WAMI blasts off -- Warrnambool Standard 2nd Aug 2001 - ©Copyright Warrnambool Standard 2001 All rights reserved
Six months of planning, rehearsal, practice and preparation culminate this month when South West TAFE music industry skills students present the second annual WAMI awards. Students will host the awards night, recognising the contribution of those involved with the Warrnambool Associated Music Industry, and will also launch a compilation CD featuring tracks written and performed by the students. Musician and MIS student Harry Fahey said the awards recognised the role many people played in Warrnambool’s vibrant music scene. “It’s just a big pat on the back for the music industry. There’s a lot of people in the industry that do a lot of work that doesn’t get recognised in official circles,” Fahey said. “It’s just good to have a night where they can get recognised and everyone can have a good time.” The 13-track compilation brings together many months of hard work for MIS students. Fahey said it was strong on variety. “Everyone gets to record one song. There’s a huge clash of styles with everything ranging from Christian funk, a little bit of rockabilly, punk, folk, cabaret, rock‘n’roll and acoustic grooves.” He said many of the students had taken the opportunity to record some solo music, while others had brought in outside musicians to contribute to the project. Musician Adam Geyer said the course had widened his musical horizons. “When I first came here I just played drums and screamed heavy metal. Now I’m writing country music and cabaret stuff. I’m pushing limits,” Geyer said. “We learn everything from problem solving in the rehearsal room to putting on full-scale gigs, stage management and venue liaison. Trina Brown, who plays 12-string guitar with local folk group Tane, said she had learnt the practical side of starting a musical career. “I’ve learnt self-management. How to get your own stuff happening as far as your package, bio, getting your own CD done and being able to do all that on your own.” Billed as WAMI 2001 — A Space Odyssey, the theme for the awards evening is based around the science fiction genre and people are encouraged to dress in their best formal space attire. It will be held at the Mahogany Ship Restaurant on August 14, tickets at the door.
Monaros win gongs -- Warrnambool Standard 19th Sept. 2002 - ©Copyright Warrnambool Standard 2002 All rights reserved
SOUTH-WEST pub-rock veterans the Monaros took out two of the major gongs at Monday night’s Warrnambool Associated Music Industry Awards. The event, which drew a large crowd to Slessars, recognised the achievements of local musicians and showcased the next wave of talent coming through TAFE’s Music Industry Skills course. The four major awards of the night were those decided by the public, with the Monaros proving a winner with Warrnambool music fans. The trio was named Most Popular South-West Musical Act, ahead of groups such as Slap ’n’ The Cats, Andy Alberts and The Walkabouts and young band Sicfest 46. The Monaros also tasted success with their 1999 album Dirty Angel, which was one of the four albums which tied for the Most Popular South-West Recording award. The other three albums voted into equal first for best recording were Negative Hold’s second metal release PMU EP, Tane’s debut Internal Resonance and 21st Century Ox’s first CD What Am I Going To Do With All These Portaloos? The Criterion Hotel was chosen as Most Popular Live Music Venue and the Special Award for Contribution to the Local Music Industry went to Motherlode Studios’ Tony Peel, who recorded all four winners of the best recording award. Shane Howard was inducted into the WAMI Hall of Fame, joining last year’s inaugural inductee Andy Alberts. Throughout the night, which culminated in a rockin’ set from rockabilly veterans Slap ’n’ The Cats, some more light-hearted awards were handed out to acknowledge some often- ignored contributors to the music scene. The inaugural Brown Dog/Blue Moon award went to long-time open mic night performer Glynn Coulson. The Liquid Lounge was acknowledged for its support of original songwriters, as was 3WAY FM, which received the APRA Cheque’s In The Mail Award. Dale Cleves Music was thanked for its constant donation of musical equipment for events and TAFE’s Barrie Baker was given the Supporter Of MIS Award. John Emry, who performs in at least ten different groups around town, received an award for his band “promiscuity”. Producer Peter Bird, of Yelp Studios, was handed an outstanding achievement gong. The Experimentalist Performance Award went ex-Endoscope and Visual Music Refinery mastermind Jason Nelson. The night’s best fancy-dressed prizes went to Trina Brown, dressed as Tracy Chapman, and Slap ’n’ The Cats, dressed as themselves.
