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		WAM MEMBER COMPETITIONS Entry is free for ALL CURRENT WAM MEMBERS, and those who JOIN WAM at time of entry. Many prizes are easily worth the price of membership, sometimes even more. Please include your name, phone & membership number in the body of the email, with the competition title as your subject: FISH TANK 5 x double movie passes \| Saturday 6 March, 11:00am @ Luna Leederville thanks to www.lunapalace.com.au \| entries close 5pm Fri 5 Mar SCORCHERFEST 6 x double festival passes \| Sunday 7 March, noon til 10:00pm @ Rosemount Hotel thanks to www.bandtogetherinc.com \| *entries close 5pm Fri 5 Mar* BROTHERS 5 x double movie passes \| Saturday 13 March, 11:00am @ Luna Leederville thanks to www.lunapalace.com.au \| entries extended until 5pm Fri 11 Mar! MOONLIGHT WRANGLERS 2 x double album launch passes + CD \| Friday 19 March 8:00pm @ Rosemount Hotel supported by Kill Devil Hills, Mongrel Country, & Grim Fandango \| *entries close 5pm Thu 18 Mar* CLICK HERE for competition details, or check your copy of WAM eNews!


		WAM MEMBER COMPETITIONS Entry is free for ALL CURRENT WAM MEMBERS, and those who JOIN WAM at time of entry. Many prizes are easily worth the price of membership, sometimes even more. Please include your name, phone & membership number in the body of the email, with the competition title as your subject: FISH TANK 5 x double movie passes \| Saturday 6 March, 11:00am @ Luna Leederville thanks to www.lunapalace.com.au \| entries close 5pm Fri 5 Mar SCORCHERFEST 6 x double festival passes \| Sunday 7 March, noon til 10:00pm @ Rosemount Hotel thanks to www.bandtogetherinc.com \| *entries close 5pm Fri 5 Mar* BROTHERS 5 x double movie passes \| Saturday 13 March, 11:00am @ Luna Leederville thanks to www.lunapalace.com.au \| entries extended until 5pm Fri 11 Mar! MOONLIGHT WRANGLERS 2 x double album launch passes + CD \| Friday 19 March 8:00pm @ Rosemount Hotel supported by Kill Devil Hills, Mongrel Country, & Grim Fandango \| *entries close 5pm Thu 18 Mar* CLICK HERE for competition details, or check your copy of WAM eNews!

WAM LaunchPad

Blast your music into the stratosphere...
or be first to find new sounds with WAM LaunchPad!

WAM LaunchPad is WA's premier source for launch information, featuring new, original WEST AUSTRALIAN MUSIC. Whether it's a Single, EP, Album, or Music Video launch, find the vibe you need each month with WAM.

WA artists, managers, studios, venues or distributors, send confirmed launch details for FREE INCLUSION on the West Australian Music Industry Association homepage. LaunchPad also features in WAM eNews, with items submitted by LAST MONDAY EACH MONTH published the following month.

To use this FREE yet invaluable promotional service, simply email communications@wam.asn.au subject "LaunchPad" with -

ACT NAME:
MYSPACE or BAND WEBSITE:
GENRE:
DATE OF LAUNCH:
START TIME:
VENUE:
SUBURB OF VENUE:
DOOR CHARGE/TICKETING OUTLETS (mention if offering CD with entry):
TITLE OF RELEASE:
TYPE (e.g. Single, EP, Album, Music Video):
COST TO BUY:
SUPPORT ACTS:

You're welcome to use WAM LaunchPad to help promote WA music, simply acknowledge WAM - www.wam.asn.au - when doing so. We welcome all feedback too!

