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WAM LaunchPad is WA's premier source for release information, featuring new, original West Australian music. Whether it's a Single, EP, Album, or Music Video release, find it fresh at wam.asn.au/launchpad

Artists, managers, promoters, distributors, venues, studios... send confirmed release details for free inclusion on the West Australian Music Industry Association industry website. Releases submitted by last Monday each month are also distributed the following month in WAM eNews.

To use this FREE yet invaluable promotional service, at least one member of the act must reside, or originate from, Western Australia. Simply email launchpad@wam.asn.au subject "LaunchPad" with -
ACT NAME:
ACT GENRE:
ACT WEBSITE:
ACT INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN (Y/N):
LAUNCH DATE:
LAUNCH START TIME (if applicable):
LAUNCH SUPPORT ACTS:
VENUE (if applicable):
VENUE SUBURB:
VENUE ALL-AGES NON-LICENSED (Y/N):
TICKETING CHARGE (mention if offering CD with entry):
TICKETING OUTLETS (if applicable):
RELEASE TITLE:
RELEASE TYPE (e.g. Single, EP, Album, Music Video):
RELEASE FORMAT/S (e.g. Tape, Vinyl, Digital Disc, Removable Media, Download):
RELEASE PRICE:
RELEASE LINK (if applicable - e.g. iTunes, YouTube):
LABEL (if applicable):
LABEL WEBSITE:
DISTRIBUTION (if applicable):
DISTRIBUTION WEBSITE:

If you have a SoundCloud account, follow musicwa & drop us your track:
WAM LaunchPadIf you have a YouTube account, please friend & subscribe to the WestAustralianMusic channel when sending us your official music clip for LaunchPad Video linking too:



You're welcome to share WAM LaunchPad to help promote WA music.
Simply acknowledge WAM - wam.asn.au/launchpad - to help spread the word.
We always welcome feedback too.

WAM LaunchPad is WA's premier source for release information, featuring new, original West Australian music. Whether it's a Single, EP, Album, or Music Video release, find it fresh at wam.asn.au/launchpad

Artists, managers, promoters, distributors, venues, studios... send confirmed release details for free inclusion on the West Australian Music Industry Association industry website. Releases submitted by last Monday each month are also distributed the following month in WAM eNews.

To use this FREE yet invaluable promotional service, at least one member of the act must reside, or originate from, Western Australia. Simply email launchpad@wam.asn.au subject "LaunchPad" with -
ACT NAME:
ACT GENRE:
ACT WEBSITE:
ACT INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN (Y/N):
LAUNCH DATE:
LAUNCH START TIME (if applicable):
LAUNCH SUPPORT ACTS:
VENUE (if applicable):
VENUE SUBURB:
VENUE ALL-AGES NON-LICENSED (Y/N):
TICKETING CHARGE (mention if offering CD with entry):
TICKETING OUTLETS (if applicable):
RELEASE TITLE:
RELEASE TYPE (e.g. Single, EP, Album, Music Video):
RELEASE FORMAT/S (e.g. Tape, Vinyl, Digital Disc, Removable Media, Download):
RELEASE PRICE:
RELEASE LINK (if applicable - e.g. iTunes, YouTube):
LABEL (if applicable):
LABEL WEBSITE:
DISTRIBUTION (if applicable):
DISTRIBUTION WEBSITE:

If you have a SoundCloud account, follow musicwa & drop us your track:
WAM LaunchPadIf you have a YouTube account, please friend & subscribe to the WestAustralianMusic channel when sending us your official music clip for LaunchPad Video linking too:



You're welcome to share WAM LaunchPad to help promote WA music.
Simply acknowledge WAM - wam.asn.au/launchpad - to help spread the word.
We always welcome feedback too.

WAM LaunchPad Video
LaunchPad 2012 - WA Music Videos

 LaunchPad 2011 - WA Music Videos
 


LaunchPad 2010 - WA Music Videos
 LaunchPad 2009 - WA Music Videos
 


 
Turn on, tune in & discover WA music videos!


 

WAM is very proud to present LaunchPad playlists on our YouTube channel - featuring official, original West Australian music video clips launched each year.


