Adelaide Roots and Blues Association
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Welcome to ARBA

Adelaide Roots and Blues Association (ARBA) is a not-for-profit group that aims to:

Support and promote South Australian Roots and Blues artists locally, nationally and internationally.

Promote and foster a wider appreciation of roots and blues music across South Australia.

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New range of ARBA t-shirts, singlets and Jumpers now available online!
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Our new apparel range features a line drawing of ARBA patron and Adelaide blues legend Chris finnen. Available for INSTANT purchase now 
ARBA Store

Support South Australian Roots and Blues music!

Join ARBA now and enjoy discounts at the generous businesses listed HERE. But, best of all, you will experience the warm feeling that comes from knowing you are supporting the blues and roots music scene in South Australia!
​Become a member instantly HERE
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​The "55 Plus Good Times" Meetup group support ARBA events
The "55 Plus Good Times" Meetup Group is for people who are 55 and over, either single or partnered. They organise and/or post events such as dinners, lunches, dancing, live music and musical events, theatre shows, dance classes, movie nights, quiz/trivia nights, festivals and special events, day trips and more.
They are regular supporters of ARBA events. Find their website HERE
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2019 ARBA Memphis Blues Challenge entries are now open!
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Full details including rules and online entry form available HERE

Lazy Eye takes out Best blues band at the Chain Awards
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ARBA Congratulates Lazy Eye on receiving the 'Chain Award'  for the "Duo or Group of the Year" category announced on the 9th February at the 2019 Australian Blues Music Awards in Goulburn. An outstanding achievement! 


Ben Ford-Davies makes the 2019 International Blues Challenge Semi-Finals!
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 Ben Ford-Davies became just the second act to represent ARBA and South Australia at the International Blues Challenge. He put in another fine set but was not able to advance into the finals. 
This is a tough comp with so many brilliant acts, Ben did us proud and received a terrific reaction from the crowds in Memphis!
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Registrations for our October program have now closed.
Find  info about our YOUTH IN BLUES program and register for future programs HERE

This video features interviews with those who participated in our 2018 November program.

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Recipient of the Adelaide Roots and Blues Association 2018 Blues Album of the Year has been announced
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Recipient of the Adelaide Roots and Blues Association 2018 Roots Album of the Year has been announced

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2018 Recipient Announced
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​ARBA members receive 20% discount at Global Music Revolution!

The Adelaide Roots & Blues Association is pleased to announce a partnership with local musical instrument store Global Music Revolution. The arrangement will see all ARBA members offered a 20% discount off the recommended retail price of all items, store-wide. The discount is available to ARBA members immediately, upon presentation of ARBA membership card.
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Global Music Revolution is located 10 minutes North-East of the CBD at 16/47 O G Road, Klemzig.
Website: HERE
Phone: (08) 8367 6107
Email: sales@globalmusicrevolution.com.au

Not an ARBA member? Join HERE
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Links

ARBA GIG BLOG For weekly update on Blues and Roots Gigs 
sablues.org  Promoting Roots and Blues music since 1997
InDaily   Adelaide Independant News
The Blues Foundation The International Home of Blues Music and 
Memphis international Blues Challenge
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