WAM Announce 2025 WAMi Award Nominees & Tickets on Sale Now!
The WAM Awards (WAMis) are making their highly anticipated return in 2025, continuing the proud tradition of recognising those who have made an exceptional contribution to music across Western Australia. Today, WAM are thrilled to reveal the list of this year’s deserving nominees selected by industry judges after reviewing nearly 1000 submissions. Following the postponement […]
WAM Presents: G.Y.R.O – Artist Branding, Marketing, and Release Strategy
WAM Presents: G.Y.R.O. – Artist branding, marketing, and release strategy with Ash McGregor G.Y.R.O is Australia’s leading independent music distribution and artist services company. Join G.Y.R.O’s very own Artist Partnerships Manager, Ash McGregor, who will be covering the essentials of digital distribution, artist release timelines, and branding and marketing strategies to help independent artists stand out. Delivered […]
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 […]
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 […]
WA Music Week WAM Showcase Lineup Announced & Tickets on Sale Now!
WAM is proud to announce the full program for the return of WA Music Week 2025. After postponement in 2024 WA Music week returns on September 12- -21, ready to blow away audiences with wildly West Australian music. The announcement also includes the launch of ticket sales and full lineup for the inaugural WAM Showcase. […]
WAM Presents: Artist Income & Music as a Public Good
Join us for an unmissable event with international author Liz Pelly, a global expert on how streaming services are affecting musicians and changing how we listen to music. She will be diving into what this has done to artist revenue and the new music economy. Whether you’re a musician, industry professional, or just passionate about […]