As WA slowly regains consciousness following another banging WAMFest (we're still a little sore), we thought it best to re-live some of the best moment the 2016 conference/festival delivered. And there was plenty of them.
WAMAwards
"Relocating to the Claremont Showgrounds this year was an inspired call, as the vibe was enthusiastic and the crowd vociferous throughout, although the rickety steps up to the stage threatened to humiliate winners en route to the rostrum." Read more
Koi Child, Abbe May and more took home awards. Check out the full list of winners here.
WAMCon
Gareth Liddiard Shared Secrets Of Weirdness & Unorthodox Success During WAMCon Keynote
“Get off the beaten track and find something that’s weird, and write about it — people will find it cool.”
WAMCon's Touring Panel Turned Catastrophes Into Valuable Lessons
“There’s only so long you can shower with baby wipes.”
Friday Showcases
A wealth of artists kicked the weekend off in style with a series of Friday Showcases, one of our favourites being the return of RTRFM’s weekly Courtyard Club with a headline set from Rag N’ Bone.
“They slayed the room throughout I Don't Feel At Home In This World Anymore and their latest cut Last Kind Words with a style and attitude befitting of a band who managed to headline a showcase that was already exploding with local talent.”
Saturday Spectacular
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“WAMFest delivered another stunning crash course on WA music” with local legends POW Negro, The War Money, Lilt, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Leoh, Segue Safari and Tobacco Rat – among others - delivering epic sets across Northbridge.
Sunday Best
WAMFest partnered with Parlour for a series of house gigs to round out the weekend, and by all account, it was a successful move.
Wayward Johnson & The Adjustment, The Jaycos
“Powell's honest, insightful songwriting has long been admired since his days in seminal '90s outfit Bucket and his new offerings did not fail to impress.”
