WAM's World: West Australian Music News September 2018

A brief glimpse at the goings-on in the WA music industry, rounded up by WAM aka West Australian Music.

WAMFest Live Expands To Regional WA

WAMFest keeps getting bigger and bigger, revealing more on the regional component of Australia’s favourite festival celebrating WA music.

This year we’re excited to take the festival to regional locations including Margaret River, Mandurah and Albany for a series of FREE events, kicking off Thursday 18 October and running through till Saturday 20 October.

Punters can rely on a stand-up local line-up at each event, including acts such as Blue Child Collective, ASKYA, Emjay Angeni and plenty more to be revealed. Head to wamfest.com.au for all the latest line-up announcements and event info.

WAMAwards Nominees Revealed And Public Voting Opens

The WAMAwards return to recognise the brightest talent West Australian music has to offer. Nominees for this year’s awards are due to be revealed 26 September. Winners will be celebrated at the WAMAwards evening, hosted at The Hyatt on Thursday 1 November.

More Speakers For WAMCon, Plus Speed Dating Opens

With an enticing mix of industry experts and music brains already announced, as well as our iconic industry keynote speaker Don Letts just revealed, WAMCon are thrilled to announce the opening of speed dating registrations.

As of Wednesday 3 October, early bird ticket holders will be invited to register through our new online booking system and book one-on-one meetings with industry reps.

WAM Reveals Local Line-up For Perth Royal Show

WAM are teaming up with the Royal Agricultural Society of WA to bring stacks of sensational live local music to this year’s Perth Royal Show running 22-29 September. With more than 60 incredible WA acts showcasing their original tunes over the 8 days at pop-up stages all around the grounds, there will be plenty of local gems to uncover.

You will be able to catch acts like Charlotte Viney, Grace Sanders, Jook Joint Band, Legs Electric, Sonnenmasse, Timothy Nelson and so much more. Head to wam.org.au for the full line-up.

LAUNCHPAD (upcoming local launches)

Grenan Dawley (single launch) - The Bird, 19 September
Shadow Of You (EP launch) - YMCA HQ, 21 September
Lana Rothnie (single launch) - The Bird, 22 September
The Peppermint Club (album launch) - Norfolk Hotel, 22 September
Hideous Sun Demon (single launch) - Mojos Bar, 29 September
Triangle Fight (video launch) - Luna Leederville, 30 September
Lina Sleeps (single launch) - The Aardvark, 5 October
Cellophane (single launch) - Jack Rabbit Slim’s, 5 October
Moana (single & video launch) - The Newport Hotel, 5 October
Bad Friends (single launch) - Rosemount Hotel, 6 October
King Cornelius and The Silverbacks (album launch) - Hula Bula Bar, 6 October
Diesel (album launch) - Charles Hotel, 6 October
Death By Denim (single launch) - The Aardvark, 6 October
Peter Bibby (single launch) - Badlands Bar, 12 October
Triggerlip (EP launch) - Rhubarb Records Vinyl Café, 12 October
Downsyde (single launch) - Jack Rabbit Slim’s, 13 October