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The Kickons

The Kickons Take Home RAC Arena’s 2024 Limelight Award

selected by a panel of esteemed industry professionals, including RAC Arena’s Michael Scott , WAM board member Kristina West , artist manager Hayley Ayres ( 360 Artist Logistics ), RTRFM producer Pamela Boland

RinRin

RinRin Drops New Single ‘Chainsaw Girl’, Announces ‘The Nut House’ EP Slated For 2025

Liminality national tour. Tickets are available via Destroy All Lines’ website . With two consecutive WAM Song of the Year awards for last year’s Guns and Grenades , and breakout Miss

Rock Scholars is one of Perth's leading music schools

Rock Scholars Plot Scholarpalooza 2025 For School-Aged Musos

Balcatta, a photo shoot, a voucher from Concept Music , and a performance during WAM Music Month this November. For those thinking they have what it takes

Lakefield Temple

Lakefield Temple On Their Brand Of 'Dream-Synth-Pop-Rock' And Getting Your Foot In The Door

Springsteen , the band delivers a well-rounded sound. Recently recognized by Western Australian Music ( WAM ) and RTRFM ’s On The Rise program, Lakefield Temple have begun to see the fruits ... poach him. You’ve currently had your music promoted by Western Australian Music (WAM), ABC’s Rage and RTRFFM’s ‘On The Rise’ Program. Do you have any advice

Applications for this year's Limelight Support close on November 25th.

RAC Arena Announce Limelight Music Support Fund For December 2024

Arena, 360 Artist Logistics , RTRFM , and TEG Dainty . Supported by West Australian Music (WAM), Limelight showcases RAC Arena’s commitment to fostering Western Australian talent. Past recipients include Angie Colman

Industry / News

Western Australian Music Launch November Sound Series

Western Australian Music (WAM) November Sound Series is in full swing, bringing together music lovers and industry professionals for a month of workshops and interactive sessions. Highlights include songwriting ... managers. Tickets are $10 online or $15 at the door, with free admission for WAM members. Concluding the series, Finn Pearson will host a songwriting session on November

Industry / News

Owen Whittle

West Australian Music Appoints New CEO

West Australian Music (WAM) announced the appointment of its new CEO last week (25 October), following a thorough four-month recruitment process. Former Unions WA Secretary Owen Whittle will step ... significant government funding, Whittle’s appointment comes at a critical time of change for WAM. The grant from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries should help facilitate

Features / Track by Track

Downsyde

'Unf*ckwithable': Downsyde Release Sixth Studio Album 'Stereotypez'

addition seems an natural and easy fit. Bjah’s previous accolades include the WAM’s 2016 Song Of The Year, where he was the first Noongar artist to take home

WA Music Week Postponed For 2024

West Australian Music ( WAM ) announced yesterday (September 16) that the 2024 WA Music Week will be postponed. The centrepiece of the WA music industry’s calendar, WA Music Week includes ... WAMAwards —all crucial in celebrating and promoting local music. In a statement, WAM says the decision is “part of a strategic effort to ensure that WA Music Week continues

Features / Music

Your Ultimate Guide To BIGSOUND 2024

Your Ultimate Guide To BIGSOUND 2024

include QMusic, AAM, AIR, CBAA, MusicACT, MusicNSW, MusicSA, Music NT, Music Tasmania, Music Victoria, WAM, A2IM, IMNZ, and MMF NZ. Being a member of one of the organisations mentioned above

Industry / News

James Baker

Support Act Launches Fundraising Appeal For Legendary Aus Drummer James Baker

Painkillers , among many other beloved outfits. In 2006, Baker was inducted into the WAM Awards’ Hall Of Fame. Through all of his medical struggles, Baker has remained active

Industry / News

WAM Secures $1 Million In Govt. Funding As It Plots ‘New Strategic Direction’

West Australian Music (WAM) has announced its plans to embark on “a new strategic direction” for its future operations, charged by a total of $1 million in government funding ... instalments of $500,000 across 2024 and 2025. The financial boosts will allow WAM to undergo major shifts in its operational structure, comprising “a comprehensive new strategy and organisational reshaping

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