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AmpFest 2012 Band Competition

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AmpFest 2012 entries open 23 April & Close FRIDAY 29 JUNE!
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AmpFest is an annual live music contest open to original West Australian bands, duo and solo acts with an age average under 25 years of age.

Over $15,000 worth of prizes and valuable industry experience are up for grabs. Bands and duos must have an average member age between 12 and 25 years old to enter. Solo acts must be between 12 and 25.

AmpFest is designed by young people for young people and has been running since 2003. The Youth Advisory Councils of Claremont, Mosman Park, Subiaco and Peppermint Grove have formulated AmpFest to offer valuable professional development skills for young unsigned acts and provide a series of safe and fun events for the local community.

First Prize wins:
  • 6 days pre-production and recording time at Soundbaker Recording Studio
  • Mastering time at Shanghai Twang Studio (full-length album)
  • RTRFM promo package
  • Professional photo shoot courtesy of WAM
  • Slot of Hyperfest 2012
  • $500 Zenith Music voucher 

Second Prize wins:
  • 3 days recording and mixing time at Soundbaker Recording Studio
  • Mastering time at Shanghai Twang Studio (EP)
  • $400 Zenith Music voucher

Third Prize wins:
  • 1  day of recording and mixing time at Soundbaker Recording Studio
  • Mastering time at Shanghai Twang Studio (1 song)
  • $300 Zenith Music voucher

Fourth Prize wins:
  • $300 Zenith Music voucher



All applicants were invited to attend:
The 2012 Drug Aware Band Development Workshops.
July 24 and 25 @ CIT Leederville Music Building.
Hear industry professionals speak about songwriting, touring, royalties, band management and booking gigs.

AmpFest 2011 is proudly supported by Heathway Drug Aware, Zenith Music, Soundbaker Recording Studio, Shanghai Twang Studio, CIT Music Course Leederville, RTRFM, Xpress, Drum Media, The Wire and WAM.




For further information, visit ampfest.com.au or contact the Ampfest coordinator:
Kris Dimitroff, WAM Education Officer
p: (08) 9227 7962
e: kris@wam.asn.au
w: wam.asn.au/ampfest

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AmpFest 2011 Winners Announced

AmpFest 2011- 1st place SISTERS DOLL

2nd - Sugarpuss
3rd - Patient Little Sister
4th - Room at the Reservoir


 

Sisters Doll are the winners of Drug Aware AmpFest2011, after a memorable performance at the Octagon Theatre, Saturday 3rd of September 2011.

 

Despite blowing the Octagon's power during their set, the trio of brothers from Collie shrugged off the setback and strutted to first place and the lion’s share of over $10,000 worth of prizes.

 

Sugarpuss came in second, with Patient Little Sister third and Room at the Reservoir in fourth. Tim and Jean headlined the event and wowed the all-ages crowd with a dynamic synth pop show.

 

Sisters Doll will cash-in their prizes at Soundbaker Studios with 6 days worth of recording and mixing time, mastering at Shanghai Twang, an RTRFM promotional package and a photography prize courtesy of WAM. All finalists receive Zenith Music vouchers and a share of the recording prizes.

 

Congratulations to all the acts who’ve competed this year and helped make 2011 the biggest year of AmpFest’s history so far. See you in 2012!

AmpFest 2011- 1st place SISTERS DOLL

2nd - Sugarpuss
3rd - Patient Little Sister
4th - Room at the Reservoir


 

Sisters Doll are the winners of Drug Aware AmpFest2011, after a memorable performance at the Octagon Theatre, Saturday 3rd of September 2011.

 

Despite blowing the Octagon's power during their set, the trio of brothers from Collie shrugged off the setback and strutted to first place and the lion’s share of over $10,000 worth of prizes.

 

Sugarpuss came in second, with Patient Little Sister third and Room at the Reservoir in fourth. Tim and Jean headlined the event and wowed the all-ages crowd with a dynamic synth pop show.

 

Sisters Doll will cash-in their prizes at Soundbaker Studios with 6 days worth of recording and mixing time, mastering at Shanghai Twang, an RTRFM promotional package and a photography prize courtesy of WAM. All finalists receive Zenith Music vouchers and a share of the recording prizes.

