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FREE sonicbids for WAM Members
Band & Business Memberships come with a FREE 12 month Sonicbids subscription.
That's right... ABSOLUTELY FREE!


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WOT'S... UR THE DEAL?
BAND & BUSINESS MEMBERS RECEIVE A 12 MONTH SONICBIDS 'SONIC' SUBSCRIPTION - WORTH US$50 - FREE!
Individual & Concession membership can also receive a 12 month subscription for just AU$20.

Sign up to become a member today, then contact us for your Sonicbids promo code. If this is first time you've had a Sonicbids account, use the link below to redeem your 12 month subscription.

FOR FIRST-TIME SUBSCRIBERS
Once you have received your code visit:
www.sonicbids.com/account/coupon_code_input.asp
to claim your account!


If you are / or have been a member of Sonicbids and wish to extend or reactivate your current subscription, please follow the easy steps below to redeem your promo code.


FOR CURRENT OR REACTIVATING SUBSCRIBERS
Once you have received your code:

  1. Log in at www.sonicbids.com
  2. Select “my membership info” from under the “account” menu in the top right corner
  3. Click “redeem promo code” and a space will open to enter it


WHAT IS SONICBIDS?

Sonicbids is a popular online music business tool for creating and sending Electronic Press Kits (EPKs), adopted by music industry decision makers worldwide.

Sonicbids EPKs give artists the chance to sell themselves to Festivals, Promoters, Booking Agents, Managers, Media and Record Labels - anywhere around the world in a professional, cost effective way. Users simply log onto www.sonicbids.com and upload bios, music, photos and gig guide info with the same ease as attaching files to an email. Your very own EPK web address can then be sent to anyone, or used to apply for one of the many advertised festivals and competitions both nationally & internationally.

WHO IS USING SONICBIDS?
With a network of 25,000 promoters and 300,000 acts, sonicbids are able to develop innovative music marketing programs for a wide variety of national and international brands.

Sonicbids is a preferred submission platform for festivals and promoters, including some of the biggest festivals and events in the US, Canada, and Europe - such as Summerfest, Canadian Music Week, CMJ Music Marathon, International Song Competition, NACA (National Association of Campus Activities), Popkomm, Midem... not to mention the annual WAMi Festival and WAM Song of the Year songwriting competition!

IS SONICBIDS FOR ME?
If you want to promote your act to industry, sonicbids is a great way to go. Instead of forking out for CD duplication, printing and postage you can have an EPK - it’s much cheaper, easier to update and quicker to send!

Many national and international music opportunities now only accept applications online through sonicbids. Last year alone, more than 80,000 gigs were booked on Sonicbids. Here's how it can work for you...

Create Your EPK
The Sonicbids Electronic Press Kit (EPK™) allows you to quickly and easily compile all of the info a promoter wants to see — your music, bio, photos and more — so you can connect with the opportunities that are right for you.

Submit to Gigs
Get your dream gig. Find and connect with more than 25,000 promoters looking for talent for international music festivals, clubs, songwriting contests, radio, licensing and more.

Promote Your Gigs Across Social Networks
Sonicbids saves you time promoting your gigs and managing social media sites like Facebook,Twitter, MySpace and more. Sync up from your Sonicbids account to manage your gig calendar and status updates all in one place.

Grow Your Fanbase on Facebook
Sonicbids Artist Profile app enables you to create a custom Facebook tab that automatically pulls in all of the content you’ve uploaded into Sonicbids. Grow your fan base by giving them access to your music, bio, videos, calendar and more with our unique locking capabilities.

Musician's Friend Token Listings
Tokens are part of your Sonicbids membership & enable you to submit to Musician’s Friend Listings, courtesy of Musician’s Friend.

Track Your Band's Buzz
We know building buzz and growing your fan base is key. So we make it a little easier to track that stuff all in one place with access to your Last.fm listens, MySpace fan count, Twitter and Google Blog buzz.

Frequently Asked Questions
Does the free sonicbids offer only apply to Band Memberships?
  • YES, each Band Membership can receive one 12 month sonicbids subscription, valued at US$50, FREE. Just ask for your code!
  • Individual Members are entitled to the highly discounted rate of just AU$20.
  • Each Band, Business or Individual / Concession membership is entitled to ONE promo code for each 12 month period (i.e. members within a band or business cannot apply for a separate code each). Band or Business codes will be issued to the designated primary contact for that particular membership.

I've got a WAM Band/Business membership - what do I do next?
  1. Please email wam@wam.asn.au or call (08) 9227 7962 to be given your Promotional Code.
  2. Visit https://www.sonicbids.com/account/register.asp and enter your code - please note you have 6 months from date of issue to use your code. 

I'm an Individual/Concession member - how can I pay the $20?
  1. Securely online via PayPal - YOU MUST note your membership name in the instructions/notes section, or your payment may be refunded.
    PayPal payment must be addressed to: accounts@wam.asn.au
  2. Over the phone by calling WAM on (08) 9227 7062 - Visa or Mastercard accepted.
  3. Over the counter by visit WAM during business hours.
    Sorry, we do not offer EFTPOS, but there are many ATMs close by.
  4. Posting a cheque or money order (do not post cash), with your membership name written on the back, to:
    WAM
    PO Box 171
    Northbridge WA 6865

I've already got a sonicbids account - can you give me a refund?
Please note that sonicbids is a separate, third-party company, so WAM are unable to issue refunds on their behalf. WAM members can still obtain a promotional code from us to extend an existing sonicbids subscription prior it's expiry - or contact sonicbids to arrange a pro-rata refund:
  1. Please log in to your sonicbids account to check the date it expires.
  2. At any time within the 6 months prior to this date, please contact WAM for your promotional code.
  3. Your 12 month subscription will start from the date the code is entered.
  4. If you would like to request a pro-rata refund, or require other assistance with your account, simply visit www.sonicbids.com/support - then login into your account to write to their support team with your WAM promotional code.

