1. Snowman "Zombies On The Airwaves Of Paris" Indie Rock/Punk (Snowman) Taken from the EP ‘Zombies On TheAirwaves Of Paris’. Produced by Snowman. Recordedat Cazfair House Recording by Steve Bond.www.thesnowmanempire.com2. B Movie Heroes “Softcore” Roots (Rhys D Watson)Published: Embryo/ Westlink. Taken from the QstikRecords Single ‘Softcore’. Produced by Jeremy Allom.Recorded at Groovehead Productions by MickStephens & Stevie C.3. Red Jezebel “Devil's Advocate” Indie Rock/ Punk (RedJezebel) Taken from the Album ‘Revelations’. Producedby Red Jezebel & Dave Parkin. Recorded at BlackbirdSound Studios by Dave Parkin. www.redjez.com4. Rollerskates “Not Quite Cooked” Urban and Electronic/Dance (Rollerskates) Taken from the Qstik RecordsSingle ‘Seventy Pie’. Produced and recorded by StevieC at The Vault.5. Nic Reid “Home” Electronic/ Dance and Contemporary Pop(Nic Reid/ James Searle) Produced by Choppa Crucial.Recorded at Crucial Sound by Jamie Searle.6. Paul Black “King For A Day” Contemporary Pop (PaulBlack/ Chris Gibbs/ Stuart Stuart) Produced andrecorded by Stuart Stuart at Chart Song Studios.www.paulblack.com.au7. Carr Krash “The Agenda” Electronic/ Dance (ScottGriffiths) Taken from the forthcoming Album ‘OperatingInstructions’. Produced and recorded by Scott Griffithsat home.8. Lo-Key Fu “We Are Future” [radio edit] Electronic/ Dance (DJeavons) Taken from the Album ‘Itchy Techno Finger’.Produced and recorded by Lo-Key Fu at House Of Fu.www.lokeyfu.com9. Phil's Finest Hour “I Fought The War” Indie Rock/Punk(Phil's Finest Hour) Taken from the EP ‘Walk On In’.Produced by Dr Alien Smith & Phil's Finest Hour.Recorded at Bergerk! by Dr Alien Smith.10. The Fuzz “You Must Be Dead” Indie Rock/ Punk (The Fuzz) Taken from the forthcoming album.Produced by Rob Grant & The Fuzz. Recorded atPoons Head by Rob Grant. www.thefuzz.com.au

11. Salamander “B.I.T” Urban and Jazz/ Fusion (NathanWinterflood/Peter Jeavons/Michael Pigneguy) Takenfrom the Jusagroove Album ‘Adapt'. Produced bySalamander. Recorded by Lee Buddle, James Hewgilland Sam Jones at Soundmine, Loop and ThePumphouse. www.salamander.com.au12. Tragic Delicate “Blood and Wine” Heavy Rock/ Metal(Tragic Delicate) Taken from the Firestarter Music EP‘Leave It All’. Produced and recorded by Mick Stephensat Groovehead Productions. www.firestartermusic.net13. Four Disorder “Krikey Moses” Indie Rock/ Punk (FourDisorder) Taken from the EP ‘When Push Comes ToShove’. Produced and recorded by Anthony Kitson atPinnacle Studios.14. Civilised “Cornerstones” Heavy Rock/ Metal (Civilised)Taken from the EP ‘Civilised’. Produced by Rob Swire.Recorded at Groovehead Productions by MickStephens. www.civilised.net15. Indojazz “Fertility" (Live) World/ Multicultural (ArthurGracias) Produced by Arthur Gracias. Recorded at theHyde Park Hotel by Mario Taveli.16. Wood “Sink” Experimental & New Music (MelanieRobinson) Produced by Wood & Lee Buddle. Recordedat Soundmine by Lee Buddle.17. Tucker B's “Suss Servicios” Indie Rock/ Punk (Tucker B's)Produced by Tucker B's. Recorded at Strutty BoyWonder Recording Studios by Simon Struthers.www.tuckerbs.com18. Jayco Brothers “Jump That Flight” Country (ADM Powell)Published: Control. Alternate version from theforthcoming EP "Asbestos Fibro". Produced by JaycoBrothers. Recorded at Revolver Sound Studios by BenGlatzer.19. The Panda Band “Eyelashes” Indie Rock/ Punk (DamianCrosbie/ David Namour) Taken from the ForthcomingEP. Produced and recorded by Damian Crosbie atSpanish Bride. www.qstick.com.au/pandaband20. The Hill “If You Wanted” Urban (Jon Bullen/ Jared Wall)Produced and recorded by Jon Bullen at home.The WAMi Weekender 2004 CD is not for sale - it is forpromotional purposes only

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SnowmanNBT WA 2003w i n n e r sSnowman are ar e f r e s h i n g l ydark groupb l e n d i n gtogether deepjazz, 1930's voodoo, horror and a healthy doseof dirty western madness. Bizarre and eeriemusic for the borderline insane.