Star musicians get what they deserve -- Warrnambool Standard 1 June 2000 - ©Copyright Warrnambool Standard 2000 All rights reserved
THE red carpet was rolled out for the who’s who of Warrnambool’s music industry earlier this week in a show of glitz and glamor that could have rivalled the ARIAs. The reason for the sudden convergence of the cream of our musicians and performers to the one location was the auspicious Warrnambool Associated M u s i c I n d u s t r y awards, held at the Mahogany Restaurant last Monday. Held in conjunction with the launch of the South West Institute of TAFE music industry skills course CD, the night saw an array of tongue -i n -cheek awards dished out to local superstars.
AWARD WINNERS:
The Music Industry —‘He’s walked the walk but when will he stop talking the talk’ award— John Maroniti, music industry skills course lecturer and Motorvators frontman.
The Maroniti Food Appreciation Award — Smoko Express.
The Association Rider Award — John Palmer, Criterion Hotel.
Best Recording and Production on an album — Tony Peel Shaun McKeever Motherlode Studios.
The Industry Award for Best Technical Support — Jeremy Cairns.
The Madames Award to the Music Industry — Richard Tankard for being in the most bands in Warrnambool, including Smilie Trio and Endoscope.
The Media Award radio and print - 3WAY FM.
The Medicinal Service to the Music Industry Award — Fishtales Cafe for the best coffee in town.
The Encouragement Award for Venue Development — Hotel Warrnambool.
The Award for Dance Venue — Gallery Nightclub.
The Award for Supporting Female Actress — Lyn Eales.
Humanitarian Award — Don Gibson.
The Award for Voluntary Support Music Industry Skills course events — TAFE Student Association.
The award for the industry education program or course -- Music Industry Skills Course.
Music honours --Warrnambool Standard 25th Nov. 2004 - ©Copyright Warrnambool Standard 2004 All rights reserved
MORE than 150 people gathered at the Criterion Hotel on Tuesday night to celebrate the south-west’s music industry. The fifth annual Warrnambool Associated Music Industry Awards — the WAMIs — proved to be the most successful to date, with organisers receiving more votes than ever in the popular choice section. The biggest accolade of the night went to producer-musician Peter Bird who was inducted into the WAMI Hall of Fame. TAFE’s Music Industry Skills (MIS) students organised the ceremony and kicked off the evening by launching their album Collision Of The Minds. The rest of the night’s entertainment was provided by Warrnambool pop-rock combo The Extreme Sprinklers, which was named most popular south-west musical act earlier in the night. Despite missing out on the best band award, Louie And The Rustlers and Tank Dilemma found themselves up on the podium soon after when both acts were named joint winners in the most popular south-west recording category. Louie And The Rustlers picked up the award for its EP Be Kind, while Tank Dilemma’s album Innersoul earned the band its WAMI. Dilemma frontman Richard Tankard was also recognised by the TAFE MIS crew as the south-west’s hardest-working musician, with the award acknowledging his work as a teacher, mentor and performer with the Shane Howard band, Things Of Stone And Wood, Thin Man, Tank Dilemma and his own solo and duo performances. For the third consecutive year, Tony Peel was voted by the public as the recipient of the special award for contribution to the music industry, while the Criterion Hotel was again named best south-west venue. Terang multi-instrumentalist Rhys Crimmin was selected by organisers as best new talent and Makeshift Groove was given an award for most creative band name. Glynn Coulson was the night’s best dressed punter and The Standard’s Offbeat was recognised with the most supportive media award. The MIS students, who used the night to recognise the local industry and to celebrate the completion of their course, thanked their teachers Lyn Eales and Gavin Franklin on the night.
