13 October 2011
Timothy Nelson wins WAM Song of the Year 2011




Folk popster Timothy Nelson was last night awarded the WAM Song of the Year Grand Prize for his song, Speak the Truth in Love, at the annual WAM Song of the Year Awards Night.

Earlier in the evening he had taken out the award for the Love category. No stranger to WAM Song of the Year, Nelson has previously won awards in the Country (2009) and Upper Secondary (2007) categories, though this year was the first time he’d won the Grand Prize, showing that practice indeed makes perfect in the craft of songwriting.

The Grand Prize consists of $2,000 cash, attendance at the 2012 Song Summit in Sydney, opportunity for a publishing deal with Perfect Pitch Publishing, 3 days recording at Poons Head Studio, mastering with James Hewgill Music, 500 CDs pressed by DiskBank, a RØDE Microphones package, Berkleemusic course and the opportunity to perform at the 2012 WAMi Festival with the winning song included on the 2012 Kiss My WAMi compilation.

Timothy Nelson was presented with the Grand Prize award by the Hon. Helen Morton MLC (Minister for Mental Health) at the Fly By Night Musicians’ Club, Fremantle, in front of a full house of nominees, fans, sponsors and industry VIPs. The Minister earlier also presented the award for the Mentally Healthy category won by 18 year old Perth emcee Complete with his song Reason to Live.

The night was hosted by the hilarious ABC Radio's 720 'Drive' presenter Russell Woolf with live performances by this year’s Pop category winners The Panda Band, Indigenous category nominees Bartlett Brothers, The Big Old Bears and last year’s Grand Prize winner, Georgi Kay.




The 2011 winners (in bold) are:

 

Blues / Roots Presented by Clancy's Fish Pub Judgement Day by Tracey Barnett Little Brown Jug by The Augustines On My Way by Kirsty Keogh Overdrive by Matt Cal (Black Heart Sun) [Winner] The Wallaki Tune by Nick Wallaki	Country Presented by Boyup Brook Country Music Club Calling Banjo by Mia Royce Home by Tracey Barnett Spike’s Song by Jonny Taylor Wheatbelt by Gary Dobbin (Tank 7even) [Winner] Where Sorrow is Forgotten (In the Great Divine) by James Teague
Electronic / Dance Presented by SAE Institute Compression and Release by Matt Mclean (feeding | ear) and Kevin Penkin (hibiki._) My Love’s (Not Good Enough) by Bastian’s Happy Flight [Winner] Seether by Matt Mclean (feeding | ear) Sirens by Lion & Fox The Call by Thomas Mathieson and Benjamin Hoare	Experimental Presented by APRA | AMCOS Black Wall Reach by Andrew Sinclair Crawling in the Garden by Matt Mclean (feeding | ear) Dental Plan by Usurper of Modern Medicine Redeemer by Injured Ninja They Found My Skull in the Nest of a Bird by Tangled Thoughts of Leaving [Winner]
Heavy Presented by WAM One Door by Chaos Divine Sacrifice the Hands for the Sake of the Heart by In League Sound of the Guns by Will Kelly and Greg Fawcett (Diamond Eye) The Beaten Path by Chaos Divine Throw Us to the Wind by Tangled Thoughts of Leaving [Winner]	Indigenous Presented by Abmusic Last Resistance by Bartlett Brothers Long Way Home by John Bennett Neverland by Bartlett Brothers Wangkaja by John Bennett [Winner] Zacharia by John Bennett
Jazz Presented by WAM Another New Beginnings Again by Elliot Hughes [Winner] Mourn Song by Aaron Spiers SeeSaw by Cheryl Durongpisitkul Spring Yard by Nicholas Di Gregorio You Just Know by Jeremy Trezona	Love Presented by Lang Studios, Castian Records & Manticore Productions Forbidden Love by Complete I’ve Been Here Before by Joshua Bowyer and Elana Stone Memo by Joshua Bowyer and Jamie Kuzich (Anton Franc) Speak the Truth in Love by Timothy Nelson [Winner] Without a Parachute by Mel Hall
Mentally Healthy Presented by the Mental Health Commission WA Near Life Experience by Rhys Wood Outside Looking In by Julz Evans Reason to Live by Complete [Winner] Sing Me to Sleep by Ryan Webb and The Method Winterful by Jesse Woodward	Pop Presented by WAM 51 Swimsuits by Damian Crosbie and David Namour (The Panda Band) [Winner] Endings by Goodnight Tiger I Work at the Post Office by Joe Algeri If by Rainy Day Women Run for Cover by Timothy Nelson
Regional Presented by Hertz Children of the Night by John Dewhurst Pickpocket by Jessica Dyer Super Excited by Adam Road Primary School Until the Siren Sounds by Jarrad D Bowles (Junior Bowles) [Winner] Waiting on a Song by Joy Davis	Rock Presented by WAM Crying Rhymes by Mitch McDonald (The Love Junkies) Floods by The Siren Tower Rock Up F*cked by Project Mayhem Sally by Sam Carmody [Winner] Scarlet Fever by Hayley Beth
Schools - 14 Years & Under Presented by AMEB Clear Sky by Nicolas Cullen-Lucas (Splinta) Far Away by Brittany Freeman I Miss Her by Katharine Penkin [Winner] In His Field of Gold by Jennifer Renee Hannam Wake Up by Nicolas Cullen-Lucas (Splinta)	Schools - 15 to 17 Years Presented by City of Wanneroo Clockwork by Brodie Stewart Deep Water by Chelsea Cullen and Sam Wylde (Jack and Jill) Hopes and Dreams by Brayden Sibbald Piano Song by Chelsea Cullen and Sam Wylde (Jack and Jill) Unkind by Morgan Bain [Winner]
Urban / Hip Hop Presented by City of South Perth Free by The Stoops feat. Georgi Kay Prod. Rae [Winner] Right Time by The Stoops Superman by Coin & Ta-Ku feat. Mei Swan The Call by Thomas Mathieson and Benjamin Hoare Trade by Felicia Alima feat. Chino XL	World / Folk Presented by Fairbridge Festival Another Sunday Morning by Rhys Wood [Winner] Rain Stick by Mia Royce Simple Melody by Ryan Morrison The Hand That Feeds by Dave Mann Wangkaja by John Bennett

