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- [WAM Presents: Funding for Your Music Career](https://wam.org.au/2026/04/28/wam-presents-funding-for-your-music-career/) - WAM Presents: Funding for Your Music Career!Learn about what funding is available and the tip and tricks on how to apply.We’ll demonstrate what a successful application looks like and advice on your drafts (so please bring your draft applications along!)Session Info:When: Saturday, 11am, 9 May 2026Where: Music on Murray, 108 Murray St, Perth, WA Register
- [Mental Health Coaching for Small Business Owners](https://wam.org.au/2026/03/18/mental-health-coaching-for-small-business-owners/) - Being a musician can be tough. But you don’t have to do it alone.NewAccess for Small Business is a free, confidential mental health coaching program, designed to help small business owners and sole traders manage stress, worry and overwhelm.What you can get?6 free mental health coaching sessions, plus 2 follow up sessions – No GP
- [First Sounds Volume 14 Entries Now Open!](https://wam.org.au/2026/03/18/first-sounds-volume-14-entries-now-open/) - “The opportunity to be a part of First Sounds means everything to me. It will help to deliver my storytelling and voice to the community around the country, sharing our experiences, struggles and hopes.” – Zac James, MONGEEYA The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) and Gadigal Information Service / Koori Radio (GIS) are proud to
- [Blues at Bridgetown 2026 Artist Applications Open!](https://wam.org.au/2026/03/11/blues-at-bridgetown-2026-artist-applications-open/) - Artist applications for Blues at Bridgetown are officially LIVE and the stage is calling your name. Artists are encouraged to apply from all genres; we are a Blues and Roots Festival after all!Due to the large number of applications, any application not completed in full with all required information by the final date of submission ( Friday
- [REWIND - Celebrate 40 Years of X-Press Magazine!](https://wam.org.au/2026/03/11/rewind-celebrate-40-years-of-x-press-magazine/) - WA ICONS READY TO ROCK THE STAGE FOR X-PRESS MAGAZINE’S 40th BIRTHDAYA rollcall of WA music royalty is set to grace the stage at the Astor Theatre on Wednesday March 18, to celebrate 40 years of X-Press Magazine.Tickets are now on sale through Ticketek for this must-attend celebration for fans of WA music and culture.
- [RTRFMs In the Pines 2026 Line Up Revealed!](https://wam.org.au/2026/03/11/rtrfms-in-the-pines-2026-line-up-revealed/) - The music experts at RTRFM have handpicked twenty amazing local acts to play its iconic annual fundraiser In the Pines on Sunday 19 April.Returning for its 33rd consecutive year in the lush and iconic surrounds of UWA’s Somerville Auditorium, In the Pines is the most important day of the year for any self-respecting music lover
- [BIGSOUND 2026 Applications Now Open!](https://wam.org.au/2026/03/11/bigsound-2026-applications-are-now-open/) - Returning for its 25th year, BIGSOUND is bringing together music’s most influential tastemakers, trendsetters, and up-and-comers for the biggest week in Australian Music!Coming to you for three electric nights in the first week of September, this year’s BIGSOUND is bound to be a big one and we are looking for artists to celebrate this milestone
- [Song of the Year Entries Now Open!](https://wam.org.au/2026/02/13/song-of-the-year-entries-now-open-2/) - West Australian Music (WAM) are thrilled to announce that entries for the annual Song of the Year competition presented by Healthway are now open!Entries are open to WA songwriters and artists of all ages and levels, who have written or released a song between March 2025 and February 2026.The Song of the Year Awards have
- ['Healthway Feel It Write It' Category](https://wam.org.au/2026/02/02/healthway-feel-it-write-it-category/) - What is ‘Healthway Feel It Write It’ ? Healthway and WAM are working together to support the social and emotional wellbeing of young people through the arts. The partnership draws on SEW–Arts—an arts‑driven framework developed by The Kids Research Institute Australia and funded by Healthway—to help build confidence, connection and resilience.SEW-Arts focuses on four key
- ['A Song for Sophie' Award 2026](https://wam.org.au/2026/01/29/a-song-for-sophie-award-2026/) - About Sophie Smith Sophie grew up and lived in Fremantle until she was 20 years old before travelling to England to take up an exchange program at the University of Hertfordshire. From a relative home-body until her mid-teens – loving books and music- her ‘butterfly emergence’ came within a global mix of students extending their horizons,
- [WA Gig Guide - 21 January](https://wam.org.au/2026/01/21/wa-gig-guide-21-january/)
- [New Noise 2026 Artist EOI](https://wam.org.au/2026/01/06/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. Express your
- [EOI Now Open - WAM Industry Advisory Committee](https://wam.org.au/2025/12/22/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 and opportunities
- [West Australian Music (WAM) Reveals 2025 WAM Award Winners](https://wam.org.au/2025/12/11/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 artists Angie
- [WAM Announce 2025 WAMi Award Nominees & Tickets on Sale Now!](https://wam.org.au/2025/11/17/wam-announce-2025-wami-award-nominees/) - 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 of
- [WAM Presents: G.Y.R.O - Artist Branding, Marketing, and Release Strategy](https://wam.org.au/2025/11/11/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!](https://wam.org.au/2025/11/03/rac-arenas-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 Australian
- [Join our team! Project Officer - Audience Development](https://wam.org.au/2025/10/30/join-our-team-project-officer-audience-development/) - West Australian Music (WAM) is the peak music body in Western Australia responsible for protecting, nurturing and growing all forms of contemporary music. WAM is an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting Western Australian musicians through advocacy, sector development, and capacity building to ensure WA continues to be renowned for its unique and diverse contemporary
- [Perform at Laneway 2026](https://wam.org.au/2025/10/29/perform-at-laneway-2026/) - Triple j are giving artists on Unearthed the chance to join the line-up and perform at Laneway Festival 2026. One local act will be chosen for each Australian location (Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth).You’ll be sharing the stage with some of the biggest names around. We’re talking Chappell Roan, PinkPantheress, Wolf Alice, Wet
- [Simone Keane's new single 'Come Back' reaches Number 2 on the AIR Independent Singles and Independent Singles Labels Charts](https://wam.org.au/2025/10/29/simone-keanes-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 through
- [Complete the Survey! Music Australia's The Bass Line II](https://wam.org.au/2025/10/23/complete-the-survey-music-australias-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 lives. While
- [Perform at Perth Festival Powerhouse](https://wam.org.au/2025/10/23/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 and
- [Regional Arts Australia - Practice In Community](https://wam.org.au/2025/10/23/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 that builds trust,
- [Music Australia's Export Development Fund is now open!](https://wam.org.au/2025/10/23/music-australias-export-development-fund-is-now-open/) - Export Development Fund is now open!Planning to tour overseas, record new music, or promote a release in international markets? You could be eligible for funding across three categories:International Performance and Touring – matched funding up to $75,000* (previously $25,000)International Artistic and Professional Development – matched funding up to $15,000.International Market and Audience Development – matched
- [Nannup Music Festival - Remote Aboriginal Artist Development Project](https://wam.org.au/2025/10/23/nannup-music-festival-remote-aboriginal-artist-development-project/) - The Nannup Music Festival is excited to share the first single from our Remote Aboriginal Artist Development Program and announce that Expressions of Interest are now open for year two of the program, supported by the West Australian Government’s Contemporary Music Fund.Kiwirrkurra Band who were selected from eleven worthy acts in early 2025, travelled to
- [Incomplete's Late to the Party Album launch](https://wam.org.au/2025/10/23/incompletes-late-to-the-party-album-launch/) - Incomplete – Perth’s unrelenting punk-rock outfit – is known for the fierce independence and unapolgetic honesty. Incomplete’s thrid full length album will be launched in all it’s glory in Fremantle at the Buffalo club on SAT 15th NOV. The release of this album marks 10 years of gigging and recording, carving out a legendary place
- [WAM Awards 2025: Nominations Now Open!](https://wam.org.au/2025/09/24/wam-awards-2025-nominations-now-open/) - 2025 WAM Award Nominations Now Open! Nominations are now open for the 2025 WAMAwards. Don’t miss the chance to nominate someone to recognise the contribution they have made to our local music scene. Nominations range from genre, to craft, venues and other music businesses. The Golden WAMi will be awarded on the evening to an individual
- [WA Music Week WAM Showcase Lineup Announced & Tickets on Sale Now!](https://wam.org.au/2025/08/21/wa-music-week-wam-showcase-lineup-announced-tickets-on-sale-now/) - WAM is proud to announce the full program for the return of WA Music Week 2025. After postponement in 2024 WA Music week returns on September 12- -21, ready to blow away audiences with wildly West Australian music. The announcement also includes the launch of ticket sales and full lineup for the inaugural WAM Showcase.WA
- [WAM Presents: Artist Income & Music as a Public Good](https://wam.org.au/2025/08/11/wam-presents-artist-income-music-as-a-public-good/) - Join us for an unmissable event with international author Liz Pelly, a global expert on how streaming services are affecting musicians and changing how we listen to music.She will be diving into what this has done to artist revenue and the new music economy. Whether you’re a musician, industry professional, or just passionate about the
- [WAM Presents: How to Get Played on Radio](https://wam.org.au/2025/08/11/wam-presents-how-to-get-played-on-radio/) - AMRAP (the Australian Music Radio Airplay Project) is your gateway to hundreds of community radio stations nationwide that champion local and national independent music. In this practical session, you’ll learn how to use amrap.org.au to get your tracks to community radio presenters and about the broader landscape of community radio to amplify your reach and
- [WAM Presents: Contemporary Music Fund Info Session](https://wam.org.au/2025/07/21/wam-presents-contemporary-music-fund-info-session/) - WAM Presents: Contemporary Music Fund info session!Join Pat McLaughlin and Allison Archer from the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism & Sport (CITS) the as they unpack the new program and answer all your questions about how to access this funding.Whether you’re an emerging act or an established artist, this is the perfect opportunity to explore
- [Catch the Worm: WAMCon 2025 Early Bird Tickets Available](https://wam.org.au/2025/07/11/catch-the-worm-wamcon-2025-early-bird-tickets-available/) - Secure your Early Bird Tickets to WAMCon 2025 Today!
- [Regional Youth Music Program](https://wam.org.au/2025/07/08/regional-youth-music-program/) - WAM is excited to announce the launch of the Regional Youth Music Program, a free after-school music program designed for young people aged 12–18 living in regional Western Australia.
- [WAM Reveals Winners of 2025 Song of the Year Competition Presented by Healthway and Act Belong Commit](https://wam.org.au/2025/06/18/__trashed/) - Left to right] Song of the Year Grand Prize Winner: Helena. | Runner Up: Elianie | Second Runner Up: Brightsider. Credit supplied West Australian Music (WAM) are delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 WAM Song of the Year competition presented by Healthway and Act Belong Commit. The West Australian Music Song of the Year
- [WAM Presents: WA Music Week Info Session](https://wam.org.au/2025/05/29/wam-presents-wa-music-week-info-session/) - WAM Presents: WA Music Week Info Session Join our amazing Event Officer Nur and WAM CEO Owen, for an online info session to learn everything you need to know about applying for the 2025 WAM Showcase and the brand-new Artist Mentorship Program.We’ll walk you through the changes to WA Music Week, how to apply for the
- [WA Music Week: Programmed Events EOI Now Open!](https://wam.org.au/2025/05/29/wa-music-week-programmed-events-eoi-now-open/) - As part of WA Music Week, WAM is inviting the wider music industry to be part of our official program through WA Music Week Programmed Events Initiative. We’re seeking to collaborate with small businesses, community groups, regional organisations, small labels and anyone across the sector with a great idea for a music event. The goal is to
- [WA Music Week: Artist Showcase & Artist Mentorship Program EOIs Now Open!](https://wam.org.au/2025/05/20/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](https://wam.org.au/2025/05/20/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 booked
- [WAM Presents: Music Australia Funding & Pathways](https://wam.org.au/2025/05/20/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 Emily
