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Blast your music into the stratosphere...
or be first to find new sounds with WAM LaunchPad!


WAM LaunchPad is WA's premier source for launch information, featuring new, original WEST AUSTRALIAN MUSIC. Whether it's a Single, EP, Album, or Music Video launch, find the vibe you need each month with WAM.

WA artists, managers, studios, venues or distributors, send confirmed launch details for FREE INCLUSION on the West Australian Music Industry Association homepage. LaunchPad also features in WAM eNews, with items submitted BY LAST MONDAY EACH MONTH published the following month.

To use this FREE yet invaluable promotional service, simply email communications@wam.asn.au subject "LaunchPad" with -
ACT NAME:
MYSPACE or BAND WEBSITE:
GENRE:
DATE OF LAUNCH:
START TIME:
VENUE:
SUBURB OF VENUE:
DOOR CHARGE/TICKETING OUTLETS (mention if offering CD with entry):
TITLE OF RELEASE:
TYPE (e.g. Single, EP, Album, Music Video):
COST TO BUY:
SUPPORT ACTS:

You're welcome to use WAM LaunchPad to help promote WA music, simply acknowledge WAM - www.wam.asn.au - when doing so. We welcome all feedback too!


CARL FOX
Pop
Saturday 02/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Mojo's Bar, North Fremantle
| Metro
$10.00 @ door
CHUNKY RAINBOW Album Launch, supported by Luna Parade, Knoe FM, & Alphanumeric

HEAD FULL STEAM
Pop
Saturday 02/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Rosemount Hotel, North Perth | Metro

$15.00 @ door with CD, or $10.00 door
HEAD FULL OF STEAM EP Launch, supported by Cat Black, Ibex, & Michael Strong & The Ghost Of Anyway

KILL TEEN ANGST
Rock
Saturday 02/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Amplifier Bar, Perth | Metro

$12.00 @ door
GEN Y EP Launch, supported by Trigger Jackets, Mile End, & The Chemist

GEORGIA JULIETTE
World / Folk
Saturday 02/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Norfolk Basement, Fremantle | Metro

$12.00 @ door
LOVE AFFAIR EP Launch, supported by Jess Moncrieff, Will Uda, & Sundays Away

SCREAMING LIFE
Rock

Saturday 09/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Amplifier Bar, Perth
| Metro
HOPE SOMETHING EP Launch, supported by Emperors, Tracksuit, & Art In Algebra

WESTERN ALLIANCE
Heavy Rock / Metal
Saturday 09/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Castle, Northbridge | Metro

$10.00 @ door, $15.00 with CD
OPERATION METAL STORM Album Launch, supported by Mhorgl, Neverborn, Arkarion, & The Ascent

COLOUR THE SKY
Pop
Friday 15/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Amplifier Bar, Perth | Metro

$10.00 @ door
DISTANCE DOESN'T MATTER EP Launch, supported by Mayhem Addition (NSW), Mandalay Victory, & Fools Rush In

BONE
Heavy Rock / Metal
Friday 15/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Mojo's Bar, North Fremantle
| Metro
$15.00 @ door
FACE PRISON EP Launch, supported by The Beat Disease (VIC), & Taco Leg Carbuncle

WOLVERINE
Urban
Friday 15/10/2010 | 8:00pm
Rosemount Hotel, North Perth | Metro

$20.00 @ door
SUMMERTIME Album launch, supported by Bitter Belief, Porsah Laine, Rob Shakr, Freekstyles, DJ Defyre, Smiley MC & The Apprentice, & Slackjaw

THE WORDS
Rock
Saturday 16/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
| South West
WE DON'T DANCE VERY WELL EP Launch, supported by Good Little Fox

INJURED NINJA
Experimental
FRENCH ROCKETS
Experimental
Saturday 16/01/2010 | 8:00pm
The Chapel Space, North Perth
| Metro
$15.00 @ door
1x1 / IDDQD 12" Vinyl & Music Video split launch, supported by Bone