The Mental Health Commission of WA was once again the presentation partner for the competition and Mentally Healthy category sponsor. This special category allowed songwriters to share songs dealing with positive messages relating to mental health. The message for WAM Song of the Year 2011 is “Music talks about mental health, so can you.”

Support also comes from major partner APRA|AMCOS; Grand Prize Sponsors: Berkleemusic, DiskBank, James Hewgill Music, Perfect Pitch Publishing, Poons Head Studio, RØDE Microphones; Media Partners: Drum Media, RTR FM 92.1, X-Press Magazine; Print Media Sponsor: The Sunday Times; and Online Sponsor: Perthnow.com.au(.)

Please CLICK HERE for a PDF version of the press release.
 
Daphne Tan, Coordinator WAM Song of the Year
p: +61 (0)8 9227 7962
f: +61 (0)8 9328 7711
e: daphne@wam.asn.au
w: wam.asn.au/songoftheyear
short URL: bit.ly/WAMsoty

13 October 2011
Timothy Nelson wins WAM Song of the Year 2011




Folk popster Timothy Nelson was last night awarded the WAM Song of the Year Grand Prize for his song, Speak the Truth in Love, at the annual WAM Song of the Year Awards Night.

Earlier in the evening he had taken out the award for the Love category. No stranger to WAM Song of the Year, Nelson has previously won awards in the Country (2009) and Upper Secondary (2007) categories, though this year was the first time he’d won the Grand Prize, showing that practice indeed makes perfect in the craft of songwriting.

The Grand Prize consists of $2,000 cash, attendance at the 2012 Song Summit in Sydney, opportunity for a publishing deal with Perfect Pitch Publishing, 3 days recording at Poons Head Studio, mastering with James Hewgill Music, 500 CDs pressed by DiskBank, a RØDE Microphones package, Berkleemusic course and the opportunity to perform at the 2012 WAMi Festival with the winning song included on the 2012 Kiss My WAMi compilation.

Timothy Nelson was presented with the Grand Prize award by the Hon. Helen Morton MLC (Minister for Mental Health) at the Fly By Night Musicians’ Club, Fremantle, in front of a full house of nominees, fans, sponsors and industry VIPs. The Minister earlier also presented the award for the Mentally Healthy category won by 18 year old Perth emcee Complete with his song Reason to Live.

