WA Youth Jazz Orchestra with Sarah McKenzie
The WA Youth Jazz Orchestra in collaboration with the Perth International Jazz Festival presents: Internationally acclaimed Australian jazz pianist and vocalist Sarah McKenzie (USA) reunites with the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) for an evening of Brazilian-inspired big band jazz in the iconic Liberty Theatre. This event is presented by the Perth International Jazz Festival […]
Paige Valentine unveils debut album ‘Lucky Blue’
Western Australian singer-songwriter Paige Valentine shares her stunning debut album Lucky Blue, a collection of 10 tracks that trace a sonic line between the music she made in the city, and the music created after her move to remote WA, to a town of 40 people, surrounded by unexplored wilderness and perched on the edge […]
Gemma Farrell Quintet Album Launch
Join Gemma Farrell Quintet for a night of modern jazz and fusion as they launch their third album ‘Electronic’ at Lyric’s Underground. Featuring the talents of Sam Hadlow on trombone, Dan Garner on guitar, Lucy Browning on bass, and Ryan Daunt on drums, the Quintet will be led by the incomparable Gemma Farrell. Renowned for […]
RATSALAD Releases Debut Album ‘Bent Trees & Swanny Deez’
The debut album ‘Bent Trees & Swanny Deez’ for Western Australian punk rock trio RATSALAD, is an accumulation of years of hard work and relentless gigging. An authentic Aussie story of the life and times in a small coastal town, delivering anthems inspired by all things specific to the band, yet universally relatable. Lead singer Jaz […]
Perth Pop Punk Sensation One True North Drops New Single ‘All Again’
Local pop-punk sensation One True North is set to captivate audiences once again with their latest single, “All Again,” hitting all major streaming platforms this Thursday. For fans of blink182 and Kiss Chacey, this release promises to deliver an electrifying blend of raw emotion and and the pulsating rhythms of pop punk. ‘All Again’ encapsulates the […]
Foreword from WAM’s Executive Director
In recent months, there has been significant activity at WAM. WA music has taken a leading role in the national Australian Music Industry Network discussions. These dialogues are centred on advocating for our WA artists and industry professionals, emphasising our unique strengths, identifying gaps in national funding opportunities, and pinpointing areas for professional development. The […]
HOMEGROWN Vol 1 – Groove City
Get ready to groove at Rosemount Hotel’s newest gig series, HOMEGROWN! They are flipping the script on the international tour scene to spotlight WA’s amazing local talent. Join us for VOL 1: GROOVE CITY, a soulful, funky, and groOoOovy night celebrating the best of homegrown music. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 6th, as the […]
Mace Francis Orchestra: No Postcode Album Launch
From big band jazz to funk, rock, noise guitar, ambient sounds, and dark country influences, you’ll hear it all on stage as the Mace Francis Orchestra launches their 10th album – No Postcode. Written over the past six years, the six tracks on ‘No Postcode’ have taken on many iterations before landing on this release […]
Whiskey Jack releases single ‘One Track Mind’
Finding peace in the shade, out of the way of the scorching sun, WA’s Whiskey Jack (Jack Dacheff) surrenders his inner turmoil to a friend and the red earth in a serene and hearty alt-country single ‘One Track Mind’. Evoking connection and reflection with his warming Australiana meets Americana style and contemporary country folk, this […]
Hi-Fest
Hyde Park Hi-Fi presents Hi-Fest, an independent electronic music festival showcasing some ofthe top names in experimental pop and electronic music from around the world, as well as ahost of Perth/Boorloo’s emerging talents. This one-day grass-roots music festival will be hosted at the 1500 pax Port Beach Breweryand Garden Bar on April 13th 2024, and […]