- [2025 WAM Song of The Year Nominees Revealed!](https://wam.org.au/2025/05/09/2025-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](https://wam.org.au/2025/05/06/triple-js-more-than-a-one-night-stand-sessions-in-partnership-with-wam-and-music-australia/) - 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](https://wam.org.au/2025/05/02/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 and artist manager at
- [Ben Catley at Fishtrap Theatre](https://wam.org.au/2025/04/30/ben-catley-at-fishtrap-theatre/) - “A tour de force of contemporary acoustic guitar styles. A virtuoso guitarist.” – Xpress MusicBen 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 an
- [Shannon Smith Shares Stories, Struggles and Songs at "Out of the Shadows" Album Launch](https://wam.org.au/2025/04/30/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 by
- [Felix Burrows Music Residency: EOIs now open!](https://wam.org.au/2025/04/22/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 for
- [Applying for a grant? We're here to help!](https://wam.org.au/2025/04/22/applying-for-a-grant-were-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 applying for
- [Sound States: First 9 Speakers Announced!](https://wam.org.au/2025/04/22/sound-states-first-9-speakers-announced/) - Sound States presented by 360 Artist Logistics, has announced the first nine speakers for their three-day free-to-attend program, open to Artist Managers and Self-Manager Artists looking to grow their careers, confidence, and skill sets.Taking place across three immersive days – Wednesday 30th July, Thursday 31st July, and Friday 1st August 2025 – at the State
- [Meet our next Felix Burrows Musician In Residence: Alec Thomas](https://wam.org.au/2025/04/22/meet-our-next-felix-burrows-musician-in-residence-alec-thomas/) - WAM and Goolugatup Heathcote are excited to announce our next Felix Burrows Artist in Residence, Alec Thomas.Alec Thomas is a multi-instrumentalist who composes, produces and engineers sound. His prolific contribution to the Australian punk and independent music scene has been impactful both nationally and overseas, with performance and technical credits on at least 30 musical
- [Song of the Year: Songwriting Session w/ Timothy Nelson](https://wam.org.au/2025/04/22/song-of-the-year-songwriting-session-w-timothy-nelson/) - Join multi Song of the Year winner Timothy Nelson, April 26, 10am for our ‘Song of the Year: Songwriting Workshop’ presented by Act Belong Commit.Taking place at Sumo Sound Studio, the morning will feature songwriting inspiration and mentally healthy conversations We’ve made entry free, making songwriting even more accessible for everybody.There are limited spots available, secure
- [Be mentored by WAM: Music Industry Mentoring Program!](https://wam.org.au/2025/04/22/be-mentored-by-wam-music-industry-mentoring-program/) - Looking to get your foot in the door of the music industry? Want to come be mentored by us?!Our friends at The Push have opened applications for their Music Industry Mentoring Program! The Push is looking for 11 young people to participate in the a national workplace learning program – giving you the opportunity to learn
- [Sound States: Music Mentorship Program](https://wam.org.au/2025/04/22/sound-states-music-mentorship-program/) - Back for its fifth season, Sound States – Western Australia’s leading music mentorship program presented by 360 Artist Logistics – is now accepting applications for 2025. Designed for early-career artist managers and self-managed artists, this transformative program empowers participants with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to take control of their careers.Taking place across three
- [WA Country Music Awards' Latest Emerging Artist Shannon Smith Defies the Streaming Industry with Exclusive Album Release](https://wam.org.au/2025/04/01/wa-country-music-awards-latest-emerging-artist-shannon-smith-defies-the-streaming-industry-with-exclusive-album-release/) - WA Country Music Awards’ Emerging Artist of the Year, Shannon Smith, is making a bold statement in an era dominated by streaming services. The award-winning singer-songwriter is set to release his highly anticipated album Out of the Shadows on May 2, 2025, but fans looking to stream it on Spotify or Apple Music will have
- [Rochelle O’Reilly - The Hustler Tour](https://wam.org.au/2025/04/01/rochelle-oreilly-the-hustler-tour/) - Rochelle O’Reilly’s gonna knock you out! Like the lyrics to her latest song The Hustler, this award-winning Perth Singer-songwriter asks (cries, sings, commands, begs) you to ‘Never give up on me!’Rochelle O’Reilly is not only emerging as an artist, she is evolving as one too. 2024 saw the crystallisation of Rochelle’s past efforts in winning
- [Grace Barbé Afro-Kreol, Creole Allstars & Tchéga](https://wam.org.au/2025/04/01/grace-barbe-afro-kreol-creole-allstars-tchega/) - Are you ready for some serious coconut shaking?A big Creole party to ignite Fremantle with multi award-winning queen, Grace Barbé as she returns for one show on home turf with her band, alongside some special friends at Clancy’s Fremantle Friday, April 11.You will be taken on a tropical voyage, featuring three powerhouse bands: Grace Barbé
- [Perfect Pitch Publishing Signs Licensing Agreement with Leah Flanagan](https://wam.org.au/2025/04/01/perfect-pitch-publishing-signs-licensing-agreement-with-leah-flanagan/) - Perfect Pitch Publishing (PPP) is excited to announce the signing of a licensing agreement with Leah Flanagan, acclaimed singer-songwriter and arts administrator from Darwin with proud Indigenous Australian and Irish roots.Leah Flanagan has earned recognition as one of the most important artists in contemporary Australian music. The acclaimed singer-songwriter has carved a unique path in
- [I Heart Songwriting Club: Songwriting Retreat](https://wam.org.au/2025/04/01/i-heart-songwriting-club-songwriting-retreat/) - Presented by I Heart Songwriting Club and Wild Mountains SongsSat 19 July-22 July, 2025Rathdowney Hinterlands, Border Ranges National Park, QLDJoin Wild Mountains Songs and I Heart Songwriting Club for a weekend of nature, songwriting collaboration and friendship in the Rathdowney Hinterlands, bordering the World Heritage listed Border Ranges National Park on Mununjali land, in Regional
- [Perfect Pitch Publishing Signs The Voice 2024 Winner Reuben De Melo](https://wam.org.au/2025/03/11/perfect-pitch-publishing-signs-the-voice-2024-winner-reuben-de-melo/) - Perfect Pitch Publishing is excited to announce an exclusive global licensing agreement with Reuben De Melo, the winner of The Voice Australia 2024. In a full-circle moment, we are also proud to represent Reuben’s musical and life partner, Olivia De Melo.Clive Hodson, Managing Director of Perfect Pitch Publishing, expressed his enthusiasm in welcoming Reuben to
- [Unicorn - Spirals Single Launch](https://wam.org.au/2025/03/11/unicorn-spirals-single-launch/) - Unicorn’s forthcoming single Spirals is set for release on Thursday 6 March 2025.Spirals is a love song that explores the exhilarating and terrifying journey of falling in love. Witha driving bass line, euphoric vocals and a melody to make your heart beat just a little bit faster, Spirals will leave you wanting more.Jenna Hardie, songwriter
- [LUCI 'The Suite' Album Launch](https://wam.org.au/2025/03/11/luci-the-suite-album-launch/) - Perth/Boorloo 5-piece LUCI (pronounced Lucy) present their debut studio album The Suite, a collection of intimate instrumentals that ooze with captivating improvisation.Steering away from any vocal collaboration, this project serves as a resumé of live creativity that the quintet has to offer.– Single Peak Hour – released Wed March 12th– Album The Suite – released
- [Freo Social: Musicians rally to save live music venue under threat of closure due to development](https://wam.org.au/2025/02/20/freo-social-musicians-rally-to-save-live-music-venue-under-threat-of-closure-due-to-development/) - Read the full article here
- [Danella "Somedays" Album Launch](https://wam.org.au/2025/02/06/danella-somedays-album-launch/) - Launching ‘Somedays’ Album at Lyrics Underground, 22nd March. Joined by a full band including award-winning singer-songwriter (and producer of the album) Nathan Gaunt, and support from iconic contemporary folk artist Helen Shanahan and multi-instrumentalist Gina Bella Tickets
- [Ivory Dusk 'Now, While We Can' EP Launch](https://wam.org.au/2025/02/06/ivory-dusk-now-while-we-can-ep-launch-2/) - IVORY DUSK – ‘NOW, WHILE WE CAN’ EP LAUNCH at Fremantle Buffalo ClubHailing from Albany WA, Ivory Dusk are set to rock The Buff to celebrate the release of their new EP ‘Now, While We Can’.Joined by Perth legends heaven // alone, Osiris Lights, and Broken Hymns.LINEUP:Broken Hymns (Prog Rock / Metal)Osiris Lights (Prog Rock)heaven
- [Ivory Dusk 'Now, While We Can' EP Launch](https://wam.org.au/2025/02/06/ivory-dusk-now-while-we-can-ep-launch/) - IVORY DUSK – ‘NOW, WHILE WE CAN’ EP LAUNCHHailing from Albany WA, Ivory Dusk are set to rock Amplifier Bar to celebrate the release of their new EP ‘Now, While We Can’.Joined by Perth legends heaven // alone, Osiris Lights, and Broken Hymns.LINEUP:Broken Hymns (Prog Rock / Metal)Osiris Lights (Prog Rock)heaven // alone (Alt Heavy
- [Last Days of Summer Music Festival](https://wam.org.au/2025/02/06/last-days-of-summer-music-festival/) - THE LAST DAYS OF SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALSome of the Great Southern’s most outstanding musical acts assemble to bring you the best local original music lineup of 2025.ALL AGES – Tickets from $35LINEUP:Simon London + The SpiritsIvory DuskDig The DustEcho OmenTammy LondonENTRY:All Ages Event – Tickets from $35LOCATIONDenmark Arts, 2A Strickland Street, Denmark WA Tickets
- [Ivory Dusk ‘Just Defy’ Single Release](https://wam.org.au/2025/02/06/ivory-dusk-just-defy-single-release/) - IVORY DUSK – ‘Just Defy’ Single Release at Six DegreesIvory Dusk return to the Six Degrees Gold Room to release their new single ‘Just Defy’ from the upcoming EP ‘Now, While We Can’.Joined by Albany hardcore legends Packhoarse.LINEUPPackhoarse (Hardcore): 8.30pm-9.35pmIvory Dusk (Alt Heavy Rock): 9.50pm-10.50pmENTRYFree Entry – 18+ only.LOCATIONSix Degrees, 70 Stirling Tce, Albany WA
- [Duane Forrest (CAN) Album Launch: Adrift](https://wam.org.au/2025/02/04/duane-forrest-can-album-launch-adrift/) - ELLINGTON SWEET 16 FESTIVALEvent Start Date & TIme:February 20, 2025 18:00From the creator of Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World, which enjoyed a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, comes an extraordinary musical experience. Duane Forrest is proud to present the world premiere of his highly anticipated new album, Adrift, at the Ellington
- [Sounds from a room with no view](https://wam.org.au/2025/02/04/sounds-from-a-room-with-no-view/) - Step into the world of “Sounds from a Room with No View,” an intimate and raw musical journey. These original songs are an honest reflection of mental health struggles, personal battles, and the painful process of coming to terms with putting dreams on hold.With haunting melodies and heartfelt lyrics, this show invites you into the
- [Lily Rawson "Child" Single Launch](https://wam.org.au/2025/02/04/lily-rawson-child-single-launch/) - Join us for an unforgettable night of heartfelt music at The Bird in Northbridge as Lily Rawson celebrates the launch of her debut single, Child.This emotional and intimate show will take you on a journey through raw, personal stories of self-discovery, struggles with self-worth, and the universal challenges we all face. Lily’s captivating performances seamlessly
- [Tchéga Extravaganza at Perth Festival](https://wam.org.au/2025/02/04/tchega-extravaganza-at-perth-festival/) - Join us for a tropical sundowner of groovy Creole folk and roots music!We will bring on our biggest show to date and honour the Indian Ocean islands that inspire our sound. Think catchy beats and sunny melodies by a happy bunch of Indian Ocean babies!It will be a feel-good show packed with surprises and friends
- [Busselton Jetty Swin Concert](https://wam.org.au/2025/02/04/busselton-jetty-swin-concert/) - SOUR and Bleak Nights are opening for Jebediah on the Busselton Foreshore Stage @6pmfor the Busselton Jetty Swim Concert on 8 February 2025.
- [Ben Catley at Indi Bar](https://wam.org.au/2025/02/04/ben-catley-at-indi-bar/) - “A tour de force of contemporary acoustic guitar styles. A virtuoso guitarist.” – Xpress MusicWith mesmerising acoustic guitar playing and an ecstatic stage presence, 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
- [Figurehead 'Spark' Single Launch](https://wam.org.au/2025/02/04/figurehead-spark-single-launch/) - Figurehead have developed into a formidable young force on the West Australian Music scene since their inception back in 2015.‘Spark’, the bands first release since 2023, is without a doubt the pinnacle of their musical output thus far; with confident, infectious vocal melodies; airtight production and dynamic performances – Figurehead feel like they’ve arrived on
- ['A Song for Sophie' Award](https://wam.org.au/2025/01/29/a-song-for-sophie-award/) - About Sophie Smith Sophie grew up and lived in Fremantle until she was 20 years old before travelling to England to take up an exchange program at the University of Hertfordshire. From a relative home-body until her mid-teens – loving books and music- her ‘butterfly emergence’ came within a global mix of students extending their