Do I need a credit card?
YES, new users do have to submit a valid credit card number to create a sonicbids account. Because of the subscription nature of the accounts, a valid credit card number is required so renewals can be made automatically. Members should either cancel their subscription prior renewal date - or renew their WAM membership & enter a new promo code - if they do not wish to be charged by sonicbids.

What costs are involved?
There are administration fees for applying for opportunities via sonicbids. The fees vary, but are usually about the equivalent cost of sending a physical press kit & entry fee - with the added bonus of saving resources and getting your application in faster!

What happens if my sonicbids account expires?
Applications made prior to expiry will still be visible by those promoters, and they will be able to respond to you directly. If your account expires or is cancelled - the information is no longer publicly inactive, but will not be deleted. If you ever do want to use sonicbids again, just log back in, choose a new subscription, and pick up where you left off.

Will my sonicbids promo code expire?
YES, members have 6 months to activate their 12 month subscription. Each band/business membership & each concession/individual membership will be issued with just ONE code per membership upon enquiry.

My promo code appears not to work?
Please ensure you have used THIS LINK to enter your code, and have visited the sonicbids support centre. If the sonicbids website is temporarily down, please wait for it to return online. Otherwise, please contact WAM on (08) 9227 7962 - we will issue you with another if necessary & cancel the old code.

Who do I speak to if having a problem with a sonicbids submission?
Please visit www.sonicbids.com/support for all technical assistance, otherwise contact the advertised promoter for submission advice.

Where can I learn more about sonicbids?
Check out the sonicbids info pages for BANDS and PROMOTERS and BRANDS.

Does the free sonicbids offer only apply to Band Memberships?
  • YES, each Band Membership can receive one 12 month sonicbids subscription, valued at US$50, FREE. Just ask for your code!
  • Individual Members are entitled to the highly discounted rate of just AU$20.
  • Each Band, Business or Individual / Concession membership is entitled to ONE promo code for each 12 month period (i.e. members within a band or business cannot apply for a separate code each). Band or Business codes will be issued to the designated primary contact for that particular membership.

I've got a WAM Band/Business membership - what do I do next?
  1. Please email wam@wam.asn.au or call (08) 9227 7962 to be given your Promotional Code.
  2. Visit https://www.sonicbids.com/account/register.asp and enter your code - please note you have 6 months from date of issue to use your code. 

I'm an Individual/Concession member - how can I pay the $20?
  1. Securely online via PayPal - YOU MUST note your membership name in the instructions/notes section, or your payment may be refunded.
    PayPal payment must be addressed to: accounts@wam.asn.au
  2. Over the phone by calling WAM on (08) 9227 7062 - Visa or Mastercard accepted.
  3. Over the counter by visit WAM during business hours.
    Sorry, we do not offer EFTPOS, but there are many ATMs close by.
  4. Posting a cheque or money order (do not post cash), with your membership name written on the back, to:
    WAM
    PO Box 171
    Northbridge WA 6865

I've already got a sonicbids account - can you give me a refund?
Please note that sonicbids is a separate, third-party company, so WAM are unable to issue refunds on their behalf. WAM members can still obtain a promotional code from us to extend an existing sonicbids subscription prior it's expiry - or contact sonicbids to arrange a pro-rata refund:
  1. Please log in to your sonicbids account to check the date it expires.
  2. At any time within the 6 months prior to this date, please contact WAM for your promotional code.
  3. Your 12 month subscription will start from the date the code is entered.
  4. If you would like to request a pro-rata refund, or require other assistance with your account, simply visit www.sonicbids.com/support - then login into your account to write to their support team with your WAM promotional code.

Do I need a credit card?
YES, new users do have to submit a valid credit card number to create a sonicbids account. Because of the subscription nature of the accounts, a valid credit card number is required so renewals can be made automatically. Members should either cancel their subscription prior renewal date - or renew their WAM membership & enter a new promo code - if they do not wish to be charged by sonicbids.

What costs are involved?
There are administration fees for applying for opportunities via sonicbids. The fees vary, but are usually about the equivalent cost of sending a physical press kit & entry fee - with the added bonus of saving resources and getting your application in faster!

What happens if my sonicbids account expires?
Applications made prior to expiry will still be visible by those promoters, and they will be able to respond to you directly. If your account expires or is cancelled - the information is no longer publicly inactive, but will not be deleted. If you ever do want to use sonicbids again, just log back in, choose a new subscription, and pick up where you left off.

Will my sonicbids promo code expire?
YES, members have 6 months to activate their 12 month subscription. Each band/business membership & each concession/individual membership will be issued with just ONE code per membership upon enquiry.

My promo code appears not to work?
Please ensure you have used THIS LINK to enter your code, and have visited the sonicbids support centre. If the sonicbids website is temporarily down, please wait for it to return online. Otherwise, please contact WAM on (08) 9227 7962 - we will issue you with another if necessary & cancel the old code.

Who do I speak to if having a problem with a sonicbids submission?
Please visit www.sonicbids.com/support for all technical assistance, otherwise contact the advertised promoter for submission advice.

Where can I learn more about sonicbids?
Check out the sonicbids info pages for BANDS and PROMOTERS and BRANDS.


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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.

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

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