RAC Arena’s Limelight applications are now open!
For the fourth consecutive year, RAC Arena is once again giving local musicians the chance to step into the spotlight with the return of Limelight, a hyper local music support fund presented by RAC Arena and supported by West Australian Music (WAM). Continuing the venue’s commitment to nurturing homegrown talent, Limelight supports the winning Western […]
Join our team! Project Officer – Audience Development
West Australian Music (WAM) is the peak music body in Western Australia responsible for protecting, nurturing and growing all forms of contemporary music. WAM is an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting Western Australian musicians through advocacy, sector development, and capacity building to ensure WA continues to be renowned for its unique and diverse contemporary […]
Perform at Laneway 2026
Triple j are giving artists on Unearthed the chance to join the line-up and perform at Laneway Festival 2026. One local act will be chosen for each Australian location (Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth). You’ll be sharing the stage with some of the biggest names around. We’re talking Chappell Roan, PinkPantheress, Wolf Alice, […]
Simone Keane’s new single ‘Come Back’ reaches Number 2 on the AIR Independent Singles and Independent Singles Labels Charts
In its first week of release, Albany WA artist Simone Keane’s new single ‘Come Back’ reached Number 2 on the AIR Independent Singles and Independent Singles Labels Charts. It also debuted in the Regional AMRAP Charts at Number 5. When Keane wrote ‘Come Back’ she’d been reading memoirs and biographies about people who had suffered […]
Complete the Survey! Music Australia’s The Bass Line II
Calling all musicians, music businesses and music workers! In June 2025, Music Australia revealed the music industry generated $8.78 billion in revenue through its landmark report, The Bass Line. Now it’s time to build on that story. Australians know instinctively – and research confirms – that music brings us together, supports wellbeing and enriches our […]
Perform at Perth Festival Powerhouse
Small acts, big sounds. Powerhouse is a night of emerging homegrown bands, ready to hit you with your new favourite song. Powerhouse is the brainchild of Oscar Cvitan of Birdland, who saw a gap in the industry for emerging artists and decided to make a change. Alongside his band Birdland (featuring his fellow triplets Conrad […]
Regional Arts Australia – Practice In Community
EOI’s ARE NOW OPEN! Practice in Community is a new initiative designed and delivered by Regional Arts Australia, supported by Minderoo Foundation. By investing in artists themselves – not just their outcomes – Practice in Community is grounded in the belief that artists are essential to social change and to the thriving of regional communities. It supports the deep, relational work […]
Music Australia’s Export Development Fund is now open!
Export Development Fund is now open! Planning to tour overseas, record new music, or promote a release in international markets? You could be eligible for funding across three categories: International Performance and Touring – matched funding up to $75,000* (previously $25,000) International Artistic and Professional Development – matched funding up to $15,000. International Market and […]
Nannup Music Festival – Remote Aboriginal Artist Development Project
The Nannup Music Festival is excited to share the first single from our Remote Aboriginal Artist Development Program and announce that Expressions of Interest are now open for year two of the program, supported by the West Australian Government’s Contemporary Music Fund. Kiwirrkurra Band who were selected from eleven worthy acts in early 2025, travelled […]
Incomplete’s Late to the Party Album launch
Incomplete – Perth’s unrelenting punk-rock outfit – is known for the fierce independence and unapolgetic honesty. Incomplete’s thrid full length album will be launched in all it’s glory in Fremantle at the Buffalo club on SAT 15th NOV. The release of this album marks 10 years of gigging and recording, carving out a legendary place […]