Clear your diaries from 21 - 28 May, and immerse yourself in our wonderful local music scene. This year’s WAMi’s is an exciting array of events that looks a bit different, but remains true to our history.

The 2011 WAMi’s has a much stronger sense of place - broadly by being largely staged within City of Perth boundaries, but specifically by offering the core program at The Bakery across 8 nights. Within that program we will celebrate WA’s genre diversity through partnered showcases.

As always there will be a strong program of essential knowledge, networking and pitching opportunities this year, provided at low or no cost. And, in bringing two of the main events of past years together, the WAMi Awards will form an intrinsic part of the appeal of the Saturday Spectacular with WAMingtons galore handed out across that day and night.

I’d like to quickly thank Brooke Kelly and her team for bringing the vision for this year to reality, and our essential and generous sponsors and partners.

Paul Bodlovich, WAM CEO

2011 WAMi Festival Wheatbelt Regional Tour
12-15 May | Northam, Merredin, Narrogin and Quindanning
19-22 May | Lancelin, Jurien Bay, Dalwallinu and Wongan Hills

		WAM are proud to announce the 2011 WAMi Festival Wheatbelt Regional Tours, visiting eight towns through the region over two huge weekends, thanks to the LOUDER touring program at Country Arts WA. Playing shows in Northam, Merredin, Narrogin and Quindanning from May 12-15 will be Perth indie pop kings Split Seconds and 2009 WAM Song of the Year category winners Minute 36. Fresh from launching their debut self titled EP in March and playing a run of festivals including Southbound, Big Day Out and Margies, triple j darlings Split Seconds are ready to head out on the road with the WAMi Festival. Joined by the quirky Great Southern region songsmiths Minute 36, the gigs are sure to excite in each and every town visited. Heading to Lancelin, Jurien Bay, Dalwallinu and Wongan Hills the following weekend, May 19-22, will be Perth stalwarts The Panda Band and local up and comers Ruby Boots. Perth regulars The Panda Band will headline the shows, bringing their recognisable mix of psychedelic indie pop songs. Coming along for the ride, acclaimed newcomers Ruby Boots are a 6 piece from Perth who have been slowly but surely taking the local music scene by a storm, with shows at Laneway Festival and Big Day Out already under their belt. All regional shows will feature performances by local musicians from Wheatbelt centres. For more information on the Regional tours or on the full WAMi Festival, visit www.wamifestival.com.au

The 2011 WAMi Festival tour will clock up around 2,000km visiting Northam, Merredin, Narrogin, Quindanning, Lancelin, Jurien Bay, Dalwallinu and Wongan Hills.

It's going to be cosy in the tour vans with The Panda Band, Split Seconds, Ruby Boots and Minute 36 jumping on board to play a range of school, licensed and community events with a raft of Wheatbelt locals.

Split Seconds + Minute 36
Thursday 12 May, 8:00pm - Avon Bridge Hotel, NORTHAM + Field Trip | $5 at door
Friday 13 May, 8:00pm - The Commercial Hotel, MERREDIN + Vanilla Pils | FREE
Saturday 14 May, 8:00pm - The Cornwall Hotel, NARROGIN + Tim Dawes | FREE
Sunday 15 May, 10:30am - Ye Olde Quindanning Inne QUINDANNING + Polly Medlen | FREE

The Panda Band  + Ruby Boots
Thursday 19 May, 8:00pm - Endeavour Tavern, LANCELIN + Wallaki | FREE
Friday 20 May, 7:00pm - Jurien Bay Bowls Club - JURIEN BAY + Clint Conner + Luke James T + Lonely Waters | $10 at door
Saturday 21 May, 8:00pm - Discovery Centre Amphitheatre, DALWALLINU + Codie Sundstrom | FREE
Sunday 22 May, 5:00pm - Civic Centre, WONGAN HILLS + Local Guests | FREE

Split Seconds		Minute 36		The Panda Band		Ruby Boots

2011 WAMi Festival Wheatbelt Regional Tour
12-15 May | Northam, Merredin, Narrogin and Quindanning
19-22 May | Lancelin, Jurien Bay, Dalwallinu and Wongan Hills

		WAM are proud to announce the 2011 WAMi Festival Wheatbelt Regional Tours, visiting eight towns through the region over two huge weekends, thanks to the LOUDER touring program at Country Arts WA. Playing shows in Northam, Merredin, Narrogin and Quindanning from May 12-15 will be Perth indie pop kings Split Seconds and 2009 WAM Song of the Year category winners Minute 36. Fresh from launching their debut self titled EP in March and playing a run of festivals including Southbound, Big Day Out and Margies, triple j darlings Split Seconds are ready to head out on the road with the WAMi Festival. Joined by the quirky Great Southern region songsmiths Minute 36, the gigs are sure to excite in each and every town visited. Heading to Lancelin, Jurien Bay, Dalwallinu and Wongan Hills the following weekend, May 19-22, will be Perth stalwarts The Panda Band and local up and comers Ruby Boots. Perth regulars The Panda Band will headline the shows, bringing their recognisable mix of psychedelic indie pop songs. Coming along for the ride, acclaimed newcomers Ruby Boots are a 6 piece from Perth who have been slowly but surely taking the local music scene by a storm, with shows at Laneway Festival and Big Day Out already under their belt. All regional shows will feature performances by local musicians from Wheatbelt centres. For more information on the Regional tours or on the full WAMi Festival, visit www.wamifestival.com.au

The 2011 WAMi Festival tour will clock up around 2,000km visiting Northam, Merredin, Narrogin, Quindanning, Lancelin, Jurien Bay, Dalwallinu and Wongan Hills.

It's going to be cosy in the tour vans with The Panda Band, Split Seconds, Ruby Boots and Minute 36 jumping on board to play a range of school, licensed and community events with a raft of Wheatbelt locals.

Split Seconds + Minute 36
Thursday 12 May, 8:00pm - Avon Bridge Hotel, NORTHAM + Field Trip | $5 at door
Friday 13 May, 8:00pm - The Commercial Hotel, MERREDIN + Vanilla Pils | FREE
Saturday 14 May, 8:00pm - The Cornwall Hotel, NARROGIN + Tim Dawes | FREE
Sunday 15 May, 10:30am - Ye Olde Quindanning Inne QUINDANNING + Polly Medlen | FREE

The Panda Band  + Ruby Boots
Thursday 19 May, 8:00pm - Endeavour Tavern, LANCELIN + Wallaki | FREE
Friday 20 May, 7:00pm - Jurien Bay Bowls Club - JURIEN BAY + Clint Conner + Luke James T + Lonely Waters | $10 at door
Saturday 21 May, 8:00pm - Discovery Centre Amphitheatre, DALWALLINU + Codie Sundstrom | FREE
Sunday 22 May, 5:00pm - Civic Centre, WONGAN HILLS + Local Guests | FREE

Split Seconds		Minute 36		The Panda Band		Ruby Boots

is proud to acknowledge and thank our following event supporters

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is proud to acknowledge and thank our following event supporters

Civic Partner
Major Partners

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Event Partners

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Associated Industry Partners