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WAM Song of The Year
WAM Song of The Year
(WARMIA) in 1985, with its main aim to develop and run annual awards recognising achievements
within the music industry in Western Australia.[1] 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.
In 1989 the inaugural WA Song Contest commenced, in 2002 it was rebranded as the WAM Song
of the Year.[citation needed]
The WAM Song of the Year is open to all residents of Western Australia. The song must be the
original work of the songwriter(s). Songwriters with a publishing deal can only enter the Professional
category.
Contents
1Winners
o 1.11985-1988
o 1.21989-2002
o 1.32003
o 1.42004
o 1.52005
o 1.62006
o 1.72007
o 1.82008
o 1.92009
o 1.102010
o 1.112011
o 1.122012
o 1.132013
o 1.142014
o 1.152015 / 2016
o 1.162016 / 2017
o 1.172017 / 2018
o 1.182018 / 2019
o 1.192020
2See also
3References
Winners[edit]
1985-1988[edit]
1989-2002[edit]
1996 Grand Prize - Exteria[2]
1997 Grand Prize - Beaverloop[2]
1998 Grand Prize - Cartman[2]
2000 Grand Prize - Ivan Zar[2]
2001 Grand Prize - Halogen[2]
2003[edit]
In 2003 there were 1,247 entries and 75 shortlisted nominees in the 15 genre categories. Winners
each received $1,000 (Children & Youth winners received $500) and a days recording time at a top
Perth studio. The Grand Prize winner received the opportunity to have a promotional single
recorded, pressed and released among other select opportunities.
The individual category award winners were:[3]
"Streamers" by Umpire
2009 Popular Vote
"Unconditional" by Kučka
2015 / 2016[edit]
The 2015 / 2016 WAM Song of the Year was held on 9 April 2016. Beni Bjah became the first ever
indigenous artist town the top honours.[19]
The category winners were: