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Genres classical · hip-hop · indigenous Australian music · immigrant music · jazz · country · rock (pub rock · indie · punk)
Organisations ARIA · APRA
Awards ARIA Music Awards · The Deadlys · Australian Music Prize · J Award · WAMi Awards · NT Indigenous Music Awards · Perth Dance Music Awards
Charts Kent Music Report · ARIA Charts · JJJ Hottest 100 · The Rock Across Australia
Festivals Big Day Out · Livid · Homebake · Falls · Tamworth Country Music Festival · Womadelaide
Media Countdown · Rage · Triple J · ABC · Community Radio · Cyclic Defrost
National anthem Advance Australia Fair
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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. ... 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 the United States of America. ... 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... Australia is home to several large immigrant communities, including the Vietnamese, Indonesians, Filipinos and others. ... 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. ... Pub rock is a style of Australian rock and roll popular throughout the 1970s and 1980s and still influencing contemporary Australian music today. ... 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 musicians played and recorded some of the earliest punk rock. ... The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry. ... The Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) is a copyright collecting society representing New Zealand and Australian composers, lyricists and music publishers. ... The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known as ARIA Music Awards or ARIA Awards) is an annual awards night celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA). ... The Deadlys are an annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... The J Award logo. ... NT Indigenous Music Awards are part of the Darwin Festival and are run by Music NT in association with the Northern Territory Government’s Indigenous Arts Development Unit. ... This article refers to an Australian award show. ... Kent Music Report front cover 11 October 1976 The Kent Music Report was a weekly record chart of Australian music singles and albums which was compiled by a music enthusiast, David Kent from the early 1970s through to 1998. ... The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. ... The Triple J Hottest 100 is an annual music poll, based on the votes of Australian youth radio station Triple J listeners, in order to determine their favourite song of the year. ... The Rock Across Australia, or TRAA, is a compilation of weekly Christian charts according to the number of radio plays in Australia. ... This is a list of music festivals in Australia. ... The Big Day Out (BDO) is an annual music festival that tours Australia and New Zealand. ... Livid was an Australian alternative rock music festival, which was held annually from 1989 to 2003. ... Homebake is an annual Australian rock festival, featuring an all-Australian lineup (with the occasional artist from New Zealand). ... The Falls Festival is a New Years Eve music festival, held annually in Marion Bay, Tasmania and Lorne, Victoria Australia since 1993. ... The largest recorded congregation of aboriginal australians apart from yothu yindi concerts and the tamworth pcyc weekly pool competition. ... First held in 1992, WOMADelaide is an annual world music and dance festival held in Botanic Park, Adelaide, South Australia as part of the Womad series of music festivals. ... Countdown was a long-running popular weekly Australian music television show broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation from late 1974 until July 19 1987. ... 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). ... The Australian Broadcasting Corporation or ABC is Australias national non-profit public broadcaster. ... Community radio is a type of radio service that caters to the interests of a certain area, broadcasting material that is popular to a local audience but is overlooked by more powerful broadcast groups. ... Cyclic Defrost is Australias only specialist electronic music magazine. ... A national anthem is a generally patriotic musical composition that is evoking and eulogizing the history, traditions and struggles of its people, recognized either by a nations government as the official national song, or by convention through use by the people. ... Advance Australia Fair is the official national anthem of Australia. ... 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. ... Canberra is the capital city of Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory. ... Melbournes CBD has grown to straddle the Yarra River in three major precincts. ... the Sydney Opera House can be seen on the far left Sydney is a city in Australia, and a major center center for music. ... Perth is a city in Western Australia, known for having produced a number of very famous performers. ... Darwin is the capital city of the Australian Territory of the Northern Territory. ... The earliest music of Australia was the folk music of the Australian Aborigines. ... Capital Perth Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Ken Michael Premier Alan Carpenter (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 15  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $100,900 (4th)  - Product per capita  $50,355/person (3rd) Population (December 2006)  - Population  2,050,900 (4th)  - Density  0. ...