HAILMARY
Rock
Saturday 16/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Amplifier Bar, Perth | Metro

$10.00 @ door, $15.00 with CD
A MILLION MILES & DAYS EP Launch, supported by State Of Order, Stellas Kitchen, & The Forgotten

BENTMAN & SIPN
Urban
Saturday 16/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Rocket Room, Northbridge | Metro

$15.00 from www.myspace.com/bentmanandsipn
THE RETURN OF BENTMAN & SIPN Single Launch, supported by MC Optamus, Chris Foster, BYP, Emcee Red, & Broken English

COLOUR THE SKY
Pop
Sunday 17/01/2010 | 1:00pm
YMCA HQ, Leederville | Metro

$10.00 @ door
DISTANCE DOESN'T MATTER EP Launch, supported by Mayhem Addition (NSW), Mandalay Victory, Surrender, & In League

ABI ROSE
Funk / Soul
Wednesday 20/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Ellington Jazz Club, Perth
| Metro
$10.00 / $15.00 @ door or www.ellingtonjazz.com.au
SOUL FUNK TOWN EP Launch

TACO LEG
Pop
WIND WAKER
Experimental
Thursday 21/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Seizans Karaoke Bar, Perth | Metro

$7.00 @ door
FREEMASON'S HALL / SUNBATHING IN SQUALOR Joint EP Launch, supported by Golden Staph, & Craig McElhinney

TIM ROGERS
Rock
Thursday 21/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Eastern Hotel, Midland | Metro

THE LUXURY OF HYSTERIA Album Launch

TIM ROGERS
Rock
Friday 22/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Clancy's Fish Pub, Fremantle | Metro

$30.00 online www.clancysfishpub.com.au
THE LUXURY OF HYSTERIA Album Launch, supported by Mel Robinson

GASOLINE INC
Rock
Friday 22/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Rosemount Hotel, North Perth | Metro

$15.00 @ door
GASOLINE INC EP launch, supported by The Bronze, Centrefold, & Dave Gillam
Hard Rockers Gasoline Inc. officially launch their self-titled debut EP. The first track on the EP, "Superstar", has already enjoyed some commercial success. The track has been picked up by Network ONE HD to promote The 2009 AFL Grand Final and is currently the theme song for TNA Wrestling. Signed ACDC and KISS guitars will also be on auction during the evening, with All proceeds from auction & part of door going to the Strike a Chord for Cancer Foundation, which provides musical instruments for children with cancer.

THE JOE KINGS
Rock
Saturday 23/01/2010 | 7:30pm
Fly By Night Musicians' Club, Fremantle | Metro

$15.00
CALLS IN THE NIGHT EP Launch, supported by Sneaky Weasel Gang, The Floors, & The Growl

TIM ROGERS
Rock
Saturday 23/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Dunsborough Hotel, Dunsborough | South West

$25.00 at door
THE LUXURY OF HYSTERIA Album

TIM ROGERS
Rock
Sunday 24/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Oxford Hotel, Leederville | Metro

$35.00 THE LUXURY OF HYSTERIA Album Mel Robinson

THE BROWN STUDY BAND
Rock
Saturday 23/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Rosemount Hotel, North Perth | Metro

$10.00 @ door
WHAT CAME FIRST EP Launch, supported by Hail Mary, Gombo, Dazastah, Layla, & Dan Hart

BALLPOINT PENGUINS
Comedy
Sunday 07/02/2010 | 7:00pm
Charles Hotel, North Perth | Metro

$32.00 @ door, $35.00 + CD
FLIGHTS OF FANCY Album Launch

UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Heavy Rock / Metal
Friday 12/02/2010 | 8:00pm
Amplifier Bar, Perth
| Metro
$12.00 @ door
THE BRUTAL HARSH HONEST TRUTH Album Launch, supported by Chaos Divine, Sight Transcend, & Fractious