The night was hosted by the hilarious ABC Radio's 720 'Drive' presenter Russell Woolf with live performances by this year’s Pop category winners The Panda Band, Indigenous category nominees Bartlett Brothers, The Big Old Bears and last year’s Grand Prize winner, Georgi Kay.




The 2011 winners (in bold) are:

 

Blues / Roots Presented by Clancy's Fish Pub Judgement Day by Tracey Barnett Little Brown Jug by The Augustines On My Way by Kirsty Keogh Overdrive by Matt Cal (Black Heart Sun) [Winner] The Wallaki Tune by Nick Wallaki	Country Presented by Boyup Brook Country Music Club Calling Banjo by Mia Royce Home by Tracey Barnett Spike’s Song by Jonny Taylor Wheatbelt by Gary Dobbin (Tank 7even) [Winner] Where Sorrow is Forgotten (In the Great Divine) by James Teague
Electronic / Dance Presented by SAE Institute Compression and Release by Matt Mclean (feeding | ear) and Kevin Penkin (hibiki._) My Love’s (Not Good Enough) by Bastian’s Happy Flight [Winner] Seether by Matt Mclean (feeding | ear) Sirens by Lion & Fox The Call by Thomas Mathieson and Benjamin Hoare	Experimental Presented by APRA | AMCOS Black Wall Reach by Andrew Sinclair Crawling in the Garden by Matt Mclean (feeding | ear) Dental Plan by Usurper of Modern Medicine Redeemer by Injured Ninja They Found My Skull in the Nest of a Bird by Tangled Thoughts of Leaving [Winner]
Heavy Presented by WAM One Door by Chaos Divine Sacrifice the Hands for the Sake of the Heart by In League Sound of the Guns by Will Kelly and Greg Fawcett (Diamond Eye) The Beaten Path by Chaos Divine Throw Us to the Wind by Tangled Thoughts of Leaving [Winner]	Indigenous Presented by Abmusic Last Resistance by Bartlett Brothers Long Way Home by John Bennett Neverland by Bartlett Brothers Wangkaja by John Bennett [Winner] Zacharia by John Bennett
Jazz Presented by WAM Another New Beginnings Again by Elliot Hughes [Winner] Mourn Song by Aaron Spiers SeeSaw by Cheryl Durongpisitkul Spring Yard by Nicholas Di Gregorio You Just Know by Jeremy Trezona	Love Presented by Lang Studios, Castian Records & Manticore Productions Forbidden Love by Complete I’ve Been Here Before by Joshua Bowyer and Elana Stone Memo by Joshua Bowyer and Jamie Kuzich (Anton Franc) Speak the Truth in Love by Timothy Nelson [Winner] Without a Parachute by Mel Hall
Mentally Healthy Presented by the Mental Health Commission WA Near Life Experience by Rhys Wood Outside Looking In by Julz Evans Reason to Live by Complete [Winner] Sing Me to Sleep by Ryan Webb and The Method Winterful by Jesse Woodward	Pop Presented by WAM 51 Swimsuits by Damian Crosbie and David Namour (The Panda Band) [Winner] Endings by Goodnight Tiger I Work at the Post Office by Joe Algeri If by Rainy Day Women Run for Cover by Timothy Nelson
Regional Presented by Hertz Children of the Night by John Dewhurst Pickpocket by Jessica Dyer Super Excited by Adam Road Primary School Until the Siren Sounds by Jarrad D Bowles (Junior Bowles) [Winner] Waiting on a Song by Joy Davis	Rock Presented by WAM Crying Rhymes by Mitch McDonald (The Love Junkies) Floods by The Siren Tower Rock Up F*cked by Project Mayhem Sally by Sam Carmody [Winner] Scarlet Fever by Hayley Beth
Schools - 14 Years & Under Presented by AMEB Clear Sky by Nicolas Cullen-Lucas (Splinta) Far Away by Brittany Freeman I Miss Her by Katharine Penkin [Winner] In His Field of Gold by Jennifer Renee Hannam Wake Up by Nicolas Cullen-Lucas (Splinta)	Schools - 15 to 17 Years Presented by City of Wanneroo Clockwork by Brodie Stewart Deep Water by Chelsea Cullen and Sam Wylde (Jack and Jill) Hopes and Dreams by Brayden Sibbald Piano Song by Chelsea Cullen and Sam Wylde (Jack and Jill) Unkind by Morgan Bain [Winner]
Urban / Hip Hop Presented by City of South Perth Free by The Stoops feat. Georgi Kay Prod. Rae [Winner] Right Time by The Stoops Superman by Coin & Ta-Ku feat. Mei Swan The Call by Thomas Mathieson and Benjamin Hoare Trade by Felicia Alima feat. Chino XL	World / Folk Presented by Fairbridge Festival Another Sunday Morning by Rhys Wood [Winner] Rain Stick by Mia Royce Simple Melody by Ryan Morrison The Hand That Feeds by Dave Mann Wangkaja by John Bennett

