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Member Exclusive

		WAM MEMBER EXCLUSIVE MAY Simply grab yourself an annual membership or sign-in & renew your membership right now. Quote/show your membership number/card, to take up this special offer: 10% off entertainment poster and promotion distribution
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Member Competition

		WAM MEMBER COMPETITION MAY Competitions are open to all current financial WAM members or those who join* at entry!* You and a friend can celebrate the opening of the 2012 WAMi Festival with one of two *Double Opening Party Passes, valued at $40ea!*
		WAMi Festival Opening Party Saturday 26 May, 7:30pm \| The Bakery, Northbridge Tickets $15 +bf presale from nowbaking.com or $20 at door... if available! To celebrate the opening of the 2012 WAMi Festival, the Opening Party features performances from the ever entertaining crowd pleaser Tomás Ford, along with a solo performance from the Chemist’s own Ben Witt. Eclectic psychedelic newcomers MmHmmm will play before the infectious indie sounds of Cow Parade Cow take over, performing songs from their recently released album To the North. Retro rockers Sugarpuss and sunny popsters Rainy Day Women are also on the bill, before WA darling and 5 WAMi Award nominated Felicity Groom closes the party with her much loved pop sounds, with tunes throughout the night from DJ collective Cut & Paste Soundsystem. Just be the lucky 10th WAM Member to email communications@wam.asn.au - subject WAMi ME - before 5:00pm Friday 18 May!

		WAM MEMBER COMPETITION MAY Competitions are open to all current financial WAM members or those who join* at entry!* You and a friend can celebrate the opening of the 2012 WAMi Festival with one of two *Double Opening Party Passes, valued at $40ea!*
		WAMi Festival Opening Party Saturday 26 May, 7:30pm \| The Bakery, Northbridge Tickets $15 +bf presale from nowbaking.com or $20 at door... if available! To celebrate the opening of the 2012 WAMi Festival, the Opening Party features performances from the ever entertaining crowd pleaser Tomás Ford, along with a solo performance from the Chemist’s own Ben Witt. Eclectic psychedelic newcomers MmHmmm will play before the infectious indie sounds of Cow Parade Cow take over, performing songs from their recently released album To the North. Retro rockers Sugarpuss and sunny popsters Rainy Day Women are also on the bill, before WA darling and 5 WAMi Award nominated Felicity Groom closes the party with her much loved pop sounds, with tunes throughout the night from DJ collective Cut & Paste Soundsystem. Just be the lucky 10th WAM Member to email communications@wam.asn.au - subject WAMi ME - before 5:00pm Friday 18 May!

What are the Benefits of WAM Membership?

		WAM, the West Australian Music Industry Association Inc, is a not for profit, member based organisation that exists to develop the contemporary music industry in WA. WAM offers a wide range support to the WA contemporary musicians and the music industry throughout the year, plus two high profile, annual contemporary music industry events - the WAMi Festival & Song of the Year songwriting competition.

Along with knowing you're annual membership is helping your local music community, card-holding, financial members of WAM also enjoy benefits, including:

FREE entry by pre-registration to MUSIC INDUSTRY SUNDOWNERS, selected WAM WORKSHOPS, plus invitations/discounts to other Industry Events (per member)
FREE second & third entries (3-for-1) in the WAM SONG OF THE YEAR songwriting competition (per membership) - worth up to AU$70.

FREE KISS MY WAMi Annual 4-Disc CD/DVD compilation (per member) - worth AU$60.
FREE 12-MONTH SONICBIDS 'SONIC' SUBSCRIPTION for Bands - worth US$50 (per membership)
DISCOUNTED to AU$20 for Individuals. Just call WAM on (08) 9227 7962.

