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 […]
WAM Presents: How to Get Played on Radio
AMRAP (the Australian Music Radio Airplay Project) is your gateway to hundreds of community radio stations nationwide that champion local and national independent music. In this practical session, you’ll learn how to use amrap.org.au to get your tracks to community radio presenters and about the broader landscape of community radio to amplify your reach and […]
WAM Presents: Contemporary Music Fund Info Session
WAM Presents: Contemporary Music Fund info session! Join Pat McLaughlin and Allison Archer from the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism & Sport (CITS) the as they unpack the new program and answer all your questions about how to access this funding. Whether you’re an emerging act or an established artist, this is the perfect opportunity […]