- [Record Government Support for WA Contemporary Music Welcomed](https://wam.org.au/2025/01/27/record-government-support-for-wa-contemporary-music-welcomed/) - West Australian Music (WAM), the peak body for contemporary music in WA, welcomes the announcement of support for WA’s contemporary music industry from a re-elected Cook Government. Including: $1.2m per annum for the Contemporary Music Fund, the fund plays a vital role supporting WA bands and artists. This Fund was due to expire in 2025 and
- [WA Music Policy News](https://wam.org.au/2025/01/21/wa-music-policy-news/) - New Live Music Venue for WA Announced as Part of Cook’s Election CommitmentsPremier Hon. Roger Cook MLA outlined plans for a multi-use event space within the new Burswood Park entertainment precinct. Central to the development will be a 20,000-capacity outdoor music amphitheatre, designed to host large-scale concerts and events. The venue’s design has been compared
- [The West Australian: WAM Op Ed - Hottest 100](https://wam.org.au/2025/01/02/the-west-australian-wam-op-ed-hottest-100/) - Read Op Ed Here
- [Melville Summer Music | The Bures Band + Anna Schneider](https://wam.org.au/2024/12/17/melville-summer-music-the-bures-band-anna-schneider/) - Melville Summer Music is back for its fourth annual season of free, family-friendly concerts near you! Join us beneath the trees and lush parklands of the City of Melville to enjoy lively tunes from talented local artists – all while sharing a picnic with family and friends. Kicking off this concert is The Bures Band
- [Melville Summer Music | Hamilton Hillbillies vs The Justin Walshe Folk Machine](https://wam.org.au/2024/12/17/melville-summer-music-hamilton-hillbillies-vs-the-justin-walshe-folk-machine/) - Get ready to stomp your feet and sway by the lake as a bluegrass showdown comes to Melville Summer Music. Back by popular demand are the Hamilton Hillbillies, delivering knee-slapping rhythms, lightning-fast fingerpicking, and harmonies that will have you hooting and hollering. This powerhouse lineup features ex-members of the Sensitive New Age Cowpersons, pub rocker
- [Melville Summer Music | Mace Francis Orchestra](https://wam.org.au/2024/12/17/melville-summer-music-mace-francis-orchestra/) - Taking the stage at this Melville Summer Music concert is Mace Francis Orchestra (MFO), a vibrant fusion of funk, rock, noise guitar, ambient sounds and dark country influences. Led by Dr. Mace Francis, MFO has been redefining jazz since 2004 with a dynamic lineup of talented musicians. MFO serves as the perfect canvas for Mace
- [Melville Summer Music | Sgt. Hulka](https://wam.org.au/2024/12/17/melville-summer-music-sgt-hulka/) - For this Melville Summer Music Series concert, prepare to be captivated by Walyalup artist Sgt. Hulka, known for her unique blend of Soul Pop. With nominations for the WAM Song of the Year in both 2023 and 2024, she pours her heart into her music. Always adorned in sparkles, Sgt. Hulka is joined on stage
- [Melville Summer Music | The Sandridge Band (NT) + Butter](https://wam.org.au/2024/12/17/melville-summer-music-the-sandridge-band-nt-butter/) - For this concert, welcome The Sandridge Band (NT) and Butter.Hailing from Borroloola, Northern Territory, The Sandridge Band (NT) blend rock, reggae, merging roots and blues to reflect life in their community. Their performances combine traditional Indigenous languages with contemporary sound palettes, creating a culturally rich, danceable experience. Their latest album, ‘Brolga Dreaming’, draws on influences from
- [Melville Summer Music | The Wilds + Clove](https://wam.org.au/2024/12/17/melville-summer-music-the-wilds-clove/) - Emerging from a rundown country house in the swamplands of WA’s southwest, The Wilds blend earthy rock’n’roll with bittersweet country. Known for their dynamic live shows, they’ve supported icons like Kim Salmon and Vicki Thorn (The Waifs) and were nominated for WA’s best live act at the 2019 National Live Music Awards. Their engaging sound
- [Lachy John and The Red Bellies 'Dreaming' Single Launch](https://wam.org.au/2024/12/17/lachy-john-and-the-red-bellies-dreaming-single-launch/) - Lachy John And The Red Bellies are back at Mojos to launch their brand new single, ‘Dreaming’.The second single off their upcoming EP AND first release featuring the full band, this launch marks a major milestone for the band.‘Dreaming’ is a song about being stuck in a place where you feel you don’t fit and
- [Indi Bar 'Plug n Play' ft Angelina Curtis](https://wam.org.au/2024/11/11/indi-bar-plug-n-play-ft-angelina-curtis-dugite-band-and-more/) - Indi Bar ‘Plug n Play’ – Thursday 21st November! Head down to the Indian Ocean Hotel to catch a sweet lineup of local acts – including Angelina Curtis FREE ENTRY 8pm til midnight!
- [Twelve Parsecs set to take the Main Stage at the Wanneroo Show](https://wam.org.au/2024/11/13/twelve-parsecs-set-to-take-the-main-stage-at-the-wanneroo-show/) - Get ready for two days of non-stop entertainment on Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16! We’ve got a spectacular lineup for everyone to enjoy – from live music and dance to exciting performances and grand fireworks! Friday HighlightsMain Stage: Music by Tides2Music, Challenge Brass Band, and more!Oval: Watch skydivers, dogsleds, and our grand fireworks
- [Shannon Smith Band, Helen Townsend & The Wayward Hearts](https://wam.org.au/2024/11/11/shannon-smith-band-helen-townsend-the-wayward-hearts/) - Shannon Smith Drops New Single “Started Off With Lies,” Set for Live Debut at December 8th ShowIn a thrilling blend of confession and catchy tunes, Fremantle’s own Shannon Smith will release his latest single, “Started Off With Lies,” on November 29. This is a track that mixes upbeat rhythms with a backstory that’s as raw
- [Strategies for Success: Building Your Profile in the Music Industry Marketing Strategy Workshop with I Heart Songwriting Club](https://wam.org.au/2024/11/11/strategies-for-success-building-your-profile-in-the-music-industry-marketing-strategy-workshop-with-i-heart-songwriting-club/) - Monday 18 Nov 7pm AESTA$30OnlineIf you want some help putting together your release plan for 2025, join I Heart Songwriting Club for their Music Industry Marketing Workshop on November 18.In this practical workshop, you’ll get answers to commonly asked music marketing questions, and leave this workshop with a release plan for your next single or
- [Applications Now Open - Limelight Competition 2024](https://wam.org.au/2024/11/11/applications-now-open-limelight-competition-2024/) - For the third consecutive year, RAC Arena is once again giving local musicians the chance to step into the spotlight with the return of the Limelight Music Support Fund. The initiative offers an annual support package for an up and coming Western Australian musician or band. The major support package, valued at over $20,000, will
- [NATSIMO Announces LIFECYCLE Touring Grants for music creators](https://wam.org.au/2024/11/07/natsimo-announces-lifecycle-touring-grants-for-music-creators/) - The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music Office (NATSIMO) with funding from Music Australia, has announced the first series of LIFECYCLE Touring Grants, which will provide 12 grants of $20,000 for touring artists. The grants are designed to support national touring activities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander music creators, supporting growth and fostering a
- [World Mania Band Launch](https://wam.org.au/2024/11/06/world-mania-band-launch/) - Experimental Fusion sounds with a blend of pop, jazz, funk and everything contemporary, the WorldMania ensemble covers it all. Consisting of 14 members, the ensemble is now hitting the Rosemount Stage for their debut performance. Supporting groups from local Perth bands, Pareidolia, Figurehead, Solara, Centre and Teenage Vertigo, you won’t want to miss out!! Details
- [Selfless Orchestra 'Absonant' Single Launch](https://wam.org.au/2024/11/05/selfless-orchestra-absonant-single-launch/) - Exploring Dissonance and Harmony: Selfless Orchestra to Unveil New Single from Upcoming Album ‘Terra Nullius’With special guests: The Leap Year & Pale Ribbons Tossed into the DarkPresented by Stock Records and Disrupt Burrup HubJoin Selfless Orchestra for a powerful evening of music, activism, and storytelling, as they launch Absonant and take the next step in their journey to
- [Cloning Australian Tour](https://wam.org.au/2024/11/04/cloning-australian-tour/) - Dubbed “the future of indie and alt-rock in Australia” (Tyler Jenke, Editor, Rolling Stone & Tone Deaf), Perth’s Cloning are hitting the road November through December on their biggest, best national tour yet.With their melodic songwriting and perceptive, relatable lyrics captivating audiences across the country, Cloning has set a blistering pace in the past 18
- [November Sound Series](https://wam.org.au/2024/11/04/november-sound-series/) - Listen, learn and create with a full month of Sound Check Industry Workshops and Song of the Year: Songwriting Sessions! 24th November: Sound Check Workshop w/ Tanya RansomThis session is brought to you by Balmy Nights Festival, KyzaPresents and Rotary Club of Esperance Inc. and proudly sponsored by APRA AMCOS Details 25th November: Sound Check Workshop (speakers to be announced very soon)This
- [Applications Now Open for The Seed Fund Future Makers Management Workshop 2025](https://wam.org.au/2024/10/30/applications-now-open-for-the-seed-fund-future-makers-management-workshop-2025/) - The Seed Fund Future Makers Management Workshop is set to return to regional NSW in 2025!Created by artists for artists, The Seed Management Workshop was the brainchild of John Butler and Danielle Caruana (Mama Kin) in 2005 as a way for the community to share resources and impart wisdom to managers and self-managed artists beginning their often-challenging careers in the
- [ICIP In Music: Online Session](https://wam.org.au/2024/10/29/icip-in-music-online-session/) - In 2023, the Australian Music Centre (AMC) released a First Nations Cultural Policy for Represented Artists, with the aim to guide the acknowledgement and attribution of Indigenous cultural intellectual property (ICIP). Sharing our knowledge about ICIP in Australian music, these online information sessions are designed for music creators and organisations across Western Australia, including in remote and regional communities.Participants
- [The Ins and Outs of Contemporary Music Grant Writing](https://wam.org.au/2024/10/29/sound-check-the-ins-and-outs-of-contemporary-music-grant-writing/) - Industry Workshop: The Ins and Outs of Contemporary Music Grant Writing This session will be led by: Beloved soulful folk and blues musician Tanya Ransom, as she takes you through her experience with Grant writing within the contemporary music industry. Tanya will look at which Grants are available and where to find them, then go on to
- [Revive Live Grant Recipients 2024](https://wam.org.au/2024/10/29/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 grantsopportunity 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, orinitiatives that deliver to venues
- [Ausmusic T-Shirt Day 2024](https://wam.org.au/2024/10/29/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, the
- [Autumn Sage "Why?" Single Launch](https://wam.org.au/2024/10/28/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 FrancineEmerging 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 soaring vocals,
- [New CEO Appointed to Lead West Australian Music (WAM) Transformation](https://wam.org.au/2024/10/25/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](https://wam.org.au/2024/10/23/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 his
- [WAM welcome leading voices to the Board, with new appointments and transition of CEO](https://wam.org.au/2022/07/01/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 from
- [WAM head to new home in Melville’s Goolugatup Heathcote](https://wam.org.au/2022/06/11/nurturing-new-noise-with-wams-digital-tool-kit-and-website-4/) - 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
- [West Australian Music (WAM) Announces Postponement of WA Music Week to  Prioritise Future Success](https://wam.org.au/2024/09/09/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](https://wam.org.au/2024/08/28/hack-the-pack-a-game-changing-event-for-the-independent-music-industry/) - Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMLocation: Claisebrook Design Community, PerthPerth, 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 minds in music,
- [WOMPP Writers Camp 2024](https://wam.org.au/2024/08/28/wompp-writers-camp-2024/) - Applications for WOMPP’s Writers Camp open on Monday September 2, 2024! Applications close Midnight AWST on Friday September 13, 2024.About the camp:WOMPP’s Writers Camp is open to women, non-binary and transgender music makers (aged 18+) with experience in songwriting, music production and/or composition. Music makers with experience in either solo and/or collaborative writing are encouraged
- [APRA AMCOS - Applications Open for Professional Development Awards 2025](https://wam.org.au/2024/08/26/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 abroad.Dream big
- [WAM announce Gracie Mae Smith as the next Felix Burrows Artist in Residence](https://wam.org.au/2024/08/01/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
- [WAYJO Progressions Workshops](https://wam.org.au/2024/07/22/wajo-progressions-workshops/) - A WAYJO Pathways Program for genders on the outskirts of JazzNew name, same great program! After feedback from our members, consultation with gender diverse individuals and much consideration, we have refreshed the name of our much loved and long running Pathways Program ‘Young Women in Jazz’, to PROGRESSIONS. This new name reflects the inclusive values of WAYJO as an organisation