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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. Year 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar). ... Capital Perth Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Ken Michael Premier Alan Carpenter (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 15  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $100,900 (4th)  - Product per capita  $50,355/person (3rd) Population (December 2006)  - Population  2,050,900 (4th)  - Density  0. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 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. ... CD may stand for: Compact Disc Canadian Forces Decoration Cash Dispenser (at least used in Japan) CD LPMud Driver Centrum-Demokraterne (Centre Democrats of Denmark) Certificate of Deposit České Dráhy (Czech Railways) Chad (NATO country code) Chalmers Datorförening (computer club of the Chalmers University of Technology) a 1960s... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ...


2002 Awards

Kiss my WAMi 2002 Logo
Kiss my WAMi 2002 Logo
  • Golden WAMi for Contribution to the Industry - Mark Genge - RTRFM
  • Most Popular Local Original Album - Eskimo Joe - Girl
  • Most Popular Local Original Single/EP - The Panics - The Panics (debut EP)
  • Most Promising New Band - The Panics
  • Most Popular Original Local Music Video - Rollerskates - "The Movement"
  • Favourite CD Launch - Rhibosome
  • Favourite Venue for Local Original Music - Grosvenor Hotel
  • Best Local Original Music Website - Perthbands
  • Most Popular Local Music Radio Program - Breakfast - RTRFM
  • Most Popular Local Aboriginal Music Act - Kross Kulcha
  • Most Popular Local Original Blues Act - Nathan Gaunt and the Black Eyed Dogs
  • Most Popular Local Original Indie Act - The Fergusons
  • Most Popular Local Original Jazz Act - Hip Mo Toast
  • Best Reviewer - Julian Tompkin - X Press
  • Best Record Producer - Shaun O'Callaghan
  • Best Sound Recording Engineer - Shaun O'Callaghan
  • Best Live Sound Engineer - Ian Stuart
  • Best Lighting Engineer - Jared Hawke
  • Best Band Photographer - Chris O'Halloran
  • Most Popular Local Original Band - Eskimo Joe
  • Most Popular Local Original Electronic Act - Rhibosome
  • Most Popular Local Original Pop Act - The Fergusons
  • Most Popular Local Original Rock Act - Fourth Floor Collapse
  • Most Popular Local Original Country Act - The Automasters
  • Most Popular Local Original Punk Act - Gyroscope
  • Most Popular Local Original Folk Act - John Butler Trio
  • Most Popular Local Original Funk Act - Rollerskates
  • Most Popular Local Original Metal Act - Karnivool
  • Most Popular Local Original World Music Act - African Music Congress
  • Most Popular Male Original Vocalist - John Butler(John Butler Trio)
  • Most Popular Female Original Vocalist - Laura G (Purrvert)
  • Most Popular Male Original Bass Player - Mark Cruickshank (Red Jezebel)
  • Most Popular Female Original Bass Player - Vanessa Thornton (Jebediah)
  • Most Popular Male Original Drummer - Tom Brownrigg (Local Pricks)
  • Most Popular Female Original Drummer - Kate Read (Jonas)
  • Most Popular Male Original Guitarist - John Butler (John Butler Trio)
  • Most Popular Female Original Guitarist - Tash Sayers (Local Pricks)
  • Most Popular Male Original Instrumentalist - Stevie C (Rollerskates)
  • Most Popular Female Original Instrumentalist - Mel Robinson (Myrtle/Gata Negra)
  • Best Reviewer - Julian Tompkin - X Press
  • Best Record Producer - Shaun O'Callaghan
  • Best Sound Recording Engineer - Shaun O'Callaghan

RTRFM is a community radio station based in Perth, Western Australia. ... For the restaurant, see Eskimo Joes Eskimo Joe is an Australian rock band whose debut album Girl went gold in 2001. ... Girl is Eskimo Joes 2001 debut album. ... 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. ... 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. ... Rollerskates are a five piece indie pop band originating from Perth, Western Australia. ... The Rhibosome story began back in 1998 when two members began playing in a street theatre percussion group called Whak. ... RTRFM is a community radio station based in Perth, Western Australia. ... The Fergusons were a five piece indie rock band 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. ... The Rhibosome story began back in 1998 when two members began playing in a street theatre percussion group called Whak. ... The Fergusons were a five piece indie rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ... Fourth Floor Collapse is a Melbourne-based rock band. ... Gyroscope is a post-grunge rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ... The John Butler Trio is a jam band from Australia led by guitarist and vocalist John Butler. ... Rollerskates are a five piece indie pop band originating from Perth, Western Australia. ... Karnivool is a five-piece alternative rock/progressive rock music group from Perth, Western Australia. ... 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 John Butler Trio is a jam band from Australia led by guitarist and vocalist John Butler. ... Red Jezebel is a four piece indie rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ... Jebediah is an alternative/pop rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ... 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 John Butler Trio is a jam band from Australia led by guitarist and vocalist John Butler. ... Rollerskates are a five piece indie pop band originating from Perth, Western Australia. ...

2003 Awards

Kiss my WAMi 2003 Logo
Kiss my WAMi 2003 Logo

WAM's annual original contemporary music festival celebrated its 10th birthday in 2003. The metro component of the Kiss My WAMi Festival ran from Thursday September 4 through to Sunday September 14. 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... September 14 is the 257th day of the year (258th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...


Public Voted Awards

  • Most Popular Local Original Act - The Panics
  • Most Popular Local Original Album - Downsyde - Land of the Giants
  • Most Popular Local Original Live Act - Karnivool
  • Most Popular Local Original New Act - Little Birdy
  • Most Popular Local Original Indigenous Act - Gina Williams
  • Most Popular Local Original Music Video - Downsyde - ("El Questro")
  • Most Popular Local Original Music Website - Perthbands
  • Most Popular Local Original Venue - Rosemount Hotel
  • Most Popular Local Original Music Event -In The Pines
  • Most Popular Local Original Indie Rock Act - The Fergusons
  • Most Popular Local Original Urban Music Act - Downsyde
  • Most Popular Local Original Jazz Act - Hip Mo Toast
  • Most Popular Local Original Male Vocalist - Nathan Gaunt (Nathan Gaunt & The Blackeyed Dogs)
  • Most Popular Local Original Female Vocalist - Katy Steele (Little Birdy)
  • Most Popular Local Original Guitarist - Nathan Gaunt (Nathan Gaunt & The Black Eyed Dogs)
  • Most Popular Local Original Instrumentalist - Stevie Callum (Rollerskates)
  • Most Popular Local Original Single or EP - The Sleepy Jackson ("Let Your Love Be Love")
  • Most Popular Local Original Blues & Roots Act - John Butler Trio
  • Most Popular Local Original World Music Act - B Movie Heroes
  • Most Popular Local Original Country Act - Pete Stone & The Assistance
  • Most Popular Local Original Electronic Producer - Soundlab
  • Most Popular Local Original Live Electronic Act - Rhibosome
  • Most Popular Local Original Heavy Rock Act - Karnivool
  • Most Popular Local Original Bassist - Matt Geary (The Nordeens)
  • Most Popular Local Original Drummer - Matt Maguire (Adam Said Galore)

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. ... Downsyde are a hip-hop group from Perth, Western Australia. ... Land of the Giants is the second album from the Western Australian hip hop group, Downsyde. ... Karnivool is a five-piece alternative rock/progressive rock music group from Perth, Western Australia. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Downsyde are a hip-hop group from Perth, Western Australia. ... The Fergusons were a five piece indie rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ... Downsyde are a hip-hop group from Perth, Western Australia. ... Katy Steele is an Australian rock vocalist and the frontwoman for Perth indie rock band Little Birdy. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Rollerskates are a five piece indie pop band originating from Perth, Western Australia. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The John Butler Trio is a jam band from Australia led by guitarist and vocalist John Butler. ... The Rhibosome story began back in 1998 when two members began playing in a street theatre percussion group called Whak. ... Karnivool is a five-piece alternative rock/progressive rock music group from Perth, Western Australia. ... Adam Said Galore is a four piece indie rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ...

Inudustry Voted Awards

  • Golden WAMi For Contribution to the Industry - Luke Rinaldi
  • Best Record Producer/Engineer -Shaun O'Callaghan
  • Best Act Management - Phil Stevens Management
  • Best Music Photographer - Chris O'Halloran
  • Best Reviewer/Presenter (Media Award) - Mark Genge
  • Best Live Sound Engineer - Ian Stuart
  • Best Lighting Engineer - Jared Hawke

2004 Awards

WAMi Weekender 2004 Logo
WAMi Weekender 2004 Logo

Hall Of Fame

In 2004 WAM took the decision to instigate a new "WAM Hall of Fame". The intention is to induct people who have made outstanding contributions to the Western Australian contemporary music industry into this Hall of Fame each year during the WAMi Festival. shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Capital Perth Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Ken Michael Premier Alan Carpenter (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 15  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $100,900 (4th)  - Product per capita  $50,355/person (3rd) Population (December 2006)  - Population  2,050,900 (4th)  - Density  0. ...