Achievers in spotlight -- Warrnambool Standard 10th Nov. 2005 - ©Copyright Warrnambool Standard 2005. All rights reserved
The south-west's music industry gathered last night to honour its top achievers, with country-rockers, solo artists and young rock bands among the winners. The Warrnambool Associated Music Industry Awards - the WAMls - attracted a large crowd to Deakin University's Student Union Bar for the annual awards night. Country-rock combo Luxe, featuring former Louie And The Rustlers front woman Louise Clancey, won the popular vote award for best act in the south-west, finishing ahead of solo artist Maree C and young rock groups Troubled Minds and The Extreme Sprinklers. Maree C and The Extreme Sprinklers didn't come away empty-handed though, they tied with the most votes from the public in the best recording category. Life, Maree C's second album, and Jamaica, the debut EP by The Extreme Sprinklers, were placed ahead of Rhys Crimmin's Nightowl and Shane Howard's Another Country. Port Fairy's Caledonian Inn, aka The Stump, ended the Warrnambool Criterion Hotel's reign as most popular live music venue. Michael Schack was the night's other big winner, recognised by the public for his contributions to the south-west music industry. Aside from his work with The Dead Livers, Louie And The Rustlers, Luxe and Rusty Buckets, Schack has been encouraging local country musicians by hosting the annual Hank Williams' nights. He was also a judge at the Warrnambool heat of the Nat ional Campus Bands Competition. Motherlode Studios guru Tony Peel became the latest inductee into the WAMI Hall Of Fame, joining previous inductees Howard, Andy Alberts, Fred Reilly and Peter Bird. Peel has been a musician and producer in Warrnambool for more than two decades, playing in various groups including The Feelers before starting up Motherlode Studios. The night's organisers - South West TAFE's Music Industry Skills - also paid tribute to Warrnambool community station 3WAY- FM for getting local music on the airwaves.Singer Wendy Goyen was acknowledged as the region's hardest working musician for her solo and duo perform ances, as well as her parts in Lost In Suburbia, Glovebox and Tabasco Jazz.
The large number of open mic nigbts around the region were also recognised for giving up-and-coming musicians a place to perform. TAFE MIS teacher Lyn Eales said the awards continued to grow from strength to strength.
Nominees announced -- Warrnambool Standard October 19th 2006 - ©Copyright Warrnambool Standard 2006. All rights reserved
The votes have been counted and collated for this year's Warrnambool Associated Music Industry Awards
And the nominees are:
Most popular live music venue:
The Criterion Hotel, Warrnambool
The Hotel Warrnambool
The Loft, Warrnambool
Seanchai
The Stump (Caledonian Inn), Port Fairy
Most popular south-west musical act:
The Circle K
Rhys Crimmin
The Extreme Sprinklers
Lost in Suburbia
The Roaring 40s
Most popular south-west recording:
Brendah -- Wee rock (MP3)
Extreme Sprinklers -- Ice Cream Headaches (MP3)
Lost in Suburbia -- Side of the Road (album)
Roaring 40s -- Suzie says the usual (Mp3)
Special award for contribution to the local music industry:
Lyn Eales
Barry Galbraith
Jade McLaren
John Palmer
Six months of planning, rehearsal, practice and preparation culminate this month when South West TAFE music industry skills students present the second annual WAMI awards. Students will host the awards night, recognising the contribution of those involved with the Warrnambool Associated Music Industry, and will also launch a compilation CD featuring tracks written and performed by the students. Musician and MIS student Harry Fahey said the awards recognised the role many people played in Warrnambool’s vibrant music scene. “It’s just a big pat on the back for the music industry. There’s a lot of people in the industry that do a lot of work that doesn’t get recognised in official circles,” Fahey said. “It’s just good to have a night where they can get recognised and everyone can have a good time.” The 13-track compilation brings together many months of hard work for MIS students. Fahey said it was strong on variety. “Everyone gets to record one song. There’s a huge clash of styles with everything ranging from Christian funk, a little bit of rockabilly, punk, folk, cabaret, rock‘n’roll and acoustic grooves.” He said many of the students had taken the opportunity to record some solo music, while others had brought in outside musicians to contribute to the project. Musician Adam Geyer said the course had widened his musical horizons. “When I first came here I just played drums and screamed heavy metal. Now I’m writing country music and cabaret stuff. I’m pushing limits,” Geyer said. “We learn everything from problem solving in the rehearsal room to putting on full-scale gigs, stage management and venue liaison. Trina Brown, who plays 12-string guitar with local folk group Tane, said she had learnt the practical side of starting a musical career. “I’ve learnt self-management. How to get your own stuff happening as far as your package, bio, getting your own CD done and being able to do all that on your own.” Billed as WAMI 2001 — A Space Odyssey, the theme for the awards evening is based around the science fiction genre and people are encouraged to dress in their best formal space attire. It will be held at the Mahogany Ship Restaurant on August 14, tickets at the door.