The Hampdens The life of the Hampdens seems so real it iscounterfeit. They emblazen posters likemissing children. Their parents made theirfortunes from slaves/furs/silks/opium butprobably just in shares.

Gina WilliamsGina Williams has this knack for making youlaugh at her stories, think about her messages,and just when you let your guard down sheblows you away with an awesome voice thathas you believing anything is possible.

Hip Mo' ToastHip Mo’ Toast are the martini-sippingswingers' choice, whether looking for theperfect ambience for an intimate encounter orthe infectious voodoo beat of a funky mambo.And let’s not forget they play darn good jazz.

Thurs 3/6 Amplifier Bar @ The Monkey BarWAMi WEEKENDER/ WAM HALL OF FAMELAUNCH

Welcome to the WAMi Weekender 2

THE METROPOLITAN PROGRAM:WAMi Weekender / WAM Hall of Fame Launch 3Indie Heaven presented by EMI 4Funky Threads presented by St John Ambulance 5Contemporary Pop Showcase 6Live Electronics presented by Deuce Productions 7Saturday Spectacular 8-9Clancy's presents Blues At Bridgetown 10City Of Fremantle Showcase 11EVENTS DIRECTORY [centrefold] 12-13Lo-Fi Showcase presented by Festival Mushroom Records 14-15The Heavies presented by Madness Media 16JJJ Live At The Wireless 17JJJ Live At The Wireless After Party 17Over and Out Urban Style presented by Sony Music 18Metropolitan Ticketing and Venue Information 19

SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS:Music Managers’ Forum Industry Panels 19WAM Songwriting Workshop presented by Woodside Energy Ltd. 19

THE REGIONAL PROGRAM:Kalgoorlie/ Esperance/ Albany Tour 20Margaret River/ Bunbury/ Mandurah Tour 21Geraldton/ Kalbarri/ Jurien Bay Tour 22Healthway Respect Yourself, Respect Your Culture Moonrise Festival 22Regional Ticketing and Venue Information 22

About WAM, WAMi Weekender & WAMi Weekender Promotional CD 23WAMi Weekender Promotional CD Track Credits (Back Cover) 24

It is with considerable pleasure that Iwelcome you to the WAMi Weekender.For one weekend in June WAM presentsthe next installment in our ongoing tale ofpresenting the best local contemporarymusic that Western Australia has to offer.Neatly lodged in the middle of an 18month gap between WAMi Festivals, italso gives us the opportunity to celebratethe 175th Anniversary of WA through thecreative medium that we here at WAMbelieves best embodies all of the qualitiesof equality, sharing and celebration,qualities that are so important in oursociety. Nothing binds people togetherbetter than music, and nowhere doesmusic better than we do it here in theWest! Six days and nights of celebrationand recognition are before us - all I canreally say about that is...ENJOY!

Paul BodlovichWAM Executive Director

The WAMi Weekender Launch is more thanjust a gig. It's also the launch of the WAMHALL OF FAME. Come down and say hi to thenames and faces that have built the WestAustralian Music scene. It's a night guaranteedto fill you with that warm fuzzy feeling of beingpart of something great - WA Music!

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End of FashionSolid radio airplay, tours ofAustralia, America and theUK as well as a worldwidedeal with Capitol/ EMI hasseen End Of Fashion come along way in less than a year.

Red JezebelFiercely captivating live shows combined withmelodic but left of centre rock tunes havemade Red Jezebel one of Perth's favouritebands since their formation in 1997.

ShowbagSince 2002, Perth indie-pop band Showbaghave been redefining our understanding ofrock. With captivating lyrics and uniqueinescapable melodies, Showbag offer tales ofheartbreak, happiness and sadness.

GiganticNobody plays indie rock quite like Gigantic.Forming in 2001, Gigantic were noted as oneof WA’s most promising acts. Their specialisedapproach to power-indie is nothing short ofrefreshing.

The SilentsThe Silents are a four piece rock-n-roll band,influenced by sixties psychedelic and beatmusic. Since a demo in December 2003, TheSilents are currently developing their name onthe scene.

Fri 4/6 Rosemount HotelINDIE HEAVEN

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Eye SpyEye Spy's style is different; fun andhumourous yet musically interesting at thesame time, not easy to put a label on. Theirupcoming single "Ballroom" features a remixby Rollerskates' Stevie C.

Funk JunktionWithout doubt, Funk Junktion are inspired bywoodpeckers, things that make whistlingsounds, garbage trucks and concrete. With oldskool funk, Latin rhythms, African beats, jazzand blues Funk Junktion leaves no stoneunturned.

Fri 4/6 Swan BasementFUNKY THREADS

Funk JunktionRice

Rollerskates

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RollerskatesTheir mix of hard hip-hop, electronic sounds,tight dance grooves and touches of funk haveseen Rollerskates grow into one of the mostpopular bands in Perth.