- [Welcome to Breathe - Songwriting Retreat](https://wam.org.au/2024/07/22/welcome-to-breathe-songwriting-retreat/) - WOMEN / FIRST NATIONS / GENDER NON-CONFORMING ONLYA weekend of opportunity to Get Away …..and …Just …Write…Sound like Bliss?We know. We get itCreating 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 just like you
- [Austin Salisbury Trio - Album Launch Event](https://wam.org.au/2024/07/22/austin-salisbury-trio-album-launch-event/) - Austin Salisbury Trio launch their new album “Outlines” at the Ellington Jazz Club on 27th August. “Outlines” is the latest offering from modern jazz outfit the Austin Salisbury Trio, blending innovative improvisations with a reverence for tradition on a compelling collection of original compositions. Joined by long-time collaborators Alistair Peel (double bass) and Peter Evans (drums),
- [NATSIMO LIFECYCLE: Recording Grants](https://wam.org.au/2024/07/15/natsimo-lifecycle-recording-grants/) - A collaborative initiative of Music Australia and the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music Office (NATSIMO)Apply now! Just announced – additional 2 new grants available14 grants x $20,000 availableThe National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music Office (NATSIMO), with funding from Music Australia, is excited to announce the first series of LIFECYCLE Recording Grants, which will
- [The Music - Local Journalism Project](https://wam.org.au/2024/07/11/the-music-local-journalism-project/) - The Music today announced the creation of a hyper-local news project, funding new part-time journalism positions in five Australian states to uncover the local news, artists and blossoming scenes that are underpinning the growth of our underground music culture.The project will find five part-time journalists with ears to the ground who will advocate for the music,
- [First Nations Exporting Workshop](https://wam.org.au/2024/07/11/first-nations-exporting-workshop/) - NATSIMO and Sounds Australia present: First Nations Music Export Workshop on Tuesday 23rd July via an online webinar. This workshop is exclusive to First Nations artists and industry centred around International Showcasing. The opportunities for Australian artists to tap into the global market and build an international career are becoming more accessible – but at the same
- [Rockingham Song Contest](https://wam.org.au/2024/07/11/rockingham-song-contest/) - Rockingham Song Contest 2024 Now in its second year, the Rockingham Song Contest aims to encourage songwriters and musicians to give it a go – whether you play in your bedroom to the cat or you are an established cover band wanting to take the next step. The aim is to unleash your creativity and to
- [Bang Bang Betty & the H-Bombs EP Launch](https://wam.org.au/2024/07/08/bang-bang-betty-the-h-bombs-ep-launch/) - Come check out a record launch with a difference! Lyric’s Underground sets the time machine to take you to a rockin’ party, to celebrate the launch of BANG BANG BETTY & the H-BOMBS new EP “FATAL ATTRACTION”!Vinyl DJs Dave Blaine & Big Ear Chad will be spinning killer dance floor fillers all night. On stage,
- [Wear It Purple - Queer Futures and Future Me Fund](https://wam.org.au/2024/07/08/wear-it-purple-queer-futures-and-future-me-fund/) - Wear it Purple are proud to announce the second year of our Queer Futures and Future Me Fund. LGBTQIA+SB young people based throughout Australia can apply for up to 15,000 to support their art, culture and community based project. We’ve funded everything from short films, to albums to creative storytelling workshops.Young people 18 and under can
- [Full Moon Song Circle](https://wam.org.au/2024/07/08/full-moon-song-circle/) - For Women, First Nations and Gender Non-Conforming. A space to nourish your creative self through meditation and song. OMG, I don’t know about you, but I need this right now. A quiet time. Alone together. To stop, drop and breathe into your creativity. To REMEMBER why your craft is important to the world ESPECIALLY in these
- [Small Halls Winter Tour Coming to WA](https://wam.org.au/2024/07/08/small-halls-winter-tour-coming-to-wa/) - Festival of Small Halls has announced that Jed Parsons and Alana Wilkinson will feature ontheir upcoming Winter Tour 2024: Western Australia. Presented by veteran festival producers Woodfordia Inc, this tour will be the 40th edition ofthe much-loved not-for-profit music tour. Taking in over 200,000km2 of the western state, this tour will see two beautiful songwriters sharing
- [WAM secures significant Government Funding and embarks on new strategic direction](https://wam.org.au/2024/07/01/wam-secures-significant-government-funding-and-embarks-on-new-strategic-direction/) - West Australian Music (WAM) today announced that it has secured significant government funding through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. The funding, amounting to $500,000 per year for the next two years, marks a pivotal moment for WAM as it embarks on a comprehensive new strategy and organisational reshaping. After undergoing a rigorous
- [Winner Reveal - Song of the Year 2024](https://wam.org.au/2024/06/19/winner-reveal-song-of-the-year-2024/) - After the eagerly anticipated live awards night at Freo.Social, West Australian Music (WAM) are delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 WAM Song of the Year competition presented by Act Belong Commit & Healthway. This exciting mix of emerging and established artists echo the diversity and talent within the West Australian contemporary music scene
- [Felix Burrows Music Residency](https://wam.org.au/2024/06/17/felix-burrows-music-residency/) - West Australian Music and Goolugatup Heathcote invite Expressions of Interest from West Australian musicians, songwriters, composers, producers – anyone working in the realm of music – to be considered for the one of our forthcoming Residency placements. At present, two residencies are offered each year, each being for a three month period. The program welcomes applications
- [Songwriting Retreat Enrolments are Now Open!](https://wam.org.au/2024/06/10/songwriting-retreat-enrolments-are-now-open/) - Enrolments for the I Heart Songwriting Club and Wild Mountains Songs Songwriting Retreat and now open!Retreat will run from Aug 31 – Sept 3, 2024 at Rathdowney HinterlandsRestore your wellbeing, develop your creativity and songwriting skills, and collaborate with peers in this nourishing 4-day/3-night songwriting retreat, set amongst the beautiful rolling hills of the Border
- [AAM Call For Reinstatement of 'Michael's Rule' To Help Promote Australian Music](https://wam.org.au/2024/05/28/aam-call-for-reinstatement-of-michaels-rule-to-help-promote-australian-music/) - At last year’s AAM Awards, renowned Australian manager Michael McMartin OAM was given the Legacy Award for lifetime achievement. In his address that day, McMartin called for the reinstatement of a policy for which he and others had campaigned in earlier decades which made it compulsory for at least one local artist to the among
- [West Australian Music announces the Felix Burrows Music Residency programme](https://wam.org.au/2024/05/23/west-australian-music-announces-the-felix-burrows-music-residency-programme/) - WEST AUSTRALIAN MUSIC ANNOUNCES THE FELIX BURROWS MUSIC RESIDENCY PROGRAMME, AND WELCOMES OUR FIRST MUSICIAN IN RESIDENCE West Australian Music (WAM), in partnership with the City of Melville and Goolugatup Heathcote announces the establishment of a dynamic new artist residency programme; the Felix Burrows Music Residency. This exciting new program will offer two three-month residencies
- [Heartbreak Fest](https://wam.org.au/2024/05/23/heartbreak-fest/) - On the 21st of June 2024, The Caballeros will have been making a mess on stages all over WA for 15 years, that’s a long time!Sooooo we decided to have a 3 day birthday party and album launch celebration, to put it on we are partnering with the amazing Strange festival.Strange is an alternative arts
- [WEST AUSTRALIAN MUSIC (WAM) EXPRESSES DISAPPOINTMENT IN WA DAY FESTIVAL HEADLINERS](https://wam.org.au/2024/05/22/west-australian-music-wam-expresses-disappointment-in-wa-day-festival-headliners/) - West Australian Music (WAM), WA’s peak body for original contemporary music, expresses disappointment over the news that the top-spot on Sunday 2nd June, has been given to an artist from the East Coast of Australia. Following the the 2023 event, which prominently featured non-WA artists on the WA Day Festival lineup, WAM’s concerns and those expressed
- [WAM SHINES THE LIGHT ON WA TALENT AS NOMINEES FOR SONG OF THE YEAR 2024 PRESENTED BY ACT BELONG COMMIT ARE REVEALED](https://wam.org.au/2024/05/16/wam-shines-the-light-on-wa-talent-as-nominees-for-song-of-the-year-2024-presented-by-act-belong-commit-are-revealed/) - The search for WA’s top songwriting talent draws near, as WAM’s Song of the Year Competition presented by Act Belong Commit delivers another remarkable line up of nominees. With over 1050 original songs entered from artists across our state, WA’s premier songwriting competition highlights the abundance of songwriting talent our local music scene has to
- [Helen Townsend's Musical Mastery: 'Baby Come Home' Caps Off Series with Style](https://wam.org.au/2024/05/20/helen-townsends-musical-mastery-baby-come-home-caps-off-series-with-style/) - May 21st marks a pivotal moment for Helen Townsend, one of Fremantle’s most esteemed Americana artists, as she releases her latest single “Baby Come Home.” Infused with vibrant New Orleans jazz and the soulful twang of Americana, the track is a rousing call to joy. Helen’s powerful vocals drive the song, infused with an authenticity
- [Crap Song Club](https://wam.org.au/2024/05/02/crap-song-club/) - This is an intensive songwriting workshop run over FOUR MONDAY AFTERNOONS on Zoom.Come and write some crap songs with Australian Songwriting Retreat! Going through a bit of a lull in your writing? Got a block the size of the Eiffel Tower in your brain? Just cannot get past the blank page? Get out of the
- [Getting in The Mix - Masterclass](https://wam.org.au/2024/05/02/getting-in-the-mix-masterclass/) - Presenting Getting in The Mix – A mixing masterclass with Grammy award winning mix engineer, Ainslie Grosser, facilitated by Artisan Music Studios!The masterclass is a three hour session, diving through in-depth mixing techniques including preparation, filtering and dynamics, vocal mixing and preparing a mix for mastering.Take the opportunity to learn the mixing tricks and secrets
- [Opportunities & News! - April](https://wam.org.au/2024/04/30/opportunities-news-april/) - Keep up to date with our local music scene! AWMA NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN Nominations for the 2024 Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) are now open!AWMA celebrates and recognises the incredible talent and achievements of women across all areas of the Australian music industry.Nominations close May 28, nominate today! Nominate here APRA AMCOS’S 23% MENTORSHIP
- [The Little Lord Street Band release new album 'Time and Place'.](https://wam.org.au/2024/04/29/the-little-lord-street-band-release-new-album-time-and-place/) - Australian outback poetry meets country Americana to share tales in The Little Lord Street Band’s new album ‘Time and Place’. This 11-track anthology will take you on an emotional journey.This long-awaited album comes from a career as appreciated as an outback hat, as The Little Lord Street Band is the three-time winner of the Best
- [WA Songwriter Enters FAI Charts](https://wam.org.au/2024/04/24/wa-songwriter-enters-fai-charts/) - It’s not every day a songwriter from regional Western Australia discovers their album is charting in the highly competitive Folk Alliance International charts.Albany musician Simone Keane released her fifth album Graced by Leaves late last year, not knowing what to expect from her independently produced musical endeavour.She is stunned to learn, after first charting in
- [WA Youth Jazz Orchestra with Sarah McKenzie](https://wam.org.au/2024/04/19/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 and WA
- [Paige Valentine unveils debut album 'Lucky Blue'](https://wam.org.au/2024/04/19/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](https://wam.org.au/2024/04/19/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 her
- [Foreword from WAM's Executive Director](https://wam.org.au/2024/03/27/foreword-from-wams-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
- [RATSALAD Releases Debut Album 'Bent Trees & Swanny Deez'](https://wam.org.au/2024/03/28/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'](https://wam.org.au/2024/03/28/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
- [HOMEGROWN Vol 1 - Groove City](https://wam.org.au/2024/03/21/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 Rosemount
- [Mace Francis Orchestra: No Postcode Album Launch](https://wam.org.au/2024/03/20/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 -MFO
- [Whiskey Jack releases single 'One Track Mind'](https://wam.org.au/2024/03/18/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 humble
- [Hi-Fest](https://wam.org.au/2024/03/14/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 will
- [Sound States 2024 -  Applications Now Open!](https://wam.org.au/2024/02/26/sound-states-2024-applications-now-open/) - APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE FREE WA BASED MUSIC MANAGEMENT MENTORSHIP PROGRAM Back for its fourth season Sound States, the West Australian based music management mentorship program presented by 360 Artist Logistics have opened applications for early career Artist Managers and Self-Manager Artists who are looking to grow their careers, confidence, and skill-sets at