GENERALS & MAJORS
Pop
Friday 12/02/2010 | 8:00pm
Rosemount Hotel, North Perth | Metro

ANIMALS EP Launch, Kill Teen Angst Injured Ninja Head Full Of Steam

WORMHOLE
Rock
Saturday 27/02/2010 | 8:00pm
Rocket Room, Northbridge | Metro

$10.00 @ door
THE DESIGN Single Launch

MINUTE 36
Experimental
Friday 05/03/2010 | 5:00pm
UWA, Perth | Metro
Single Launch

MINUTE 36
Experimental
Saturday 06/03/2010 | 7:00pm
Mojo's Bar, North Fremantle
| Metro
Single Launch, supported by Xave Brown

Blast your music into the stratosphere...
or be first to find new sounds with WAM LaunchPad!


WAM LaunchPad is WA's premier source for launch information, featuring new, original WEST AUSTRALIAN MUSIC. Whether it's a Single, EP, Album, or Music Video launch, find the vibe you need each month with WAM.

WA artists, managers, studios, venues or distributors, send confirmed launch details for FREE INCLUSION on the West Australian Music Industry Association homepage. LaunchPad also features in WAM eNews, with items submitted BY LAST MONDAY EACH MONTH published the following month.

To use this FREE yet invaluable promotional service, simply email communications@wam.asn.au subject "LaunchPad" with -
ACT NAME:
MYSPACE or BAND WEBSITE:
GENRE:
DATE OF LAUNCH:
START TIME:
VENUE:
SUBURB OF VENUE:
DOOR CHARGE/TICKETING OUTLETS (mention if offering CD with entry):
TITLE OF RELEASE:
TYPE (e.g. Single, EP, Album, Music Video):
COST TO BUY:
SUPPORT ACTS:

You're welcome to use WAM LaunchPad to help promote WA music, simply acknowledge WAM - www.wam.asn.au - when doing so. We welcome all feedback too!


CARL FOX
Pop
Saturday 02/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Mojo's Bar, North Fremantle
| Metro
$10.00 @ door
CHUNKY RAINBOW Album Launch, supported by Luna Parade, Knoe FM, & Alphanumeric

HEAD FULL STEAM
Pop
Saturday 02/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Rosemount Hotel, North Perth | Metro

$15.00 @ door with CD, or $10.00 door
HEAD FULL OF STEAM EP Launch, supported by Cat Black, Ibex, & Michael Strong & The Ghost Of Anyway

KILL TEEN ANGST
Rock
Saturday 02/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Amplifier Bar, Perth | Metro

$12.00 @ door
GEN Y EP Launch, supported by Trigger Jackets, Mile End, & The Chemist

GEORGIA JULIETTE
World / Folk
Saturday 02/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Norfolk Basement, Fremantle | Metro

$12.00 @ door
LOVE AFFAIR EP Launch, supported by Jess Moncrieff, Will Uda, & Sundays Away

SCREAMING LIFE
Rock

Saturday 09/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Amplifier Bar, Perth
| Metro
HOPE SOMETHING EP Launch, supported by Emperors, Tracksuit, & Art In Algebra

WESTERN ALLIANCE
Heavy Rock / Metal
Saturday 09/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Castle, Northbridge | Metro

$10.00 @ door, $15.00 with CD
OPERATION METAL STORM Album Launch, supported by Mhorgl, Neverborn, Arkarion, & The Ascent

COLOUR THE SKY
Pop
Friday 15/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Amplifier Bar, Perth | Metro

$10.00 @ door
DISTANCE DOESN'T MATTER EP Launch, supported by Mayhem Addition (NSW), Mandalay Victory, & Fools Rush In

BONE
Heavy Rock / Metal
Friday 15/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Mojo's Bar, North Fremantle
| Metro
$15.00 @ door
FACE PRISON EP Launch, supported by The Beat Disease (VIC), & Taco Leg Carbuncle

