The South Australian Music Awards (SAM Awards) is set to take place this November at the Adelaide Town Hall with Double J presenter and legendary music journalist Zan Rowe as MC.

The SAM Awards aims to recognise, promote and celebrate contemporary music within South Australia.

This year's judging panel will include Triple J's Music Director Nick Findlay, award-winning musician Emma Donovan, Groovin The Moo's Festival Programmer Richard Moffat, Porch Sessions' Sharni Honor and Ben Martin of Golden Era Records.

Early bird tickets to the SAM Awards are on sale NOW.