- [Festival of Dusk](https://wam.org.au/2024/03/06/festival-of-dusk/) - Festival of Dusk is a festival celebrating all things original music in the Great Southern region of WA. The festival is the brain child of Albany Alternative heavy Rock Band Ivory Dusk, wanting to provide an all ages event for the amazing musicians in Western Australia. WHEN: Saturday May 4 TICKETS: https://festivalofdusk.com/
- [Music Australia launches new Export Development Fund](https://wam.org.au/2024/02/29/music-australia-launches-new-export-development-fund/) - Creative Australia’s new dedicated music body, Music Australia has announced the launch of the Export Development Fund, which aims to fast track the success stories of Australian musicians, artists, composers, songwriters and producers internationally.The fund offers targeted support for emerging, breakthrough and established artists at different career junctures by providing a bespoke grant program that
- [Art Music Awards 2024 - Applications Now Open!](https://wam.org.au/2024/02/27/art-music-awards-2024-applications-now-open/) - Seen an inspiring original classical or jazz performance recently? Want to recognise and celebrate local talent? Nominate them for an Art Music Award! It’s an easy 3-step process that only takes two minutes. The awards recognise achievement in the composition, performance and education of Australian music across classical, jazz, experimental music and sound art. Head to https://artmusicawards.com.au
- [Kandy: The Sweet Soundtrack to Your Love Story](https://wam.org.au/2024/02/23/kandy-the-sweet-soundtrack-to-your-love-story/) - Are you ready to experience the ultimate sugar rush? Get ready to indulge in the sweet and addictive sounds of ‘Kandy,’ the latest single from Alyssa Dalao. This pop song is all about the highs and lows of love, and how it can be as irresistible as candy, but just as harmful if you consume
- [International Women's Day at Rosemount Hotel](https://wam.org.au/2024/02/21/international-womens-day-at-rosemount-hotel/) - On Friday, March 8, 2024, Rosemount Hotel is set to host a captivating International Women’s Day event, featuring the extraordinary talents of Kankawa Nagarra, widely known as Olive Knight. The celebration will kick off at 4:00 PM, offering a unique opportunity for attendees to immerse themselves in the powerful narratives and soulful tunes that Olive
- [Opportunities & News! - February](https://wam.org.au/2024/02/19/opportunities-news-february/) - Keep up to date with our local music scene! DULCIE SUMMER SONGWRITING SESSION We have a couple of spots left for our Summer Songwriting Session, hosted by 2023 Song of the Year Winners, Dulcie.Join us for a morning of songwriting inspiration and mentally healthy conversations. March 16, 10am-12pm at Heathcote Reserve.Entry is free, however spots
- [Joan & The Giants Join P!NK For Perth Stadium Shows](https://wam.org.au/2024/01/17/joan-the-giants-join-pnk-for-perth-stadium-shows/) - Proving to be an act to watch out for in 2024, Boorloo’s alternative/ indie outfit, Joan & The Giants, are set to kick off the year the same way they closed out their massive 2023 – on a high.Joan & The Giants have just announced a monumental opportunity—they will be supporting global superstars P!NK and
- [Alyssa Dalao's newest single, 'What is Love'](https://wam.org.au/2024/01/24/alyssa-dalaos-newest-single-what-is-love/) - Embark on a journey with our latest single, ‘What is Love,’ a vibrant blend of electronic pop that tells the poignant story of a young girl seeking love in a digital age. Through pulsating beats and infectious melodies, the song unveils her quest for connection, finding solace in screens yet yearning for the true essence
- [Simone Keane, 'Graced by Leaves' album](https://wam.org.au/2024/01/24/simone-keane-graced-by-leaves-album/) - Albany artist Simone Keane’s new album ‘Graced by Leaves’ is attracting some healthy attention from radio DJs in the USA. Produced by Lee Buddle at Crank Recording Perth WA, the album just entered the FAI charts. Keane also made her ARIA debut with ‘Graced by Leaves’ charting at Number 6 in the Best Selling Australian
- [Richard Mortimer releases new album 'XS in an XXL world'](https://wam.org.au/2024/01/30/richard-mortimer-releases-new-album-xs-in-an-xxl-world/) - Award winning Richard Mortimer has released his new album “XS in an XXL world” in January 2024. Featuring a collection of old and new tunes on this CD, it contains music sure to appeal to everyones taste. The CD is available for download from Bandcamp (https://richardmortimer.bandcamp.com/) with physical CD’s available in person or via Discogs
- [EDIE releases new track 'Villain'](https://wam.org.au/2024/01/30/edie-releases-new-track-villain/) - After the success of previous singles ‘Blame Me’, and ‘Front Row’, rising Pop artist EDIE returns with her vengeful, and undeniably relatable new track ‘Villain’ to kick off the new year. EDIE writhes around in the depths of post-heartbreak frustration and the selfish desire for the ex to feel the same pain, delivered through a
- [Song of the Year: Summer Songwriting Sessions](https://wam.org.au/2024/02/01/summer-songwriting-sessions/) - We are excited to announce our super special ‘Summer Songwriting Sessions’, presented by Act Belong Commit. This exclusive summer series will feature two workshops, taking place right in our backyard at Heathcote Reserve. Join 2023 Song of the Year Nominee Sam McGovern, February 24th and 2023 Song of the Year Winners Dulcie, March 16 for a
- [Spit, Polish and Performance Workshop](https://wam.org.au/2024/02/08/spit-polish-and-performance-workshop/) - Rose and Delilah are back for a songwriting retreat with a Twist!!! This time in Maylands at Lyrics Underground, one of THE BEST rooms to play in Perth. Carve away some time to write and perform your songs…. do not miss out on tickets! What can you expect? We will begin the afternoon with meditation
- [Stacey Ann Offers Up A Ray Of Sunshine With Single 'Ripples' Ahead Of Debut EP](https://wam.org.au/2024/02/08/stacey-ann-offers-up-a-ray-of-sunshine-with-single-ripples-ahead-of-debut-ep/) - Effortlessly endearing, Boorloo/ Perth-based indie/ pop/ soul artist Stacey Ann exudes positivity, joy and charm. Dazzling with her honeyed vocals and graceful essence, Stacey Ann is announcing her debut EP ‘A Change In The Wind’ (Out March 14), with the release of her high-spirited single ‘Ripples’ (Out February 8). For the unacquainted, Stacey Ann has
- [Helen Townsend & Shannon Smith Break Boundaries in Daring Mini-Series, Redefining the Norms of Musical Collaborations!](https://wam.org.au/2024/02/12/helen-townsend-shannon-smith-break-boundaries-in-daring-mini-series-redefining-the-norms-of-musical-collaborations/) - In a bold move local musicians and songwriters, Helen Townsend and Shannon Smith have embarked on an ambitious project that’s redefining the norms of musical collaborations. Their “Musical Mini-Series” is not just a collection of songs but a deeply personal narrative transformed into a universal saga, shared one music video at a time. This innovative
- [Song of the Year Entries Now Open!](https://wam.org.au/2024/02/19/song-of-the-year-entries-now-open/) - SONG OF THE YEAR 2024 We are super excited to announce that entries for our annual Song of the Year contest, presented by Act Belong Commit are now open!Entries are open to WA songwriters and artists of all ages and levels, who have written a song between March 2023 and February 2024. Please note entrants must
- [Lucinda Poy 'JUST FINE' Single Launch](https://wam.org.au/2024/02/14/lucinda-poy-just-fine-single-launch/) - Join Lucinda Poy to celebrate the release of her DEBUT SINGLE ‘JUST FINE’. This last year Lucinda has played at venues across Perth including RAC Arena for Channel 7 Telethon, The Rosemount Hotel, Rottnest Island, and Brookfield Place with vibes reminiscent of Foo Fighters, Spacey Jane, and Taylor Swift. Join us for an electrifying evening
- [Electric State are launching their next single - 'can't get enough'!](https://wam.org.au/2024/02/08/electric-state-are-launching-their-next-single-cant-get-enough/) - Shake off the working blues and come tell the band all about what you ‘Can’t get enough’ of! We’ll send off this great single mixed by the Aria award winning engineer Anton Hagop who has recorded with the likes of Silver Chair, Missy Higgins and Perths own Birds of Tokyo. Recorded at Tuna Fish Studio
- [Ben Catley to support USA blues royalty Walter Trout on upcoming Aus tour](https://wam.org.au/2024/01/17/ben-catley-to-support-usa-blues-royalty-walter-trout-on-upcoming-aus-tour/) - “Local acoustic guitar virtuoso Ben Catley to support USA blues royalty Walter Trout on upcoming Aus tour. Saturday February 3rd at Freo Social.”Walter Trout, considered one of the greatest living blues-rock guitarists, took Eric Clapton’s place in The Bluesbreakers in the 80s, as well as playing for John Lee Hooker and Canned Heat. He has
- [2023 WAMAWARD NOMINEES ANNOUNCED](https://wam.org.au/2023/10/17/2023-wamaward-nominees-announced/) - WA Music Month, presented by ECU, is fast approaching, and West Australian Music (WAM) is gearing up to celebrate the cream of 2023’s crop in revealing the 2023 nominees for the WA Music Awards (WAMis).The 2023 nominee list for November’s WAMis directs a spotlight on the excellence of West Australian artists across both Industry and
- [Shannon Smith Debut Single Launch](https://wam.org.au/2023/10/02/shannon-smith-debut-single-launch/) - Debut single with all the hype launching 17th October 2023“Dance the Night Away” is an upbeat and energetic pop-soul / pop-rock song that’s infectiously catchy and toe tappingly satisfying. Hailing from Fremantle WA, this first single from his debut solo album finds Shannon Smith in a melodic pop-soul frame of mind, sounding something like Van
- [JEBEDIAH TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE WAM HALL OF FAME](https://wam.org.au/2023/09/20/jebediah-to-be-inducted-into-the-wam-hall-of-fame/) - Jebediah [L-R] Chris Daymond, Vanessa Thornton, Kevin Mitchell, Brett Mitchell. Credit Taj O’Halloran
- [Duende Indalo Debut Album Launch](https://wam.org.au/2023/09/19/duende-indalo-debut-album-launch/) - Inspired by the likes of Dhafer Youssef, Antonio Forcione and bass guitar mastery reminiscent of Jaco Pastorius, instrumental genre crossing musicians Duende Indalo play an eclectic mix of world music fusing together Flamenco, Jazz, Middle Eastern, Latin and ambient sounds to create something wholly unique. Duende Indalo release their highly anticipated debut album at The
- [Balmy Nights 2023](https://wam.org.au/2023/08/31/balmy-nights-2023/) - Since inception Balmy Nights has grown steadily to become a fully-fledged Music and Arts Festival. Evolving from a live music focussed outing into a celebration of the multiple artistic mediums delivered at The Cannery Arts Centre. Supporting events have been created, to invite the wider community to experience elements of our primary event.In 2023, Paige
- [Fair Play WA](https://wam.org.au/2021/12/01/fair-play-wa/) - Fair Play WA is an initiative aimed at improving gender equity in the WA music sector through understanding the lives experiences of individuals within the sector, conducting additional research, providing awareness, and presenting informed recommendations. The initiative stemmed from a series of forums and meetings with the Gender Equity Working Group, with the first Fair
- [Music Industry Joint Statement of Acknowledgement](https://wam.org.au/2022/09/09/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
- [Song of the Year 2022 Winners](https://wam.org.au/2022/09/21/new-guitar-school-opens-in-the-heart-of-fremantle-2/) - 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
- [Nurturing New Noise with WAM’s Digital Tool Kit and Website](https://wam.org.au/2022/10/06/nurturing-new-noise-with-wams-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 of
- [WAMAwards 2022](https://wam.org.au/2022/10/21/wamawards/) - WA Music Month has kicked off in grand style, as the crème of the WA music scene headed down to the majestic surrounds of the Astor Theatre to celebrate the very best of 2021-22 at the WAMAwards. The prestigious evening was a testament to the continued pursuit of excellence in the WA music scene amidst often challenging
- [Demos from Ngaanyatjarra Lands and Esperance](https://wam.org.au/2022/12/14/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
- [Song of the Year 2023 - Nominees Announced](https://wam.org.au/2023/05/22/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 a
- [Winners Reveal - Song of the Year 2023](https://wam.org.au/2023/06/21/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
- [Chats with WAM - Jordan Anthony](https://wam.org.au/2023/06/26/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 tune. I’d
- [Chats with WAM - Dal Jones](https://wam.org.au/2023/07/05/song-of-the-year-2023/) - 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 through different
- [WAMCON 2023](https://wam.org.au/2023/08/22/wamcon-2023/) - WAMCON 202316 – 18 NOVEMBER 2023THE RECHABITE, NORTHBRIDGEWe are beyond excited to present to you our incredible keynote speakers who will be joining us at WAMCon 2023.This year we will be joined by Sub Pop Records CEO, Megan Jasper. Sub Pop Records is an independent record label based in Seattle, Washington USA and is often

