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FULL LIST OF JUDGES ANNOUNCED SO FAR:

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE SONGWRITING

A reminder also that your song DOESN’T NEED TO BE PROFESSIONALLY RECORDED – it can be an unreleased song or demo that you’re hoping to have professionally recorded. As long as it’s a great song then it’s in with a chance to win. And with so much on offer for WA-based songwriters, there’s really no better way to get career-propelling recognition and prizes for your songs than to enter this year’s WAM Song Of The Year!

wamplifier► #wamsoty last chance to win k+; labor music policy; wheatbelt touring circuit diary; love live music comp; opportunities & more…

Award-winning artist, Darcy Hay’s Wheatbelt Touring Circuit diary

Last year Pete Byfield launched his single Atmissphere on the Wheatbelt Touring Circuit, accompanied by Darcy Hay – an award-winning Geraldton-based artist. Also a journalist, Darcy Hay shared his experience with us with this tour diary, giving an insight as to…

ELECTION SPOTLIGHT: WA Labor announces music policy & $3million fund

In an announcement at The Bird today, WA Labor leader Mark McGowan outlined Labor’s music strategy, which includes a $3million Creative Music Fund and planning reforms to grow and support the WA music industry. Local musician Mark Neal played…

REBUILDING LOVE: A Fundraiser for Joni In The Moon and Toby

Rebuilding Love: A Good Buddies Fundraiser is fundraising to help Joni (Joni In The Moon) Hogan and Toby get back on their feet. As you are probably aware, local musician Joni Hogan, and her family lost all of their beloved possessions in a house fire just …

Have your say at CircuitWest regional tour workshops

CircuitWest is developing a five-year strategy for touring the state of WA. The aim of the strategy is to increase the viability of regional touring circuits and access to performing arts by small, medium and major WA arts organisations. Workshops…

Simple to nominate for West Australian of the Year Awards

The Western Australian of the Year Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions made to our state by those who call WA home, and nominations are now open. The 7 award categories that people can be nominated for include Aboriginal, Arts & Culture…

Last year’s #WAMSOTY winner Beni Bjah took over RTRFM

WAM Song Of The Year grand prize winner 15-16 Beni Bjah dropped into RTRFM for a special Indigenous programming of Morning Mag on Australia Day, dropping his new single Cruel Country. A fine reminder to get your entries in ASAP…

LOVE LIVE MUSIC 60 Second Film Competition opens

The Australian Music Industry Network (AMIN) is thrilled to announce the return of the LOVE LIVE MUSIC 60 second film competition. AMIN has joined forces with the Live Music Office and the internationally accredited…

triple j Hottest 100 sees four WA artists featuring, plus more

Happy Straya day. Which it has been for four WA acts that featured in the triple j Hottest 100. Whilst Flume predictably took out number 1 spot, the following songs by/involving WA artists were voted into the list, which also featured…

Perth at the top of the charts in Australian arts engagement

Live music is the second most popular arts/cultural activity across Australia, second only to film, according to figures in a new tool developed by the Australia Council. Perth leads the way, with a higher percentage of people…

Groovin The Moo kicks off with locals Methyl Ethel and Slumberjack

Get ready to strap your boots on as the countdown to Moo-time kicks off! The annual GTM party is once again being held at the usual spot, Hay Park Bunbary, with two local acts part of the mouth watering line-up…

Scholarpalooza! Battle of the Bands

Tuesday 17 January – Saturday 11 February 6pm | The Garage Osborne Park

Scholarpalooza! is one of Perth’s few battle of the bands comps in history exclusively for WA bands and singer-songwriters aged 18 or under, playing any style or genre of music, including solo and acoustic acts…

RTRFM Harbour Sundays

Sunday 29 January – Sunday 26 February 6-9pm | Maritime Museum, Fremantle

After a stellar opening season that saw more than 1,500 local music lovers take in live bands, sunshine and panoramic views at the WA Maritime Museum, Harbour Sundays is back for another five weeks of free, live music…

St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival

Sunday 5 February 11am – 10pm | Esplanade Reserve and West End – Fremantle

St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival is back with a line-up that looks mighty tasty. A wide selection of new local and international acts performing, with WA artists Tame Impala, Koi Child and…

PIAF: Chevron Festival Gardens

Friday 10 February – Sunday 5 March 5pm-late | Chevron Festival Gardens

Perth International Arts Festival have a huge line-up of arts, and for music lovers, the Chevron Festival Gardens 2017 are unmissable, featuring 21 nights of international and touring headliners, plus a HEAP of free local…

Wheatbelt Touring Circuit

Friday 17 – Sunday 19 February | Various venues

WAM’s Wheatbelt Touring Circuit series last year saw incredible original music and award-winning acts packing out venues, being nominated for a Western Australian Regional Achievement and Community Award, introducing the…

HyperFest

Saturday 18 February 12-9pm | Midland Oval

Melbourne-based rapper Allday, Canberra heavyweights Hands Like Houses, Tasmanian singer-songwriter Asta and Windang surf-rockers Hockey Dad will be joined by Nicole Millar…

City Limits Festival

Sunday 5 March 2pm – Midnight |

Badlands Bar

Hot on the heels of recent nominations in the WAMAwards and the National Live Music Awards, Badlands Bar is proud to announce their inaugural City Limits Festival for the 2017 Labour Day Long Weekend! Showcasing the…

WA’s most comprehensive guide to local launches

INCLUDING IN THE NEXT FORTNIGHT:::

► Perth based folk/rock band astounded critics and fans in 2012 with their first debut, now they are back The Siren Tower launch their single at Amplifier Bar Saturday 4 February, supported by Timothy Nelson, These Winter Nights and Lofty Heights.

► WAMAwards regular folk, pop artist Matt Gresham launches his recent single Survive On Love, playing Settlers Tavern (Margaret River) Thursday 9 February, Dunsborough Tavern Friday 10, Indi Bar (Scarborough) Saturday 11, Mojos Sunday 12 February, and Ravenswood Hotel Sunday 19 February.

► Indie rock alumni VDELLI return to their hometown to launch their new album Out Of The Sun at Rosemount Hotel Thursday 9 February, supported by Legs Electric, Ragdoll and Hailmary.

► WAMAwards Best Pop nominees Gunns launch their new single at Mojo’s Bar Saturday 11 February, supported by Peter Bibby, The Spunloves, ABACAXUVA, Boat Show Duet and Supernaked.

► Ambitious IDM dreamer Michael Strong launches his new single First Dream at The Odd Fellow Saturday 11 February, supported by Salary and special guests. ► Punk rockers Last Quokka and garage pop band Boat Show are both releasing their singles at Mojo’s Bar Tuesday 14 February, supported by Rag N’ Bone, Regular Boys And Terrible Signal (Solo).

► Recently returning from Nashville, Telstra Road To Discovery winner Helen Shanahan is back to launch her single at Villanova Music Wednesday 15 February, with special guest Timothy Nelson.

(Including more launches & links)

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Giveaway: Gina Williams’ new book Wanjoo

Indigenous WAMAwards-winning singer-songwriter Gina Williams, who writes and performs songs in the Noongar language, brought along her recently released first book, Wanjoo. It offers a chance to look at this song and language in a new way. Here at the WAM office we were lucky enough to receive FIVE COPIES TO GIVEAWAY. Head to…

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