Having run annually for more than 15 years, WAMCon has firmly established itself as the leading opportunity for WA artists and industry representatives to progress their careers and learn, engage and interact with the broader music sector.
WAMCon features a dynamic line-up of local, national and international industry representatives sharing their expert insights across a program of panels, presentations and networking opportunities targeted to the needs of artists and arts workers here in WA.
Over the years, WAMCon has drawn a dynamic range of industry heavyweights including booking agencies, record labels, publishing companies, sync agencies, music media, artist management companies and more, providing WAMCon ticket holders with direct access to experts from every corner of the music industry. We want you to join us, November 16 – November 18, 2023.
Early bird tickets on sale July 28, 10am AWST
WAMCon Early Bird ticket | 18+ – Includes access to all sessions at The Rechabite on Friday 17 & Saturday 18 November, WAMFest evening showcases (all venues) and the Secret Sundowner event. The Secret Sundowner is a networking event held on Friday 17 November (Restricted to Early Bird ticket holders only). Separate tickets will be issued. Early bird tickets are $99 including bf.
We hope to see you at WAMCon 2023.
Find out more about WAMCon here
LAST CHANCE TO APPLY TO JOIN THE WAMFEST LINEUP
Applications to join the 2023 WAMFest lineup close July 31st. Applications are open to West Australian artists of all ages and genres. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity.
NOT A WAM MEMBER? HERE’S WHAT YOU MISSED
Recently WAM members received access to the Super Secret Member Only WAMCon ticket. This ticket gives members a full WAMCon two-day pass for ONLY $68 inclusive of booking fees and GST. That’s a whopping saving of $31 off of the general early bird ticket price.
This ticket includes access to all WAMCon sessions at The Rechabite on Friday 17 & Saturday 18 November, WAMFest evening showcases (Friday & Saturday, all venues) and the Secret Sundowner event. The Secret Sundowner is a networking event held on Friday 17 November (restricted to Early Bird ticket holders only).
Sign up as a WAM member today and take advantage of this great deal! Please note this offer ends July 31st unless sold out prior.
OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES
SUPERANNUATION IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY WORKSHOP
FREMANTLE ARTS CENTRE ARTIST CALL OUT
DESIGNING GAME AND VR SOUNDSCAPES
Join one of Australia’s most highly regarded games sound designers, Maize Wallin, for a rare workshop on the basics to some more advanced composition techniques for interactive systems in games, and space in VR. July 22, 2pm – 4.45pm at WA Museum Boola Bardip. Entry is free, however registration is required.
WORKING WITH MUSIC & GAMES
Join us as a panel of experts examine the relationship between composer, sound designer and director/developer and the creative language across the production elements. July 23, 2pm – 3.15pm at WA Museum Boola Bardip. Entry is free, however registration is essential.
ICONYX INTERVIEW
WAM Song of the Year 2023 ‘Act Belong Commit’ category finalist Iconyx chatted with Bob Gordon about music and mental health.
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR THE 2024 WA COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
The West Australian Country Music Awards are calling on all music enthusiasts to nominate their favourite artists for an award. Nominations close on Friday August 11, 2023. The big awards presentation will take place at the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival next year.
EMC OFFER FOR ADE
ADE is a five-day electronic music conference and festival and is the most upfront and influential gathering for global electronic music and its industry. EMC has once again teamed up with their friends at ADE to offer 20% off ADE Pro Passes which includes full access to all conference tracks, networking events & hubs, all festival events and much more.
PRELUDE COMPOSER RESIDENCIES: 2024 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Applications for the annual Prelude composer residencies offered by The Peggy Glanville-Hicks Trust have now opened for 2024.The Prelude program offers composers long-term residencies in a heritage-listed home, as well as a stipend to assist with living expenses, so that they can focus on their creative work. The program is open to composers of any genre at any stage of their career. Applications close midnight August 16, 2023.
Do you have a new release you want to get on the ‘Fresh Picks’ WAM Spotify playlist?
Email Admin now with your Spotify song link!
MENTAL HEALTH TOP TIPS
- WAMCon early bird tickets are on sale July 28, 10am AWST.
- Applications to join the 2023 WAMFest lineup close July 31st. Apply here!
- Sign up as a member to access special offers. Sign up here.
- Superannuation workshop, July 26, 6.30pm. Tickets available here.
- Fremantle Arts Centre artist call out applications close July 30, apply here.
- Designing game and VR soundscapes workshop, July 22. Register here.
- Working with music & games panel, July 23. Register here.
- Read our interview with WAM Song of the Year 2023 ‘Act Belong Commit’ category finalist Iconyx here.
- Nominations are open for the 2023 WA Country Music Awards. Nominate here.
- EMC offer for ADE, to find out more and request a code click here.
- Prelude composer residencies 2024 applications are now open. Apply or find out more here.
- WAM Song of the Year 2023 nominees, Sophian share their ‘Top Tip’ on keeping mentally healthy. Check it out here.
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