From over 800 original songs submitted by artists across WA, we are excited to reveal the top nominees of the 2026 Song of the Year competition, presented by Healthway.
These nominees showcase the diverse talent in our local music scene, with songs spanning an array of genres, from emerging and established songwriters.
“This year’s nominees represent a strong mixture of songwriters, showing the depth and resilience of our local music scene and the quality of work that it generates. This year we received a significant number of nominations from all corners of our state, and we look forward to celebrating local music at the awards night,” said WAM CEO Owen Whittle.
Song of the Year entries are assessed by a panel of distinguished industry professionals. WAM extends a heartfelt thank you to all this year’s outstanding judges for their time, expertise and dedication.
The winners of the 2026 Song of the Year competition presented by Healthway will be unveiled at the highly anticipated Awards Night, making its debut at The Rechabite on May 27th 2026. Tickets are now on sale! Secure yours through the link below!
Congratulations to all of this year’s nominees!
FULL LIST OF 2026 WAM SONG OF THE YEAR NOMINEES
‘A Song for Sophie’ Award
Call Me – Misticia
dust mites – Goerga Raath
Little Affliction – Riyana Samrai
Pearl – Anika Lawrence
Radio National – Streetlights
Blues/Roots
Call Me – Misticia
mister – Navy June
Redemption Arc – Siobhan Cotchin
The River – South 76
Wonderful Wonderful – Unicorn
Country
Back Roads – Ray Jones
Lore of the Land – Phil Walleystack
Show on the Road – Codee-Lee
Time and Time – Harry Foxton
Two Feet – Sally Jane
Electronic
Desires – Binary Sunsets
DO YOU EVER – Georga Raath
Garden of Edie – EDIE
Reality Check – Leah McFetridge
SUPANOVA Remix featuring KAYPS – Ricky Neil Jr.
Experimental
Black Water – yumyab
Clairvoyant, the Owl – Jack Maher
fragments II – samarobryn
RETURN TO THE ROOFTOP – Sleepthink
Run – Dan Sutherland
Folk
ARMOUR – Georgina Dacheff
Colour The Stencil – Coco Elise
Like A River – Riley Pearce
Lore of the Land – Phil Walleystack
Soles – Charlie Daniels
Global
Lantredé – Salama
Pehli Sawan – Avra Banerjee
Romance des vacances – Queency
Sambatra – Thcéga
Someday soon – Marion Beugels
Healthway Feel It Write It
Bird in a Cage – Codee-Lee
Girl in the Mirror – Amberley Maryellen
Reality Check – Leah McFetridge
Somedays – Danella
Traffic Lights – Tanya Ransom
Heavy/Metal
Cruel is the wheel – Secular
D1 – Indigo Blaze
Evergreen – Viperchain
Ivy – Late 90s
Zealot – The Gremlins
Hip Hop/RNB
Apathetic – Elianie
Living Without You – SHARIN
Mama Said – And Beyond
New Friends – Kurt Carrera
Sanctuary Stay – PERSIA
Jazz
Jammin’ With Nate – James Colton
Morning Star – David Rastrick
Never Too Late – Chrissie Pavlovic
Saffron Mastadon – Huey Brazadich
Sending All My Love – The Matt Cahill Combo
Outstanding Indigenous
Flames – Bobby Bennell
Lore of the Land – Phil Walleystack
Ngany Kaartdijin (On my mind) – Boox Kid
The Fire – Kenzo
Walk With the Elders – Alyssa
Outstanding Regional
Already Gone – Amberley Maryellen
Bike Beach Pub – RATSALAD.
Bird in a Cage – Codee-Lee
Don’t Give Me No Work – South 76
Rain Check – Pete Byfield
Pop
Another Hit – Joel Tane
Apathetic – Elianie
Fallen Angel – Alexandria
Greenhouse – Hollie Isabella
I never changed – STOW
Punk/Hardcore
Art School Drop Out (Jaz Origin Story) – RATSALAD.
Autophobia – Ten Cent Tiger
Bacon Pig Man – BeefWood Ballet
EMBARRASED 4 U – Blush
Pump It – Indigo Blaze
Rock
Angels – The Forever Party
Public Humiliation – ALEIA
Radio National – Streetlights
Standing On The Edge Of The World – Simon London + the Spirits
Spirals – Unicorn
Outstanding U18
Bittersweet Love Ending – Hiru Kodippili
Handbrake On My Life – Leroy Harvey
OBSESSED – Lily Rawson
What Am I Missing? – Violet T
you know – Zoevi
