Held annually for 16 years, WAMCon's 2023 speaker programme is ripe with industry knowledge, featuring a host of national tastemakers alongside local stalwarts of the scene.
To be staged 16-18 November, WAMCon is WA's leading music networking event where artists and industry professionals are able to showcase, engage and network with national and international guests with the potential to open up opportunities and increase outcomes.The 2023 keynote speakers are local progressive metal titans Voyager (who represented Australia at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest), Megan Jasper who is CEO of renowned international label Sub Pop Records (home to Nirvana, Fleet Foxes, Foals, Father John Misty and so many more), and Australian musician, producer and photographer Ta-ku (known for such bangers as 'Flight 99', 'Down For You' and 'Make You Wanna').
Other notable highlights of the speaker line-up include Ash King (Support Act), Ash McGregor (triple j),Claire Qian (Groovin The Moo), Dom Alessio (Sounds Australia), Jessie Parker (Laneway Festival), Katja Krstic (Support Act), Kristie McCarthy (Lemon Tree Music), Lachlan Macara (triple j), Marion Goodman-Briand (YouTube Music), Ruby Miles (Laneway Festival, SXSW Sydney & FBi Radio) and Tait McGregor (TikTok Australia).
While artists like Adrian Dzvuke, JCAL, MALI JO$E and MOWGLI will also attend to share their experiences and impart their feedback about their respective journeys.
Then there are local lynchpins like Brenton Meynell (Barefoot Bands), Drew Goddard (Barefoot Bands), Emma Adams (The Bird, Mojos, Chipped Polish Mgmt), Georgia Kennedy (West Australian Music), Mark Neal (Blue Grey Pink), Pam Boland (RTRFM breakfast presenter and producer) and Skinny O'Leary (Sidequest).
If you're in the industry benefits of attending WAMCon include building your networks by connecting with international, national and local members of the music industry; having your music heard by tastemaker radio stations and national industry representatives; gain knowledge on the current and future trends in music; build confidence by connecting with expert advice; and attend showcase events.
A couple of WAMCon favourite events return in 2023 offering yet more opportunities to mingle and build new relationships.
BOOKERS & BAO
The most delicious WAMCon networking session is back. What better ways to meet booking agents and venue bookers than over a bite (and maybe a pint). The Rechabite hosts the annual bookers mingle where you can make the next connection to get on a big gig, or say g'day to mates.THE SECRET SUNDOWNER
While event organisers may not be able to tell you this year's location just yet. . . but this is an exclusive event to mingle with the best in the industry.Part of WA Music Month, WAMCon is complemented by WAMFest, the annual celebration of live music with 2023's event (17-18 November) showcasing over 70 WA artists across venues in Northbridge and Scarborough.
WAMFest is the perfect opportunity for the music community and general public to celebrate and immerse themselves in WA's diverse, progressive and flourishing music sector.
WAMCon tickets are on sale.
WAMCon takes place at The Rechabite (Perth) 16-18 November.
WAMCon 2023 Speaker Programme
Adrian Dzvuke (artist, Balloon Music)Ali Craze (Festival HQ)
Ash King (Support Act)
Ash McGregor (triple j)
Blake Rayner (The Orchard)
Brenton Meynell (Barefoot Bands)
Catherine Haridy (Catherine Haridy Management)
Charlotte Calvert (West Australian Music)
Claire Qian (Groovin The Moo)
Dom Alessio (Sounds Australia)
Drew Goddard (Barefoot Bands)
Emma Adams (The Bird, Mojos, Chipped Polish Mgmt)
Georgia Kennedy (West Australian Music)
Glen Dickie (Sounds Australia)
Jack Calneggia aka JCAL (ALLBREED)
Jess Wust (Cult Artists)
Jessie Parker (Laneway Festival)
Katja Krstic (Support Act)
Kelsie Miller (Across The Road Music)
Kristie McCarthy (Lemon Tree Music)
Kylie Thompson (Sorrento Strategic)
Lachlan Macara (triple j)
Luanne Shneier (digital content strategist)
MALI JO$E (ALBREED)
Marion Goodman-Briand (YouTube Music)
Mark Neal (Blue Grey Pink)
Max Thomas (Secretly Group)
Megan Jasper (keynote speaker)
MOWGLI (DJ, radio host, event producer)
Nick Lynagh (Habit Music)
Pam Boland (RTRFM breakfast presenter and producer)
Pat McLaughlin (Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries)
Rebecca Young (Collective Artists, One of One)
Rich Williams (City of Perth)
Ruby Miles (Laneway Festival, SXSW Sydney & FBi Radio)
Sarah Hamilton (One of One, Golden Hour)
Simone Lewis (On the Road Travel Group)
Skinny O'Leary (Sidequest)
Ta-ku (keynote speaker)
Tait McGregor (TikTok Australia)
Voyager (keynote speakers)