If we're missing your original WA music clip - that's certainly not intentional! You just need to have uploaded your video to a YouTube accessible account & send us the link, including date of release to communications@wam.asn.au - subject "LaunchPad"

We're looking for produced (or reasonable quality) full length, official, original WA music clips only. No raw footage/bootlegs, covers, interviews, previews, documentaries or other advertising. Music synchronised to non-original or unlicensed video content also cannot be accepted. 

Please do not record or upload videos without permission.

When making a video or sound recording, you are exercising the right of mechanical reproduction. Even if you have a licence for live public performance of work, this does not necessarily extend to making a recording. Price of admission, or even a pass to an event, does not generally grant permission to record, publish, distribute or otherwise broadcast that content.

For more information, please visit the licencing section of the
APRA | AMCOS website

PLEASE NOTE:
  • WAM do not hold the rights to these tracks. 
  • Playlist content has not been classified, rated or censored - so viewer discretion, or under-age supervision, is advised.

LaunchPad 2012 - WA Music Videos

 LaunchPad 2011 - WA Music Videos
 


LaunchPad 2010 - WA Music Videos
 LaunchPad 2009 - WA Music Videos
 


 
Turn on, tune in & discover WA music videos!


 

WAM is very proud to present LaunchPad playlists on our YouTube channel - featuring official, original West Australian music video clips launched each year.


If we're missing your original WA music clip - that's certainly not intentional! You just need to have uploaded your video to a YouTube accessible account & send us the link, including date of release to communications@wam.asn.au - subject "LaunchPad"

We're looking for produced (or reasonable quality) full length, official, original WA music clips only. No raw footage/bootlegs, covers, interviews, previews, documentaries or other advertising. Music synchronised to non-original or unlicensed video content also cannot be accepted. 

Please do not record or upload videos without permission.

When making a video or sound recording, you are exercising the right of mechanical reproduction. Even if you have a licence for live public performance of work, this does not necessarily extend to making a recording. Price of admission, or even a pass to an event, does not generally grant permission to record, publish, distribute or otherwise broadcast that content.

For more information, please visit the licencing section of the
APRA | AMCOS website

PLEASE NOTE:
  • WAM do not hold the rights to these tracks. 
  • Playlist content has not been classified, rated or censored - so viewer discretion, or under-age supervision, is advised.

RTRfm Live Wire

rtrfm.com.au/livewire

Ph: (08) 9260 9212
Em: cwheeldon@rtrfm.com.au

RTRfm FRESH BLAST

PO Box 842
MT LAWLEY WA 6929
Australia


The RTRFM Live Wire Fresh Program (formerly known as Fresh Blast) give West Australia performers the chance to receive up to $2000 worth of promotion for their upcoming release. Funded by Healthway promoting the Alcohol. Think Again message, Live Wire Fresh is a a great chance for new and older bands alike.

RTRFM’s Live Wire Fresh Program provides over $2,000 worth of sponsorship towards your CD/ Video Clip launch and subsequent selling of launched CD. The $2000 covers the below:
  • A radio promotion package (30 Sponsorship Announcements) to help promote the CD launch.
  • A half-page advertisement in X-Press Magazine
  • Up to $250 for any costs associated with the gig, e.g. venue hire, P.A. Hire, payment to support bands, printing of posters and flyers, decorations, sound and lighting crew, etc.
  • A radio promotion package (20 Sponsorship Announcements) to help promote the CD after the launch.
  • A RTRFM Presenter or someone of your choice to MC the evening. (MC is to verbally acknowledge the Alcohol. Think Again message)

A strong applicant needs to have a confirmed date at a venue (that does not already receive Healthway funding), with a CD ready to be launched and put into shops for sale. Furthermore to show that they are willing to promote the “Alcohol Think Again” messages and have disclosed to the venue that have applied for Live Wire Fresh sponsorship.

Application due dates:
For launches in August 2012 - 6 July 2012.
For launches in September 2012 - 3 August 2012.
For launches in October 2012 - 7 September 2012.
For launches in November 2012 - 5 October 2012.
For launches in December 2012 - 2 November 2012.
For launches in January 2013 - 7 December 2012.
For launches in February 2013 - 4 January 2013.
For launches in March 2013 - 1 February 2013.



rtrfm.com.au/livewire

Ph: (08) 9260 9212
Em: cwheeldon@rtrfm.com.au

RTRfm FRESH BLAST

PO Box 842
MT LAWLEY WA 6929
Australia


The RTRFM Live Wire Fresh Program (formerly known as Fresh Blast) give West Australia performers the chance to receive up to $2000 worth of promotion for their upcoming release. Funded by Healthway promoting the Alcohol. Think Again message, Live Wire Fresh is a a great chance for new and older bands alike.