Monaros win gongs -- Warrnambool Standard 19th Sept. 2002 - ©Copyright Warrnambool Standard 2002 All rights reserved
SOUTH-WEST pub-rock veterans the Monaros took out two of the major gongs at Monday night’s Warrnambool Associated Music Industry Awards. The event, which drew a large crowd to Slessars, recognised the achievements of local musicians and showcased the next wave of talent coming through TAFE’s Music Industry Skills course. The four major awards of the night were those decided by the public, with the Monaros proving a winner with Warrnambool music fans. The trio was named Most Popular South-West Musical Act, ahead of groups such as Slap ’n’ The Cats, Andy Alberts and The Walkabouts and young band Sicfest 46. The Monaros also tasted success with their 1999 album Dirty Angel, which was one of the four albums which tied for the Most Popular South-West Recording award. The other three albums voted into equal first for best recording were Negative Hold’s second metal release PMU EP, Tane’s debut Internal Resonance and 21st Century Ox’s first CD What Am I Going To Do With All These Portaloos? The Criterion Hotel was chosen as Most Popular Live Music Venue and the Special Award for Contribution to the Local Music Industry went to Motherlode Studios’ Tony Peel, who recorded all four winners of the best recording award. Shane Howard was inducted into the WAMI Hall of Fame, joining last year’s inaugural inductee Andy Alberts. Throughout the night, which culminated in a rockin’ set from rockabilly veterans Slap ’n’ The Cats, some more light-hearted awards were handed out to acknowledge some often- ignored contributors to the music scene. The inaugural Brown Dog/Blue Moon award went to long-time open mic night performer Glynn Coulson. The Liquid Lounge was acknowledged for its support of original songwriters, as was 3WAY FM, which received the APRA Cheque’s In The Mail Award. Dale Cleves Music was thanked for its constant donation of musical equipment for events and TAFE’s Barrie Baker was given the Supporter Of MIS Award. John Emry, who performs in at least ten different groups around town, received an award for his band “promiscuity”. Producer Peter Bird, of Yelp Studios, was handed an outstanding achievement gong. The Experimentalist Performance Award went ex-Endoscope and Visual Music Refinery mastermind Jason Nelson. The night’s best fancy-dressed prizes went to Trina Brown, dressed as Tracy Chapman, and Slap ’n’ The Cats, dressed as themselves.
Star musicians get what they deserve -- Warrnambool Standard 1 June 2000 - ©Copyright Warrnambool Standard 2000 All rights reserved
THE red carpet was rolled out for the who’s who of Warrnambool’s music industry earlier this week in a show of glitz and glamor that could have rivalled the ARIAs. The reason for the sudden convergence of the cream of our musicians and performers to the one location was the auspicious Warrnambool Associated M u s i c I n d u s t r y awards, held at the Mahogany Restaurant last Monday. Held in conjunction with the launch of the South West Institute of TAFE music industry skills course CD, the night saw an array of tongue -i n -cheek awards dished out to local superstars.
AWARD WINNERS:
The Music Industry —‘He’s walked the walk but when will he stop talking the talk’ award— John Maroniti, music industry skills course lecturer and Motorvators frontman.
The Maroniti Food Appreciation Award — Smoko Express.
The Association Rider Award — John Palmer, Criterion Hotel.
Best Recording and Production on an album — Tony Peel Shaun McKeever Motherlode Studios.
The Industry Award for Best Technical Support — Jeremy Cairns.
The Madames Award to the Music Industry — Richard Tankard for being in the most bands in Warrnambool, including Smilie Trio and Endoscope.
The Media Award radio and print - 3WAY FM.
The Medicinal Service to the Music Industry Award — Fishtales Cafe for the best coffee in town.
The Encouragement Award for Venue Development — Hotel Warrnambool.
The Award for Dance Venue — Gallery Nightclub.
The Award for Supporting Female Actress — Lyn Eales.
Humanitarian Award — Don Gibson.
The Award for Voluntary Support Music Industry Skills course events — TAFE Student Association.
The award for the industry education program or course -- Music Industry Skills Course.
