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Mar5 5/03/2010 4:04:00 PM by Justine Thornley
WAM are pleased to confirm that new Perth Community Digital TV Station, West TV, will commence 'test transmission' on channel 44 from Monday 15 March. You will need to rescan your TV receiver to pick up the new station. Local, free to air content is anticipated to hit our screens from Saturday 10 April. read more...
Mar3 3/03/2010 3:50:00 PM by Justine Thornley
Picnic Records will be celebrating its birth as a label alongside the launch of its third release Love Vacation on Saturday, March 13 at the newly opened bar and live music venue The Bird, 181 William Street in Northbridge.
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Feb25 25/02/2010 3:24:00 PM by Paul Bodlovich
WAM are very concerned that a new venue - The William St Bird - is about to open, only to become subject to overly restrictive Liquor Licensing conditions.
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Feb25 25/02/2010 1:00:00 PM by Justine Thornley
The Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (AMRAP) today announced stage two of its AirIT initiative at the Adelaide Fuse Festival. AirIT is community radio’s exclusive catalogue of Australian music, provided free by Amrap for both the sector and the music industry. The stage two roll out gives all unsigned Australian artists eligibility to apply for AirIT.... By engaging AirIT to enhance an artist’s community radio servicing, the average artist receives $700 worth of free promotion and distribution.
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Feb24 24/02/2010 12:58:00 PM by Justine Thornley
APRA today welcomed the Victorian government’s Live Music Accord, which goes some way towards addressing the unintended consequences that strict security conditions were having on live music venues across the State.

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Feb23 23/02/2010 1:41:00 AM by Justine Thornley
APRA calls for members to nominate their favourite songs of last year for the 2010 song of the year award!
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Feb18 18/02/2010 10:30:00 AM by Justine Thornley
2010 enrolments are now open at Abmusic - offering nationally accredited training from the music industry package for Aboriginal people.
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Feb18 18/02/2010 10:00:00 AM by Justine Thornley
SPACE SHIP NEWS.com.au launches its brand new interactive design Thursday 25 February.
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Feb18 18/02/2010 9:00:00 AM by Justine Thornley
Victoria's contemporary music sector received a boost today with Arts Minister Peter Batchelor announcing the formation of a new peak body - Music Victoria.
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Feb17 17/02/2010 12:07:00 PM by Justine Thornley
Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA), on behalf of Australian recording artists and recording labels, has launched a constitutional case in the High Court challenging 40 year old legislation which unfairly limits the price that the commercial radio industry pays for the recordings it broadcasts. read more...
Feb12 12/02/2010 4:12:00 PM by Justine Thornley
After a thorough evaluation of our funding programs and a rigorous strategic planning process Country Arts WA's Board of Management has made the decision to discontinue the Community Arts Project Scheme (CAPS) funding program.
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Feb4 4/02/2010 3:35:00 PM by Justine Thornley
MELBOURNE - Victorian Police have today shut down one of Australia’s largest illegal music burning operations in Footscray, Melbourne.  Working in conjunction with anti-piracy group Music Industry Piracy Investigations (MIPI), police seized close to 100 CD burners and approximately 25,000 discs containing pirate music housed in a suburban CD store. read more...
Feb3 3/02/2010 6:00:00 PM by Justine Thornley
Digital sales continue to increase, delivering return to growth for recorded music. For the first time since 2003, the Australian record industry is growing. After six years of decline, the market has turned a corner and appears to be returning to growth.
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Feb3 3/02/2010 12:04:00 AM by Justine Thornley
The Seed has evolved over the years to become an integral part of the Australian Arts & Music industry, contributing over $533,000 worth of funding to over 200 Artists and Music Managers. Applications are now open, closing Monday 15 March.
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Jan27 27/01/2010 4:36:00 PM by Justine Thornley
Getting Indigenous music on the airwaves just became easier thanks to Amrap’s AirIT and AMIN read more...
Jan25 25/01/2010 5:48:00 PM by Justine Thornley
CISAC, the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers, has released its annual Global Economic Survey that uses royalty collections data provided by its members. After 4 consecutive years of growth, collection figures were down 1.5%, reflecting the impact of the economic crisis on creators’ revenues.
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Jan21 21/01/2010 3:25:00 PM by Justine Thornley
IFPI has today released its Digital Music Report 2010 which shows that more than a quarter of all recorded music industry revenues worldwide are now coming from digital channels, as music companies license music in partnership with internet services providers (ISPs) and mobile operators, subscription services, streaming sites and hundreds of download stores.  However, despite the continuing growth of the digital music business... illegal file-sharing and other forms of online theft are continuing to undermine investment and sales of music in major markets including Australia. read more...
Jan18 18/01/2010 5:31:00 PM by Justine Thornley
The Australia Council for the Arts today launched JUMP – Australia’s largest national mentoring program for young and emerging artists. JUMP is the first program of its kind to support young artists anywhere in Australia to work with industry leaders across a wide range of artforms.
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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.

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the West Australian Music Industry Association
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 &/or Donations stay within WA to assist you and our industry grow through events, competitions, workshops, information service & industry advocacy.

Contact or Join WAM today - you can make a difference right here in Western Australia!

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WAM is assisted by the Commonwealth Government through the
Australia Council for the Arts
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

WA Department of Culture and the Arts | Lotterywest


WAM is assisted by the Commonwealth Government through the
Australia Council for the Arts
Australia Council for the Arts
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WAM Music Industry News
Email music industry news and information to communications@wam.asn.au with the subject "WAM NEWS" and include -
HEADLINE:
WEBSITE/URL:
EMBARGO/OPENS:
DEADLINE/CLOSES:
SUMMARY (20 words or less):
STORY (500 words or less):
CONTACT:

Or post this information to:
WAM COMMUNICATIONS
PO Box 171
Northbridge 6865
Western Australia

WAM eNews Deadline
WAM eNews is generally issued the last Friday prior the start of each month.
The deadline for eNews contributions is NOON LAST MONDAY of the month prior to publication.