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NEWS: #WAMSOTY Awards playlist; scenestr interview; Sneaker Saturday; SOTA x Pilerats; Hidden Treasures fire; SOTGS tix running fast; Eye On The Stranger WA act & more…
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SONG OF THE YEAR
Listen to #WAMSOTY nominated songs ahead of Awards Party on Wednesday
The 2016-17 nominees for WAM Song Of The Year feature an inspiring mix of songs from both established acts and new discoveries, with the winners to be revealed at an epic public WAM Song Of The Year Awards Party this coming Wednesday 17 May.
This year’s party will be another harbourside sunset soiree, debuting at the WA Maritime Museum with MC Magnus Danger Magnus, DJ Charlie Bucket, The Money War, Ben Matthews Presents LIVEWYRE and Fremantle local Dan Howls, all guaranteed to keep the good times rolling. Limited presale tickets remaining are $20+BF (WAM members) $25+BF (non members) available via Moshtix.
To get you in the mood, we’ve put together a playlist featuring a number of #WAMSOTY nominated songs. It’s an aurally impressive celebration of incredible songwriting coming out of WA, including a number of radio faves but also a tantalising taste of future stars…
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WAMSOTY NOMINATED TRACKS:
LAUNCHPAD
WA’s most comprehensive guide to local launches
There’s constantly a heap of sweet new tunes coming out of WA, and LaunchPad is here to fill you in on the latest single, video, EP and album launches from local acts of all genres over the next fortnight, and beyond…
::: IN THE NEXT FORTNIGHT :::
► Indie rockers The Spring Peak are launching their new single ‘No Curfew’ on Friday 12 May at Babushka, with help from Airline Food, Peppermint Showers & Segue Safari.
►Punk rockers and WAM Song Of The Year winners Nerve Quakes launch their new album ‘A New State’ at The Bird on Saturday 13 May, supported by Kitchen People and Zerodent.
► Alternative rockers Scarlet Drive are launching their single ‘Sad Robot’ on Sunday 14 May at Rosemount Hotel, with Hearts Apart, True Neutral, Just Numbers and Windswell.
► Roots, pop and gypsy circus artist Steve Hensby is releasing a double album (!) on Wednesday 17 May at The Ellington Jazz Club and features Josh Dyson and Elliot Smith.
► Alternative-indie psych shoegazers and WAMAwards nominees Dream Rimmy head down south to launch their Heavy EP on Thursday 18 May at Prince Of Wales Hotel, Bunbury, and Friday 19 at Settlers Tavern, Margaret River, with support from Bells Rapids.
► Progressive metal masters Voyager announce their ‘Ghost Mile’ album launching on Friday 19 May 2017 at Amplifier, with French electronic producer The Algorithm in support plus more TBA.
►Rock indie-rap band Mt. Cleverest are launching their new single ‘That Girl’ on Friday 19 May at Jack Rabbit Slim’s, with support from Death by Denim and Boykie.
► Alt-metal and heavy rockers Jupiter Zeus are launching their EP ‘Eyes On The Prize’ on Saturday 20 May at Bar 459, with King Zog, Servus Sum and Peasant.
Launching a release and want some free promo?
Send your info / presser / Facebook event to aarom@wam.org.au
Priority space/photos given to WAM Members.
FOR MORE LAUNCHES BEYOND…
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Wheatbelt Touring Circuit next weekend feat. Rag N’ Bone, Carla Geneve…
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WTC Tour 9 is a WAM-acclaimed all-star team of Perth and Wheatbelt artists showcasing just why they’ve won WAM awards or been selected for WAM projects. And as usual, they’re all playing free shows, yet this tour’s line-ups are one of the best in the series…
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Limited tix remaining for Sounds Of The Great Southern CD launch
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Ten new, original songs will soon be released to showcase the inspiring, diverse breath of musical talent brewing in the Great Southern region of WA, the WAM Sounds Of The Great Southern compilation CD launching on Saturday 27 May at Albany Town Hall…
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Kick(s) it with AGWA this weekend for FREE Sneaker Saturday!
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Art Gallery of Western Australia is kicksing off their The Rise of Sneaker Culture exhibition in fine style with an open house celebration THIS Saturday 10am – 4pm for FREE. It’s all part of their SNEAKERHEADS festivities, proudly supported by WAM. A damn fine music line-up sneaks in this Sat…
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WA artist Vanessa Hopes selected by Kram for One Eye on the Stranger
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Over 150 applications from across Australia were received for this year’s One Eye on the Stranger (OEOTS) mentorship and residency program. The winners were selected by the 2017 mentor, Kram from Spiderbait, including Vanessa Hopes from WA. She’ll head to Tassie for Festival Of Voices…
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WAM INTERVIEWS: The publisher behind WA’s new street press; scenestr
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scenestr (WA) hit the street for the first time last Wednesday 3 May, providing a whole new mag chock full of WA goodies. It complements the existing street press titles in Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia, and will be available online as well…
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Hidden Treasures Winter Music Series set to heat up Freo with A+ line-up
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Fremantle’s Hidden Treasures Winter Music Series returns this July with a mix of ripe new bands, well-seasoned cult heroes, perfectly-cured venues and… a musical tram. The line-up includes a heap of WAM Song Of The Year nominees, including Rag N’ Bone…
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WA nominee for AMIN Love Live Music film comp
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Australian Music Industry Network (AMIN) together with WAM is very excited to announce (and sneak peek) the shortlist from the LOVE LIVE MUSIC 60-second film competition, and are pleased to see a West Australian has made the cut…
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Applications for Safer Venues WA closing soon
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Safer Venues WA is a group of music industry professionals and like-minded individuals working together to create safer and more inclusive spaces to enjoy live music. They are currently taking board member…
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Opportunities: More jobs, band comps & funding for artists & industry reps
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More music related jobs, funding deadlines and competitions for acts and music industry peeps to get ahead, including from the likes of Country Arts, Bryte MC, Audiofly, The Hen House Live, scenestr, Around The Sound, Mysteria Maxima Media …
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Groovin The Moo
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Saturday 13 May 10:30AM-10PM |
Hay Park, Bunbury
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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 Bunbury, with two local acts part of the mouth watering line-up…
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Song Of The Year Awards
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Wednesday 17 May 6-11pm | WA Maritime Museum
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FRIDAY 19 MAY 6PM-2AM |
BADLANDS BAR
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Perth indie rock festival Hot Freaks returns for its second year with a new venue and a gnarly line-up, with 12 acts taking over two stages. Perth punk legends Grim Fandango headline the bill, playing a one off reunion, plus…
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Sounds of the Great Southern CD Launch
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Saturday 27 May | Albany Town Hall
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Ten new, original songs have been recorded and will soon be released to showcase the inspiringly diverse breadth of musical talent brewing in the Great Southern region of WA…
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SOTA Festival
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Monday 5 June 12-9pm | Elizabeth Quay
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SOTA returns with a fully Western Australian line-up designed for music lovers of all ages, with both under 18 and licensed areas. Best of all, it’s free!
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Around The Sound pres Richard Gerver: Minding Your Own Business
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Saturday 6 June 6-11:30pm | Gate One Theatre, Claremont Showgrounds
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Supported by WAM, new online music media Around The Sound invites you to a very special event …
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