Posted: 2 Feb 2006, 8:31amSubject: 2006 SADMAs
SA dance music’s ‘night of nights’ the SADMAS will return this year thanks to the benevolent and community-focused broadcaster, Fresh FM. Fresh have secured the rights to the awards after former organizers withdrew their involvement in the wake of last year’s ruckuss.
The SADMA’s (South Australian Dance Music Awards) were dogged by controversy last year, after shots were fired and tables turned before over six hundred industry guests. The result of a clash between members of rival bikie gangs The Rebels and Hells Angels, only one man was charged recently over the incident. 38 year
old Michael Massingham was allegedly wielding the weapon when it was discharged, but prosecutors withdrew their charges after video footage (the prosecution’s key evidence) was shown by Massingham’s defence to actually prove his innocence.
Fresh FM’s strong standing in SA will breathe new life into the SADMA’s, bringing with it its seven year reputation for positive support of dance music and youth events in Adelaide. 2006 sees the awards ceremony enter its 10th year. More details announced soon.
The SADMA’s (South Australian Dance Music Awards) were dogged by controversy last year, after shots were fired and tables turned before over six hundred industry guests. The result of a clash between members of rival bikie gangs The Rebels and Hells Angels, only one man was charged recently over the incident. 38 year
old Michael Massingham was allegedly wielding the weapon when it was discharged, but prosecutors withdrew their charges after video footage (the prosecution’s key evidence) was shown by Massingham’s defence to actually prove his innocence.
Fresh FM’s strong standing in SA will breathe new life into the SADMA’s, bringing with it its seven year reputation for positive support of dance music and youth events in Adelaide. 2006 sees the awards ceremony enter its 10th year. More details announced soon.
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