WA Music Week: Artist Showcase & Artist Mentorship Program EOIs Now Open!
WAM is seeking artists of all levels to apply to perform at the 2025 WAM Showcase, taking place across four Perth venues on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September. This is a unique opportunity to be part of WAM’s celebration of the WA music scene, performing in front of new audiences and key industry professionals […]
New WA Live Music Venue: Contribute to the Consultation
This morning our CEO attended a press conference where the State Government released consultation on the new Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct, including a new 15-20,000 outdoor live music venue being built in Burswood Park. WAM welcomes the new venue and will be advocating that the venue should incorporate incentives for local artists to be […]
WAM Presents: Music Australia Funding & Pathways
Join Music Australia’s Engagement Manager Nazlican Eren for a workshop unpacking how the industry works, what support is out there and how to navigate funding opportunities. We’ll run through real examples of what we’ve supported so far and share tips for putting your best foot forward with grants. Stick around for a special in-conversation with […]
2025 WAM Song of The Year Nominees Revealed!
[Left to right] Song of the Year nominees ICONYX, Daisy Park, Adrian Dzvuke. Credit supplied. The search for WA’s best songwriting talent heats up as West Australian Music (WAM) unveils its nominees across 17 categories in the 2025 Song of the Year competition presented by Act Belong Commit. With more than 800 original songs submitted […]
triple j, WAM and Music Australia present: More Than A One Night Stand Sessions
With just under three weeks to go until triple j brings some of Australia’s hottest artists to Busselton—including Spacey Jane, LUUDE, Ruby Fields, 3%, Blusher, Velvet Trip,Fool Nelson and a host of special guests—we’re thrilled to announce that the More Than A One Night Stand Sessions are back, and coming to South West WA from […]
The Connect Sessions
Want to better understand the music industry? Curious to learn who does what in the sector, and how they can help your music career? Join our very own WAM CEO, Owen and others for The Connect Sessions Perth on Saturday 10 May. Presenters: • Owen Whittle – CEO WAM • Matt Johnson – Record label […]
Ben Catley at Fishtrap Theatre
“A tour de force of contemporary acoustic guitar styles. A virtuoso guitarist.” – Xpress Music Ben Catley pours every ounce of his soul into his live show. Having toured all across Australia, New Zealand and the UK many times over, he captivates audiences like few other solo artists and brings mesmerising acoustic guitar playing and […]
Shannon Smith Shares Stories, Struggles and Songs at “Out of the Shadows” Album Launch
Fremantle-based singer-songwriter Shannon Smith is set to release his debut album Out of the Shadows on Friday, May 2, 2025, and he’s inviting the WA music community to celebrate with him at a one-night-only launch event at Lyrics Underground in Perth. This album has been years in the making—a deeply personal collection of songs shaped […]
Felix Burrows Music Residency: EOIs now open!
WAM and Goolugatup Heathcote are excited to announce that EOIs are now open for the Felix Burrows Music Residency! The Felix Burrows Music Residency is two three-month residencies each year that includes a fully equipped studio space at Goolugatup Heathcote, and thanks to the Felix Culpa Fund and the Fremantle Foundation, each residency includes $5,000 […]
Applying for a grant? We’re here to help!
Are you about to embark on a new creative process? Are you writing new music or recording something incredible? Or perhaps you’re looking to take the next steps in your career – releasing an album, creating merchandise or physical product for sale, recording a video clip, touring, or playing festivals? It’s time to think about […]