The collection of luminaries of the Western Australian music industry were recognised with a presentation ceremony at the WAMi Weekender opening party held in Foundation Week (June 3-8), 2004. The following is an amalgamation of people whom had been previously recognised through various WAM awards since 1985 and were inducted into the WAM Hall of Fame. shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar). ...


The inductees were:

The Stems formed in Perth, Western Australia in 1983 and played music that was heavily influenced by 1960s garage rock and 1970s power pop. ... Suze DeMarchi (born February 14, 1962) is an Australian singer/songwriter best known for fronting the band Baby Animals (1990-1995). ... Baby Animals were a 1990s hard rock band from Australia. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The Scientists was an influential indie rock band from Perth, Australia, led by Kim Salmon. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Kim Salmon and the Surrealists was an Australian indie rock band formed by Kim Salmon in 1987 when he was living in Perth between the final two tours by The Scientists. ... RTRFM is a community radio station based in Perth, Western Australia. ...

2005 Awards

WAMi Festival 2005 Logo
WAMi Festival 2005 Logo

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, The Kill Devil Hills, Red Jezebel, Dom Mariani and the Majestic Kelp and The Panda Band performed live at the ceremony. Inductees into the WAM Hall of Fame were Bon Scott (AC/DC), Martin Clarke and Dave Hole. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 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). ... Robert Robbie Buck is an Australian radio announcer best known for his work at the national youth broadcaster Triple J. Over the years he has hosted various shows including Lunch and Weekend Lunch up until 2002. ... The Perth skyline viewed from the Swan River This article is about the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia. ... Jebediah is an alternative/pop rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ... The Kill Devil Hills were formed in 2003 in Fremantle, Western Australia as an acoustic, country-tinged 3-piece, which slowly swelled its ranks to become a rambling 6-piece outfit. ... Red Jezebel is a four piece indie 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 musician. ... AC/DC are a hard rock band formed in Sydney, Australia in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young. ...


Public Voted Awards

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. ... A Song Is a City is the second album for West Australian pop/rock band Eskimo Joe released in May 2004. ... For the restaurant, see Eskimo Joes Eskimo Joe is an Australian rock band whose debut album Girl went gold in 2001. ... From the Sea is the first single by Eskimo Joe, lifted off their second album A Song Is a City. ... 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. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Beautiful To Me is the first single by Little Birdy lifted from their debut album BigBigLove . ... 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 (Jebediah, Red Jezebel, Snowman)
  • 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. ... Jebediah is an alternative/pop rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ... Red Jezebel is a four piece indie rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ... Snowman are an indie rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ... Jarrah Records is the Australian record label that releases albums by The Waifs and John Butler Trio. ...

Genre Category Awards

The Kill Devil Hills were formed in 2003 in Fremantle, Western Australia as an acoustic, country-tinged 3-piece, which slowly swelled its ranks to become a rambling 6-piece outfit. ... For the restaurant, see Eskimo Joes Eskimo Joe is an Australian rock band whose debut album Girl went gold in 2001. ... The Kill Devil Hills were formed in 2003 in Fremantle, Western Australia as an acoustic, country-tinged 3-piece, which slowly swelled its ranks to become a rambling 6-piece outfit. ... 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. ... 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 Gaunt & The Blackeyed Dogs)
  • Best Female Vocalist - Katy Steele (Little Birdy)
  • Best Guitarist - Nathan Gaunt (Nathan Gaunt & The Blackeyed Dogs)
  • Best Drummer - Angus Diggs (Monkey Boy)
  • 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. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... // Lo-Key Fu is a producer, performer and remixer based in Perth, Western Australia who has performed live as an electronic solo act since the turn of the century and is most well known for composing various styles of Breakbeat. ... Jebediah is an alternative/pop rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ... Drum and bass DJ Greg Packer is based in Perth, Western Australia. ...