Prawns With HornsPrawns With Horns are Australia's ManoNegra, a thunderous big band boasting aninspired guitarist, three-piece horn section, arare thereminist and truly memorable songs.

RiceRice comprise of George Kailis (CinemaPrague), Chris Oldman (Prawns with Horns)and Carl Jensen (Fondula). They play a chunkycantankerous style of rock music that drawson their musical experiences of past whilstpushing into new musical ground.

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Carr KrashHaunting obscure female vocal samples,atmospheric moods laced over killer beats andthe live bass and lead guitar giving realdynamics; its easy to see why Carr Krash gigsare something special.

RawboneRawbone began as an audiovisual projectproduced and performed by Perthmusician/video artist Roly Skender in 2001.Rawbone creates music that is instantlyengaging yet has a depth of appeal that youcan’t help but be drawn into.

Dave Miller“One can just listen forever, observing thewarm and compact scenery made up ofbeautiful sounds and grooves…” Dave Miller’smusic has gained worldwide exposure throughhis releases on influential German label‘Background Records’.

Ele-mentalEle-mental (ex-Sensory Overload) plays adownbeat, melodic style of music, being one ofthe few electronic acts to incorporate a guitarsynthesiser in live performances as well as inthe studio.

Ether2 highly experienced solo artists from 2 vastlydifferent worlds, Ether is a co-written blend ofintricate electronics and sweeping cello fromJonathon Craig (8ball) and cellist MelanieRobinson (WAMi Award Winner & 2003ArtsWA Young Artist's Fellowship recipient).

The ResonanceThe new soulful 'drum & bass' collectiveproduced by Trilby Temperley (AudioResponse Group). Vocalists Rebecca Brennanand Leanne Cole create uplifting modernanthems over a landscape of warm bass,crunchy percussion and solid breaks.

Fri 4/6 The Bakery_Artrage Complex LIVE ELECTRONICS

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The Popular FrontThe brainchild of singer/ songwriter Jodie Tes,their energetic and captivating liveperformances have evolved into a smolderingrock/pop sound, full of rich lush harmonies.

Nic ReidNic Reid is that rare kind of female vocalistpopping up in various locations expressingvarious musical ideas with various performers.Nic Reid fits nicely with experimentalelectronica, funk, and rock.

MoriartyMoriarty's live show has never looked better,now with 4 on the stage and occasional addedVJ projections. With the new album expectedon the shop doorstep in 2004, Moriarty haslaunched it's first single "Juniper Berries".

YunyuYunyu offers a rich cultural combination offused contemporary pop reflecting a widevariety of musical influences. Yunyuincorporates malevolent lyrics with herunusual blend of evil cuteness.

Paul BlackHaving spent 10 years performing in bands,solo and in the cast of numerous stage shows,Paul is a seasoned performer who bringssomething different to the Perth music scene.

Fri 4/6 The Kitchen CONTEMPORARY POP SHOWCASE presented by Deuce

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Tragic DelicateDown tuned guitars, haunting cello lines andstratospheric vocals combine with drivingelectric bass and drums to round out TragicDelicate's sonic proceedings brilliantly.

The HomicidesThe Homicides are a hook driven power punkrock band. They prefer to feed off crowdenergy, making their sound both unpredictableand dirty.

ParadimeA young indie rock/pop band that write songswith catchy melodies, Paradime have playedaround Perth, Fremantle, their hometown ofMandurah and the South West.

Standard Deviants2004 marks the release of Standard Deviantsself titled EP. Self-proclaimed as everyone’sfavourite band, Standard Deviants are sure torock the socks off any innocent bystander.

DJ FdelTaking the bpm anywhere from jazzy hip-hopto slammin’ uptempo funky breaks, Fdel’stunes prove a heavy influence of funk, soul andjazz.

GyroscopeNationally acclaimed band Gyroscope are oneof Perth’s favourite emerging acts. Armed withgrunge-like anthems you can sing along to,Gyroscope cross over into that ever increasinggenre of emotionally charged rock.

The Fergusons The Fergusons havebenefited from thefreedom to develop attheir own pace, enjoyingmuch success withnational airplay on JJJand WAMi Award wins.

Fourth Floor CollapseStunning live act Fourth Floor Collapserepresent soaring passions with delicate spine-tinglng subtleties, backed by creativearrangements and top class song writing.

Ku-Ling BrosConstructed from acts like Soundlab, YummyFur and Sassi & Loco, Ku-Ling Bros arecurrently completing their second studioalbum following the much acclaimed 'Creach'.

SalamanderBringing together elements of jazz, hip-hopand dance music, Salamander showcase theexcitement generated when the best ofacoustic and electronic are combined.

Spencer TracyOne of Australia's hottest young bands, theygained national attention in 2003 when thesingles "Disco King", "Ocean" and "Capsize"stormed the airwaves of Australian radio.

Pete Stone & The AssistanceWith echoes of Leonard Cohen, the CowboyJunkies and Nick Cave, Pete Stone and theAssistance present rich vocals to complementa new approach to alternative country.