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- [Our Board](https://wam.org.au/our-board/) - Our Board Al TaylorChairperson Al Taylor is a Western Australian business leader who has built and grown one of Australia’s most successful communications agencies – 303 Mullenlowe – where he was chairman and Group Managing Director. Al is now CEO of multi-faceted Hospitality and Brewing group Triple-1-Three which includes one of WA’s fastest growing beer
- [WAM Awards](https://wam.org.au/wamawards/) - WAM AWARDS WAM AWARDS Celebrating excellence within the WA Music Community The WAM Awards are a prestigious, long-running annual program that aims to recognise the achievements of local artists and industry.Highly-regarded across the sector, the awards serve as a promotional tool for introducing audiences to the year’s most exciting and outstanding music and the people
- [Mentorship & Professional Development​](https://wam.org.au/mentorshipandprofessionaldevelopment/) - Mentorship & Professional Development WAM INDUSTRY WORKSHOPS WAM’s long-running industry workshop program focuses on skills development and networking within the sector. Designed to support, up-skill and inform individuals involved in the WA music scene – these workshops cover a wide range of topics including music business, marketing, songwriting, production, copyright, funding, and more. Whether you’re an
- [Audience Development](https://wam.org.au/audiencedevelopment/) - Audience Development PROMOTION OF WA MUSIC WA Gig Guide & Fresh Picks Playlist Last year WAM launched the WA Gig Guide in collaboration with Giglist. The Gig Guide delivers a streamlined way to discover live music happening across Western Australia – making it easier to find shows, venues and emerging artists in one place. It
- [Advocacy](https://wam.org.au/advocacy/) - Advocacy WAM’S SECTOR ADVOCACY WAM is committed to strengthening its relationship with the contemporary music sector by taking a bold yet pragmatic approach to public advocacy and engagement with key decision makers. Each year, we reaffirm our role as a trusted source of advice and sector insight for local, state, and federal governments, working collaboratively
- [WAM News](https://wam.org.au/wam-news/) - News Search All News WAM News Sector News WAM Program Opportunities Events Regional Youth Members Local Gigs All News WAM News Sector News WAM Program Opportunities Events Regional Youth Members Local Gigs WAM Presents: Funding for Your Music Career WAM Presents: Funding for Your Music Career! Learn about what funding is available and the tip
- [WA Music Week](https://wam.org.au/wamusicweek/) - WA Music Week WA MUSIC WEEK WA Music Week is a statewide celebration of the West Australian music scene, platforming artists from around the state and shining a light on the diversity, creativity and strength of our local industry. Running from 12 – 21 September 2025, this year’s program featured live performances, industry conferences, workshops
- [Why Join WAM?](https://wam.org.au/faqs/) - Why Join WAM? WAM welcomes members at all stages in their careers, from students just learning the industry, to seasoned professionals with years of experience behind them. To accommodate all who work in the industry, we offer several member types, each available in three flexible tiers. Choose the one that fits your role within the
- [Our Partners](https://wam.org.au/our-partners/) - Our Partners WAM thanks each one of our partners for working with us to deliver services and programs to the WA contemporary music community. Core Funding Partners Program Partners
- [Contact](https://wam.org.au/contact/) - Office Address Goolugatup Heathcote58 Duncraig RoadAPPLECROSS WA 6153 Hours 9:00 AM – 5.00 PMMonday – Friday Postal address PO BOX 978Canning Bridge WA 6153 Contact us (08) 6156 1245hello@wam.org.au
- [Our Staff](https://wam.org.au/our-staff/) - Our Staff Owen WhittleCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Owen is a strong advocate for social justice and spent 12 years in a leadership role at UnionsWA. He has a wealth of experience in leading member-driven organisations and achieving transformative results. His extensive background in spearheading successful campaigns on gender equality, workplace safety reforms, and public sector wage policies
- [Jobs & Careers](https://wam.org.au/jobs-careers/) - Jobs & Careers Project Officer – Audience Development (WAM) Applications Close: November 17, 2025 Read More Project Officer – Audience Development (WAM) Applications Close: November 17, 2025 Read More » @WAM_MUSICWA Load More
- [Industry Directory](https://wam.org.au/industry-directory/) - Industry Directory Industry Directory All CATEGORIES Festivals Live Music Venues Recording Studios Rehearsal Studios Booking Agents Business and Legal Media and Marketing Music Services Organisations Radio Stations Record Labels and Label Services All CATEGORIES Festivals Live Music Venues Recording Studios Rehearsal Studios Booking Agents Business and Legal Media and Marketing Music Services Organisations Radio Stations
- [Submit News](https://wam.org.au/submit-news/) - Submit News Do you have an exciting opportunity, event or sector news you’d like to share with the WA music community? Let us know! We like to share exciting and engaging news featuring WA music, artists and professionals. You can use the brief form below, to submit the following types of news: Professional development opportunities
- [Donate](https://wam.org.au/donate/) - WA Music Fund WA’s well known and applauded music scene is one of our state’s most important cultural identifiers. Hearing it, and experiencing it being played live makes our city more vibrant, more beautiful, more liveable. When you make a tax deductible donation to WAM, you are ensuring that WAM can continue to deliver the knowledge,
- [WAM Mission & Vision](https://wam.org.au/wam-mission-vision/) - WAM Mission & Vision West Australian Music (WAM) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation, and peak body for contemporary music in WA. WAM is passionate about the unique and diverse soundtrack born from artists across WA. We exist to elevate the value of WA music, be a leading voice of the sector, and cultivate an environment
- [Resources](https://wam.org.au/resources/) - Resources Getting Started Playlist 3 Videos Sample Video 0:16 Sample Video 0:16 Sample Video 0:16 Opp Box Playlist 3 Videos Sample Video 0:16 Sample Video 0:16 Sample Video 0:16 Grants & Funding Playlist 3 Videos Sample Video 0:16 Sample Video 0:16 Sample Video 0:16 Royalties & Publishing Playlist 3 Videos Sample Video 0:16 Sample Video
- [Member Registration Terms and Conditions](https://wam.org.au/member-registration-terms-and-conditions/) - Terms and Conditions Rss Search WAM Membership Terms and Conditions Application for Membership By signing up to a WAM membership on this site, you acknowledge you have read and understood and accept these terms. Any person who supports the objects or purpose of WAM is eligible to apply to become a member of WAM as defined in
- [WAM Archives](https://wam.org.au/wam-archives/) - WAM Archives Dive into the archives and relive some moments from WAM's history First established in 1987 as the West Australian Rock Music Industry Association (WARMIA), the organisation transitioned to the West Australian Music Industry Association (WAM) in 1991.Take a journey across the decades and revisit some the beginnings of WAM’s iconic events, initiatives and
- [Test Donation](https://wam.org.au/test-donation/)
- [Member Registration](https://wam.org.au/member-registration/) - Member Sign Up Mutually beneficial partnerships and supporters are the lifeblood of WAM. Their cultivation, management and stewardship are critical to the success of the organisation’s corporate operations and program outcomes. SUBSCRIBER FREE Still lots of bells and whistles, upgrade anytime WA MUSIC HUB ACCESS I am item content. Click edit button to change this
- [Voting](https://wam.org.au/voting/) - Voting Song of the Year Description – Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Select Options Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 SUBMIT
- [Member Sign Up](https://wam.org.au/member-sign-up/) - Member Sign UP FAQ Most frequent questions and answers Can i edit the files ? I am item content. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Is it Layered ? I am item content. Click edit button
- [Artists List](https://wam.org.au/artists/) - ARTIST DIRECTORY ARTIST GALLERY BECOME A MEMBER Gallery Follow @ricardo_cooper
- [Artists Grid](https://wam.org.au/artists-grid/) - ARTIST GALLERY SEARCH ARTISTS BECOME A MEMBER AllYouthMembersEventsRegionalWAM News West Australian Music (WAM) Reveals 2025 WAM Award Winners Perform at Perth Festival Powerhouse Regional Arts Australia – Practice In Community Nannup Music Festival – Remote Aboriginal Artist Development Project WA Music Week WAM Showcase Lineup Announced & Tickets on Sale Now! WAM Presents: Artist Income
- [Artist Band Business Sign Up](https://wam.org.au/artist-band-business-sign-up-3/)
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- [Wide Open Road Podcast](https://wam.org.au/wide-open-road-podcast/)
- [Whats On](https://wam.org.au/whats-on/)

