WA : A OK
News posted Wednesday, February 6 2008 at 12:00 AM.
Related: Festivals.
When it comes to supporting and nurturing a local music scene in this country, the Western Australian government have got that shit down pat. Established as far back as 1985, the Western Australian Music Industry have sought to do right by both the performers and ultimately the punters of the MOST ISOLATED CITY ON EARTH (sigh) eventually culminating in the now feted WAMi Awards. So as the annual event draws closer to a kick off date of February 15th, thus heralding a solid week and a bit of pretty much every band that ever existed in W.A rattling their tins somewhere in the great state, the powers that be have graciously announced a list of showcases happening. Skoal and back slap at the WAMi Awards Night. Crunch the numbers and fire the keyboard player after the WAMi Music Business Conference. And lay on the fairy bread at the er, Saturday Spectacular!
KEY DATES FOR THE WAMi 2008 FESTIVAL
WAMi Festival Public Launch - Friday 15
February, Forrest Chase with Bob Evans and Abbe May and the Rockin' Pneumonia
WAMi Festival Launch Party - Friday 15
February, Amplifier Bar. Featuring The Stems, Day of the Dead and more.
Kill Teen Angst CD Launch – Saturday 16
February, Amplifier Bar.
The Meaning Of CD Launch – Saturday 16
February, Capitol.
Triple J Live at the Wireless - Wednesday 20
February, Rosemount Hotel. Featuring The Panics, Red Jezebel and The Silents.
The WAMi Awards – Thursday 21 February
Perth International Arts Festival Beck's Music Box. Featuring Jebediah, Birds of Tokyo and Others.
WAMi Music Business Conference
Friday 22 February – Sunday 24 February @ PICA, Northbridge.
Friday Fremantle - Friday 22 February
WAMi gigs taking place at Clancy's Fish Pub, Swan Basement, Mojo's Bar, Norfolk Basement and The Railway Hotel.
Saturday Spectacular - Saturday 23 February
Northbridge. Over 50 acts across 10 stages.
Claremont Showgrounds - Sunday 24 February
The Aussie Rock Celebration Concert : Featuring the unveiling of the Bon Scott statue and performance by Noiseworks, The Party Boys, Rose Tattoo and more.
Festival Youth Stage - Sunday 2 March
Regional South West WAMi Showcase/Nannup Music
WAMi Festival Regional Tour - Thursday 27
March to Sunday 30 March. Touring Northam, Merredin, Narrogin & Quindanning
Boddington Music Festival - Saturday 5 April
Loads more information at: http://wam.asn.au
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