New Noise 2026 Artist EOI
Artist Opportunity! We are seeking expressions of interest from local songwriters to join our Facilitating Artist Team for the 2026 New Noise Audience Development Program, presented by Healthway. This paid opportunity brings local artists into WA public schools to deliver a series of songwriting workshops that inspire creativity and support students’ social and emotional wellbeing. […]
EOI Now Open – WAM Industry Advisory Committee
West Australian Music (WAM) is launching an Industry advisory committee in 2026. This committee will allow for greater transparency for WAM along with meaningful input from across the contemporary music ecosystem to inform WAM’s activity, events and advocacy. The committee will meet around 4 times per year, and broadly will: Advise WAM on trends, challenges […]
West Australian Music (WAM) Reveals 2025 WAM Award Winners
West Australian Music (WAM) are excited to reveal the winners of the 2025 WAM Awards. With nominations varying from genre to craft, venues and other music businesses, the WAMIs acknowledge the outstanding achievements and ongoing dedication to Western Australia’s dynamic music ecosystem. The 2025 winners were officially announced during this year’s Awards Night hosted at Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre. Guests were treated to four unforgettable performances by nominated […]
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 […]