WA Talent Celebrated at the 2016 WAMFest and WAMAwards
The 2016 WAMAwards nominees have been announced, with the list being led by grunge outfit Tired Lion with six nominations and jazz-rap collective Koi Child with five.
Other artists with the highest multiple nominations include Hideous Sun Demon, Verge Collection, Rag N’ Bone, Methyl Ethel and Lucy Peach.
Nominees were selected from judging panels formed from category specific specialists in the industry.
Voting among the 700+ music industry members has commenced in order to decide the winners of the craft and genre and industry awards.
Members of the public are able to vote in the six Public Voted Awards – including Most Popular Live Act, Most Popular Event and Most Popular Video.
Make sure you cast your votes here before 11.59pm Sunday October 23. Choose wisely.
While you're voting, make sure you check out what else is happening at 2016's WAMFest. There's a stack of free gigs lined up, featuring performances from your new favourite artists, such as Mathas, Tobacco Rat, Ah Trees, Catlips (DJ), Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Tangled Thoughts of Leaving, Verge Collection, Spire and heaps more. Get pumped!
written by Joseph Wilson + Daniel Morey
Fresh off their third studio album Getting Killed, New York City four-piece Geese are set to make their long-awaited Australian debut. Chaotic in form but driven by intent, their new record is a mix of tenderness and fury that pushes the band further into untamed territory.
This film was reviewed as a part of the 2025 St. Ali Italian Film Festival, running from the 19th of Sep - 16th of Oct. Click here for the full programme!
Your favourite artists, favourite new festival headliner - Chappell Roan, is returning to Australia for an exclusive festival run with Laneway in 2026. The Grammy award-winning US pop star, best known for hits “HOT TO GO”, “Pink Pony Club” and “Good Luck Babe” (the latter of which took the top spot in triple j’s Hottest 100 last year), has been at the top of everyone’s festival wish-lists for this season.
Seeing O,D,E feels like being part of a ritual, closer to an ancient rite than conventional theatre.
The Long Walk is a route worth taking!
Like a flock of lovebirds falling from the sky, Splitsville relishes in watching relationships nosedive.
Tired of the Taken franchise? Be Taken aback by Liam Neesons comedic capabilities!
“600 Seconds is like a flight of amuse-bouches; sample-sized bites of dance and theatre works that give you a glimpse into the creative minds of Perth artists.”
Frightening, feel-good, and all together fantastic. The Life of Chuck is a life affirming chronicle about the moments that matter.
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