## My Templates

- [Default Kit](https://wam.org.au/?elementor_library=default-kit)
- [grants](https://wam.org.au/?elementor_library=grants) - Grants Export Development Fund 23 October 2025 Apply by Tuesday 2 December. Young People: First Nations Arts & Culture Project Fund 9 October 2025 Applications Close Soon! @WAM_MUSICWA Load More
- [Elementor Footer #319](https://wam.org.au/?elementor_library=elementor-footer-319) - Content area
- [Header](https://wam.org.au/?elementor_library=header) - Content area
- [Elementor Single Post #346](https://wam.org.au/?elementor_library=elementor-single-post-346) - Elementor Single Post #346 PrevPreviousElementor Footer #319 NextTEST – Individual ProgramNext WAM Presents: Funding for Your Music Career!Learn about what funding is available and the tip and tricks on how to apply.We’ll demonstrate what a successful application looks like and advice on your drafts (so please bring your draft applications along!)Session Info:When: Saturday, 11am, 9
- [ind dev bkp 24july23](https://wam.org.au/?elementor_library=ind-dev-bkp-24july23) - Industry Development WAMCONLeading in career development opportunities for WA artistsWAMCon WebsiteSONG OF THE YEARWAM's annual songwriting competitionSOUND CHECKGrow | Learn | DiscoverHIGHER NOTEBuilding careers and connections for self-managed artists and emerging managers. WAMCON – THE WA MUSIC CONFERENCE WAMCon continues to be one of the leading career development opportunities for WA artists and industry professionals,
- [Home page backup24jul2023 praveen](https://wam.org.au/?elementor_library=home-page-backup24jul2023-praveen) - Our Vision: A unified, thriving WA music sector that is both loved and acclaimed Western Australia’s peak music body, our mission is to cultivate and elevate the value of WA’s unique and diverse soundtrack for the benefit and enrichment of the artform and the community. Membership: for Artists, Bands, Individuals and Business Benefits for artists,
- [Elementor Search Results #5763](https://wam.org.au/?elementor_library=elementor-search-results-5763) - News Search All News WAM Presents: Funding for Your Music Career 28 April 2026 Support 2 April 2026 All News Mental Health Coaching for Small Business Owners 18 March 2026 All News First Sounds Volume 14 Entries Now Open! 18 March 2026 All News Blues at Bridgetown 2026 Artist Applications Open! 11 March 2026 All
- [post_view](https://wam.org.au/?elementor_library=post_view) - WAM Presents: Funding for Your Music Career WAM Presents: Funding for Your Music Career! Learn about what funding is available and the tip and tricks on 28 April 2026 Mental Health Coaching for Small Business Owners Being a musician can be tough. But you don’t have to do it alone. NewAccess for Small Business is
- [TEST - Girls Rock WA](https://wam.org.au/?elementor_library=test-girls-rock-wa) - Girls Rock! WA Girls Rock! WA is a WAM initiative that aims to inspire and empower female, trans and non-binary youth through music. The Girls Rock! program, which originated in­­­ the US and is now practised successfully around the globe, is a week-long day camp of instrumental instruction, band rehearsals, workshops, and fun activities designed to
- [TEST - Individual Program](https://wam.org.au/?elementor_library=test-individual-program) - Industry Development Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Providing XYZ is that carries across all WAM’s programs and initiatives. Workshop Program Running throughout the year, WAM’s multi-faceted workshop program delivers a series of in-person and online opportunities for the community to grow their

## Jobs & Careers

- [Project Officer - Audience Development (WAM)](https://wam.org.au/job_career/project-officer-audience-development-wam/) - Applications Close: November 17, 2025

## Grants

- [Young People: First Nations Arts & Culture Project Fund](https://wam.org.au/grants/young-people-first-nations-arts-culture-project-fund/) - Applications Close Soon!
- [Export Development Fund](https://wam.org.au/grants/export-development-fund/) - Apply by Tuesday 2 December.