THURSDAYS PAGE

Rock
Friday 12/03/2010 | 8:00pm
Rocket Room, Northbridge | Metro
$10.00 @ door, Free single to 1st 50
PICNIC UNIVERSITY Single Launch, supported by Blackwater Station, Helix to the Sun, & The Aidan Cordon Special

THURSDAYS PAGE
Rock
Saturday 13/03/2010 | 8:00pm
Prince of Wales, Bunbury | South West
Free Entry
PICNIC UNIVERSITY Single Launch, supported by Blackwater Station, & Jonny Taylor

PICNIC RECORDS
Funk / Soul
Saturday 13/03/2010 | 8:00pm
The Bird, Northbridge | Metro
$4.00 @ door
LOVE VACATION Single Launch + Picnic Records Label Launch, supported by Nathan J, Deruki, Chris Righteous, & Massiv Trav

GERARD MUNICK
Blues / Roots
Tuesday 16/03/2010 | 9:00pm
Charles Hotel, North Perth | Metro
$15.00 @ door, $10.00 members
WORLD CITIZEN Album Launch, supported by Simon Cox Band, & Paul Ubana Jones (UK)

MOONLIGHT WRANGLERS
Rock
Friday 19/03/2010 | 8:00pm
Rosemount Hotel, North Perth | Metro
Tickets $12 www.heatseeker.com.au or $15 @ door
LAST Album Launch, supported by Kill Devil Hills, Mongrel Country, & Grim Fandango

		SEE THIS MONTH'S MEMBER COMPETITION FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A ONE OF TWO DOUBLE PASSES TO THE MOONLIGHT WRANGLERS LAUNCH PLUS CD!

DILIP N THE DAVS
Reggae / Dub
Friday 19/03/2010 | 8:00pm
Mojo's Bar, North Fremantle | Metro
WHADDYA RECKON Album Launch, supported by Joe Kings, & Eva McGowan Band

CAL PECK AND THE TRAMPS
Blues / Roots
Saturday 20/03/2010 | 8:00pm
Rosemount Hotel, North Perth | Metro
CINNAMON EP Launch

ALI TOWERS
Blues / Roots
Saturday 20/03/2010 | 8:00pm
Bamboo Lounge, Higate | Metro
$15.00 @ door, $10.00 presale from www.theusedfuture.com
THE USED FUTURE EP Launch, supported by One Tiger Down, & Tree

BOOM! BAP! POW!
Rock
Saturday 20/03/2010 | 8:00pm
Amplifier Bar, Perth | Metro
Boom! Bap! Pow! Single Launch

GRENADE BABY LEMONADE
Rock
Saturday 20/03/2010 | 8:00pm
Mojo's Bar, North Fremantle | Metro
GRENADE BABY LEMONADE Single Launch, supported by The Trigger Jackets, The Wilderness, & Sugarpuss

CIM CIARU
Rock
Friday 26/03/2010 | 8:00pm
Mojo's Bar, North Fremantle | Metro
$10.00 @ door + CD
FREEP EP Launch, supported by Sonpsilo Circus, The Veescars, Silent Republic, & Limpin' Dave Foley and the Straight Legged Freaks

SOUL TREE
World / Folk
Friday 26/03/2010 | 8:00pm
Amplifier Bar, Perth | Metro
$10.00 @ door
SOUL TREE Album Launch, supported by Hailmary, Opia, & The Sure Fire Midnights

DILIP N THE DAVS
Reggae / Dub
Saturday 27/03/2010 | 4:00pm
Settler's Tavern, Margaret River | South West
WHADDYA RECKON Album Launch

HAND STANDS FOR ANTS
Pop
FREMANTLE RECORDS
Label
Thursday 01/04/2010 | 8:00pm
Fly By Night Musicians' Club, Fremantle | Metro
$20.00, $15.00 Concession @ door or www.flybynight.org
THIS IS HOW TO DO HAND STANDS FOR ANTS EP & FREMANTLE RECORDS Label Launch, supported by The Sneaky Weasel Gang, The Witness, & Sugarpuss

RUSSIAN WINTERS
Pop
Saturday 03/04/2010 | 8:00pm
Amplifier Bar, Perth | Metro
$12.00 @ door - free single to 1st 100
SHE KNOWS Single Launch, supported by Young Revelry, The Jackards, & The Veescars