WOLVERINE
Urban
Friday 15/10/2010 | 8:00pm
Rosemount Hotel, North Perth | Metro

$20.00 @ door
SUMMERTIME Album launch, supported by Bitter Belief, Porsah Laine, Rob Shakr, Freekstyles, DJ Defyre, Smiley MC & The Apprentice, & Slackjaw

THE WORDS
Rock
Saturday 16/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
| South West
WE DON'T DANCE VERY WELL EP Launch, supported by Good Little Fox

INJURED NINJA
Experimental
FRENCH ROCKETS
Experimental
Saturday 16/01/2010 | 8:00pm
The Chapel Space, North Perth
| Metro
$15.00 @ door
1x1 / IDDQD 12" Vinyl & Music Video split launch, supported by Bone

HAILMARY
Rock
Saturday 16/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Amplifier Bar, Perth | Metro

$10.00 @ door, $15.00 with CD
A MILLION MILES & DAYS EP Launch, supported by State Of Order, Stellas Kitchen, & The Forgotten

BENTMAN & SIPN
Urban
Saturday 16/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Rocket Room, Northbridge | Metro

$15.00 from www.myspace.com/bentmanandsipn
THE RETURN OF BENTMAN & SIPN Single Launch, supported by MC Optamus, Chris Foster, BYP, Emcee Red, & Broken English

COLOUR THE SKY
Pop
Sunday 17/01/2010 | 1:00pm
YMCA HQ, Leederville | Metro

$10.00 @ door
DISTANCE DOESN'T MATTER EP Launch, supported by Mayhem Addition (NSW), Mandalay Victory, Surrender, & In League

ABI ROSE
Funk / Soul
Wednesday 20/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Ellington Jazz Club, Perth
| Metro
$10.00 / $15.00 @ door or www.ellingtonjazz.com.au
SOUL FUNK TOWN EP Launch

TACO LEG
Pop
WIND WAKER
Experimental
Thursday 21/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Seizans Karaoke Bar, Perth | Metro

$7.00 @ door
FREEMASON'S HALL / SUNBATHING IN SQUALOR Joint EP Launch, supported by Golden Staph, & Craig McElhinney

TIM ROGERS
Rock
Thursday 21/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Eastern Hotel, Midland | Metro

THE LUXURY OF HYSTERIA Album Launch

TIM ROGERS
Rock
Friday 22/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Clancy's Fish Pub, Fremantle | Metro

$30.00 online www.clancysfishpub.com.au
THE LUXURY OF HYSTERIA Album Launch, supported by Mel Robinson

GASOLINE INC
Rock
Friday 22/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Rosemount Hotel, North Perth | Metro

$15.00 @ door
GASOLINE INC EP launch, supported by The Bronze, Centrefold, & Dave Gillam
Hard Rockers Gasoline Inc. officially launch their self-titled debut EP. The first track on the EP, "Superstar", has already enjoyed some commercial success. The track has been picked up by Network ONE HD to promote The 2009 AFL Grand Final and is currently the theme song for TNA Wrestling. Signed ACDC and KISS guitars will also be on auction during the evening, with All proceeds from auction & part of door going to the Strike a Chord for Cancer Foundation, which provides musical instruments for children with cancer.

THE JOE KINGS
Rock
Saturday 23/01/2010 | 7:30pm
Fly By Night Musicians' Club, Fremantle | Metro

$15.00
CALLS IN THE NIGHT EP Launch, supported by Sneaky Weasel Gang, The Floors, & The Growl

TIM ROGERS
Rock
Saturday 23/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Dunsborough Hotel, Dunsborough | South West

$25.00 at door
THE LUXURY OF HYSTERIA Album

TIM ROGERS
Rock
Sunday 24/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Oxford Hotel, Leederville | Metro

$35.00 THE LUXURY OF HYSTERIA Album Mel Robinson

THE BROWN STUDY BAND
Rock
Saturday 23/01/2010 | 8:00pm
Rosemount Hotel, North Perth | Metro