FREE VIP WA MUSIC INDUSTRY DATABASE entry for Bands & Businesses - including a private email contact form, full biography with images & web links (per membership).
FREE music industry information service & monthly WAM eNEWS (per member).
FREE members only COMPETITIONS (per member).
FREE shipping of your Membership Pack, filled with Industry Information, Membership Card/s & Tax Receipt (per membership).
ONE VOTE at the WAM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, if aged 18yrs+, & financial 1-month prior meeting date. The option to make a BOARD NOMINATION if aged 18yrs+, & financial 3-months prior meeting date (per Individual, Band or Business membership).
DISCOUNTED products & services, including ANNUAL BENEFITS & MONTHLY EXCLUSIVES (per member).
DISCOUNTED WAMi FESTIVAL performance & compilation submissions (per membership).
DISCOUNTED WAMi FESTIVAL showcase tickets (per member).
DISCOUNTED BIGSOUND (Queensland) music conference registrations (per member).

Prices quoted in Australian Dollars are GST inclusive.

MEMBERSHIP TYPES
AU$40 Individual
or
AU$30 Concession Individual
The 25% discounted Concession Individual Membership can only be approved once proof of a valid Health Care Card (HCC), Pensioner Concession Card (PCC), or Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) in the member's name has been provided. If claiming the Concession Individual rate, please choose a confirmation option:

EMAIL a scan to: admin@wam.asn.au - Subject: Membership Services
FAX a scan to (08) 9328 7711 - Attn: Membership Services
POST a copy only (non-returnable) - download a direct print DOC or PDF DL envelope template, or address to:
The West Australian Music Industry Association
Attn: Membership Services
PO Box 171
Northbridge WA 6865
Australia

AU$80 Band or Business
Includes up to 4 members - additional members can be added for just AU$10 each.

		WAM, the West Australian Music Industry Association Inc, is a not for profit, member based organisation that exists to develop the contemporary music industry in WA. WAM offers a wide range support to the WA contemporary musicians and the music industry throughout the year, plus two high profile, annual contemporary music industry events - the WAMi Festival & Song of the Year songwriting competition.

Along with knowing you're annual membership is helping your local music community, card-holding, financial members of WAM also enjoy benefits, including:

FREE entry by pre-registration to MUSIC INDUSTRY SUNDOWNERS, selected WAM WORKSHOPS, plus invitations/discounts to other Industry Events (per member)
FREE second & third entries (3-for-1) in the WAM SONG OF THE YEAR songwriting competition (per membership) - worth up to AU$70.

FREE KISS MY WAMi Annual 4-Disc CD/DVD compilation (per member) - worth AU$60.
FREE 12-MONTH SONICBIDS 'SONIC' SUBSCRIPTION for Bands - worth US$50 (per membership)
DISCOUNTED to AU$20 for Individuals. Just call WAM on (08) 9227 7962.

FREE VIP WA MUSIC INDUSTRY DATABASE entry for Bands & Businesses - including a private email contact form, full biography with images & web links (per membership).
FREE music industry information service & monthly WAM eNEWS (per member).
FREE members only COMPETITIONS (per member).
FREE shipping of your Membership Pack, filled with Industry Information, Membership Card/s & Tax Receipt (per membership).
ONE VOTE at the WAM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, if aged 18yrs+, & financial 1-month prior meeting date. The option to make a BOARD NOMINATION if aged 18yrs+, & financial 3-months prior meeting date (per Individual, Band or Business membership).
DISCOUNTED products & services, including ANNUAL BENEFITS & MONTHLY EXCLUSIVES (per member).
DISCOUNTED WAMi FESTIVAL performance & compilation submissions (per membership).
DISCOUNTED WAMi FESTIVAL showcase tickets (per member).
DISCOUNTED BIGSOUND (Queensland) music conference registrations (per member).

EMAIL a scan to: admin@wam.asn.au - Subject: Membership Services
FAX a scan to (08) 9328 7711 - Attn: Membership Services
POST a copy only (non-returnable) - download a direct print DOC or PDF DL envelope template, or address to:
The West Australian Music Industry Association
Attn: Membership Services
PO Box 171
Northbridge WA 6865
Australia

AU$80 Band or Business
Includes up to 4 members - additional members can be added for just AU$10 each.

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...

DiskBank

diskbank.com.au
Jolimont, WA: (08) 9388 0800
Brookvale, NSW: 1300 66 38 22

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

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.

