Porch & Recreation takes home win at SA Music Awards
The City of Burnside is celebrating a home-grown success, with Sharni Honor and her team at Porch Records winning Best Small Festival at the SA Music Awards for their Porch & Recreation event that was proudly hosted in the Burnside Ballroom in May and June of this year.
Supported by the City of Burnside, Porch & Recreation brought together a dazzling line-up of artists from across Australia and beyond for a weekend celebrating live music and creativity.
Sharni, the owner of Porch Records, described the festival as a culmination of everything her team has built over years of producing independent music events.
‘It felt like this festival was the counterpoint between every event we’ve ever run,’ she said. ‘It tied together everything we’ve done over the years and is a beautiful reflection of where we’re at in this moment.’
The Burnside Ballroom provided the perfect setting for the event’s relaxed and intimate atmosphere.
‘The Ballroom is one of the most immaculate spaces this state has to offer. It’s like stepping into an art deco time machine. The intimacy makes you feel like you’re really part of it.’
Looking ahead, Sharni hopes to bring Porch & Recreation back to Burnside in 2026.
‘We’d just adore to bring it back home to the Ballroom again. We’ve got our fingers, toes and elbows crossed for this one. Onwards and upwards we hope!’
The awards also marked a successful night for local talent, with electronic group TONIX taking home the Electronic Award. Members Archie and Henry, both City of Burnside residents, are well known in the community for their early days busking at the Burnside Civic Centre and for opening for Cold Chisel at the VAILO 500 last year.
Congratulations to both Sharni and TONIX for their achievements and recognition in the South Australian music scene.
If you are interested in booking the historic Burnside Ballroom for your upcoming event, contact our team on 8366 4200.
Sharni Honor receiving her Best Small Festival award 
Porch & Recreation was held 31 May and 1 June 2025 at the Burnside Ballroom
Porch & Recreation is the latest event by Porch Records
TONIX receiving the Electronic award