Emerging SA Acts Score Massive Clipsal 500 Gig

Four up-and-coming Adelaide artists have scored the opportunity to open the Clipsal 500 After Race Concerts, a slot that was awarded to fellow SA artists Bad//Dreems and The Beards in their formative years.

The Music SA initiative is called Bands On The Track Support Acts, and sees buzzing hip-hop artists Payback 808 and DC & Dragz join the likes of Hilltop Hoods, Seth Sentry, The Funkoars and more on Friday 3 March, local garage rockers Battlehounds and Brit-pop inspired act The Byzantines open proceedings the following night, rubbing shouldering with Aussie icons Hunters & Collectors and Baby Animals.

Friday’s festivities will also feature a Golden Era Records shows, with the label’s Adelaide signings, Vents, K21 and Purpose, on the bill.

Acts were chosen from a submission list of more than 100, with industry experts, including Music SA, sifting through the talent pool.

"Bands On Track and the Clipsal 500 Adelaide, now in its sixth year, is an incredibly beneficial initiative for our local musicians,” Music SA General Manager Lisa Bishop said.

“The experience and exposure of playing a gig on such a large stage and to an enthusiastic crowd, is a once in a lifetime opportunity for an emerging band.”

Check out the Clipsal 500 website for all the info.