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WAM offers a huge range of benefits for financial members

These include;

Free or discounted entry to Music Industry Sundowners & workshops
Discounted WAMi Festival submissions
Discounted WAMi Festival showcase tickets
3-for-1 Song of the Year competition entries
Free Kiss My WAMi annual 4-Disc CD/DVD compilation
Free music industry information service and eNews
Members only competitions and opportunities
One vote at the WAM AGM
Ongoing industry discounts (see below)

You can purchase your annual WAM membership via the online form here, via post, or in person at the WAM office.

WAM offers a huge range of benefits for financial members

These include;

Free or discounted entry to Music Industry Sundowners & workshops
Discounted WAMi Festival submissions
Discounted WAMi Festival showcase tickets
3-for-1 Song of the Year competition entries
Free Kiss My WAMi annual 4-Disc CD/DVD compilation
Free music industry information service and eNews
Members only competitions and opportunities
One vote at the WAM AGM
Ongoing industry discounts (see below)

You can purchase your annual WAM membership via the online form here, via post, or in person at the WAM office.

Pozible

A reduced 4% Pozible rate and the opportunity to be promoted as part of the WAM Collection

Pozible is a crowdfunding platform and community-building tool for creative projects and ideas. It was developed to help people raise funds, realise their aspirations and make great things possible.

Ideas are presented to a worldwide audience on an online platform and, if people like it, they can support by pledging money. In return for that support, project creators offer different rewards depending on the amount promised. You can learn more here.

To date, Pozible has raised over $1.5 million for 290 Aussie music acts.

For all enquiries please contact Pozible project support staff at info@pozible.com.

A reduced 4% Pozible rate and the opportunity to be promoted as part of the WAM Collection

BIGSOUND Conference

BIGSOUND
www.qmusic.com.au/bigsound

Member Rate Conference Registration Rates

BIGSOUND draws top national and international industry talent to Brisbane each year, forming a vibrant collection of musicians, buyers and industry experts to create an environment of new music discovery.

The BIGSOUND conference program is already gaining a substantial reputation around the world for its cutting edge topics and down to earth approach in tackling issues in what is one of the world’s most rapidly changing industries.

The innovative strategies implemented by Q Music in building BIGSOUND over the past ten years have expertly positioned BIGSOUND for continued growth and development.

Produced by Q Music, the three-day BIGSOUND conference program draws top national and international industry talent to Brisbane each year, forming a vibrant collection of musicians, buyers and industry experts to create an environment of new music discovery.

DiskBank

diskbank.com.au
Jolimont, WA: (08) 9388 0800

600 CD or DVD packages for the price of 500
OR
Free Barcode with any order of 500 or more discs (valued at $77)

DiskBank offer CD, DVD and BD duplication, replication and printing, branded promotional USB drives and film and video transfers Australia wide from our offices in Perth and Sydney.

Our Services include:

CD, DVD & Blu-Ray Duplication (BD), replication, printing & conversions
Printed Promotional USB Drives
Super 8, 8mm & 16mm film frame by frame transfers / conversions in SD & HD
Slide, negative / photo scanning and restoration
Audio transfers from vinyl, reel to reel & cassette
DVD & BD authoring
Graphic & Web design
CD & DVD custom packaging
Corporate Promotional Products

If you're looking for experience, reliability, passion and good old fashioned service, contact your nearest office in Perth or Sydney to and see why we are Australia's premier Digital Media Specialists.

CD, DVD & Blu-Ray Duplication (BD), replication, printing & conversions
Printed Promotional USB Drives
Super 8, 8mm & 16mm film frame by frame transfers / conversions in SD & HD
Slide, negative / photo scanning and restoration
Audio transfers from vinyl, reel to reel & cassette
DVD & BD authoring
Graphic & Web design
CD & DVD custom packaging
Corporate Promotional Products

Luna Palace Cinema Tickets

lunapalace.com.au
Ph (08) 9444 4056

$14.50 concession movie rate
for card-carrying WAM Members

Love Art Cinema? Well, Luna Palace Cinemas love WAM members by offering concession rate on all standard movie sessions!

