New Music Festival Headlined By Genesis Owusu Heading To Adelaide

Groundbreaking hip-hop artist Genesis Owusu will headline the new music festival, AdeLOUD, a student-led event held at the University of Adelaide to celebrate its 150th year.

The festival’s line-up, curated by the University of Adelaide’s electronic music alum, Motez, also stars singer and rapper Elsy Wameyo, international DJ Nooriyah, jamesjamesjames, UK rockers Yard Act, CaucasianOpportunities, In2stellar, Willaris. K, Potentially Hugo, Theodore Kittens, and Tonix. The student-led synthwave band Gryff will also perform at the festival.

While it’s not the largest bill, they’re going to keep the music going for over ten hours on Saturday, 16 November, taking over the University’s UniBar and Cloisters. AdeLOUD arrives at the end of exam time and at the beginning of summer, welcoming students aged 18 and above to enjoy an incredible day of live music.

With just 2,000 tickets available, AdeLOUD will be a fun and intimate event. University of Adelaide students can access $25 tickets, while members of the general public will pay $50 for tickets. All ticket proceeds will support the University’s Student Emergency Fund and assist UOA students who are experiencing unexpected financial hardship and looking to continue their studies.

Tickets for students are available now, and tickets for the general public will be available on Friday, 13 September. You can find more ticketing details here.

“I am honoured to have the opportunity to feature so many artists that I love, people who I think are playing and making some of the most exciting music out there,” Motez commented in a statement.

Motez added that the goal was to book a program that didn’t only look locally or nationally “but goes beyond our borders” and features artists from around the world. Motez explained, “I wanted the line-up to not only have music variety, but also reflect the cultural diversity the University has always championed.”

The University of Adelaide Director of the Elder Conservatorium of Music, Professor Anna Goldsworthy, added: “Student-run festivals like AdeLOUD are a wonderful way to nurture the next generation of music talent.

“The University’s decision to empower students to plan this event reflects our commitment to fostering student leadership and creativity. It’s also a testament to the incredible talent and passion of our students,”

“AdeLOUD is more than just a festival – it’s a celebration of 150 years of community, creativity and the spirit of our University. Student life is at the heart of our institution, and this festival is the perfect balance of hard work and play.”