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WAM's Song Of The Year Is Back For 2020

Open to all WA songwriters, bands and producers now!

WAM's annual Song Of The Year competition is back for 2020 with entries officially opening today. 

Now in its 32nd year, the competition "presents a rare exposure opportunity for WA songwriters to have their music heard by industry professionals and bolster their careers with over $45K in prizes on offer".

Entries are open now for all WA songwriters, bands and producers, which features 17 categories including Blues/Roots, Country, Electronic, Experimental, Folk, Jazz, Metal/Heavy, Punk/Hardcore, Pop, Rock and Urban/Hip Hop.

The Grand Prize includes a $3,000 cash prize, as well as 100 colour vinyl 7 inches, a radio ad campaign from RTRFM and a two day recording and production session with Best Sound Engineer/Producer (studio) WAMAward recipient, Andy Lawson.

Previous winners of the competition include Stella Donnelly, Carla Geneve, Kučka, Little Birdy and Abbe May.

For more details on how to enter, click here.

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