See what's on today at:
LUNA LEEDERVILLE
155 Oxford Street, Leederville

LUNA OUTDOOR
155 Oxford Street, Leederville

CINEMA PARADISO
164 James Street, Northbridge

LUNA ON SX
13 Essex Street, Fremantle

WINDSOR CINEMA
98 Stirling Highway, Nedlands

CAMELOT
16 Lochee Street, Mosman Park

MOVIES AT THE VINEYARD
331 Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River

lunapalace.com.au
Ph (08) 9444 4056

$14.50 concession movie rate
for card-carrying WAM Members

AMID

Street Press Australia
themusic.com.au/store
The Drum Media, Perth - (08) 9228 9655

25% Discount on the Australasian Music Industry Directory (AMID) 6-month edition
Contact WAM for your discount code prior purchase

The Australasian Music Industry Directory (AMID) is a veritable GOLDMINE of industry contacts in the Australian music markets plus Asia/Pacific Regional Offices - that's over 5000 listed companies & individuals... pages & pages of detailed contacts at your fingertips!

Artists (cross referenced by Management & Record Label), Songwriters, Booking Agents, Associations & Music Industry Organisations, Lawyers, Media (Print, Music Press, Radio, TV & Pay TV); Merchandising & Printing, Online Music Sites, Download Wholesalers & Retailers; Publicity & Promotion; Promoters; Producers & Engineers; Publishers; Major & Indie Labels, CD/DVD Distributors; Retailers (including chains and online retailers & download e-tailers); Record/CD/DVD Manufacturers & Mastering; Studios (Recording and Rehearsal); Trade Fairs & Events (including Festivals, Conferences & Awards); Arenas, Stadiums, Pubs, Clubs & Venues; PLUS all aspects of production, design, education, promotion & much more...

Berklee Music

berkleemusic.com

BERKLEE MUSIC
10% off all online courses for WAM Members
Contact WAM BEFORE enrolment to claim discount

Advance your career with Berkleemusic, the award-winning online extension school of Berklee College of Music. Berkleemusic has the world's largest collection of forward-thinking online music courses and multi-course certificate programs, covering all areas of music business, music production, performance, songwriting, and beyond.

PLEASE NOTE: You must email WAM FIRST for your special membership rate referral - or call us on (08) 9227 7962. The discount will not be given to members that go directly to berkleemusic.com without WAM member authentication.

berkleemusic.com

BERKLEE MUSIC
10% off all online courses for WAM Members
Contact WAM BEFORE enrolment to claim discount

MARSH Insurance

Marsh Musical Equipment Insurance
marsh.com.au
Ph 1300 760 171

5% off Musical Equipment Insurance Premiums

Ensure your equipment and instruments are quickly repaired or replaced if damaged or stolen anywhere in the world. Marsh's services include:

24 hour theft and loss cover
Accidental Damage cover including whilst in transit, from a vehicle
Emergency Replacement Hire following a claim
"New for Old" replacement
Australia and Worldwide cover automatically included
Malicious Damage
Public Liability while you work (excluding Canada & USA)
Professional indemnity cover for music teachers

For information or a quote, call 1300 760 171 or email musiciansinsurance.australia@marsh.com

24 hour theft and loss cover
Accidental Damage cover including whilst in transit, from a vehicle
Emergency Replacement Hire following a claim
"New for Old" replacement
Australia and Worldwide cover automatically included
Malicious Damage
Public Liability while you work (excluding Canada & USA)
Professional indemnity cover for music teachers

For information or a quote, call 1300 760 171 or email musiciansinsurance.australia@marsh.com

Media Arts Lawyers Pty Ltd

mediaartslawyers.com
Ph (03) 9329 5240

Up to 1/2 hour FREE consultation
PLUS
Discounted rates to WAM members

Media Arts Lawyers is a boutique entertainment and commercial law practice with over 20 years experience in entertainment, media, intellectual property and commercial experience. Representing some of Australia’s highest profile musicians, personalities and recording, publishing and entertainment companies, WAM members can now receive a half an hour long consultation meeting with Media Arts Lawyers at no charge, plus further discounted rates on any Solicitor Fees thereafter. Our expertise includes providing advice on:

