Revive Live Grant Recipients 2024
The Revive Live program, administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, is a competitive grants opportunity for live music venues, festivals and organisations that support quality original Australian live music. Grants provide funding for: infrastructure upgrades, purchase of equipment, programming and promotional expenses and artist fees, or initiatives that […]
Ausmusic T-Shirt Day 2024
Ausmusic T-Shirt Day is an annual day of fun and awareness in November to celebrate Aussie music and raise urgently-needed funds for music workers in crisis. Funds raised from the campaign go towards helping Support Act continue its crucial work supporting musicians, managers, crew and music workers through crisis relief, mental health and wellbeing programs, […]
Autumn Sage “Why?” Single Launch
Autumn Sage Set to Release Emotionally Charged New Single “Why?” Launch Event at Four5Nine, Rosemount Hotel, November 14th, Featuring Jamie Hall and Midnight Francine Emerging indie folk singer-songwriter, Autumn Sage, is thrilled to announce the release of her highly anticipated single, “Why?”, an evocative track that confronts the emotional weight of life’s biggest regrets. With […]
New CEO Appointed to Lead West Australian Music (WAM) Transformation
Following an extensive national recruitment process, former Unions WA Secretary, Owen Whittle, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of West Australian Music (WAM). Owen’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for the organisation, which has recently secured significant government funding and unveiled a comprehensive new strategy to revitalise and strengthen its role in supporting the […]
Veteran Composer & Producer Paul Frazer Clarke Unveils Debut Solo Album
Perth based acclaimed composer and producer Paul Frazer Clarke has just released his first solo album, “Backstories for a Soundtrack to Life,” marking a significant milestone in his illustrious 38-year music career. Clarke, whose professional journey spans major label signings and influential roles in shaping the music industry, has crafted an album that draws on […]
West Australian Music (WAM) Announces Postponement of WA Music Week to Prioritise Future Success
Images by Tashi Hall from WA Music Week 2023 West Australian Music (WAM) make the decision to postpone WA Music Week (which includes WAMFest, WAMCon, Scarbs Beach Party and the WAMAwards), a beloved celebration of the vibrant music scene in Western Australia. Typically held in November each year, WAM is now exploring the possibility of […]
Hack The Pack! – A Game-Changing Event for the Independent Music Industry
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Location: Claisebrook Design Community, Perth Perth, Australia – On Saturday, October 5, 2024, Perth will host an unprecedented event aimed at revolutionising the independent music industry—Hack The Pack! This one-day hackathon, organised by The Pack Music Co-operative, will bring together some of the brightest […]
APRA AMCOS – Applications Open for Professional Development Awards 2025
Emerging songwriters and composers are invited to apply to the $10,000 @apraamcos Professional Development Awards! Applications are open to composers from all genres – from screen composition to musical theatre, classical to popular contemporary. 13 individual winners will receive funding to attend songwriting workshops, composer seminars, co-writing sessions and other relevant activities either domestically or […]
WAM announce Gracie Mae Smith as the next Felix Burrows Artist in Residence
West Australian Music (WAM), in partnership with the City of Melville and Goolugatup Heathcote are excited to announce the next Felix Burrows Artist in Residence, Gracie Mae Smith. This three-month residency, beginning August 1st, offers Gracie an unparalleled opportunity to explore and expand her artistic practice in a fully equipped studio space, designed to foster […]
Welcome to Breathe – Songwriting Retreat
WOMEN / FIRST NATIONS / GENDER NON-CONFORMING ONLY A weekend of opportunity to Get Away …..and …Just …Write…Sound like Bliss? We know. We get it Creating space in our busy lives to connect deeply with our creative souls and sink into a flow state seems unreachable! So we have created a weekend of space for women […]