TERM DATES:
Winter Term 2012 - 9 Jan to 1 Apr
Spring Term 2012 - 2 Apr to 24 Jun
Summer Term 2012 - 25 Jun to 16 Sep
Fall Term 2012 - 24 Sep to 16 Dec

Winter Term 2013 - 14 Jan 14 to 07 Apr
Spring Term 2013 - 08 Apr to 30 Jun
Summer Term 2013 - 08 Jul 08 to 29 Sep

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

Bergerk! Studios

Bergerk! Recording Studios
bergerkstudios.com
Ph (08) 9362 6200

10% Discount on Studio Services

Bergerk! Recording Studios is centrally located in Rivervale (near Burswood) and features multiple large recording spaces and a full range of quality recording gear. We provide a relaxed, comfortable and creative environment while taking pride in getting the best results for any size budget.

Specializing in recordings for original bands and musicians, our WAM nominated engineer/producer Alan Smith has been recording and mixing for 15 years, working with many, many bands including Eleventh He Reaches London, Abbe May, Extortion and Claim The Throne.

Check out our website for a complete rundown of all the recording, mixing and mastering services we provide plus pictures, mp3s and much more.

BIGSOUND Conference

BIGSOUND
12th - 14th September 2012
www.qmusic.com.au/bigsound

Member Rate Conference Registration Rates

2012 REGISTRATIONS	Member Rate	Standard Rate
Early Bird - 18 Apr - 17 May	*AU$275*	AU$385
Special Rate 18 May - 31 Jul	AU$395	AU$495
Full Rate from 1st Aug	AU$495	AU$650

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.

BIGSOUND
12th - 14th September 2012
www.qmusic.com.au/bigsound

Member Rate Conference Registration Rates

2012 REGISTRATIONS	Member Rate	Standard Rate
Early Bird - 18 Apr - 17 May	*AU$275*	AU$385
Special Rate 18 May - 31 Jul	AU$395	AU$495
Full Rate from 1st Aug	AU$495	AU$650

Luna Palace Cinema Tickets

lunapalace.com.au
Ph (08) 9444 4056

$13.50 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

GIGTXT

gigtxt.com.au

100 extra Free Credits on any account
OR
10% off setup fee for any account

If you’re in the music business and looking for some high impact SMS and email marketing software to promote your next gig - then look no further.

GigTxt is real world Email Marketing Software Connecting bands, artists and venues to the music loving public, utilising email and SMS communications. It is the next step in efficiency for business management.

Text "NEWS" to 0428 GIGTXT to view the newsletter, and see it in action.

Please contact WAM for your promotional code!

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.

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

Please Note: 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

Qantas

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 (Extension 7) or stephen@mediaartslawyers.com

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 (Extension 7) or stephen@mediaartslawyers.com

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 ready.

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

Music Industry Sundowner Series

Since 2010 - WAM, APRA and the MEAA have come together to present the Music Industry Sundowner Series (MISS).

In addition to WAM Workshops, the series aims to provide professional WA musicians access to information and provide skills to help forge a sustainable career in music. Each session focuses on a different topic, presented by inspiring personalities with real-world expertise.

The Music Industry Sundowners will generally occur on the last Monday of every second month at the Rosemount Hotel in North Perth.

Entry to the Music Industry Sundowners is generally FREE of charge for all current WAM, APRA and MEAA members unless otherwise stated. Registration by the RSVP deadline for each Sundowner is required for guaranteed entry.

Don't MISS-out - stay informed on upcoming MISS sessions by subscribing FREE to WAM eNews!

Music Industry Sundowner Series
proudly brought to you by
the West Australian Music Industry Association (WAM) - wam.asn.au
Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA) - apra-amcos.com.au
Media Entertainment Arts Alliance (MEAA) - alliance.org.au

Since 2010 - WAM, APRA and the MEAA have come together to present the Music Industry Sundowner Series (MISS).

The Music Industry Sundowners will generally occur on the last Monday of every second month at the Rosemount Hotel in North Perth.

Don't MISS-out - stay informed on upcoming MISS sessions by subscribing FREE to WAM eNews!

