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Jul29 one day ago by Paul Bodlovich
With a federal election around the corner WAM would like to put to the government, on behalf and alongside the industry, that the contemporary music industry needs real support, and real commitments, to its development. read more...
Jul28 2 days ago by Justine Thornley
The ABC website is conducting a poll on what policy areas you’d like to hear more about during the election campaign.
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Jul14 14/07/2010 11:32:00 AM by Justine Thornley
Amrap (the Australian Music Radio Airplay Project) has launched a new Australian music blog Amrap Discovered to showcase emerging and established artists to the public. Amrap Discovered features videos and artist biographies from the most popular Australian music artists on community radio’s music catalogue - AirIt. read more...
Jul13 13/07/2010 12:39:00 PM by Justine Thornley
Curtin University are looking for 1000 artists to help us complete a survey about the way that they work. They need actors, writers, designers, musicians, dancers, technicians, producers, or anyone working in the creative industry, to help. read more...
Jul12 12/07/2010 10:55:00 AM by Justine Thornley
Congratulations to WAM Members The Ghost Hotel, who have been selected to play the opening set of Powderfinger's last tour.
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Jul12 12/07/2010 9:00:00 AM by Jade Masters - abmusic
Through a newly funded program, Abmusic will create a single brand, “TOO SOLID”, for Western Australian indigenous music. The new program will deliver two annual events and an internationally focused indigenous record label. Record label applications close Friday 6 August 2010.
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Jul7 7/07/2010 6:00:00 PM by Justine Thornley
Respected former guitarist with 80s Perth band The Jets, Paul Felton, sadly passed on Tuesday 6 July away after a battle with cancer.
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Jul6 6/07/2010 4:10:00 PM by Australasian Music Publishers Association Ltd.
The Australian Music Publishers Association Limited (AMPAL) has announced that Peter Hebbes AM has been appointed as the new General Manager of the association following the departure of Mark Callaghan who is joining Music Sales Pty. Ltd. as their Managing Director.
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Jul6 6/07/2010 12:43:00 PM by Justine Thornley
Turlku 4 is the latest compilation album from the Ngaanyatjarra Lands. It is the first recorded at the new NG Media Studios at Wingellina (Irrunytju) and features bands and musicians from communities across the Ngaanyatjarra Lands – including Blackstone, Jameson, Warakurna, Warburton, Wanarn, Wingellina and Kiwirrkura. The album contains 25 songs and includes 2 bonus tracks courtesy of Warburton High School. read more...
Jul5 5/07/2010 1:09:00 PM by Justine Thornley
Ever found yourself booking a gig or trying to put together a tour, but don’t know how to find a great sound engineer or someone to sell merchandise on the other side of the country? Well, that is how CoverYourArtz.com came about... read more...
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Jun30 30/06/2010 10:47:00 AM by The Music Network
In light of the government’s current investigation into scalping, online ticket vendor Moshtix today launched its own survey to gather feedback from concert goers and promoters on the issue. The five-minute survey will remain open until July 9, with Moshtix giving respondents the chance to win $250 worth of Moshtix tickets for their feedback.
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Jun26 26/06/2010 6:37:00 PM by Justine Thornley
Thinking of studying music at Uni? Then don't miss the next ECU Open Day. It's your chance to chat, explore, watch, listen or just soak up the atmosphere. You will be in the company of future, present and past ECU students as well as highly-qualified lecturers and staff. read more...
Jun21 21/06/2010 11:59:00 AM by Justine Thornley
After the huge success of iNTune 2009, Music NT is delighted to present the second annual iNTune Music Conference for the Northern Territory music industry – and not only in Darwin, but in Alice Springs as well! Earlybird registration savings now available.
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Jun16 16/06/2010 3:21:00 PM by Justine Thornley
mtec2011, presented by the Soundhouse Music Alliance, promises to be another exciting event, featuring quality Australian and international presenters.  read more...
Jun16 16/06/2010 1:43:00 PM by Justine Thornley
KULCHA is in need of a piano for its concert venue in Fremantle. If you have a quality piano in need of a good home, KULCHA would like to speak to you! Please contact admin@kulcha.com.au or call 9336 4544 during office hours. read more...
 
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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 stay within WA to assist you and our industry grow through events, competitions, workshops, information service & industry advocacy.

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