Sat 5/6 The Monkey Bar

The FuzzJJJ Unearthed winners The Fuzz are a fivepiece juggernaut born from rock-n-roll. Theirsound is simply unadulterated loud guitardriven rock music.

Grand CentralAfter playing with acts like Bodyjar, Jebediahand Spiderbait, these boys have established afollowing unprecedented by a band so early init’s career.

Squint Squint began in 2002 as a collaborationbetween LA’s Amy Knoles and Perth's LindsayVickery focusing on the presentation of NewMusic with Video. A highlight of theperformance is dancer Danielle Micich in aMIBURI MIDI Jump Suit.

Yowarliny SingersThe Yowarliny Singers are 5 talentedsinger/songwriters whose music is modernand contemporary yet with an indigenous andearthy feel.

The AvenuesFormed in late 2002, The Avenues have sprungseemingly out of nowhere, flailing their poptinged rock madly and unforgettably overPerth’s exploding music scene.

Sunshine Rhythm BandWith a repertoire that blends calypso, reggae,Spanish and island rhythms, these WAM SongOf The Year winners have evolved into a solidforce in Broome (and WA’s) music scene.

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Blue Shaddy BandDescribed as ‘earthy, funky, surf blues’, BlueShaddy are well known for their high energystage shows, audience participation andspontaneous dance grooves, bringing a freshand original approach to the blues genre.

Lynn HazeltonA prolific and versatile songwriter, Lynn’ssongs reflect her passion for love, life, thebush and it’s people. Incorporating elementsof pop, country, folk, blues, gospel and worldmusic, her style is unmistakably unique.

Jane GermainPlaying at events like Blues At Bridgetown andNannup Folk Festival, Jane Germain brings aself styled vibrancy to her diverse sound – pop,soul, rock, folk, dance and anything else thatseems expressive and alive.

Andrew WintonAn independent acoustic performer, combiningblues with gospel and folk, Andrew Winton isreputed as an eclectic songwriter.

Tom HaranTom has won many prestigious music awardsfor his songwriting and his place in the HistoryOf Mushroom Anthology shows that Tom'smusic is a part of Australian Music History.

Richie PavledisWA Song Contest Winner (2001) RichiePavledis breathes spirituality throughout hissongs by way of strong soulful vocals,sensitive lyrics and consummate performanceon guitars, percussion and harmonica.

AKAKISStrong vocals, guitar and percussion blendtogether in AKAKIS’ music, giving the listeneran original country/folk rock music experience.

Sat 5/6 Clancy's Fish Pub (Fremantle)BLUES AT BRIDGETOWN presented by

Dave Mann CollectiveAn energetic and charismatic three-piece soulmachine, DMC’s smooth west coast grooveswarm the heart and inspire the hips.

Natalie GillespieNatalie captures her audience with theinstinctive power of her songwriting and themagnetic intensity with which she performs.

WoodFrom pop to funk to cabaret, by way of so-called ‘serious’ new music, Wood's four cellos,percussion and vocals challenge audiences tofree expectation and enjoy something new.

Blanche Du BoisBlending the subtleties of sweet acoustic guitarwith pop-rock sensibilities and creative rhythmchanges, Blanche Du Bois create a uniqueblend of ‘classy pop’.

IndojazzTheir unique fusion of jazz, blues and spirit hasled to performances throughout Europe, USA,UK, India, Singapore and Australia.

Janine le ClairA songwriter, explosive performer and award-winning vocalist, this vibrant rising star is acrowd pleaser; remarkably entertaining withher charismatic personality.

Kate AndrewsGutsy, chilling, warm and funny, evocative andpunchy, Kate’s got sass and she knows justwhere to put it.

Seve & The Bones Of ContentionHaving enjoyed residencies throughout themetro area, this band is an acoustic machinewith a wide and varied following.

Sun 6/6 MojosCITY OF FREMANTLE SHOWCASE presented by

Lynn Hazelton

Jane Germain

Dave Mann Collective

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THURSDAY JUNE 3 7.30pm-late Amplifier $10.00WAMi Weekender/ WAM Hall of Fame Launch Snowman, The Hampdens, Gina Williams, Hip Mo' Toast plus the announcement of the first WAM Hall Of Fame inductees! (and one or 2 other surprises…)

FRIDAY JUNE 4 8pm-1am Rosemount Hotel $10.00Indie Heaven Presented by EMI End of Fashion, Red Jezebel, Showbag, Gigantic, The Silents

8pm-1am Swan Basement $10.00Funky Threads Presented by St John AmbulanceRollerskates, Prawns With Horns, Rice, Eye Spy, Funk Junktion

8pm-late The Kitchen $10.00Contemporary Pop Showcase The Popular Front , Nic Reid, Moriarty, Yunyu, Paul Black

9pm-very late The Bakery_Artrage Complex $10.00Live Electronics Presented by Deuce Productions Carr Krash, Rawbone, Dave Miller, Ele-mental, Ether, The Resonance, & DJs