WAM Song of the Year Member Entry Discount

		WAM SONG OF THE YEAR 2012 entries open 30 April and close 5:00pm Monday 30 July wam.asn.au/songoftheyear THREE song entries for the price of ONE for card-holding, financial WAM Members Enter a second and third song for FREE - or the same song in your choice of 10 genres, 2 special theme and 2 school age categories... the choice is yours! You don't have to be a member to enter WAM Song of the Year, but with a 3-for-1 entry deal - plus many other ongoing Membership Benefits - why not grab yourself a membership today

		WAM members can claim a 12-month US$50 value sonicbids subscription for Bands FREE - or just $20 for Individuals - saving up to $10 per song entry too!

Please subscribe to our FREE WAM Song of the Year mailing list to stay informed about this annual event!

		WAM SONG OF THE YEAR 2012 entries open 30 April and close 5:00pm Monday 30 July wam.asn.au/songoftheyear THREE song entries for the price of ONE for card-holding, financial WAM Members Enter a second and third song for FREE - or the same song in your choice of 10 genres, 2 special theme and 2 school age categories... the choice is yours! You don't have to be a member to enter WAM Song of the Year, but with a 3-for-1 entry deal - plus many other ongoing Membership Benefits - why not grab yourself a membership today

		WAM members can claim a 12-month US$50 value sonicbids subscription for Bands FREE - or just $20 for Individuals - saving up to $10 per song entry too!

Please subscribe to our FREE WAM Song of the Year mailing list to stay informed about this annual event!

Annual WAMi Festival Showcasing & Kiss My WAMi Compilation

wam.asn.au/wamifestival
26 May - 2 June 2012

		FREE Kiss My WAMi Annual 4-Disc CD/DVD Compilation Kiss My WAMi is an annual collection of diverse, original West Australian music & music videos, valued around $60. This is not a purchase item, and exclusively available to media, industry & WAM members with a current, financial WAM membership at time of release only.

50% DISCOUNT on Hardcopy WAMi Festival Showcasing & Kiss My WAMi Compilation Submissions
WAMi Festival submissions are $10 WAM Members (manual), $20 Non-Members. 2012 Live Showcasing submissions close Friday 21 October, 2011. Music & Music Video Compilation submissions close Wednesday 21 December, 2011. Showcase & Compilation submissions must be made separately.

DISCOUNTED 2012 WAMi Festival Showcase Tickets
Details announced soon!

Stay tuned to wam.asn.au/wamifestival for information
and subscribe to eNews & receive updates through our WAMi Festival Mailing List.

wam.asn.au/wamifestival
26 May - 2 June 2012

		FREE Kiss My WAMi Annual 4-Disc CD/DVD Compilation Kiss My WAMi is an annual collection of diverse, original West Australian music & music videos, valued around $60. This is not a purchase item, and exclusively available to media, industry & WAM members with a current, financial WAM membership at time of release only.

DISCOUNTED 2012 WAMi Festival Showcase Tickets
Details announced soon!

Stay tuned to wam.asn.au/wamifestival for information
and subscribe to eNews & receive updates through our WAMi Festival Mailing List.

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Welcome to WAM

The West Australian Music Industry Association Inc. (WAM) exists to develop the contemporary music industry in Western Australia. WAM is a 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 Memberships stay within WA to assist you and our industry grow through events, competitions, workshops, information service and industry advocacy.

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WAM gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the State Government of Western Australia through the
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS

WAM is also assisted by the Commonwealth Government through the
AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS

WAM gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the State Government of Western Australia through the
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS

WAM is also assisted by the Commonwealth Government through the
AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS

WAM Website & eNews Promotion

WAM offers both month to month and annual promotional opportunities.

Monthly Member Exclusives and/or Monthly Member Competition giveaways, advertised online and through our music industry distributed WAM eNews publication, offer exclusive placement each month, making it the perfect way to generate focus on your business, product or special event.

A more lasting promotion is also available through an Ongoing Benefit listing in WAM's online Member Benefits Directory - simply requiring a genuine, no catch, ongoing Member Benefit for all valid card holding WAM members over a minimum period of 12 months. Banner space is also available for ongoing promotions, focusing on products and services of benefit to the West Australian music industry.