The Mental Health Commission of WA was once again the presentation partner for the competition and Mentally Healthy category sponsor. This special category allowed songwriters to share songs dealing with positive messages relating to mental health. The message for WAM Song of the Year 2011 is “Music talks about mental health, so can you.”

Support also comes from major partner APRA|AMCOS; Grand Prize Sponsors: Berkleemusic, DiskBank, James Hewgill Music, Perfect Pitch Publishing, Poons Head Studio, RØDE Microphones; Media Partners: Drum Media, RTR FM 92.1, X-Press Magazine; Print Media Sponsor: The Sunday Times; and Online Sponsor: Perthnow.com.au(.)

Please CLICK HERE for a PDF version of the press release.
 
Daphne Tan, Coordinator WAM Song of the Year
p: +61 (0)8 9227 7962
f: +61 (0)8 9328 7711
e: daphne@wam.asn.au
w: wam.asn.au/songoftheyear
short URL: bit.ly/WAMsoty

WAM SONG OF THE YEAR 2011 AWARDS NIGHT
Wednesday 12 October
Fly By Night Musicians' Club, Fremantle
Doors Open 7.30pm

Featuring live performances by:
The Panda Band
Georgi Kay (2010 WAM Song of the Year Grand Prize Winner)
Bartlett Brothers
The Big Old Bears

Presale Tickets: $23.50 inc BF from www.flybynight.org or phone 9430 5976 (transaction fees apply)
Door Tickets: $28.50 (only if available)




WAM Song of the Year celebrates the best of West Australia’s songwriting talent. This prestigious songwriting competition is in its 22nd year and open to WA songwriters of all ages and levels of experience, offering more than $30,000 worth of prizes in 16 categories.

Winners of the 16 categories and the Grand Prize will be announced at the Awards Night at the Fly By Night Musicians’ Club on Wednesday 12 October. This special night will be hosted by Russell Woolf (720 ABC Perth Drive program) and feature live performances by 2010 WAM Song of the Year Grand Prize winner Georgi Kay, The Panda Band, Bartlett Brothers and The Big Old Bears.

WAM Song of the Year is a prestigious songwriting competition open to unpublished West Australian songwriters of all ages and levels of experience, offering more than $30,000 worth of prizes. Songwriters are invited to enter their original compositions in 16 categories, with the Grand Prize consisting of:

• $2,000 cash
• 2012 Song Summit Registration (26 - 28 May) plus return flights and 3 nights accommodation in Sydney
• 3 days recording courtesy of Poons Head Recording Studio
• 1 mastering and mentoring session with producer/engineer James Hewgill
• 500 CDs pressed by DiskBank
• Opportunity for a publishing deal with Perfect Pitch Publishing
• Microphone package valued at $800 courtesy of RØDE Microphones
• Online music course valued at $1,295 courtesy of Berkleemusic
• Opportunity to perform at the 2012 WAMi Festival in Perth
• Inclusion of the winning song in the 2012 Kiss My WAMi compilation (conditions apply)

WAM Song of the Year has been around for 22 years and in its history has seen the likes of Little Birdy, Vikki Thorn (The Waifs), Lash and The Panda Band as competition prize winners. Last year's Grand Prize winner, Georgi Kay, has been signed to a publishing deal with Perfect Pitch Publishing and "Free" her recent collaboration with producer Rae and The Stoops, whom she met through last year's competition, features on a television commercial on Foxtel.

Category winners take home $500 cash and 1 day of recording with one of our Studio Partners. The winners of each category go into the judging for the Grand Prize. Find out more about the categories and prizes here.

Mental Health
WAM are proud to announce that the Mental Health Commission of WA is once again the presentation partner for the competition and Mentally Healthy category sponsor. This category allows songwriters to share songs dealing with positive messages relating to mental health. The message for WAM Song of the Year 2011 is “Music talks about mental health, so can you.”