SATURDAY JUNE 5 1pm-5pm [Venue tbc] $10.00Season Pass Holders & MMF Members FreeMusic Managers’ Forum Industry Panels: Releasing A CD Independently , Self-Management

6pm-late Monkey Bar $15.00Saturday Spectacular Gyroscope, The Fergusons, Fourth Floor Collapse, Ku-Ling Bros, The Fuzz, Pete Stone & The Assistance, Spencer Tracy, Salamander, Grand Central, Squint, The Avenues, Tragic Delicate, Sunshine Rhythm Band, Yowarliny Singers, The Homicides, Paradime, Standard Deviants, DJ Fdel

6pm-12am Clancy's Fish Pub (Fremantle) FREE Clancy's Presents Blues At Bridgetown Blue Shaddy Band, Lynn Hazelton, Jane Germain Andrew Winton, Tom Haran, Richie Pavledis, AKAKIS

SUNDAY JUNE 62pm [Venue tbc] $30.00Season pass holders $15.00 WAM Songwriting Workshop Presented by Woodside Energy Ltd.

3pm-late Mojos $12.00City Of Fremantle Showcase Dave Mann Collective, Natalie Gillespie, Wood Blanche Du Bois, Indojazz, Janine le Clair Kate Andrews, Seve & The Bones Of Contention

5pm-late Hyde Park Hotel $12.00Lo-Fi Showcase Presented by Festival Mushroom Records Adam Said Galore, Tucker B’s, Halogen, Heathcliffe,Jayco Bros, King Wasabi , Schvendes, The Tricks, The Bank Holidays, Airport City Shuffle

7pm-12am The Whitesands $10.00The Heavies Presented by Madness Media Subtruck, The Meaning Of, Voyager, Civilised, Antistatic,Zeta Theory, Enforce, The Wire Complex

MONDAY JUNE 75.30pm-7pm ABC Studios FREE JJJ Live At The Wireless Gyroscope *ALL AGES *

7pm-11pm The Carlton FREEJJJ Live At The Wireless After Party Ikey Mo, The Nordeens, The Panda Band, Guyver

TUESDAY JUNE 88pm-12am The Rosemount FREEWAMi Weekender Urban & Goodbye Show presented by Sony Musicfeat. 16 MC Hip Hop Battle hosted by Optamus (Downsyde/Carr Krash), plus Micadelic, The Hill, DJ Armee

KALGOORLIE/ESPERANCE/ALBANYTOURTHURSDAY JUNE 38pm-12am Judds Bar at the Kalgoorlie Hotel FREEB Movie Heroes, Simon London, Jess Gordon Darren Mason

FRIDAY JUNE 48pm-late The Esperance Hotel FREEB Movie Heroes, Simon London, plus local guests

SATURDAY JUNE 58pm-late White Star Hotel (Albany) FREEB Movie Heroes, Simon London, Ulsta Rd

MARGARET RIVER/BUNBURY/MANDURAH TOURFRIDAY JUNE 48pm-late Settlers Tavern (Margaret River) FREEEl Horizonté, Lo-Key Fu, plus local guests

SATURDAY JUNE 58pm-late Prince Of Wales Hotel (Bunbury) $5.00El Horizonté, Lo-Key Fu, Four Disorder

SUNDAY JUNE 68pm-late Players Bar (Mandurah) $5.00El Horizonté, Lo-Key Fu, My Third July

GERALDTON/KALBARRI/JURIEN BAYTOURFRIDAY JUNE 4 8pm-late Breakers Tavern (Geraldton) FREEPhil's Finest Hour, Mark Sawyer , plus local guests

SATURDAY JUNE 58pm-late Gilgai Tavern (Kalbarri) FREEPhil's Finest Hour, Mark Sawyer , plus local guests

SUNDAY JUNE 6 6pm-late The Sandpiper Tavern (Jurien Bay) FREEPhil's Finest Hour, Mark Sawyer, plus local guests

HEALTHWAY RESPECT YOURSELF,RESPECT YOUR CULTURE MOONRISEFESTIVALSATURDAY JUNE 5 & SUNDAY JUNE 66pm-12am West Kimberley Turf Club- Derby25 bands/acts over 2 nights $10.00 p/nightGulingi Nunga, Silhouette, Dave Johnson, Neil Murray(Warumpi Band), & more

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Adam Said GaloreAdam Said Galore play music like no one else.To see them live is to experience a musicalstory unfold. They will rock you in the mostwarm, deliberate and erratic of ways.

Tucker B’sThe Tucker B’s ARE intense, dense, dynamic,simple, free, angry, sobering, drunk, drugaddled, bright, literate, illegitimate, arranged,confused, harsh, urban, gentle, rural, warm,cold, distant and RIGHT THERE BESIDE YOU.