Music honours --Warrnambool Standard 25th Nov. 2004 - ©Copyright Warrnambool Standard 2004 All rights reserved
MORE than 150 people gathered at the Criterion Hotel on Tuesday night to celebrate the south-west’s music industry. The fifth annual Warrnambool Associated Music Industry Awards — the WAMIs — proved to be the most successful to date, with organisers receiving more votes than ever in the popular choice section. The biggest accolade of the night went to producer-musician Peter Bird who was inducted into the WAMI Hall of Fame. TAFE’s Music Industry Skills (MIS) students organised the ceremony and kicked off the evening by launching their album Collision Of The Minds. The rest of the night’s entertainment was provided by Warrnambool pop-rock combo The Extreme Sprinklers, which was named most popular south-west musical act earlier in the night. Despite missing out on the best band award, Louie And The Rustlers and Tank Dilemma found themselves up on the podium soon after when both acts were named joint winners in the most popular south-west recording category. Louie And The Rustlers picked up the award for its EP Be Kind, while Tank Dilemma’s album Innersoul earned the band its WAMI. Dilemma frontman Richard Tankard was also recognised by the TAFE MIS crew as the south-west’s hardest-working musician, with the award acknowledging his work as a teacher, mentor and performer with the Shane Howard band, Things Of Stone And Wood, Thin Man, Tank Dilemma and his own solo and duo performances. For the third consecutive year, Tony Peel was voted by the public as the recipient of the special award for contribution to the music industry, while the Criterion Hotel was again named best south-west venue. Terang multi-instrumentalist Rhys Crimmin was selected by organisers as best new talent and Makeshift Groove was given an award for most creative band name. Glynn Coulson was the night’s best dressed punter and The Standard’s Offbeat was recognised with the most supportive media award. The MIS students, who used the night to recognise the local industry and to celebrate the completion of their course, thanked their teachers Lyn Eales and Gavin Franklin on the night.
Achievers in spotlight -- Warrnambool Standard 10th Nov. 2005 - ©Copyright Warrnambool Standard 2005. All rights reserved
The south-west's music industry gathered last night to honour its top achievers, with country-rockers, solo artists and young rock bands among the winners. The Warrnambool Associated Music Industry Awards - the WAMls - attracted a large crowd to Deakin University's Student Union Bar for the annual awards night. Country-rock combo Luxe, featuring former Louie And The Rustlers front woman Louise Clancey, won the popular vote award for best act in the south-west, finishing ahead of solo artist Maree C and young rock groups Troubled Minds and The Extreme Sprinklers. Maree C and The Extreme Sprinklers didn't come away empty-handed though, they tied with the most votes from the public in the best recording category. Life, Maree C's second album, and Jamaica, the debut EP by The Extreme Sprinklers, were placed ahead of Rhys Crimmin's Nightowl and Shane Howard's Another Country. Port Fairy's Caledonian Inn, aka The Stump, ended the Warrnambool Criterion Hotel's reign as most popular live music venue. Michael Schack was the night's other big winner, recognised by the public for his contributions to the south-west music industry. Aside from his work with The Dead Livers, Louie And The Rustlers, Luxe and Rusty Buckets, Schack has been encouraging local country musicians by hosting the annual Hank Williams' nights. He was also a judge at the Warrnambool heat of the Nat ional Campus Bands Competition. Motherlode Studios guru Tony Peel became the latest inductee into the WAMI Hall Of Fame, joining previous inductees Howard, Andy Alberts, Fred Reilly and Peter Bird. Peel has been a musician and producer in Warrnambool for more than two decades, playing in various groups including The Feelers before starting up Motherlode Studios. The night's organisers - South West TAFE's Music Industry Skills - also paid tribute to Warrnambool community station 3WAY- FM for getting local music on the airwaves.Singer Wendy Goyen was acknowledged as the region's hardest working musician for her solo and duo perform ances, as well as her parts in Lost In Suburbia, Glovebox and Tabasco Jazz.
The large number of open mic nigbts around the region were also recognised for giving up-and-coming musicians a place to perform. TAFE MIS teacher Lyn Eales said the awards continued to grow from strength to strength.