2006 Awards

2006 Kiss my WAMi Logo
2006 Kiss my WAMi Logo

The 2006 WAMi Awards were held on Tuesday February 21, on the Becks Verandah at the Perth Concert Hall, hosted again by Robbie Buck (from Triple J). The awards 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 were Stephen and Alan Pigram (The Pigram Brothers), James Baker (Hoodoo Gurus, The Scientists, Beasts of Bourbon and The Manikins) and David McComb (The Triffids). For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... February 21 is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Robert Robbie Buck is an Australian radio announcer best known for his work at the national youth broadcaster Triple J. Over the years he has hosted various shows including Lunch and Weekend Lunch up until 2002. ... 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. ... Schvendes are a band of brothers and sisters from Perth, Western Australia. ... 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. ... James Baker is a rock musician from Perth, Western Australia. ... Hoodoo Gurus are a rock band from Sydney, Australia, although three of the original members Dave Faulkner, Rod Radalj and James Baker were originally from Perth. ... The Scientists was an influential indie rock band from Perth, Australia, led by Kim Salmon. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Manikins were a protopunk and new wave band from Perth, Australia. ... David Richard McComb, (February 17 1962 - February 2 1999) was an Australian musician and singer-songwriter, chiefly known as the leader of the Australian rock band The Triffids. ... The Triffids were an Australian rock band who achieved some international success in the 1980s. ...


Public voted awards

For the restaurant, see Eskimo Joes Eskimo Joe is an Australian rock band whose debut album Girl went gold in 2001. ... Gyroscope is a post-grunge rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ... Are You Involved? is the second major label release by Perth post-grunge band Gyroscope. ... Schvendes are a band of brothers and sisters from Perth, Western Australia. ... A gyroscope For other uses, see Gyroscope (disambiguation). ... Eleventh He Reaches London is a five-piece hard rock band formed in late 2002 in Perth, Western Australia. ... End of Fashion are a rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ... O Yeah is a single by End of Fashion released in 2005. ... 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 (Jebediah, Red Jezebel, Snowman)
  • Best Live Sound Engineer - Michael ‘Fletch’ Fletcher[1]
  • 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. ... Jebediah is an alternative/pop rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ... Red Jezebel is a four piece indie rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ... Snowman are an indie rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ... Jarrah Records is the Australian record label that releases albums by The Waifs and John Butler Trio. ... Schvendes are a band of brothers and sisters from Perth, Western Australia. ... Dr Richard Walley, OAM, is a Yamatji man, one of Australias leading Aboriginal performers, musicians and writers, who has been a tireless worker for the Indigenous cause. ...

Genre category awards

The Panda Band are an indie pop band originating from Perth, Western Australia. ... 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 For other uses, see Gyroscope (disambiguation). ... 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. ... The Kill Devil Hills were formed in 2003 in Fremantle, Western Australia as an acoustic, country-tinged 3-piece, which slowly swelled its ranks to become a rambling 6-piece outfit. ... The Kill Devil Hills were formed in 2003 in Fremantle, Western Australia as an acoustic, country-tinged 3-piece, which slowly swelled its ranks to become a rambling 6-piece outfit. ...

Craft Category Awards

Pendulum are an electronic group originally hailing 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. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Schvendes are a band of brothers and sisters from Perth, Western Australia. ... The Waifs is a folk rock band from Western Australia. ... The Panda Band are an indie pop band originating from Perth, Western Australia. ... Rollerskates are a five piece indie pop band originating from Perth, Western Australia. ... Drum and bass DJ Greg Packer is based in Perth, Western Australia. ... Snowman are an indie rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ...

