WAMFest Focus: Hope Street

Answered by: Owen Williams —  Vocals

Band: Hope Street

Give us a short description of your music: A rock'n'roll, punk/hardcore, folk-leaning band. Depends who you ask, I'd like to think somewhere in the middle.

What is the best thing that's happened to you/your band so far? We have been pretty lucky and played some amazing shows with national and international bands we all really admire, but the release of our new EP Rebel Hearts has to be right up there.

Has the party side of the music industry been all you were hoping for so far in your career? Our party days aren't behind us that's for sure, but some of us are married/have kids and playing with a hangover sucks. But we definitely have a few beers before we go on.

What industry lessons would you like to take away from WAMFest? We always enjoy hanging out with our peers and I think you never stop learning in any craft you have. We will soak it all up and apply what we can to pushing this band.

What acts are you looking forward to checking out at WAMFest? Western Australia has such a high level of artist and bands, and I think it always has put out some of the best music in Australia so it's hard to narrow down to a few.

Why should people come and see you from amongst the many cool bands at WAMFest? It is always hard to try sell yourself or something you care about as an idea to someone else, so if you haven't seen us and like good honest music then come along.

When and where is your WAMFest gig? 5 Nov, Saturday Spectacular, Badlands, 6.20pm