RTRFM’s Live Wire Fresh Program provides over $2,000 worth of sponsorship towards your CD/ Video Clip launch and subsequent selling of launched CD. The $2000 covers the below:
  • A radio promotion package (30 Sponsorship Announcements) to help promote the CD launch.
  • A half-page advertisement in X-Press Magazine
  • Up to $250 for any costs associated with the gig, e.g. venue hire, P.A. Hire, payment to support bands, printing of posters and flyers, decorations, sound and lighting crew, etc.
  • A radio promotion package (20 Sponsorship Announcements) to help promote the CD after the launch.
  • A RTRFM Presenter or someone of your choice to MC the evening. (MC is to verbally acknowledge the Alcohol. Think Again message)

A strong applicant needs to have a confirmed date at a venue (that does not already receive Healthway funding), with a CD ready to be launched and put into shops for sale. Furthermore to show that they are willing to promote the “Alcohol Think Again” messages and have disclosed to the venue that have applied for Live Wire Fresh sponsorship.

Application due dates:
For launches in August 2012 - 6 July 2012.
For launches in September 2012 - 3 August 2012.
For launches in October 2012 - 7 September 2012.
For launches in November 2012 - 5 October 2012.
For launches in December 2012 - 2 November 2012.
For launches in January 2013 - 7 December 2012.
For launches in February 2013 - 4 January 2013.
For launches in March 2013 - 1 February 2013.


AMRAP CD Mailout Service

www.amrap.com.au
Ph: (02) 9318 9621
Em: mailout@amrap.org

AUSTRALIAN MUSIC RADIO AIRPLAY PROJECT
PO Box 564
ALEXANDRIA NSW 1435
Australia


CD Mailout Application Deadline: Second Tuesday each month (except December)
Mailout’s fill quickly so aim to book ahead!

Amrap distributes ‘radio ready’ CDs of contemporary (less than 12-months old) releases by Australian signed and independent artists to community radio stations nationwide.

Amrap’s Monthly Mailout delivers new Australian music to radio stations and broadcasters who are likely to play it. Amrap’s service is targeted and cost effective, removing some of the guess-work from your promotions to community radio stations.

Amrap can distribute releases containing covers however higher priority is given to releases containing 100% original Australian compositions.

Amrap services the majority of the community stations around Australia. By using information given by the artist, the release is matched to appropriate stations, broadcasters and shows. Artists who use the mailout service will receive a list (with full contact details) of stations that received their release.

Amrap receives feedback from stations regarding specific releases we have serviced. Any feedback relevant to a particular artist's release will be forwarded to the artist in a 'Feedback Report' one month after servicing.

For the full service listing, pricing and application form - please visit www.amrap.com.au/cd-mailout.html

www.amrap.com.au
Ph: (02) 9318 9621
Em: mailout@amrap.org

AUSTRALIAN MUSIC RADIO AIRPLAY PROJECT
PO Box 564
ALEXANDRIA NSW 1435
Australia


CD Mailout Application Deadline: Second Tuesday each month (except December)
Mailout’s fill quickly so aim to book ahead!

Amrap distributes ‘radio ready’ CDs of contemporary (less than 12-months old) releases by Australian signed and independent artists to community radio stations nationwide.

Amrap’s Monthly Mailout delivers new Australian music to radio stations and broadcasters who are likely to play it. Amrap’s service is targeted and cost effective, removing some of the guess-work from your promotions to community radio stations.

Amrap can distribute releases containing covers however higher priority is given to releases containing 100% original Australian compositions.

Amrap services the majority of the community stations around Australia. By using information given by the artist, the release is matched to appropriate stations, broadcasters and shows. Artists who use the mailout service will receive a list (with full contact details) of stations that received their release.

Amrap receives feedback from stations regarding specific releases we have serviced. Any feedback relevant to a particular artist's release will be forwarded to the artist in a 'Feedback Report' one month after servicing.

For the full service listing, pricing and application form - please visit www.amrap.com.au/cd-mailout.html
 

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Launch Links
Launchpad offers music release/launch specific funding - however WAM's Funding page also offers more funding options, while our Member Benefits section many exclusive service discounts for WAM members too!