Nominees announced -- Warrnambool Standard October 19th 2006 - ©Copyright Warrnambool Standard 2006. All rights reserved
The votes have been counted and collated for this year's Warrnambool Associated Music Industry Awards
And the nominees are:
Most popular live music venue:
The Criterion Hotel, Warrnambool
The Hotel Warrnambool
The Loft, Warrnambool
Seanchai
The Stump (Caledonian Inn), Port Fairy
Most popular south-west musical act:
The Circle K
Rhys Crimmin
The Extreme Sprinklers
Lost in Suburbia
The Roaring 40s
Most popular south-west recording:
Brendah -- Wee rock (MP3)
Extreme Sprinklers -- Ice Cream Headaches (MP3)
Lost in Suburbia -- Side of the Road (album)
Roaring 40s -- Suzie says the usual (Mp3)
Special award for contribution to the local music industry:
Lyn Eales
Barry Galbraith
Jade McLaren
John Palmer
The awards will be held at the Beach House, Warrnambool on Thursday October 26th. Check out next week's Offbeat for more information.
Huge response to awards -- Warrnambool Standard Dec. 4th, 2008 - ©Copyright Warrnambool Standard 2008. All rights reserved
THE votes are in for the Warrnambool Associated Music Industry Awards. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday at The Loft from 7pm. It will feature some new twists including prizes for some of the trophy winners and the inaugural Port Fairy Folk Festival Rising Star Award. The popular vote section of the awards was again well responded to this year. In the favourite act category, an encouraging 28 different groups and artists were nominated across a wide range of genres. The top five nominees for most popular south-west musical act are: The 80 Aces, Jackson McLaren, Louise Clancey Band, MareeC and SS Radio While the lack of venues for original bands is often lamented, it may surprise punters to know 12 different music venues were nominated as best venue. The final nominees for most popular south-west venue are: Civic Hall, Warrnambool; The Loft, Warrnambool; The Stump (Caledonian Inn), Port Fairy; and Victoria Hotel, Warrnambool.The rise of MySpace has seen a growing number of MP3s nominated in the best recording category, alongside the usual EPs and albums. The nominees for most popular south-west recording are: Red Eagle—Many Good English (EP); I Dream Of Genre—HoldOn (MP3); Jackson McLaren—Oh My God IKnow (MP3); SS Radio— Blues By The Bottle (EP); Brett Clarke—Keep The Dream Alive (album);Common Seabirds—Vampires Like It Windy Pt 1 (MP3); and Rhys Crimmin—Musical Journey (album).The final category in the popular vote section is for a contributor to the local music industry, with 29 different people voted for in that category. The top nominees are: Lyn Eales, Tim Emanuelle, Matt Neal, Ben Russell and Michael Schack. The WAMI committee has picked five nominees for the inaugural Port Fairy Folk Festival Rising Star Award. The winner receives a spot on the bill at the 2009 Folkie and a publicity shot supplied by The Standard. The nominees are:Em Davies, Jackson McLaren, Narcalypse, Red Eagle and SS Radio. Donations from local businesses including Macey’s, Pronto Fine Food Merchants, Materia Brothers, Nonna Casalinga and more have meant award-winners will receive a little something special to go with their WAMI awards for the first time. And for something different, those attending the awards night on Tuesday are encouraged to dress as something or someone musical. There will be a prize on the night for the best dressed.
Top talent lauded at industry awards -- Warrnambool Standard Dec 10th, 2008 - ©Copyright Warrnambool Standard 2008. All rights reserved
SOUTH-WEST rising star musician Jackson McLaren took out top honours in the Warrnambool Associated Music Industry Awards last night. Jackson, 17, won the Port Fairy Folk Festival Rising Star Award at the local music industry's night of nights, ensuring a spot on the bill at the 2009 Folkie. The Mailors Flat musician was in Sydney, where he is recording an EP with ARIA award-winning artist Josh Pyke, and was unable to attend the awards. A wide range of musical acts were celebrated at the event held at The Loft, with the Louise Clancey Band named the most popular south-west musical act. Local blues/rock act SS Radio received a gong for most popular south-west recording for its EP Blues By the Bottle, holding back stiff competition from leading local artists including Common Seabirds, Red Eagle and Brett Clarke. The Loft manager Ben Russell was lauded for his special contribution to the local music industry, taking the prize over 28 nominees. Local bands took centre stage at the event with Em Davies, Alex Jeffrey and The Owls all getting their moment in the limelight. The night wasn't without a touch of nostalgia. Past music venues - the Lady Bay, the Criterion and the Tatts Hotel - were all inducted into the WAMI Hall of Fame for their roles in helping launch local artists over several decades. Prior inductees include Warrnambool singer-songwriter Andy Alberts, former Goanna frontman Shane Howard and musician-producer Tony Peel. The Loft was voted most popular south-west venue and Hotel Warrnambool was recognised for its fortnightly jazz night, taking out best south-west music event. Bass player Ruben Shannon received the award for hardest-working musician.
