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The Western Australian Music Industry Awards (commonly known as WAMi's) are annual awards presented to the local contemporary music industry, put on by the Western Australian Music Industry Association Inc (WAM). The WAMi Awards are Western Australia Music’s night of nights, bringing together local music fans and members of local, national and international industry to acknowledge and celebrate another year of achievements for Western Australia. The earliest music of Australia was the folk music of the Australian Aborigines. ...
Indigenous Australian music includes the music of Australian Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders, who are collectively called Indigenous Australians, it incorporates a wide variety of distinctive traditional music styles practised by Indigenous Australian peoples, as well as a range of contemporary musical styles both derivative of and fusion with European...
Pub rock is a style of Australian rock and roll popular throughout the 1970s and 1980s and still influencing contemporary Australian music today. ...
Australia is home to several large immigrant communities, including the Vietnamese, Indonesians, Filipinos and others. ...
The trends of Australian music have often mirrored those of the United States and Britain. ...
Samples of Australian music can be found on the articles of the following artists: Pop music The Church - Under the Milky Way Kylie Minogue - many, including Locomotion (1987), Confide In Me (1994), Where The Wild Roses Grow (1995, with Nick Cave) and Slow (2003) The Whitlams - No Aphrodisiac (1998) Rock...
Subcategories There are 3 subcategories to this category. ...
Australian hip hop music began in the early 1980s, primarily influenced by hip hop music and culture imported via radio and television from America. ...
Jazz is an American musical genre largely originated by African Americans but the style was rapidly and enthusiastically taken up by musicians all over the world, including Australia. ...
Australian country music is a vibrant part of the music of Australia. ...
Australian rock and pop musicians have produced a wide variety of music. ...
Australian indie rock is part of the overall flow of Australian rock history but has a distinct history somewhat separate from mainstream rock in Australia, largely from the end of the punk rock era onwards. ...
Australian hardcore punk is an active rock music subgenre with a dedicated following. ...
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry. ...
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The Deadlys are an annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community. ...
The ARIA charts is the main Australian music sales chart issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. ...
The Triple J Hottest 100 is an annual top 100 list, based on the votes of Australian youth radio station Triple J listeners, in order to determine their favourite song of the year. ...
A music festival is a festival that presents a number of musical performances usually tied together through a theme or genre. ...
This is a list of music festivals in Australia // A-E Aquarius Festival Australian Gospel Music Festival Big Day Out - national - from 1992 Darwin International Guitar Festival Earthcore F-L Falls Festival Gone South Homebake M-O Meredith Music Festival List of Meredith Music Festival lineups by year Offshore Festival...
The Big Day Out (BDO) is an annual music festival that tours Australia and New Zealand. ...
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The Falls Festival is a New Years Eve music festival, held annually in Australia since 1993-94. ...
Stompen Ground Festival in Broome, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned, designed and managed arts and cultural festival. ...
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WOMADelaide 2005 First held in 1992, WOMADelaide is an annual world music and dance festival held in Adelaide Botanic Gardens, Adelaide, South Australia as part of the Womad series of music festivals. ...
The Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA) is an organization founded in 1980 by Freda Glynn, Phillip Batty and John Macumba in order to expose Aboriginal music and culture to the rest of Australia from its Alice Springs media centre. ...
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Rage is an all-night Australian music video program that is broadcast on ABC TV on Friday and Saturday nights. ...
Triple J (JJJ) is a nationally-networked, government-funded Australian radio station (a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation), mainly aimed at youth (defined as those between 12 and 25). ...
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Advance Australia Fair is the official national anthem of Australia. ...
Popular Adelaide-grown hip-hop group, The Hilltop Hoods Adelaide is a city in South Australia. ...
Queensland Conservatorium of Music Brisbane is a city in Queensland, Australia, home to many regionally important music institutions and venues. ...
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Perth is a city in Western Australia, known for having produced a number of very famous performers. ...
The earliest music of Australia was the folk music of the Australian Aborigines. ...
Emblems: Floral - Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos manglesii); Mammal - Numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus); Bird - Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) Motto: none Slogan or Nickname: Wildflower State Other Australian states and territories Capital Perth Government Const. ...
History WAM was originally formed as the Western Australian Rock Music Industry Association Inc. (WARMIA) in 1985, with its main aim to develop and run annual awards recognising achievements within the music industry in Western Australia. WAM first received project funding from the state government in 1989, and in the early 90s the word "rock" was dropped from the title to give the organisation scope to take on a broader constituency. 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Emblems: Floral - Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos manglesii); Mammal - Numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus); Bird - Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) Motto: none Slogan or Nickname: Wildflower State Other Australian states and territories Capital Perth Government Const. ...
