The South Australian Music Awards (SAM Awards) began in 2015 following the establishment of the Fowlers Live Music Awards. The awards and ceremony are coordinated by MusicSA in order to celebrate the great diversity of original live music being created in Adelaide.
Award Categories[]
- Best Release
- Best Female
- Best Male
- Best Group
- Best New Artist
- Best Song
- Best Songwriter
- Best Live Act
- Best Music Video
- Best Cover Art
- Best Producer
- Best Manager
- Best Music Venue
- Best Festival/Music Event
- Fowler's Live Achievement Award
- Ryan Freeman Live Music Awards
- Most Popular Artist