Professional Development for Songwriters
Not only does WAM Song of the Year offer great prizes and promotional exposure for songwriters, it also defines itself as a professional development opportunity for both emerging and established songwriters. WAM, in conjunction with Catch Music Inc and the Mental Health Commission of WA, will run a free songwriting workshop Tuesday 28 June helping songwriters prepare songs for the competition. Songwriters entering the competition will also be able to have their songs critiqued by experienced industry judges, which offers a valuable opportunity to improve songwriting skills.

Awards Night
The awards night will take place on Wednesday 12 October during Mental Health Week, helping to raise awareness of the benefits of creative activities such as songwriting to people’s mental health.
 
MEDIA CENTRE

• Judging Guidelines + Terms & Conditions - PDF

• WAM Song of the Year 2010 Grand Prize + Schools, 15 & Over Winner GEORGI KAY - 300DPI JPEG Press Photo [16/10/2010]

WANT MORE INFO?
Check out our FAQ Page which should answer most of your questions, subscribe to our WAM Song of the Year mailing list, or contact:
Daphne Tan, Coordinator WAM Song of the Year
p: +61 (0)8 9227 7962
f: +61 (0)8 9328 7711
e: daphne@wam.asn.au
w: wam.asn.au/songoftheyear
short URL: bit.ly/WAMsoty

WAM Song of the Year is a prestigious songwriting competition open to unpublished West Australian songwriters of all ages and levels of experience, offering more than $30,000 worth of prizes. Songwriters are invited to enter their original compositions in 16 categories, with the Grand Prize consisting of:

• $2,000 cash
• 2012 Song Summit Registration (26 - 28 May) plus return flights and 3 nights accommodation in Sydney
• 3 days recording courtesy of Poons Head Recording Studio
• 1 mastering and mentoring session with producer/engineer James Hewgill
• 500 CDs pressed by DiskBank
• Opportunity for a publishing deal with Perfect Pitch Publishing
• Microphone package valued at $800 courtesy of RØDE Microphones
• Online music course valued at $1,295 courtesy of Berkleemusic
• Opportunity to perform at the 2012 WAMi Festival in Perth
• Inclusion of the winning song in the 2012 Kiss My WAMi compilation (conditions apply)

WAM Song of the Year has been around for 22 years and in its history has seen the likes of Little Birdy, Vikki Thorn (The Waifs), Lash and The Panda Band as competition prize winners. Last year's Grand Prize winner, Georgi Kay, has been signed to a publishing deal with Perfect Pitch Publishing and "Free" her recent collaboration with producer Rae and The Stoops, whom she met through last year's competition, features on a television commercial on Foxtel.

Category winners take home $500 cash and 1 day of recording with one of our Studio Partners. The winners of each category go into the judging for the Grand Prize. Find out more about the categories and prizes here.

Mental Health
WAM are proud to announce that the Mental Health Commission of WA is once again the presentation partner for the competition and Mentally Healthy category sponsor. This category allows songwriters to share songs dealing with positive messages relating to mental health. The message for WAM Song of the Year 2011 is “Music talks about mental health, so can you.”

Professional Development for Songwriters
Not only does WAM Song of the Year offer great prizes and promotional exposure for songwriters, it also defines itself as a professional development opportunity for both emerging and established songwriters. WAM, in conjunction with Catch Music Inc and the Mental Health Commission of WA, will run a free songwriting workshop Tuesday 28 June helping songwriters prepare songs for the competition. Songwriters entering the competition will also be able to have their songs critiqued by experienced industry judges, which offers a valuable opportunity to improve songwriting skills.

Awards Night
The awards night will take place on Wednesday 12 October during Mental Health Week, helping to raise awareness of the benefits of creative activities such as songwriting to people’s mental health.
 
MEDIA CENTRE

• Judging Guidelines + Terms & Conditions - PDF

• WAM Song of the Year 2010 Grand Prize + Schools, 15 & Over Winner GEORGI KAY - 300DPI JPEG Press Photo [16/10/2010]

WANT MORE INFO?
Check out our FAQ Page which should answer most of your questions, subscribe to our WAM Song of the Year mailing list, or contact:
Daphne Tan, Coordinator WAM Song of the Year
p: +61 (0)8 9227 7962
f: +61 (0)8 9328 7711
e: daphne@wam.asn.au
w: wam.asn.au/songoftheyear
short URL: bit.ly/WAMsoty

		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!

 

		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!