The newly-released WAMFest 2018 programme includes the full list of speakers who will feature at WAMCon, Western Australia's leading music industry conference.
This year's WAMCon presents over 60 industry experts and representatives, including Jeremy Rotberg & Taylor James (123 Agency), Drew Goddard (Karnivool/Barefoot Bands), Josh Lane (Four Tone Booking Agency) as well as WAMAward winner and songwriting rising star Carla Geneve plus many more.
The two-day event returns to its home at the State Theatre Centre 2-3 November and will be the must attend event for budding artists, managers and producers to gain access to career-breaking opportunities.
This year WAMCon will cover all facets of the music industry from where to start your music business journey and how to grow it sustainably; to mastering the art of electronic production; to discussions about the economic and social impacts the music industry experiences.
Already announced speakers include keynote Don Letts (UK-based legendary filmmaker, radio broadcaster and DJ), Susan Heymann (Chugg Entertainment), Dom Alessio (Sounds Australia), Liz Ansley (4ZZZ/Special Interest), Karla Ranby & Declan Byrne (triple j), one of Australia’s finest music engineers and producers Anna Laverty and Richard Moffat (Way Over there/Groovin The Moo).
WAMCon speakers:
Amber Fresh (Rabbit Island)Andrew Maurice (SBDC)
Andy Lawson (Debaser Studio)
Anni Fordham (Major Key/Music Insight)
Blake Williams (Mix 94.5)
Bob Gordon (Around the Sound)
Carla Geneve
Christina Ballico (Griffith University)
Danae Gibson (RTRFM)
David Vodicka (Media Arts Lawyers)
Dixie Battersby (DB Publicity)
Drew Goddard (Karnivool/Barefoot Bands)
Emily Branson (Jamilla/WOMPP)
Em Burrows (RTRFM/WAM)
Francesca De Valence (I Heart Songwriting Club)
Grace Barbé
Grace Borrello (Twin Cities FM)
Harley Evens (moshtix)
Hayley Ayres (360 Artist Logistics)
Hayley Beth (HEEBIEJEEBIES)
Jeremy Rotberg (123 Agency)
Josh Lane (Four Tone Booking Agency)
Josh Hutchins-Smith (Happy Mag)
Kate Pass (Kate Pass Ensemble)
Larry Heath (Heath Media/Embassy Music Publishing)
Libby Noble (RTRFM)
Paul Clarke (Freshien Consulting)
Pete Guazzelli (DLGSC)
Scott Adam (North Metropolitan TAFE)
Susan Cotchin (IRR)
Suzie Tuialii (Hyclass)
Tangiora Hinaki (Ngaarda Media)
Taylor James (123 Agency)
Taylah Strano (RTRFM)
Timothy Nelson
Tinashe Soko (T$oko)
Tom Cameron (Happy Mag)
Will Backler (RTRFM)
Yasmin Naghavi (Media Arts Lawyers)
Zain Awan (Zãn)
Read the full list here https://www.wamfest.com.au/program/
This year WAMCon boasts over 20 info-packed sessions spanning across panels, workshops, speakers, masterclasses, one-on-one meeting opportunities and networking events. It also includes the much loved Quay Note Boat Party, which will close out the first night of the conference and features a performance by Grace Barbe.
Read the full list here https://www.wamfest.com.au/program/
WAM's much-loved speed dating sessions also make a welcome return this year, providing all the answers to industry-related questions and queries. Make the most of this unique one-on-one opportunity to ask everything you ever wondered from industry experts such as radio presenters, agents, venue programmers, festival promoters, publishers, publicists and more. This is your time to ask everything from how to get your first gig through to where to start to book your first international tour, or maybe you want to know what labels and publishers are looking for when they sign a new act. No questions are off limits.
