up from time to time; an example includes the ‘Events Management Unit’. Any number of other subcommittees can be formed to assist the club to meet its aims.
If a committee position becomes vacant, it will be filled as per the guidelines included in the club constitution. Should the position not be filled, or if there is any prolonged delay, the roles of that position will be shared amongst the other members of the committee as appropriate. Committee members should therefore be prepared to share aspects of the various roles and responsibilities as required.
Note: Committee and subcommittee members are volunteers; none receive payment or other benefit
Amazing Supporters:
We are forever grateful to several organisations supporting not only the Club but opportunities for live music in South Australia.