1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
In 1994 the inaugural Kiss My WAMi Original Contemporary Music Festival was held. Other programs that have been successfully undertaken include the Act of Youth series of all-ages shows, the WA Song Contest (now WAM Song of the Year), Women in Rock and an annual CD compilation of Western Australian musical artists (the first "The Western Front" was undertaken in 1992 and featured The Pink Fluffy Bunnies, Allegiance and Storytime amongst others.) 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ...
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2005 Awards The 2005 WAMi Awards were held on Tuesday 22 February hosted by Triple J's Robbie Buck. The WAMi Awards were held in the beautiful outdoor setting of the Beck’s Verandah, at the Perth Concert Hall and the stars were shining as award winners were presented their WAMi cakes. Jebediah, Carus, Kill Devil Hills, Red Jezebel, Dom Mariani and the Majestic Kelp and The Panda Band performed; plus Bon Scott, Martin Clarke and Dave Hole were inducted into the WAM Hall of Fame. February 22 is the 53rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
Triple J (JJJ) is a nationally-networked, government-funded Australian radio station (a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation), mainly aimed at youth (defined as those between 12 and 25). ...
Jebediah is an alternative/pop rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ...
The Panda Band are an indie pop band originating from Perth, Western Australia. ...
Ronald Belford Bon Scott (July 9, 1946–February 19, 1980) was a Scottish-born Australian rock singer, lyricist and drummer. ...
Public Voted Awards - Most Popular Act - Eskimo Joe
- Most Popular Album - Eskimo Joe - A Song is a City
- Most Popular Single/EP - Eskimo Joe - "From The Sea"
- Most Popular Live Act - Eskimo Joe
- Favourite Newcomer - Snowman
- Most Popular Music Video - Little Birdy - "Beautiful To Me"
- Most Popular Music Website - Perthbands.com
- Most Popular Music Venue - Rosemount Hotel
- Most Popular Music Event - Big Day Out
For the restaurant, see Eskimo Joes Eskimo Joe is an Australian rock band whose debut album Girl went gold in 2001. ...
For the restaurant, see Eskimo Joes Eskimo Joe is an Australian rock band whose debut album Girl went gold in 2001. ...
For the restaurant, see Eskimo Joes Eskimo Joe is an Australian rock band whose debut album Girl went gold in 2001. ...
For the restaurant, see Eskimo Joes Eskimo Joe is an Australian rock band whose debut album Girl went gold in 2001. ...
Snowman are an indie rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ...
Little Birdy is a four piece rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ...
The Big Day Out (BDO) is an annual music festival that tours Australia and New Zealand. ...
Industry Voted Award
General Awards - Golden WAMi for contribution to the WA Music industry in 2004 - Nigel Bird
- Most Promising New Act - The Panda Band
- Best Indigenous Act - The Pigram Brothers
- Media Award for outstanding contribution in 2004 - RTRFM
- Management Awards for outstanding achievements in 2004 by a Manager - Philip Stevens
- Best Live Sound Engineer - Gavin Tempany
- Best Record Producer/Engineer - Dave Parkin
- Best WA Based Record Label - Jarrah Records
The Panda Band are an indie pop band originating from Perth, Western Australia. ...
// The Band The Pigram Brothers are a 7 piece Indigenous Australian band from the pearling town of Broome, Western Australia. ...
RTRFM is a community radio station based in Perth, Western Australia. ...
Jarrah Records is the Australian record label that releases albums by The Waifs and John Butler Trio. ...
Genre Category Awards For the restaurant, see Eskimo Joes Eskimo Joe is an Australian rock band whose debut album Girl went gold in 2001. ...
Karnivool is a five-piece alternative rock/progressive rock music group from Perth, Western Australia. ...
For the restaurant, see Eskimo Joes Eskimo Joe is an Australian rock band whose debut album Girl went gold in 2001. ...
Downsyde are a hip-hop group from Perth, Western Australia. ...
L-R: Brad, Rob, Dan, Zoran Gyroscope is a post-grunge rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ...
End of Fashion are a rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ...
Downsyde are a hip-hop group from Perth, Western Australia. ...
Craft Category Awards - Best Male Vocalist - Nathan Gaunt (Nathan Guant & The Blackeyed Dogs)
- Best Female Vocalist - Katy Steele (Little Birdy)
- Best Guitarist - Nathan Gaunt (Nathan Guant & The Blackeyed Dogs)
- Best Drummer - Angus Diggs
- Best Electronic Producer - Lo Key Fu
- Best Bassist - Vanessa Thornton (Jebediah)
- Best Instrumentalist - Kathy Potter
- Best DJ - Greg Packer
Katy Steele is an Australian rock vocalist and the frontwoman for Perth indie rock band Little Birdy. ...