Speed Dating Highlights include:
Anna Laverty - Producer, Mixer, Engineer (credits include; Depeche Mode, Florence and The Machine, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Courtney Barnett, The Peep Tempel) [VIC]Clive Hodson - Managing Director, Perfect Pitch Publishing
Declan Byrne - Presenter, Home & Hosed, triple j [NSW]
Dom Alessio - Digital Export Producer, SOUNDS AUSTRALIA [NSW]
Drew Goddard - Performer, Karnivool / Co-Director, Barefoot Bands
Esti Zilber - Associate Producer, SOUNDS AUSTRALIA [NSW]
Graham Ashton - Director, Footstomp Music / Bookings, Marketing & Publicity, The Triffid / Manager, Busby Marou, Colin Lillie, Eden Mulholland, Tia Gostelow / Booker, Kilcoy & Village Festivals / Publicist, Nettwerk & Nonesuch Records[QLD]
Jeremy Rotberg - Agent, 123 Agency [VIC]
Jesse Elliott - Director, The Music District / Performer, These United States, Arc Life [Fort Collins, Colorado - US]
Josh Lane - Co-Director, Four Tone Booking Agency [NSW]
Karla Ranby - Presenter, Weekend Lunch, triple j [NSW]
Larry Heath - A&R Manager, Embassy Music Publishing / Director, Heath Media [NSW]
Liz Ansley - Music Coordinator & Presenter, 4ZZZ / Publicist & Creative Consultant, Special Interest [QLD]
Susan Cotchin - Director, IRR Music [VIC]
Taylor James - Agent, 123 Agency [VIC]
Will Backler - Program Director, RTRFM 92.1 / Music & Interviews Coordinator, RTRFM 92.1
Will Evans - Label Ambassador, Bandcamp / Label Owner, Neat Lawn / Booker, Night Cat / Manager, Midlife [VIC]
Of course, it wouldn't be WAMFest without the iconic WAMFest Live, which presents the best in WA music from emerging and established artists alike.
The Friday programme will be hosted in the City of Perth, with 10+ stages spread around the Murray Street strip, allowing easier access for music lovers and industry alike to 'float between each of the thoughtfully-curated showcases and explore all of the incredible live music on show'.
Amplifier Capitol will feature four stages providing the alternative, grunge, punk and indie-rock from must-see acts such as Bolt Gun, FOAM, Skullcave, Spacey Jane and Sly Withers, alongside soul-soothing sets from buzzworthy soloists like Helen Shanahan and Tanaya Harper.
A mix of indie-folk and raucous rock will be on offer at The Sewing Room provided by The Wilds, Ryan Beno, Noah Dillon and The Tommyhawks. Or soak up neo soul vibes from acts such as Ruby May and Georgia Reed at The Laneway Lounge.
On the Sunday, the Town Of Bassendean presents WAMFest Live In The Park at BIC Reserve, with performances from Spanish fused guitar collective Duende Indalo, punchy garage rock outfit JFK and and contemporary singer-songwriter Sydnee Carter. You’ll be bopping from top to tail all afternoon and into the evening. And if all that dancing works up an appetite, there will be plenty on offer from Old Perth Road Market Stalls.
Then after the live music stops, we’ve got two indie music films screening to help you wind down on your Sunday night: 'The Night Of The Triffids' (Live at Paddington Town Hall 1984) and the 'Hyperfest Team Documentary 2017'. Entry is free.
With over 200 acts playing as part of WAMFest Live, check out the full list with set times and venues here: https://www.wamfest.com.au/program/
Bringing together the cream of WA's music crop is the 'Kiss My WAMi' compilation CD, always a trusted tastemaker in identifying up-and-coming West Australian artists. This year it features a diverse array of music from songwriters spanning across genres from Electronic to Jazz, to Rock and Hip Hop. Featured artists include The Money War, Demon Days, Tanaya Harper, T$oko, Jamilla, Grace Armstrong and many more.
The two-disc release is free for all WAM members and non-WAM member will be able to access this year’s 'Kiss My WAMi' compilation on Spotify and Soundcloud from 1 November.
Artists Featuring On The 'Kiss My WAMi' compilation CD:
Aminah HughesAngus Dawson
Bert Hayden
Big Orange
Brayden Sibbald
Bri Clark
Cruel Noon
Dawn Barrington
Demon Days
Didion’s Bible
Farraday’s Cage
Ella Munro
Feels
GAZEY
Geoff Waldeck
Grace Armstrong
Helen Shanahan
Hercules Morse
HYCLASS
Jamilla
Jeffrey Wicker
Mal de Mer
Odette Mercy & Her Soul Atomics
Ratking
Ruby May
Skullcave
Sly Withers
Stella Donnelly
Tanaya Harper
Teen Angst
The Money War
The Silent Sea
The Struggling Kings
The Wilds
These Winter Nights
Treehouses
T$oko
Wayward Johnson
Xenobiotic
Young Jaycee
Yully