## Industry Directory

- [Karma Llama Records/The Llama Lounge](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/karma-llama-records-the-llama-lounge/) - 106 Hampton Street Bridgetown
- [Aerial Recording](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/aerial-recording/) - 2630 Great Eastern Hwy, Glen Forrest WA 6071
- [Forest Studio](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/forest-studio/) - Unit 5/6 Abbotsford St, West Leederville WA 6007
- [Cue Sound](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/cue-sound/) - 1152 Hay St, West Perth, WA 6005
- [Crank Recording](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/crank-recording/) - 385 Newcastle St, Northbridge WA 6003
- [Lab Six](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/lab-six/) - 15 Golding St, West Perth WA 6005
- [RADA Studios](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/rada-studios/) - Fremantle, WA
- [The Hen House Rehearsal Studios](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/the-hen-house-rehearsal-studios/) - 3/5 Rowallan St, Osborne Park WA 6017
- [Magic Studios](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/magic-studios/) - Unit 90/102 Railway St, West Perth WA 6005
- [Vision Recording and Rehearsal Studios Perth](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/vision-recording-and-rehearsal-studios-perth/) - 14/12 Milford St, East Victoria Park WA 6101
- [RTRFM](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/rtrfm/) - 642 Beaufort Street, Mt Lawley, WA 6050, Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar
- [Triple j](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/triple-j/)
- [Triple M South West](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/triple-m-south-west/) - South West, WA
- [89.7 FM](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/89-7-fm/) - Level 4, Building 18, ECU Joondalup Campus, 270 Joondalup Drive, JOONDALUP WA 6027
- [Smooth FM](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/smooth-fm/) - Level 1, 464 Hay Street, Subiaco, WA 6008
- [Sonshine FM](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/sonshine-fm/) - 177 Murray St, South end of Murray Street (past McNabb Loop), Como WA 6152 Australia
- [Noongar Radio 100.9](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/noongar-radio-100-9/) - 207 Beaufort St, Perth WA 6000
- [Mix 94.5](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/mix-94-5/) - Perth, WA
- [Curtin Radio](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/curtin-radio/) - Building 004, Curtin University, Chessell Drive, Bentley, WA 6152
- [96FM](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/96fm/) - Level 1, 169 Hay Street, East Perth, WA, 6004.
- [Triple M Perth](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/triple-m-perth/) - Perth, WA
- [6PR](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/6pr/) - Perth, WA
- [Nova 93.7](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/nova-93-7/) - Level 1, 464 Hay Street, Subiaco, WA 6008
- [ABC South West](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/abc-south-west/) - Bunbury, Manjimup, Margaret River
- [ABC Pilbra](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/abc-pilbra/) - Canarvon, Karratha, Port Hedland
- [ABC Mid West & Wheatbelt](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/abc-mid-west-wheatbelt/) - Dalwallinu, Geraldton, Northam
- [ABC Kimberly](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/abc-kimberly/) - Broome, Derby, Kununurra
- [ABC Great Southern WA](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/abc-great-southern-wa/) - Albany, Denmark, Mt Barker, Katanning, Narrogin, Wagin
- [ABC Goldfields](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/abc-goldfields/) - Esperance, Kalgoorlie, Boulder, Leonora
- [ABC Esperance](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/abc-esperance/) - Condingup, Esperance, Salmon Gums
- [ABC Radio Perth](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/abc-radio-perth/) - Fremantle, Joondalup, Perth
- [YHQ](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/yhq/) - 60A Frame Court , Leederville, WA, Australia, Western Australia
- [Ronnie Nights](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/ronnie-nights/) - 75/77 Market St, Fremantle WA 6160
- [Amplifier Bar](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/amplifier-bar/) - 393 Murray St, Perth WA 6000
- [Red Hill Auditorium](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/red-hill-auditorium/) - 2 Toodyay Rd, Red Hill WA 6056
- [Jack Rabbit Slims](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/jack-rabbit-slims/) - 133 Aberdeen St, Perth WA 6003
- [Metropolis Fremantle](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/metropolis-fremantle/) - 58 South Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160
- [Geisha Bar](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/geisha-bar/) - 135A James St, Northbridge WA 6003
- [Lucy's Love Shack/The Vault](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/lucys-love-shack-the-vault/) - 104 Murray St, Perth WA 6000
- [Perth Blues Club](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/perth-blues-club/) - 509 Charles St, North Perth WA 6006
- [Port Beach Brewery](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/port-beach-brewery/) - 44 Tydeman Rd, North Fremantle WA 6159
- [Astor Theatre](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/astor-theatre/) - 659 Beaufort St, Mount Lawley WA 6050
- [Night Owl Studio](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/night-owl-studio/) - Unit 8 20-22 Boag Place, Morley, WA, Australia, Western Australia
- [Caves House](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/caves-house/) - 18 Yallingup Beach Rd, Yallingup WA 6282
- [Top Floor](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/top-floor/) - 7 Smart St, Mandurah WA 6210
- [The River](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/the-river/) - 40 Wallcliffe Rd, Margaret River WA 6285
- [The Fire Station](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/the-fire-station/) - 68 Queen St, Busselton WA 6280
- [Dunsborough Tavern](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/dunsborough-tavern/) - 2 Dunsborough Pl, Dunsborough WA 6281
- [Prince of Wales Hotel](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/prince-of-wales-hotel/) - 41 Stephen St, Bunbury WA 6230
- [Settlers Tavern](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/settlers-tavern/) - 114 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River WA 6285
- [Clancys Fish Pub](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/clancys-fish-pub/) - 51 Cantonment St, Fremantle WA 6160
- [Gage Roads](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/gage-roads/) - Peter Hughes Dr, Fremantle WA 6160
- [Buffalo Club](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/buffalo-club/) - 54 High St, Fremantle WA 6160
- [Lynott's Lounge](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/lynotts-lounge/) - 100 Melbourne St, Northbridge WA 6003
- [Honky Tonk Blues](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/honky-tonk-blues/) - 81 High St, Fremantle WA 6160
- [Rosemount Hotel](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/business-name-6/) - 459 Fitzgerald St, North Perth WA 6006
- [El Grotto](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/el-grotto/) - Shop 5/148 The Esplanade, Scarborough WA 6019
- [Old Habits](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/business-name-1/) - Category: Recording studios Email: sam123@mozzee.com Phone: 06452 87492 Description :There are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form, by injected humour, or randomised words which don't look even slightly believable.
- [Indian Ocean Hotel](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/indian-ocean-hotel/) - 27 Hastings St, Scarborough WA 6019
- [Milk Bar](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/business-name/) - Category: Rehearsal studios Email: admin@mozzee.com Phone: 04225 34569 Description :There are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form, by injected humour, or randomised words which don't look even slightly believable.
- [The Rechabite](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/business-name-2/) - Category: live music venues Email: jack134@mozzee.com Phone: 02147 94561 Description :There are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form, by injected humour, or randomised words which don't look even slightly believable.
- [Ellington Jazz Club](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/business-name-3/) - Category: Live music venues Email: david@mozzee.com Phone: 04004 345 667 Description :There are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form, by injected humour, or randomised words which don't look even slightly believable.
- [Duke of George](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/business-name-4/) - Category: Rehearsal studios Email: Sharbel@mozzee.com Phone: 03456 98720 Description :There are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form, by injected humour, or randomised words which don't look even slightly believable.
- [Lyric's Underground](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/business-name-5/) - Category: Recording studios Email: Henry@mozzee.com Phone: 04158 88484 Description :There are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form, by injected humour, or randomised words which don't look even slightly believable.
- [Freo.Social](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/business-name-8/) - Category: Festivals Email: Sharmin@mozzee.com Phone: 04915 72655 Description :There are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form, by injected humour, or randomised words which don't look even slightly believable.
- [The Bird](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/business-name-7/) - Category: Live music venues Email: Jomarie@mozzee.com Phone: 04915 71266 Description :There are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form, by injected humour, or randomised words which don't look even slightly believable.
- [Mojos Bar](https://wam.org.au/industry_business/business-name-9/) - Category: Festivals Email: William@mozzee.com Phone: 0491 573 087 Description : There are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form, by injected humour, or randomised words which don't look even slightly believable.

## Categories

- [Uncategorised](https://wam.org.au/category/uncategorised/)
- [WAM News](https://wam.org.au/category/wam-news/)
- [Sector News](https://wam.org.au/category/sector-news/)
- [WAM Program](https://wam.org.au/category/wam-program/)
- [Opportunities](https://wam.org.au/category/opportunities/)
- [Events](https://wam.org.au/category/events/)
- [Regional](https://wam.org.au/category/regional/)
- [Youth](https://wam.org.au/category/youth/)
- [Members](https://wam.org.au/category/members/)
- [Member News](https://wam.org.au/category/member-news/)
- [All News](https://wam.org.au/category/all-news/)
- [Industry Development](https://wam.org.au/category/industry-development/)
- [New Noise](https://wam.org.au/category/new-noise/)
- [Girls Rock WA](https://wam.org.au/category/girls-rock-wa/)
- [Song of the Year](https://wam.org.au/category/song-of-the-year/)
- [In the Regions](https://wam.org.au/category/in-the-regions/)
- [WA Music Week](https://wam.org.au/category/wa-music-week/)
- [All Programs](https://wam.org.au/category/all-programs/)
- [Shows & Gigs](https://wam.org.au/category/shows-gigs/)
- [Networking](https://wam.org.au/category/networking/)
- [Funding/Grant Opportunities](https://wam.org.au/category/funding-grant-opportunities/)
- [Competition](https://wam.org.au/category/competition/)
- [Education](https://wam.org.au/category/education/)
- [WA Music Month](https://wam.org.au/category/wa-music-month/)
- [Safety](https://wam.org.au/category/safety/)
- [Local Gigs](https://wam.org.au/category/local-gigs/)
- [Audience Development](https://wam.org.au/category/audience-development/)
- [Audience Development](https://wam.org.au/category/audience-development/audience-development-audience-development/)

## Tags

- [All Ages](https://wam.org.au/tag/all-ages/)
- [Competition](https://wam.org.au/tag/competition/)
- [Events](https://wam.org.au/tag/events/)
- [Funding](https://wam.org.au/tag/funding/)
- [Launchpad](https://wam.org.au/tag/launchpad/)
- [Regional](https://wam.org.au/tag/regional/)
- [Workshop](https://wam.org.au/tag/workshop/)
- [Awards](https://wam.org.au/tag/awards/)
- [Covid-19](https://wam.org.au/tag/covid-19/)
- [Featured Artist](https://wam.org.au/tag/featured-artist/)
- [Indigenous](https://wam.org.au/tag/indigenous/)
- [Opportunities](https://wam.org.au/tag/opportunities/)
- [WAM Events / Projects](https://wam.org.au/tag/wam-events-projects/)

## Categories

- [Rehearsal Studios](https://wam.org.au/industry_categories/rehearsal-studios/)
- [Recording Studios](https://wam.org.au/industry_categories/recording-studios/)
- [Live Music Venues](https://wam.org.au/industry_categories/live-music-venues/)
- [Radio Stations](https://wam.org.au/industry_categories/radio-stations/)