HalogenHalogen are a guitar pop/rock band. Formed in1996, their sound is a combination ofmelancholic lows and lush melodic highswhich create an entrancing and fearless styleof contemporary pop music.

HeathcliffeDescribed as a combination of rock music withindie/ noise elements, the Heathcliffe sound isas unique as it is powerful, while alwayscontaining a strong melodic sensibilitycomplimented by beautifully aggressive femalevocals.

Jayco BrosSince forming mid 2002, the Jayco Brothershave built up a small but dedicated following.Their songs are about the usual stuff - lust,love, boredom and domestic life. Though…these are all true stories.

Sun 6/6 The Hyde Park HotelLO-FI SHOWCASE presented by

King WasabiWith vocals, electric guitar, drums, doublebass, piano accordion, piano, clarinet and astringed quartet, King Wasabi are a surrealexperimental, jazz, funk, all incorporatedlistening experience.

SchvendesAn emphasis on lyrics depicting the smalldisasters and celebrations of everydayexistence along with the combination ofcountry, blues, classical and rock fuseseamlessly together to create an individualsound.

The TricksThree singer songwriters blend thecontemporary sounds of bands such as Wilcoand My Morning Jacket with the classiccountry rock of The Band and the Stones,creating a dynamic all singing, all playing rockattack.

The Bank HolidaysThe Bank Holidays epitomise all that iswonderful about today’s pop music. Imagineglorious melodies, four-part harmonies andshining guitars put together in one remarkablecomposite.

Airport City ShuffleAirport City Shuffle, forming in 2002, havebeen regulars at venues throughout Perth.With an unusual blend of indie pop, theirsound emerges from an array of establishedmusical talent.

Tucker B’s The Bank Holidays

Heathcliffe Air Port City Shuffle

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SubtruckSubtruck are dynamic, fat, low and pugnacioussounding; renowned for their intensity andtightness. Their performances are exhilaratingand often musically violent.

The Meaning OfPercussive elements fuse with didgeridooplaying to give The Meaning Of a tribalundercurrent that sets them apart from theircontemporaries.

VoyagerVoyager transgress the boundaries of metalmusic, creating a unique atmosphere ofunforgettable melodies, heaviness, virtuosityand entertainment.

Zeta TheoryA mix of heavy back beats, hard rockinggrooves, melodic tunes and driving vocalscreate a diverse sound not so familiar to thelocal scene.

CivilisedCivilised’s sound ranges from the upbeat to thebrooding, whilst maintaining a distinctively“dark” sound. They have been cutting theirteeth in Perth venues for the past few yearsand have since released their debut EP.

Antistatic2003's WA Campus Band winners are a three-piece heavy rock-alternative act fusingcrushing grooves with emotionally chargedvocal melodies to create a unique sound.

EnforceEnforce are known as quiet achievers. Manyare surprised by the song selection that catersto a wider metal audience.

The Wire ComplexAn intense four piece alternate outfitcombining melodic vocals with dark,atmospheric, raw emotion enhanced by arange of effects.

Sun 6/6 The Whitesands THE HEAVIES presented by

The NordeensThe Nordeens' sound has been likened to thefast paced indie and emo-rock stylingscurrently swamping the airwaves from the US.Anxious and vulnerable, yet delivering songswith raw energy and inspiring anger.

The Panda BandFormed in 2003, The Panda Band have alreadywon the JJJ/ NOISE remix competition for theirremix of The Sleepy Jackson's 'Good Dancers'and been nominated in the Indie Pop/ Rockcategory of WAM Song Of The Year.

GuyverGuyver are a young band hailing from Nannupwho have been together for 3 years. They haveplayed at various venues in the south west andrecently won the Bussleton Battle of The Bandscompetition.

Mon 7/6 ABC StudiosJJJ LIVE AT THE WIRELESS

GyroscopeNationally acclaimed band Gyroscope are oneof Perth’s favourite emerging acts. Armed withgrunge-like anthems you can sing along to,Gyroscope cross over into that ever increasinggenre of emotionally charged rock.

Mon 7/6 The RosemountJJJ LIVE AT THE WIRELESSAFTER PARTY

Ikey MoMulti award winning Ikey Mo were the surprisepacket of the 2002 nationwide Music OzChallenge taking out the Artist Of The YearAward, APRA Songwriters Award and the NewAlternative Pop/ Rock Awards among others.

Voyager Enforce Gyroscope

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MicadelicDo you like oral? Micadelic are 100% acapellahip-hop, music at the cutting edge of skill,style and technique. Superhuman beatbox,witty Aussie rap, and seductive jazzy chorusesblend into an odyssey to the limits of thehuman voice.

The HillThe Hill are a young Urban act featuringbrothers Jared Wall and John Bullen. 19 yearold Jared Wall is a winner of the prestigiousPallotine Scholarship to attend the WAAcadamy Of Performing Arts.

