- WA Music Week runs 12-21 September
- Cook Government supporting week with $500,000 worth of funding and $105,750 Lotterywest grant
- Celebration of musical talent across Western Australia
- Part of Cook Government's economic diversification strategy to help grow WA's creative industries
Today marks the start of WA Music Week 2025, which celebrates the diverse range of musical talents across the State.
The Cook Government and Lotterywest has committed $605,750 tosupport WA Music Week for the next four years to help grow the event for the local music community.
The week is run by peak music body West Australian Music (WAM) with a program of events featuring over 70 local acts across 13 venues across the State.
Events across the week include the inaugural WAM Showcase, where 20 of the best emerging local talent will be presented to interstate talent buyers and the public at events held across four venues.
The two-day WAMCon conference for WA musicians and professionals will help build capacity, create pathways for artist development and share knowledge.
A one-day gathering for regional attendees focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities for regional music will be held ahead of the conference.
The funding forms part of the Cook Government's economic diversification strategy to help grow Western Australia's creative industries.
The full program of events can be found on the WAM website: wamusicweek.com.au
As stated by Creative Industries Minister Simone McGurk:
"The Cook Government is proud to support WA Music Week as part of our commitment to grow local talent and see local creative industries thrive.
"The week gives musicians in both Perth and regional areas the chance to network, learn and connect.
"Audiences have an opportunity to listen to the next WA up-and-comers and maybe discover their new favourite musician.
"Most importantly, artists have the opportunity to perform for bookers, agents, labels and other music industry professionals which can lead to advancing their musical careers."