OROGENY
Rock
Friday 09/04/2010 | 8:00pm
Rosemount Hotel, North Perth | Metro

MINUTE 36
Experimental
Thursday 15/04/2010 | 8.00pm
The Rosemount, North Perth | Metro
$8 @ door
MINUTE 36 Single Launch, supported by The Veescars, Faim Project, & Second Winter

MINUTE 36
Experimental
Saturday 17/04/2010 | 8.30pm
Mojo's Bar, North Fremantle | Metro
$10 @ door, first few receive free single
MINUTE 36 Single Launch, supported by The Veescars, The Words, Sam Carmody, & A Town Called Panic

THE RESERVES
Rock
Saturday 17/04/2010 | 8:00pm
Rosemount Hotel, North Perth | Metro
FUSES TO FLAMES EP

BENEDICT MOLETA
Pop
Saturday 24/04/2010 | 8:00pm
Mojo's Bar, North Fremantle | Metro
$12.00 @ door, CD just $15 on night
TIMESHEET Album Launch

THE DEVIL RIDES OUT
Rock
Sunday 25/04/2010 | 8:00pm
Railway Hotel, North Fremantle | Metro
$8.00 @ door
BROKEN WHITE LINE Single Launch

THE PAINKILLERS
Rock
Friday 07/05/2010 | 8:00pm
Rosemount Hotel, Perth | Metro

THE DEVIL RIDES OUT
Rock
Saturday 12/06/2010 | 8:00pm
Amplifier Bar, Perth | Metro
$15.00 @ door
THE HEART & CROWN Album Launch, supported by Brutus, Chainsaw Hookers, & Blazin' Entrails

To use this FREE yet invaluable promotional service, simply email communications@wam.asn.au subject "LaunchPad" with -

You're welcome to use WAM LaunchPad to help promote WA music, simply acknowledge WAM - www.wam.asn.au - when doing so. We welcome all feedback too!

THURSDAYS PAGE

		SEE THIS MONTH'S MEMBER COMPETITION FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A ONE OF TWO DOUBLE PASSES TO THE MOONLIGHT WRANGLERS LAUNCH PLUS CD!

Latest WA Music News

	Mar9	2010 WAMi MUSIC BUSINESS CONFERENCE PITCH SESSIONS 3 days ago by Daphne Tan
	Applications are now open to all Australian Artists & their representatives for the 2010 WAMi Music Business Conference professional pitch sessions. 'Bill Me' offers opportunities for live festival performance, and 'Synch Me' for soundtrack work. Submissions close Friday 16 April 2010. read more...

	Feb22	AMPFEST 2010 NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES 22/02/2010 11:09:00 AM by Justine Thornley
	AmpFest 2010 'Plug In. Rock Out.' is a chance for up and coming, young bands and solo artists to get noticed in the music industry! Entries close 5pm FRIDAY 26 MARCH. read more...

	Feb11	WAM PRESENTS: AFTER PARTY! AT THE BLUE ROOM THEATRE 11/02/2010 4:25:00 PM by Daphne Tan
	THE BLUE ROOM THEATRE PARLOUR hosts After party!; a series of live music performances over February and March as a preview to the upcoming 2010 WAMi Festival (19-23 May). read more...

	Mar5	WELCOME WEST TV - CHANNEL 44 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...

	Mar5	AUSTRALIAN UKULELE SAFARI 5/03/2010 11:09:00 AM by Justine Thornley
	Due to hit Perth at the end of March this troupe of international and local artists will have been travelling this great continent for over two months performing to and work-shopping with ukulele communities and anyone interested in this sensational concept. read more...

	Mar3	'PICNIC RECORDS' NEW PERTH LABEL LAUNCH 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. read more...

	Feb27	FIFO FREE PROMOTION 27/02/2010 1:03:00 PM by Justine Thornley
	Here is a free promotional opportunity for WAM and bands/music acts with www.flyinflyout.com read more...

	Feb25	GIVING WILLIAM STREET "THE BIRD" 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. read more...

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Welcome to WAM

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!