 

Congratulations to all the acts who’ve competed this year and helped make 2011 the biggest year of AmpFest’s history so far. See you in 2012!

AmpFest 2010
AmpFest 2010 Winners - Goodnight Tiger

1st Goodnight Tiger
2nd Minute36
3rd Fat Jackal 
4th Seams 

You can now view pictures of the event HERE

Goodnight Tiger have won AmpFest 2010! The winners received the lion's share of $10 000 worth of prizes including: recording time, mastering and a promotional package. The darling duo of Jill Chrisp and Perrin Date were completely stoked to be named winners and will use the prizes to further their music career. Minute 36 came in second, Fat Jackal were third and Seams were fourth in what was an exciting and entertaining showcase of young original music. 

The Novocaines guest headlined the event and rocked the all-ages crowd at the Final Showcase which was supported by Lotterywest. With four free all ages events held throughout May, AmpFest 2010 was hugely successful and alerted many to the talent in WA original music. 

AmpFest would like to thank all the sponsors; Drug Aware and Healthway, with the support of WAM, the City of Subiaco, Town of Claremont, Town of Mosman Park, Shire of Peppermint Grove, Zenith Music, Xpress, Soundbaker Studios, RTRFM, Next Big Thing and Shanghai Twang Studios. 

Check the website www.ampfest.com.au for more details.
AmpFest 2010 Winners - Goodnight Tiger

1st Goodnight Tiger
2nd Minute36
3rd Fat Jackal 
4th Seams 

You can now view pictures of the event HERE

Goodnight Tiger have won AmpFest 2010! The winners received the lion's share of $10 000 worth of prizes including: recording time, mastering and a promotional package. The darling duo of Jill Chrisp and Perrin Date were completely stoked to be named winners and will use the prizes to further their music career. Minute 36 came in second, Fat Jackal were third and Seams were fourth in what was an exciting and entertaining showcase of young original music. 

The Novocaines guest headlined the event and rocked the all-ages crowd at the Final Showcase which was supported by Lotterywest. With four free all ages events held throughout May, AmpFest 2010 was hugely successful and alerted many to the talent in WA original music. 

AmpFest would like to thank all the sponsors; Drug Aware and Healthway, with the support of WAM, the City of Subiaco, Town of Claremont, Town of Mosman Park, Shire of Peppermint Grove, Zenith Music, Xpress, Soundbaker Studios, RTRFM, Next Big Thing and Shanghai Twang Studios. 

Check the website www.ampfest.com.au for more details.

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For more information about WAM's Schools Program, please contact:

Kris Dimitroff
Education Officer
email
kris@wam.asn.au
phone
+61 (0)8 9227 7962
regional1800 007 962


wam.asn.au/schools
wam.asn.au/ampfest

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Kris Dimitroff

Kris Dimitroff
commenced his duties as Education and Project Officer at WAM in January 2009. Prior to this role, Kris taught English, Media Studies and English Literature at WA high schools and also in the UK.

Kris has also been kicking around the Perth music industry since 1996. His career began drumming for indie-pop favourites Team Jedi from 1996 to 2004. Currently, Kris is the lead-singer/guitarist and manager for Russian Winters.

As a musician, Kris has played to national and international audiences, received airplay on JJJ, RTRFM and 96FM, won competitions such as Triple J Unearthed, Coca Cola Live and Local, and has released over 6 CDs worth of original material.

Recently at WAM, Kris has coordinated the Schools Alive Program, AmpFest Band Competition and the Music Feedback CD & concert projects.
Kris Dimitroff

Kris Dimitroff
commenced his duties as Education and Project Officer at WAM in January 2009. Prior to this role, Kris taught English, Media Studies and English Literature at WA high schools and also in the UK.

Kris has also been kicking around the Perth music industry since 1996. His career began drumming for indie-pop favourites Team Jedi from 1996 to 2004. Currently, Kris is the lead-singer/guitarist and manager for Russian Winters.

As a musician, Kris has played to national and international audiences, received airplay on JJJ, RTRFM and 96FM, won competitions such as Triple J Unearthed, Coca Cola Live and Local, and has released over 6 CDs worth of original material.

Recently at WAM, Kris has coordinated the Schools Alive Program, AmpFest Band Competition and the Music Feedback CD & concert projects.
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