Chats with WAM – Dal Jones
In this series of articles, WAM Song of The Year ‘Act Belong Commit’ category finalists chat to Bob Gordon about music and mental health. Dal Jones has been nominated in the Act Belong Commit Category of the WAM Song Of The Year competition with Kaya. “I was sitting with my kids talking one morning going […]
Chats with WAM – Jordan Anthony
Jordan Anthony leads the SOTY field this year with two songs in three categories. Tell us a bit about yourself and your music. Who is Jordan Anthony? I’ve always loved storytelling through my music and taking real world problems that a lot of us go through and creating it into a catchy and digestible pop […]
Winners Reveal – Song of the Year 2023
With the live awards event at Freo.Social now ticked and toasted, we’re proud to announce the winners of the 2023 WAM Song of the Year competition presented by Act Belong Commit. The results echo the diversity and talent amongst both emerging and established artists in the West Australian contemporary music scene, and why we’re so […]
Song of the Year 2023 – Nominees Announced
The quest to find WA’s best songwriting talent is well and truly on as West Australian Music (WAM) announce the outstanding list of nominees for the 2023 Song of the Year competition presented by Act Belong Commit. WAM Song of the Year is the state’s premier songwriting competition, with 2023 nominees in the running for […]
Demos from Ngaanyatjarra Lands and Esperance
West Australian Music (WAM) is excited to announce the release of its fifteenth regional recording compilation – Demos from the Ngaanyatjarra Lands and Esperance. The 23-track double album is the first of its kind in WAM’s acclaimed regional recording series, showcasing the stunning juxtaposition of stories, song and landscapes between two music communities on either […]
Nurturing New Noise with WAM’s Digital Tool Kit and Website
WAM usher in the new school term with the launch of the digital New Noise tool kit and website, plus the new Musicians in Residence schools program. WAM have teamed up with Act Belong Commit to make it even easier for educators, learners and artists to get involved with New Noise, and support their mental wellness through music. Delivered as part […]
Song of the Year 2022 Winners
Following the anticipated live reveal at the awards event, West Australian Music (WAM) is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Song of the Year presented by Act Belong Commit. The awards event was ably stewarded by seasoned radio personalities-turned-MCs, Taylah Strano and Blake Williams at Fremantle live music venue Freo.Social. A pool of 126 industry representatives judged the nominees and determined the competition winners […]
Music Industry Joint Statement of Acknowledgement
Today the Music Industry Review into Sexual Harm, Sexual Harassment and Systemic Discrimination report, Raise Their Voices, was released. The report provides a blueprint on how we can take action to make the music industry safer, more inclusive, more respectful, and ultimately stronger. The report is based on robust evidence, drawing on a survey of almost 1,300 […]
WAM welcome leading voices to the Board, with new appointments and transition of CEO
Western Australia’s peak body for music, WAM, is proud to announce the appointment of three new leading voices to the WAM Board. WAM today welcome Regional Sounds founder and artist, Alexia Parenzee, WBMC founding partner and film producer Aidan O’Bryan, and the transition of Natasha Collier from her role as WAM CEO to a member of the Board. The new appointments follow a series of undertakings born […]
WAM head to new home in Melville’s Goolugatup Heathcote
After more than 30 years based in the CBD of Perth and Northbridge, WAM find a new home in the City of Melville’s thriving Goolugatup Heathcote precinct. WAM’s relocation to Goolugatup Heathcote comes at an exciting and transformational time for the organisation, marking a shift in the overarching strategy and ongoing focus for the organisation. President of […]