Copyright and Parallel Rights
Trademarks
Recording and Publishing Deals
Licensing and Distribution Deals
Management Advice
Sponsorship and Merchandising, and
Touring, Live Performances and Service Entities

To arrange a consultation, please contact Stephen King on (03) 9329 5240 (Ext 7) or stephen@mediaartslawyers.com

mediaartslawyers.com
Ph (03) 9329 5240

Up to 1/2 hour FREE consultation
PLUS
Discounted rates to WAM members

Copyright and Parallel Rights
Trademarks
Recording and Publishing Deals
Licensing and Distribution Deals
Management Advice
Sponsorship and Merchandising, and
Touring, Live Performances and Service Entities

To arrange a consultation, please contact Stephen King on (03) 9329 5240 (Ext 7) or stephen@mediaartslawyers.com

Virgin Australia

virginaustralia.com
Ph: 13 67 00
Em: music@virginaustralia.com

FREE 32kg checked music instrument/equipment baggage, plus pre-purchase an additional 32kg for $15, when booked at least 48 hours prior departure

To address the problems musicians face when travelling with musical equipment, Virgin Australia is offering the music industry a baggage allowance of 32kg (across three pieces of checked baggage) for individual artists - with an additional 32kg available for advance purchase for just $15.

This baggage allowance is available to current financial WAM members travelling on Virgin Australia-owned and operated domestic services only, and must be pre-booked at least 48 hours prior departure.

:: Please note :: the excess baggage allowance will be added to your booking after contacting Virgin Australia, so do not purchase any baggage when booking your flights.

Once your flight booking is confirmed, READ THIS DOCUMENT, then email music@virginaustralia.com and advise them of your:

itinerary reference
number of luggage items & weight you will be carrying
WAM Membership, and membership number; and
contact details

If you require further assistance, please contact Virgin Australia Business Events and Groups on 13 67 00, Monday to Friday between 07:30 and 15:00 ADT.

For those needing a travel agent, check out the deal available to WAM members from Stage and Screen Travel - or simply book directly at virginaustralia.com

This offer applies to all new bookings and cannot be provided in retrospect. Virgin Australia will not refund normal baggage charges already paid.

itinerary reference
number of luggage items & weight you will be carrying
WAM Membership, and membership number; and
contact details

This offer applies to all new bookings and cannot be provided in retrospect. Virgin Australia will not refund normal baggage charges already paid.

Qantas

qantas.com.au

Ph: (02) 9304 7974
Em: specialhandling@qantas.com.au

FREE 23kg checked music instrument/equipment baggage, plus pre-purchase 2 additional baggage items at $20 per piece, when booked at least 2 business days prior departure

Musicians who are financial members of WAM, travelling on Qantas Domestic flights individually or in groups of 9 or less with a musical instrument or other touring equipment, are entitled to request in advance an additional baggage allowance of one piece per musician, with a weight allowance applicable to their class of travel and Frequent Flyer status.

Bookings must be made at least two business days prior departure, and can be made through your preferred travel agent, one of the specialist music industry agents such as Show Group, Moves Travel Group, Travel Beyond, Stage & Screen (also offering WAM member benefits), or directly at qantas.com.au

Once your booking is confirmed, READ THIS DOCUMENT. Booking agents email qicmusicbag@qantas.com.au - and direct bookings email - to advise of your:

booking reference
WAM Membership, and membership number, and;
type of musical instrument.

A confirmation email will be sent once the request has been approved and booking updated. If additional assistance is required, please contact Qantas Special Handling on (02) 9304 7974.

Customers may be asked to show their association membership during check in, so be sure to join in advance of travel and carry your WAM membership card.

Please Note: This offer applies to all new bookings and cannot be provided retrospectively.
specialhandling@qantas.com.au

qantas.com.au

booking reference
WAM Membership, and membership number, and;
type of musical instrument.

Theo's Music

10% off every full-priced item instore*

Theo’s Music has a full range of musical instruments and accessories and has the biggest print music range in Perth.

