The wait is over for songwriters throughout Western Australia as 80 nominees in 16 categories are announced for the 2012 WAM Song of the Year. Song of the Year celebrates the best of Western Australia’s songwriting talent. Now in its 23rd year, this prestigious songwriting competition offers more than $30,000 worth of prizes.
KISS MY CAMERA 2012
Written by Justine Thornley |
The Western Australian Museum and WAM are delighted to announce the Kiss My Camera photographic competition and exhibition will be returning in 2012 as part of the WAMi Festival.
Starting as a local accompaniment to the WA Museum's Nick Cave exhibition in 2009, Kiss My Camera is now in its fourth year and continues to promote the work of WA-based music photographers.
Featuring the annual theme of 'WA original music', Kiss My Camera invites photographers to submit images of either a WA artist or location. This year the top 50 images will go in the running to win either 'Best Live Image' or 'Best Portrait', and will also be showcased in a group exhibition at the WA Museum, Perth, before travelling regionally to the Museum's Albany site.
WAMi MUSIC FILM SHOWCASE
Written by Justine Thornley |
Calling all WA directors, producers and musicians!
The 2012 WAMi Festival is on the look out for the best local films and clips within the realm of music to be a part of the WAMi Music Films Showcase that celebrates the real to reel life of the West Australian music scene.
If you have produced, directed, performed, featured in or just been involved in a music related short film, film, documentary or music video, submit your entry online at www.wam.asn.au/musicfilm
Selected music clips and films will be screening at the Northbridge Piazza Super Screen on rotation day and night throughout the WAMi Festival week (26 May – 2 June).
Submissions are now open, closing midnight Friday 20 April. No late applications will be accepted.
WAMi FESTIVAL LAUNCH
Written by Justine Thornley |
The WAMi Festival returns to Perth 26 May to 2 June 2012 for an 8-day celebration of local, original contemporary music. The Festival also offers a series of WA regional tours throughout May.
Presented by the Western Australian Music Industry Association (WAM), the annual WAMi Festival celebrates original WA music through extensive multi-genre, live, local music showcasing, associated music industry events, workshops, and the WAMi Awards.
The WAMi Festival kicks off with the official launch of the 2012 Kiss My WAMi CD/DVD Compilation on Thursday 12th April at the Bakery in Northbridge. The event includes live performances from WA acts including Sean Pollard, Runner, Husband, Russian Winters, plus The Stoops with special guests. The 2012 Kiss My WAMi compilation features 62 tracks and 23 videos from a diverse range of emerging and established WA acts.
WAM AGM NOTICE
Written by Justine Thornley |
WAM members are invited to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the presentation of our 2011 Annual Report, to hear about our future plans, vote for members who have nominated to continue, or newly elect to act, as Board Members. No RSVP is required, and membership is available for purchase or renewal on the night.
MONDAY 30 APRIL 2012, 6:00PM
The Brass Monkey Hotel
Upstairs (entry from courtyard) - corner James & William Streets, Northbridge.
Refreshments will be served.
The AGM is an essential part of the running of the organisation, and also an opportunity to meet and ask questions of the people who run WAM on your behalf. It also represents an opportunity to network with other WAM members, staff & board.
The wait is over for songwriters throughout Western Australia as 80 nominees in 16 categories are announced for the 2012 WAM Song of the Year. Song of the Year celebrates the best of Western Australia’s songwriting talent. Now in its 23rd year, this prestigious songwriting competition offers more than $30,000 worth of prizes.
Calling all WA directors, producers and musicians!
The WAMi Festival returns to Perth 26 May to 2 June 2012 for an 8-day celebration of local, original contemporary music. The Festival also offers a series of WA regional tours throughout May.