In exchange for your members only Monthly Exclusive, Monthly Giveaways, or Ongoing Benefit, WAM offers you strong industry promotional opportunities with:

Inclusion in WAM's online Member Benefits Directory with logo, contact details and up to 200 word description (duration of ongoing benefit).
Inclusion of your supplied voucher, leaflet or small flatpack giveaway (max 1 A4 pg) in WAM Membership Pack mailouts (duration of ongoing benefit).
WAM Facebook Page Favourites will feature your facebook page in our Likes list (duration of ongoing benefit).
Same month copy (max 200 words) with image/logo and direct hyperlinking in our widely distributed WAM eNews industry publication (monthly exclusive, monthly giveaway), and hyperlinked listing for ongoing benefits.
Same month, 1-line inclusion of offering in our Email Signatures (monthly exclusive).
Same month advertising copy in our syndicated, online WA Music Industry Calendar, Member Benefits section, homepage inclusion and mention through social media channels (monthly exclusive).
Same month Homepage Tab inclusion "above the fold" (monthly exclusive and monthly giveaway).
Shared Banner Image "above the fold" inclusion of your supplied artwork in WAM's Member Benefits, WAM Homepage (may exclude major event times) for the duration of ongoing benefits, or same month placement for monthly offer valued 20% or over.
Banner Specifications:
- SIZE: W700px x H100px @ 72PPI (W246.94mm x H35.28mm). Leaderboard banner templates available for download HERE.
- FORMAT: JPEG, still or animated GIF (animations no longer than 6 sec). Max filesize 100Kb.
- If you require more information about online advertising standards in Australia, please visit www.iabaustralia.com.au

WAM offers ethical, well targeted promotional value, with your choice of commitment and no hidden or additional costs. Similar homepage advertising on industry websites can really eat promotional budgest, yet WAM - the peak body for contemporary music in WA - can keep your advertising costs low through inkind member offers and promotional giveaways.

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For WAM's Web, eNews and Social Media promotion enquiries, please contact:
Justine Thornley, WAM Communications
p: +61 (0)8 9227 7962
e: communications@wam.asn.au
w: wam.asn.au/promotion

PLEASE KINDLY NOTE: As a not-for-profit, membership based organisation, WAM is unable to offer "free banner exchange" to private business.

Promotion acceptance may depend on availability each month, and is strictly at the discretion of WAM Staff and/or Management. Acceptance does not constitute product/service endorsement or any further/ongoing obligation by WAM other than as stated.

WAM will do it's utmost to keep this information current and assist it's members, however cannot accept responsibility for temporary website outage, stock unavailability, or other such third-party product/service issues. It is the responsibility of the offering organisation to notify WAM immediately of any alteration or cancellation of offering. It is the responsibility of members to follow discount instructions, and provide proof of current WAM membership (e.g. show member card) when taking advantage of membership benefits.

Inclusion in WAM's online Member Benefits Directory with logo, contact details and up to 200 word description (duration of ongoing benefit).
Inclusion of your supplied voucher, leaflet or small flatpack giveaway (max 1 A4 pg) in WAM Membership Pack mailouts (duration of ongoing benefit).
WAM Facebook Page Favourites will feature your facebook page in our Likes list (duration of ongoing benefit).
Same month copy (max 200 words) with image/logo and direct hyperlinking in our widely distributed WAM eNews industry publication (monthly exclusive, monthly giveaway), and hyperlinked listing for ongoing benefits.
Same month, 1-line inclusion of offering in our Email Signatures (monthly exclusive).
Same month advertising copy in our syndicated, online WA Music Industry Calendar, Member Benefits section, homepage inclusion and mention through social media channels (monthly exclusive).
Same month Homepage Tab inclusion "above the fold" (monthly exclusive and monthly giveaway).
Shared Banner Image "above the fold" inclusion of your supplied artwork in WAM's Member Benefits, WAM Homepage (may exclude major event times) for the duration of ongoing benefits, or same month placement for monthly offer valued 20% or over.
Banner Specifications:
- SIZE: W700px x H100px @ 72PPI (W246.94mm x H35.28mm). Leaderboard banner templates available for download HERE.
- FORMAT: JPEG, still or animated GIF (animations no longer than 6 sec). Max filesize 100Kb.
- If you require more information about online advertising standards in Australia, please visit www.iabaustralia.com.au