2007 Awards

2007 WAMi Fesitval Logo
2007 WAMi Fesitval Logo

The 2007 WAMi Awards were held on Wednesday 21 February co-hosted by Triple J's Robbie Buck and Rosie Beaton. The WAMi Awards saw a return to the Beck’s Verandah, at the Perth Concert Hall and after years of presenting cakes to WAMi Award winners, 2007 sees the winners presented with a WAMington. Eskimo Joe gave a special acoustic perfomance with perfomances by Little Birdy, Dave Hole, The Stems and WAMi nominees Double Entendre. The Farris Brothers from INXS were inducted into the WAM Hall of Fame. Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... 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). ... Robert Robbie Buck is an Australian radio announcer best known for his work at the national youth broadcaster Triple J. Over the years he has hosted various shows including Lunch and Weekend Lunch up until 2002. ... Rosemary (Rosie) Beaton (born 29 May) is an Australian radio announcer, best known for her work at Australian youth radio station Triple J. Since 2001, Rosie Beaton has been host of Triple Js evening music program Super Request which airs weekdays at 6:00 p. ... The Perth skyline viewed from the Swan River This article is about the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia. ... For the restaurant, see Eskimo Joes Eskimo Joe is an Australian rock band whose debut album Girl went gold in 2001. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Stems formed in Perth, Western Australia in 1983 and played music that was heavily influenced by 1960s garage rock and 1970s power pop. ... INXS (pronounced In Excess) are an Australian rock group. ...


Public Voted Awards

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Industry Awards

Snowman are an indie rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ... Karnivool is a five-piece alternative rock/progressive rock music group from Perth, Western Australia. ... End of Fashion are a rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ... Kavyen Temperley (born Finlay Beaton 3rd of July 1978, Fremantle, Western Australia) is the lead singer, song writer, bassist and occasionally the keys of the Australian band Eskimo Joe. ... For the restaurant, see Eskimo Joes Eskimo Joe is an Australian rock band whose debut album Girl went gold in 2001. ... Katy Steele is an Australian rock vocalist and the frontwoman for Perth indie rock band Little Birdy. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Schvendes are a band of brothers and sisters from Perth, Western Australia. ... Schvendes are a band of brothers and sisters from Perth, Western Australia. ... Karnivool is a five-piece alternative rock/progressive rock music group from Perth, Western Australia. ... New Rules for Boats is a four piece alternative/pop rock band from Perth, Western Australia formed in early 2004. ... Eleventh He Reaches London is a five-piece hard rock band formed in late 2002 in Perth, Western Australia. ... The Waifs is a folk rock band from Western Australia. ... New Rules for Boats is a four piece alternative/pop rock band from Perth, Western Australia formed in early 2004. ... Rollerskates are a five piece indie pop band originating from Perth, Western Australia. ... The Panda Band are an indie pop band originating from Perth, Western Australia. ... Rollerskates are a five piece indie pop band originating from Perth, Western Australia. ... The Panda Band are an indie pop band originating from Perth, Western Australia. ... The Bank Holidays are an indie pop band from Perth, Western Australia. ... 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. ... The Kill Devil Hills were formed in 2003 in Fremantle, Western Australia as an acoustic, country-tinged 3-piece, which slowly swelled its ranks to become a rambling 6-piece outfit. ... Rollerskates are a five piece indie pop band originating from Perth, Western Australia. ... The Panda Band are an indie pop band originating from Perth, Western Australia. ... Schvendes are a band of brothers and sisters from Perth, Western Australia. ... Snowman are an indie rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ... // Lo-Key Fu is a producer, performer and remixer based in Perth, Western Australia who has performed live as an electronic solo act since the turn of the century and is most well known for composing various styles of Breakbeat. ... Pendulum are an electronic group originally hailing from Perth, Australia. ... The Kill Devil Hills were formed in 2003 in Fremantle, Western Australia as an acoustic, country-tinged 3-piece, which slowly swelled its ranks to become a rambling 6-piece outfit. ... Schvendes are a band of brothers and sisters from Perth, Western Australia. ... Snowman are an indie rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ... The Silents are an alternative rock band from Perth, Western Australia. ... New Rules for Boats is a four piece alternative/pop rock band from Perth, Western Australia formed in early 2004. ... The Bank Holidays are an indie pop band from Perth, Western Australia. ... Institut Polaire are an indie 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. ... Dr Richard Walley, OAM, is a Yamatji man, one of Australias leading Aboriginal performers, musicians and writers, who has been a tireless worker for the Indigenous cause. ... RTRFM is a community radio station based in Perth, Western Australia. ... Eleventh He Reaches London is a five-piece hard rock band formed in late 2002 in Perth, Western Australia. ... Karnivool is a five-piece alternative rock/progressive rock music group from Perth, Western Australia. ... Subtruck is a heavy