Supporters

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

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

WAM Member Offer

MARCH

25% Discount on all Soft Soft Loud Tickets
door sales only on presentation of current membership card

Thanks to the
Fremantle Arts Centre
www.fac.org.au

4 March 2010 | Australian Brass Quintet
"Five of the best brass players Australia has ever produced in the one group... amazing!" - John Collison.

11 March 2010 | fused
Four renowned musicians come together to create a sound that defies categorisation.

18 March 2010 | Wynton Marsalis' A Fiddler's Tale
From a legend of modern jazz, a morality tale of a young musician who sells her soul – to the record company.

25 March 2010 | Ensemble SECESSION
In their debut performance, ensemble SECESSION present a program of dreams and schemes.

Gates open 7pm for 8pm start | Bar Open, No BYO, General Admission, Outdoor Event, Chairs Supplied

Soft Soft Loud presents diverse and contrasting repertoire for an audience keen to enjoy different genres of music. It crosses boundaries between classical chamber, new music, electronic, jazz, blues and pop.

The series is distinguished by the enthusiastic and often unexpected collaborations between musicians of the highest calibre, who are inspired to deliver an engaging musical experience, defined by a true sense of occasion.

Soft Soft Loud combines a unique outdoor location with high production values to provide a quality listening and performance experience for musicians and audience alike.

March 2010 delivers another year of fine music-making that would comfortably reside on any stage worldwide.

You must present your valid WAM membership card at purchase for your discount!

MARCH

25% Discount on all Soft Soft Loud Tickets
door sales only on presentation of current membership card

Thanks to the
Fremantle Arts Centre
www.fac.org.au

You must present your valid WAM membership card at purchase for your discount!

Partner Organisations

If you're not situated in Western Australia, or perhaps moving state, you can still get involved by checking out our sister organisations in other states.

AMIN

AMIN - the Australian Music Industry Network - is a federally constituted organisation, made up of the following state and territory music industry associations:
www.musicnsw.com
www.musicnt.com.au
www.qmusic.com.au
www.musicsa.com.au
www.tasmusic.com.au
www.musicvictoria.com.au
www.wam.asn.au

If you're not situated in Western Australia, or perhaps moving state, you can still get involved by checking out our sister organisations in other states.

AMIN

WAM's Twitter Updates

WAM's Twitter Updates


		WAMi Festival Presents... After party! at the Blue Room Theatre THE BLUE ROOM THEATRE PARLOUR hosts After party!; a series of live music performances over February and March as a preview to the upcoming 2010 WAMi Festival (19-23 May). Take in performances by Hayley Beth, Xave Brown, Ruby Boots and Josh Fontaine as you lounge or party in the Blue Room Parlour, Verandah and Bar. Each *After party!* is part of THE BLUE ROOM’s “21 Summer Nights Program” and follows ‘The Thursday Set’, featuring WA music from a range of genres including indi rock, free form jazz and Middle-Eastern folk. More...
		2010 WAMi Music Business Conference The WAMi Music Business Conference returns in 2010! Taking place during the WAMi Festival, the Music Business Conference runs from Thursday 20 May to Saturday 22 May in Northbridge, Western Australia. The 2010 WAMi Music Business Conference is here to empower you. Whether you’re an emerging self managed artist or an established music organisation, we want to help you grow and make sustainable your music career and business. So make it your Conference! More...


		AMPFEST 2010 NOW OPEN! AmpFest 2010 - Plug In. Rock Out. is a chance for up and coming, young bands and solo artists to get noticed in the music industry! This pioneering youth battle of the bands will give you the opportunity to play in front of a pumping live audience, meet music industry professionals and share in a fantastic prize pool worth over $10,000! Band, duos or solo artists must be an average age of 12-25 to enter. Entries close 5pm FRIDAY 26 MARCH. more...


		MUSIC FEEDBACK www.musicfeedback.com.au Local musicians have banded together through the project to help remove the stigma - to treat mental illness much like any other illness. The aim is to actively encourage the seeking help or healthy alternatives, rather than hiding mental illness or masking the symptoms through drug, alcohol or other forms of abuse. more...