$10.00 @ door
WHAT CAME FIRST EP Launch, supported by Hail Mary, Gombo, Dazastah, Layla, & Dan Hart

BALLPOINT PENGUINS
Comedy
Sunday 07/02/2010 | 7:00pm
Charles Hotel, North Perth | Metro

$32.00 @ door, $35.00 + CD
FLIGHTS OF FANCY Album Launch

UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Heavy Rock / Metal
Friday 12/02/2010 | 8:00pm
Amplifier Bar, Perth
| Metro
$12.00 @ door
THE BRUTAL HARSH HONEST TRUTH Album Launch, supported by Chaos Divine, Sight Transcend, & Fractious

GENERALS & MAJORS
Pop
Friday 12/02/2010 | 8:00pm
Rosemount Hotel, North Perth | Metro

ANIMALS EP Launch, Kill Teen Angst Injured Ninja Head Full Of Steam

WORMHOLE
Rock
Saturday 27/02/2010 | 8:00pm
Rocket Room, Northbridge | Metro

$10.00 @ door
THE DESIGN Single Launch

MINUTE 36
Experimental
Friday 05/03/2010 | 5:00pm
UWA, Perth | Metro
Single Launch

MINUTE 36
Experimental
Saturday 06/03/2010 | 7:00pm
Mojo's Bar, North Fremantle
| Metro
Single Launch, supported by Xave Brown

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      The West Australian Music Industry Association Inc. (WAM) exists to develop the contemporary music industry in Western Australia. WAM is non-profit membership based association and the peak representative body for contemporary music in WA.

      If you're involved in the music industry in any way shape or form, your tax-deductible Memberships &/or Donations stay within WA to assist you and our industry grow through events, competitions, workshops, information service & industry advocacy.

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      the West Australian Music Industry Association
      The West Australian Music Industry Association Inc. (WAM) exists to develop the contemporary music industry in Western Australia. WAM is non-profit membership based association and the peak representative body for contemporary music in WA.

      If you're involved in the music industry in any way shape or form, your tax-deductible Memberships &/or Donations stay within WA to assist you and our industry grow through events, competitions, workshops, information service & industry advocacy.

      Contact or Join WAM today - you can make a difference right here in Western Australia!

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      Department of Culture
      and the Arts

      WA Department of Culture and the Arts | Lotterywest


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      Tandy Ewing
      tandy@atomicmusic.com.au
      0437 397 447
      www.atomicmusic.com.au


      20% OFF Artist Publicity Consultations
      AND
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      Entertainment publicity company Caveman!, formerly headed by Juliet John and whose clients have included The Kill Devil Hills, Abbe May, Plus One Records, Mexico City, The Gin Club, The Stems, The Lime Spiders, and Jeff Martin, has a new principle and a new name. Tandy Ewing at Atomic will continue to provide the thorough and friendly service that Caveman! have become known for over the last 5 years!

      Atomic offers a variety of services, including media releases, distribution, coordination of media placement, distribution of media kits, consultation, event/tour publicity press, radio etc.



      You must present your valid WAM membership card at purchase for your discount!
      JANUARY & FEBRUARY



      ATOMIC PUBLICITY AND MARKETING
      Tandy Ewing
      tandy@atomicmusic.com.au
      0437 397 447
      www.atomicmusic.com.au


      20% OFF Artist Publicity Consultations
      AND
      $50 OFF National Media Release Distribution


      Entertainment publicity company Caveman!, formerly headed by Juliet John and whose clients have included The Kill Devil Hills, Abbe May, Plus One Records, Mexico City, The Gin Club, The Stems, The Lime Spiders, and Jeff Martin, has a new principle and a new name. Tandy Ewing at Atomic will continue to provide the thorough and friendly service that Caveman! have become known for over the last 5 years!

      Atomic offers a variety of services, including media releases, distribution, coordination of media placement, distribution of media kits, consultation, event/tour publicity press, radio etc.



      You must present your valid WAM membership card at purchase for your discount!