Huge response to awards -- Warrnambool Standard Dec. 4th, 2008 - ©Copyright Warrnambool Standard 2008. All rights reserved
THE votes are in for the Warrnambool Associated Music Industry Awards. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday at The Loft from 7pm. It will feature some new twists including prizes for some of the trophy winners and the inaugural Port Fairy Folk Festival Rising Star Award. The popular vote section of the awards was again well responded to this year. In the favourite act category, an encouraging 28 different groups and artists were nominated across a wide range of genres. The top five nominees for most popular south-west musical act are: The 80 Aces, Jackson McLaren, Louise Clancey Band, MareeC and SS Radio While the lack of venues for original bands is often lamented, it may surprise punters to know 12 different music venues were nominated as best venue. The final nominees for most popular south-west venue are: Civic Hall, Warrnambool; The Loft, Warrnambool; The Stump (Caledonian Inn), Port Fairy; and Victoria Hotel, Warrnambool.The rise of MySpace has seen a growing number of MP3s nominated in the best recording category, alongside the usual EPs and albums. The nominees for most popular south-west recording are: Red Eagle—Many Good English (EP); I Dream Of Genre—HoldOn (MP3); Jackson McLaren—Oh My God IKnow (MP3); SS Radio— Blues By The Bottle (EP); Brett Clarke—Keep The Dream Alive (album);Common Seabirds—Vampires Like It Windy Pt 1 (MP3); and Rhys Crimmin—Musical Journey (album).The final category in the popular vote section is for a contributor to the local music industry, with 29 different people voted for in that category. The top nominees are: Lyn Eales, Tim Emanuelle, Matt Neal, Ben Russell and Michael Schack. The WAMI committee has picked five nominees for the inaugural Port Fairy Folk Festival Rising Star Award. The winner receives a spot on the bill at the 2009 Folkie and a publicity shot supplied by The Standard. The nominees are:Em Davies, Jackson McLaren, Narcalypse, Red Eagle and SS Radio. Donations from local businesses including Macey’s, Pronto Fine Food Merchants, Materia Brothers, Nonna Casalinga and more have meant award-winners will receive a little something special to go with their WAMI awards for the first time. And for something different, those attending the awards night on Tuesday are encouraged to dress as something or someone musical. There will be a prize on the night for the best dressed.
Top talent lauded at industry awards -- Warrnambool Standard Dec 10th, 2008 - ©Copyright Warrnambool Standard 2008. All rights reserved
SOUTH-WEST rising star musician Jackson McLaren took out top honours in the Warrnambool Associated Music Industry Awards last night. Jackson, 17, won the Port Fairy Folk Festival Rising Star Award at the local music industry's night of nights, ensuring a spot on the bill at the 2009 Folkie. The Mailors Flat musician was in Sydney, where he is recording an EP with ARIA award-winning artist Josh Pyke, and was unable to attend the awards. A wide range of musical acts were celebrated at the event held at The Loft, with the Louise Clancey Band named the most popular south-west musical act. Local blues/rock act SS Radio received a gong for most popular south-west recording for its EP Blues By the Bottle, holding back stiff competition from leading local artists including Common Seabirds, Red Eagle and Brett Clarke. The Loft manager Ben Russell was lauded for his special contribution to the local music industry, taking the prize over 28 nominees. Local bands took centre stage at the event with Em Davies, Alex Jeffrey and The Owls all getting their moment in the limelight. The night wasn't without a touch of nostalgia. Past music venues - the Lady Bay, the Criterion and the Tatts Hotel - were all inducted into the WAMI Hall of Fame for their roles in helping launch local artists over several decades. Prior inductees include Warrnambool singer-songwriter Andy Alberts, former Goanna frontman Shane Howard and musician-producer Tony Peel. The Loft was voted most popular south-west venue and Hotel Warrnambool was recognised for its fortnightly jazz night, taking out best south-west music event. Bass player Ruben Shannon received the award for hardest-working musician.
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