2022 WAMAwards Winners

WA Music Month has kicked off in grand style last night (1 November), as the crème of the WA music scene headed down to the majestic surrounds of the Astor Theatre to celebrate the very best of 2021-22 at the WAMAwards.

The prestigious evening was a testament to the continued pursuit of excellence in the WA music scene amidst often challenging times.

Topping the tally with an impressive three wins was Siobhan Cotchin who took out awards for Best Vocalist, Best Country Act and Best EP for her release, 'Highways And Heartbreaks'.

Right behind were Adrian Dzvuke (Best Single, Best Pop Act) and SUPATHICK (Best Electronic/Dance Act, Best Music Video) with two awards apiece.

WAM presented the awards this year for the first time with City of Stirling. Four new category-sponsored awards were announced with nods going to Coterie (Best Act), Castle Hughes (Best Youth Act), Indi Bar (Music Champion) and Jayden Tatasciore (People’s Choice).



The esteemed 2022 Golden WAMi was awarded to Hayley-Jane Ayres, artist manager/ entertainment programmer and owner/ partner of 360 Logistics. Hayley has been a leading light in the industry for nearly a decade, and was responsible for last year's successful Sound States Music Mentorship Program & Conference.

The night also paid tribute in honouring this year's Hall of Fame inductee, legendary industry all-rounder Sue Hamersley (RIP) with a fitting salute to her memory and achievements.

Excellent live music performances on the night came courtesy of Ghost Care, Siobhan Cotchin, South Summit and Voyager and were the icing on the cake for WA Music's night of nights.

 

 

 

 

 

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WAMAwards 2022 Winners

Golden WAMi
Hayley-Jane Ayres

Industry-Voted Awards

Best Album
Stella Donnelly - 'Flood'

Best EP
Siobhan Cotchin - 'Highways And Heartbreaks'

Best Single
Adrian Dzvuke - 'Phone Me When You Lonely'

Best Alternative/Indie Act
Lo

Best Rock Act
The Southern River Band

Best Pop Act
Adrian Dzvuke

Best Folk/Singer Songwriter
Jack Davies and the Bush Chooks

Best Experimental Act
Bad Whip

Best Electronic/Dance Act
Supathick

Best Metal/Heavy Act
Drowning Horse

Best Punk/Hardcore Act
The Shakeys

Best Blues/Roots Act
Abbe May

Best Hip Hop/Rap Act
Drapht

Best R&B/Funk/Soul Act
Odette Mercy and Her Soul Atomics

Best Jazz Act
Kate Pass Kohesia Ensemble

Best Country Act
Siobhan Cotchin

Best Global Music Act
Grace Barbé

Best Indigenous Act
Gina Williams & Guy Ghouse

Label Of The Year
Blue Grey Pink

Best Live Music Venue
Lyric's Underground

Best Live Music Event
In the Pines

Best Regional Act
Grand Casual

 

 

 

 

 

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Craft Awards

Best Music Video
Supathick - 'Love Back'

Best Live or Streaming Sound Engineer
James Newhouse

Best Studio Engineer/Producer
Lee Buddle - Crank Recording

Best Electronic Producer
Greg Packer

Best Vocalist
Siobhan Cotchin

Best Keys/Synth Player
Josiah Padmanabham

Best Bassist
Zach Grafton

Best Drummer/Percussionist
Todd Pickett

Best Guitarist
Luke Dux

Best Brass/Woodwind/Strings Player
Ricki Mallet

The Grant Samuels Award for Best Lyrics
Joan & the Giants - 'The Weekend'

City Of Sterling Awards

Best Act
Coterie

Best Youth Act
Castle Hughes

Music Champion
Indi Bar

People's Choice
Jayden Tatasciore