MUSIC RELEASE RESOURCES:

indieguide.com - Making and Planning Your Album-Checklist

musicianwages.com - The DIY Musician’s Pre-Release Checklist

musicbizacademy.com - 10 Things to Do Before You Release Your Album

cdbaby.com - Countdown to Maximum Exposure: A Promotion Timeline

fanbridge.com - Easy online tools and signup forms let you collect fans & create email lists anywhere

buzzsonic.com - Exploring the Digital Music Distribution Jungle

soundonsound.com - Distributing Your Music Online

musicthinktank.com - Digital Distributor Math: Choosing the Right Distributor for Your Band

wikipedia.org - Digital Rights Management (DRM)

gracenote.com - How to correctly register artist, track & album titles within the Compact Disc Database (CDDB)

aria.com.au - International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) Guide

ifpi.org - The Global Release Identifier (GRid) Guide

nielsen.com - Nielsen BDS and Nielsen SoundScan Guide

apra-amcos.com.au - Information on registering recorded works with the Australiasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS)
Mechanical royalties are legally payable when music is reproduced. This includes music recorded on tape or CD, music made available for digital download or internet use, music used in a film soundtrack, mobile phone ringtones or produced as sheet music.

ppca.com.au - Information on registering recorded works with the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA)
PPCA collect and distribute licence fees from broadcasters and businesses publicly playing recorded music.

air.org.au - The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR)
Dedicated to the growth and development of Australian independent artists, record labels and distributors across Australia and the world, AIR list registered, independent labels & distributors, information on starting up your own label, and also offer a grant writing and advisory service to AIR members.

wam.asn.au - WA Music Industry Database
Find music promoters, publishers, distributors, studios & whole lot more!

wam.asn.au - WAM Legalease It
WAM's online music law resource, written and complied by Mike Tucak.

wam.asn.au - WAM The Notes
WAM's introduction to the music industry, written and complied by Mike Tucak.

wam.asn.au - AMIN Legal Pack
Covering everything from management contracts to producer and remixer agreements, these fact sheets and checklists are aimed at equipping artists with some of the basic legal knowledge they need to deal with an increasingly complex industry.

simpsons.com.au - Music Business
Authored by top Australian Music Industry Lawyer Shane Simpson, this book covers a vast array of topics - from setting up a band or business structure, copyright, dealing with contracts, record labels, agents, managers, publishing agreements - and much more. Chapters are available as PDFs for personal use.

streetpress.com.au - Australasian Music Industry Directory (AMID)
Produced in Australia, the AMID is a long running, concise and comprehensive music industry directory. It contains listings from all aspects of the music industry, including Artists (cross referenced by Management & Record Label), Songwriters, Booking Agents, Associations & Music Industry Organisations, Lawyers, Media (Print, Music Press, Radio, TV & Pay TV); Merchandising & Printing, Online Music Sites, Download Wholesalers & Retailers; Publicity & Promotion; Promoters; Producers & Engineers; Publishers; Major & Indie Labels, CD/DVD Distributors; Retailers (including chains and online retailers & download e-tailers); Record/CD/DVD Manufacturers & Mastering; Studios (Recording and Rehearsal); Trade Fairs & Events (including Festivals, Conferences & Awards); Arenas, Stadiums, Pubs, Clubs & Venues; PLUS all aspects of production, design, education, promotion & much more.


LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS:
Even if your act is relatively early in it's career, local community newspapers and street press are often looking for interesting, local-angle stories to publish - either in your residential or performing/touring regions;
newspapers.com.au/WA
communitynews.com.au
xpressmag.com.au
streetpress.com.au



CD REVIEWS:
Recommendation through live or record reviews can also help get your music discovered by new audiences. Written reviews may evoke different emotional responses in the writer, and can result in interesting comparisons to other acts or art forms - all helping to expand interest in experiencing your act live &/or recorded product. Independent third-party reviews can really help get your music noticed by people interested in your performance style/s & genre/s.

reviewyou.com - A service for musicians who want to receive professional reviews from seasoned music writers.

spaceshipnews.com.au - A Perth-based website, dedicated to local music, offering a CD review section.

xpressmag.com.au

streetpress.com.au
 

Launchpad offers music release/launch specific funding - however WAM's Funding page also offers more funding options, while our Member Benefits section many exclusive service discounts for WAM members too!