This discount applies to guitars, amps, PA equipment, lighting, interfaces, mixing desks, microphones and recording equipment, drums and percussion, strings, straps, cases, brass and woodwind, reeds, oils, acoustic stringed instruments like violins and double basses and anything else a musician should need (*excluding music software) that is not already reduced.

www.theosmusic.com.au

Austep Music

www.austepmusic.com.au

$60 off Austep Music's eco CD replication and printing services

CD's are the second biggest polluter in the music industry and using cardboard CD packaging instead of plastic reduces pollution by 95%.

Austep Music provides Australia-wide printing and CD replication solutions, specialising in cardboard CD packaging and recycled paper printing, at highly competitive prices. The company also plants a tree for every job they print!

To do your bit for the environment and take advantage of this exclusive discount, simply contact Austep Music at wam@austepmusic.com.au with your member number.

Stage & Screen Travel

stageandscreen.com.au

Exclusive discount accommodation & travel rates

When it comes to entertainment travel - Stage and Screen rocks!

Stage and Screen Travel Services provides travel logistics for the worlds film/TV, media performing arts, music and touring entertainment industry. From simple domestic flights through to complex group movements, we can assist you with everything!

Stage and Screen have exclusive entertainment rates on air, hotel and car bookings worldwide - available only to WAM members.

Please contact WAM first for your special membership rate referral - (08) 9227 7962.

Sonicbids EPK

sonicbids.com

Band & Business members can request a FREE 12 month Sonicbids 'Sonic' subscription - WORTH US$50
OR
Individual members can also request a 12 month subscription for just AU$20

LOOKING FOR GIGS & PROMOTION?
A Sonicbids Electronic Press Kit (EPK) is the industry standard for showcasing your work, making submissions, and connecting to the performance and many other music industry opportunities worldwide. Find live gigs, licensing opportunities, songwriting contests, festivals, conferences, and much more.

Last year alone, more than 80,000 gigs were booked on Sonicbids. With a network of 25,000 promoters and 300,000 act, Sonicbids are also able to develop innovative music marketing programs for a wide variety of national and international brands.

Please contact WAM for your subscription code. Members should as note to either cancel their subscription prior the Sonicbids renewal date - or renew their WAM membership & enter a new promo code - if they do not wish to be charged by sonicbids. You will need a valid credit card to take out a sonicbids subscription.

CLICK HERE to read more about Sonicbids & to redeem your WAM member subscription.

Creative | Legal

creativelegal.com.au
Ph (08) 6363 5778

FREE initial consultation or phone advice

creative|legal is a specialist legal firm for artists, musicians and managers in WA, offering legal advice on intellectual property, contracts and business, including:

Music Publishing
Music Recording
Licensing including Film & TV
Band Management
Touring or Live Performance
Names (Domains & Trademarks)
Business Structures, and
Contractual Issues

creative|legal has designed its services specifically for creative industries, with the goal of assisting artists and managers, majors and indies, to reach career objectives. To arrange free consultation or advice, call Michael Tucak on (08) 6363 5778, skype creative.legal or email contact@creativelegal.com.au with your WAM membership number ready.

Music Publishing
Music Recording
Licensing including Film & TV
Band Management
Touring or Live Performance
Names (Domains & Trademarks)
Business Structures, and
Contractual Issues

Wrays IP Lawyers

wrays.com.au
Ph (08) 9216 5100

Up to 1 hour FREE consultation

WAM and Wrays Intellectual Property have established an arrangement where financial, cardholding WAM members can receive an hour-long meeting at no charge to seek any intellectual property advice. This includes advice on:

Copyright
Trade marks, Business Names, Branding and Advertising Advice
Domain Names, and
Contractual Issues

If you'd like to arrange a meeting please call David Stewart on (08) 9216 5180 or email david.stewart@wrays.com.au - all meetings are strictly confidential.

wrays.com.au
Ph (08) 9216 5100

Up to 1 hour FREE consultation

Copyright
Trade marks, Business Names, Branding and Advertising Advice
Domain Names, and
Contractual Issues

If you'd like to arrange a meeting please call David Stewart on (08) 9216 5180 or email david.stewart@wrays.com.au - all meetings are strictly confidential.

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