DJ ArmeeHosted by Optamus

Tues 8/6 The Rosemount OVER & OUT URBAN STYLE

Releasing A CD IndependentlyThe ins and outs of getting your music out there. Fromrecording, mixing and mastering to promotion anddistribution, this informative panel will give insight intothe daunting but rewarding process of getting yourmusic to the potential masses.Self-ManagementFinding a manager that's right for your band isn't an easything – the relationship has to work for both parties onboth personal and professional levels. Withoutmanagement, can a band succeed? Of course! A panelof self-managed artists give us their views on the subject.

Contact Luke @ WAM for all enquiriesmmf_wa@immf.net, 9227 7962 or toll free on 1800 007962 (regional WA only).

Sat 5/6 Venue TBC MUSIC MANAGERS’ FORUMINDUSTRY PANELS

Sun 6/6 Venue TBC WAMSONGWRITING WORKSHOP

Ever been to an MC Battle before? Ever seen 2MCs with 30 seconds each 'battle' for lyricalsupremacy, trading witty rhymes for anextended time, tournament style?

WAMi Weekender 2004 says goodbye at TheRosemount Hotel with a FREE night of musicand fun hosted by Downsyde's Optamus,where the lines between music and sport get alittle blury - and the crowd get to decide whogoes into the next round!

With featured entertainment also includingaccapella hip hop group Micadelic and newurban stars The Hill, it's a sure thing that WAMiWeekender will be going out in style. See youthere!

To register for a place as one of 16 MC’s, head tothe WAM website - wam.asn.au, or contact WAM on9227 7962 or wam@wam.asn.au.

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An opportunity to work with experienced songwriters inexploring the processes of writing and recording a song.

Contact Emma @ WAM for all enquiries and bookingsemma@wam.asn.au, 9227 7962 or toll free on 1800 007962 (regional WA only).

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Metroplitan Ticketing Information

Season Passes - $28 + booking fee. Gets you entry to all WAMi Weekender Events plus WAMi Weekender Promotional CD and Programme with Groove Magazine.

Individual show door sales also available atrespective venues.

Metroplitan Venue Locations

ABC Studios191 Adelaide Terrace, PerthAmplifier Bar @ The Monkey Bar393 Murray St, West End PerthThe Bakery_Artrage Complex233 James St, NorthbridgeThe Carlton Hotel284 Hay St, PerthClancy’s Fish Pub51 Cantonment St, FremantleHyde Park Hotel331 Bulwer St, West PerthThe Kitchen663 Newcastle St, LeedervilleMojos237 Queen Victoria St, Nort h FremantleThe Monkey Bar393 Murray St, West End PerthRosemount HotelCrn. Angove & Fitzgerald Sts, North PerthSwan Basement 201 Queen Victoria St, North FremantleThe Whitesands240 West Coast Hwy, Scarborough

Keep an eye on www.wam.asn.au andwww.immf.net/au for further information on the WAMiWeekender seminars.

Sat 5/6 Prince Of Wales, BunburyEl HorizontéLo-Key FuFour DisorderBased in Bunbury, Four Disorder play mainlypunk rock, and some jazzy stuff if the moodtakes them. They have won various ‘battle ofthe band’ competitions including Oz Rock,Slamfest and the Busselton Beach Festival.

Sun 6/6 Players Bar, MandurahEl HorizontéLo-Key FuMy Third JulyThis five piece punk influenced rock band offera completelyfull bodiedsound. MyThird July areenergetic ands o l i d l yversatile.

Thurs 3/6 Judds’s Bar @ The Kalgoorlie Hotel

B Movie HeroesThe B Movie Heroes are a 7 piece acousticband who use guitars, fender rhodes piano &extensive percussion to create a unique liveexperience, leaving a lasting impression withtheir on stage vibrancy.Simon LondonTreading a musical path traversed by the likesof Grant Lee Buffalo, Neil Young, the CountingCrows or Wilco, Simon London’s diverse liveshow has drawn solid support in Perth venues.Darren MasonJess Gordon

Fri 4/6 Settler’s Tavern,Margaret River

El HorizontéEl Horizonté create music that is honest,passionate and strikingly raw. Fusing elementsfrom stoner, rock and punk, El Horizontépossess a unique, uplifting sound, with aburning live show.Lo-Key FuHaving stamped his style on a blend ofcrossover electro-rock,chemical breaks and tech-influenced trip-hop, Lo-Key Fu continues toevolve his distinct musicalsignature with itchytechno fingers.plus local guest

KALGOORLIE/ESPERANCE/ALBANY TOUR

El Horizonté

Fri 4/6 Esperance Hotel B Movie Heroes Simon LondonGator LoveAs the name would suggest, Gator Love play aform of funky swamp blues that’s proving to bea hit with punters, not just locally in theirhometown of Esperance but all over theSouthwest.

Sat 5/6 White Star Hotel, AlbanyB Movie HeroesSimon LondonUlsta RdHailing from Albany, Ulsta Rd are bestdescribed as energetic, pop-tinged rock liftedby catchy melodies. In 2002 they came 1st inthe great southern heat of NBT WA and 4th inthe overall competition.

