Vintage Vibes

The proliferation of local music festivals continues with the announcement today of a two-day “Vintage Vibes” event at Tomich Wines in the Adelaide Hills next April.

Vintage Vibes boasts a diverse line-up ranging from Triple J 2022 Australian-album-of-the-year award winners Gang of Youths and chart-topping singer and multi-instrumentalist Tash Sultana, to veteran musician Leo Sayer and multiple ARIA-winning duo Angus & Julia Stone.

The April 1-2 festival has been curated by Blake Gilchrist (music curator for Adelaide Festival), who says it will “redefine the idea of a winery festival” in South Australia and showcase the Hills region.

“Where else can you see artists like Gang of Youths, Tash Sultana and Angus & Julia Stone play alongside hometown heroes Adrian Eagle, Wanderers, and We Move Like Giants?”

Check out the full line-up here.

What’s your connection to Unley?

Previous Unley Art Prize winner Peter Barnes’ God & Mammon.

Unley Art Prize is inviting South Australian artists to submit works that reflect their connections to the city, saying the links can be “personal, political, philosophical, historical, fictional – or simply fun”.

Entries are open from December 5 until April 5 for the 2023 All Connections to Unley Art Prize, which is open to artists of all ages and levels working in two and three-dimensional mediums including painting, photography, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, glass, collage and new media.

The major winner will receive a $5000 prize, with previous winners including Charmain Osborne with her ceramic installation 150 seed pots for Unley green plots (2021) and Peter Barnes with his photo God & Mammon (2016).

Finalists’ work will be shown at the Hughes Gallery in Fullarton Park Community Centre during June 2023. Further details can be found here.

First Nations focus

Tjarutja Dance Theatre Collective performers beside the Kaurna Reconciliation Sculptures outside the  Festival Theatre. Photo: Naomi Jellicoe

Adelaide Festival Centre has launched an Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan with a commitment to actions including the creation of opportunities for First Nations artists to present their work at its venues and ensuring First Nations-dedicated programming continues to be an ongoing strategic priority.

The plan, launched on Wednesday at a ceremony that included a performance by musician William Barton and available to download here, was created with input from SA-based Aboriginal-owned and operated organisation Bookabee Australia.

It also includes a commitment to “demonstrate respect to First Nations Peoples by observing cultural protocols”, “promote positive intercultural connections and race relations through anti-discrimination strategies”, and “improve employment outcomes by increasing First Nations recruitment, retention and professional development”.

“We intend to make great progress over the next two years and look eagerly towards the future when reconciliation will be an even greater driving force through our programs, activities and services to community,” says Adelaide Festival Centre CEO and artistic director Douglas Gautier.

Dreaming of SALA 2023…

If you want to see your artwork on a car, be part of an outdoor sculpture exhibition, lead a walking tour or become involved in one of SALA’s other projects in 2023, let the festival know by filling out an expression of interest form.

While there are no guarantees all the projects will run next year, other potential opportunities include delivering an arts workshop at the SALA hub, getting your artwork printed on a shopping bag, and taking part in the SALA Podcast or slight night. Further ideas and suggestions are also being welcomed.

Meanwhile, we’re reminded that Shop SALA offers a plethora of ideas for anyone seeking a unique Christmas gift that also supports South Australian artists.

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