MUSIC RELEASE RESOURCES:

indieguide.com - Making and Planning Your Album-Checklist

musicianwages.com - The DIY Musician’s Pre-Release Checklist

musicbizacademy.com - 10 Things to Do Before You Release Your Album

cdbaby.com - Countdown to Maximum Exposure: A Promotion Timeline

fanbridge.com - Easy online tools and signup forms let you collect fans & create email lists anywhere

buzzsonic.com - Exploring the Digital Music Distribution Jungle

soundonsound.com - Distributing Your Music Online

musicthinktank.com - Digital Distributor Math: Choosing the Right Distributor for Your Band

wikipedia.org - Digital Rights Management (DRM)

gracenote.com - How to correctly register artist, track & album titles within the Compact Disc Database (CDDB)

aria.com.au - International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) Guide

ifpi.org - The Global Release Identifier (GRid) Guide

nielsen.com - Nielsen BDS and Nielsen SoundScan Guide

apra-amcos.com.au - Information on registering recorded works with the Australiasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS)
Mechanical royalties are legally payable when music is reproduced. This includes music recorded on tape or CD, music made available for digital download or internet use, music used in a film soundtrack, mobile phone ringtones or produced as sheet music.

ppca.com.au - Information on registering recorded works with the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA)
PPCA collect and distribute licence fees from broadcasters and businesses publicly playing recorded music.

air.org.au - The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR)
Dedicated to the growth and development of Australian independent artists, record labels and distributors across Australia and the world, AIR list registered, independent labels & distributors, information on starting up your own label, and also offer a grant writing and advisory service to AIR members.

wam.asn.au - WA Music Industry Database
Find music promoters, publishers, distributors, studios & whole lot more!

wam.asn.au - WAM Legalease It
WAM's online music law resource, written and complied by Mike Tucak.

wam.asn.au - WAM The Notes
WAM's introduction to the music industry, written and complied by Mike Tucak.

wam.asn.au - AMIN Legal Pack
Covering everything from management contracts to producer and remixer agreements, these fact sheets and checklists are aimed at equipping artists with some of the basic legal knowledge they need to deal with an increasingly complex industry.

simpsons.com.au - Music Business
Authored by top Australian Music Industry Lawyer Shane Simpson, this book covers a vast array of topics - from setting up a band or business structure, copyright, dealing with contracts, record labels, agents, managers, publishing agreements - and much more. Chapters are available as PDFs for personal use.

streetpress.com.au - Australasian Music Industry Directory (AMID)
Produced in Australia, the AMID is a long running, concise and comprehensive music industry directory. It contains listings from all aspects of the music industry, including Artists (cross referenced by Management & Record Label), Songwriters, Booking Agents, Associations & Music Industry Organisations, Lawyers, Media (Print, Music Press, Radio, TV & Pay TV); Merchandising & Printing, Online Music Sites, Download Wholesalers & Retailers; Publicity & Promotion; Promoters; Producers & Engineers; Publishers; Major & Indie Labels, CD/DVD Distributors; Retailers (including chains and online retailers & download e-tailers); Record/CD/DVD Manufacturers & Mastering; Studios (Recording and Rehearsal); Trade Fairs & Events (including Festivals, Conferences & Awards); Arenas, Stadiums, Pubs, Clubs & Venues; PLUS all aspects of production, design, education, promotion & much more.


LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS:
Even if your act is relatively early in it's career, local community newspapers and street press are often looking for interesting, local-angle stories to publish - either in your residential or performing/touring regions;
newspapers.com.au/WA
communitynews.com.au
xpressmag.com.au
streetpress.com.au



CD REVIEWS:
Recommendation through live or record reviews can also help get your music discovered by new audiences. Written reviews may evoke different emotional responses in the writer, and can result in interesting comparisons to other acts or art forms - all helping to expand interest in experiencing your act live &/or recorded product. Independent third-party reviews can really help get your music noticed by people interested in your performance style/s & genre/s.

reviewyou.com - A service for musicians who want to receive professional reviews from seasoned music writers.

spaceshipnews.com.au - A Perth-based website, dedicated to local music, offering a CD review section.

xpressmag.com.au

streetpress.com.au