MARGARET RIVER/BUNBURY/MANDURAH TOUR

My Third July

B Movie Heroes

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Lo-Key Fu

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For further information about WAM or the WAMi Weekender, please head to the WAM website: wam.asn.auAll Media Enquiries to Harvey Rae 08 9227 7962 (harvey@wam.asn.au)

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E: wam@wam.asn.au PO Box 171 Northbridge WA 6865

WAM StaffPaul Bodlovich Executive Director; Nigel Bird Regional Support Coordinator; Jason Brice Sponsorship Officer;

Fred Gesha Indigenous Music Officer; Emma Jack Communications & Education Coordinator; Harvey Rae Event Coordinator;Kath Robinson Special Events & Program Support; Lisa Schreiber Business Administration Officer.

ABOUT WAMThe Western Australian Music IndustryAssociation Inc. (WAM) is a not for profit,membership based organisation that exists “…to

develop the Western Australian contemporary musicindustry.” (WAM Business Plan, May 2002)

ABOUT WAMi Weekender 2004

The WAMi Weekender, happening June 3-8 2004, is a 6 daymini-festival showcasing more than 100 of Western Australia'smost promising and cutting edge acts to industry, media anddeveloping audiences from WA and abroad.

Artists were chosen to play the Weekender from over 250submissions, which were assessed by our Selection Panel ofindependent music industry practitioners in 10 separatecategories: Contemporary Pop; Country; Electronic/ Dance;Experimental & New Music; Hard Rock/ Metal; Indie Rock/Punk; Jazz/ Fusion; Roots; Urban; and World/ Multicultural. A small number of acts were invited to perform as headlinersfor particular events. These are End Of Fashion, TheHampdens, Ku-Ling Bros, Blue Shaddy Band, Lynn Hazeltonand Subtruck.

The WAMi Weekender, as a bridging event between our majorWAMi Festivals, gives us the opportunity to trial a number ofnew ideas for incorporating into the running of our EventsProgram Area. As always we welcome comment from anyoneinvolved relating their experiences with the festival.

We hope you enjoy the WAMi Weekender - we've certainlyhad a heap of fun putting it together!

ABOUT WAMi Weekender Promotional CDArtists chosen to be on the WAMi Weekender CD wereselected through the independent Selection Panel process. All artists featured on the CD are playing at a WAMiWeekender Event; the tracks were ordered in chronologicalorder according to when their event was being held.

CD Particulars:• Compilation coordination by Harvey Rae.• Tracks 1,3,5,7,11,13,15,16,18 and 20 were mastered by

James Hewgill at James Hewgill Music• All remaining tracks were previously mastered• Disc compiled by James Hewgill at James Hewgill Music• Artwork, graphic design and layout by Lucas America at

Madness Media

For their contribution to the WAMi Weekender CD, WAM thanks:James Hewgill Music, Official Mastering Sponsor; MadnessMedia, Official Artwork & Design Sponsor; and Westlink/MGM, Official Pressing Sponsor for WAMi Weekender 2004.

HEALTHWAY RESPECT YOURSELF,RESPECT YOUR CULTUREMOONRISE FESTIVAL (TWO DAY EVENT)

Sat June 5 & Sun June 6West Kimberley Turf Club, Derby25 bands/acts over 2 nights including: Gulingi Nunga Silhouette Dave Johnson Neil Murray (Warumpi Band) & more

Ulsta Rd

Fri 4/6 Breakers Tavern, GeraldtonPhil's Finest HourTheir recent EP “Walk On In” revealed their quirkypop sensibilities. Phil’s Finest Hour supported thelikes of Even, Tex Perkins and You Am I in 2003. Mark SawyerFinding himself at the forefront of the acousticscene in Perth, Mark Sawyer is an intense singersongwriter specialising in ‘old school’ spliced with‘new school’ folk. plus local guest

Sat 5/6 Gilgai Tavern, KalbarriPhil's Finest Hour Mark Sawyerplus local guest

Sun 6/6 Sandpiper Tavern, Jurien BayPhil's Finest Hour Mark Sawyerplus local guest

GERALDTON/KALBARRI/JURIEN BAY TOUR

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Mark Sawyer

Regional Ticketing InformationIndividual show door sales subject to availabilty

Regional Venue LocationsWest Kimberley Turf Club - Ashley Street, DerbyWhite Star Hotel - 72 Stirling Terrace AlbanyPrince of Wales Hotel - Princep Street BunburyBreakers Tavern - Chapman Road, GeraldtonGilgai Tavern - Porter St KalbarriSettlers Tavern - 114 Bussell Hwy Margaret River Judds Bar @ The Kalgoorlie Hotel - Hannan St KalgoorlieEsperance Hotel - Andrew St EsperancePlayers Bar - 25 Mandurah Tce, MandurahSandpiper Tavern - Cnr Roberts & Sandpiper St

Jurien Bay