Little Birdy is a four piece rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ...
Jebediah is an alternative/pop rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ...
2006 Awards The 2006 WAMi Awards were held on Tuesday February 21, hosted again by Robbie Buck (from Triple J) and featured performances by The Panics, Snowman, The Fuzz and Schvendes plus a surprise special guest performance from John Butler; inductions into the WAM Hall of Fame for Stephen and Alan Pigram (The Pigram Brothers), James Baker and David McComb; and the presentation of the 2006 WAMi Awards. February 21 is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
Triple J (JJJ) is a nationally-networked, government-funded Australian radio station (a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation), mainly aimed at youth (defined as those between 12 and 25). ...
The Panics are a band from Perth, Western Australia who started out while Jae Laffer (singer /guitarist & keyboards) and Drew Wootton (Guitar) were still at high school. ...
Snowman are an indie rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ...
The Fuzz is a band that formed in Lansing, Michigan. ...
John Butler (born 1 April 1975 in Torrance, California) is an Australian musician having moved to Australia on 26 January 1986 with his Australian father and American mother. ...
// The Band The Pigram Brothers are a 7 piece Indigenous Australian band from the pearling town of Broome, Western Australia. ...
Public voted awards - Most Popular Act - Eskimo Joe
- Most Popular Album - Gyroscope - Are You Involved?
- Most Popular Single/EP - Schvendes - "Turn Out Your Lights"
- Most Popular Live Act - Gyroscope
- Favourite Newcomer - Eleventh He Reaches London
- Most Popular Music Video - End of Fashion - "O Yeah"
- Most Popular Music Website - Perthbands.com
- Most Popular Music Venue - Rosemount Hotel
- Most Popular Music Event - Big Day Out
For the restaurant, see Eskimo Joes Eskimo Joe is an Australian rock band whose debut album Girl went gold in 2001. ...
L-R: Brad, Rob, Dan, Zoran Gyroscope is a post-grunge rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ...
A gyroscope is a device for measuring or maintaining orientation, based on the principle of conservation of angular momentum. ...
End of Fashion are a rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ...
The Big Day Out (BDO) is an annual music festival that tours Australia and New Zealand. ...
Industry voted awards
General awards - Golden WAMi for contribution to the local music industry - Luke Rinaldi
- Management Award for outstanding achievement - Philip Stevens
- Media Award for outstanding contribution - RTRFM
- Best Record Producer/Engineer - Dave Parkin
- Best Live Sound Engineer - Michael ‘Fletch’ Fletcher
- Best WA Record Label - Jarrah Records
- Most Promising New Act - Schvendes
- Best Indigenous Act - Richard Walley
RTRFM is a community radio station based in Perth, Western Australia. ...
Genre category awards The Panda Band are an indie pop band originating from Perth, Western Australia. ...
L-R: Brad, Rob, Dan, Zoran Gyroscope is a post-grunge rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ...
Karnivool is a five-piece alternative rock/progressive rock music group from Perth, Western Australia. ...
A gyroscope is a device for measuring or maintaining orientation, based on the principle of conservation of angular momentum. ...
For the restaurant, see Eskimo Joes Eskimo Joe is an Australian rock band whose debut album Girl went gold in 2001. ...
Downsyde are a hip-hop group from Perth, Western Australia. ...
Craft Category Awards - Best Electronic Producer - Pendulum
- Best Guitarist - Drew Goddard (Karnivool)
- Best Female Vocalist - Katy Steele (Little Birdy)
- Best Instrumentalist - Tristen Parr (Schvendes, Fall Electric)
- Best Bassist -Ben Franz (The Waifs)
- Best Drummer - Gabriel Nicotra (The Panda Band, Rollerskates)
- Best DJ - Greg Packer
- Best Male Vocalist - Andy Citawarman (Snowman)
Pendulum is a drum and bass/breaks group from Perth, Australia. ...
Karnivool is a five-piece alternative rock/progressive rock music group from Perth, Western Australia. ...
Katy Steele is an Australian rock vocalist and the frontwoman for Perth indie rock band Little Birdy. ...
Little Birdy is a four piece rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ...
From left: Vikki Simpson, Josh Cunningham, and Donna Simpson The Waifs are a folk-rock band from Western Australia. ...
The Panda Band are an indie pop band originating from Perth, Western Australia. ...
Snowman are an indie rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ...
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