The 2026 wamcon program is here!
This is your one stop shop for everything happening at WAMCon and WA Music Week, including all new sessions, newly announced masterclasses and much more!
WA MUSIC WEEK MASTERCLASSES
THE CREATIVE PROCESS
Drew goddard – karnivool
Join Drew Goddard as he takes you behind the scenes of Karnivool’s creative process. In this masterclass, Drew unpacks the evolution of one of the tracks from Karnivool’s latest album, IN VERSES.
Discover how the song developed over time, exploring the evolution of the guitar riffs and other instrumental elements. Drew will share never-before-heard demos, working session files and stems, revealing how ideas were developed, refined and transformed over the course of more than a decade.
Whether you’re a guitarist, songwriter, producer, or simply curious about the creative process, this masterclass will demystify how songs are made and inspire new approaches to your own music.
MUSIC PRODUCTION
WITH ANNA LAVERTY
An in-depth production masterclass exploring the art of making great records.
Join award-winning producer, engineer and mixer Anna Laverty for an in-depth production masterclass exploring the art of making great records.
Drawing on her experience producing and engineering records for artists including Folk Bitch Trio, Nick Cave, Florence and the Machine, Missy Higgins, Camp Cope, Lady Gaga, Courtney Barnett, Stella Donnelly and more Anna will discuss how preparation, communication and performance come together to create recordings that stand the test of time.
Whether you’re an emerging producer, engineer or artist, this session will provide practical tools, real-world examples and plenty of opportunities to ask questions, helping you approach your next recording project with greater confidence and clarity.
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
On Saturday 15 August, some of WA’s most exciting acts take over Fremantle for one night only. The WAM Showcase is back, and the lineup is stacked.
Here’s everyone playing:
Birdland, Blush, Boox Kid, Clare Perrott, Claudia Tripp, Figurehead, Georga Raath, heaven // alone, Ivory Dusk, Jack Hamilton, JJ Vacant, Lightnin Jack, Little Guilt, Maatakitj, Oakabella Mae, Odlaw, RATSALAD., Rosalie Chilvers, Soul inSync, STOW, TAIJA, Tanya Ransom, TCHÉGA, The Forever Party and The Gray Brothers.
The WAM Showcase takes over four iconic Fremantle venues: Clancy’s Fremantle, Buffalo Club, Honky Tonk Blues and Wyola Bar. One ticket gets you into all four.
Limited first release tickets are on sale now at only $20.
Once they’re gone, General Admission is $30, and door sales (if available) will be $35. First release won’t last, so get in early.
WAMCON 2026
WA’s BIGGEST MUSIC INDUSTRY CONFERENCE
Returning to Freo.Social on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 August, featuring keynote speaker Drew Goddard from Karnivool and Annabelle Herd, CEO of ARIA and PPCA.
Two days of keynotes, workshops, panels, one-on-ones, and networking to help you take your music career to the next level. Your ticket also includes entry to the WAM Showcase on Saturday 15 August.
General Admission 2 Day Conference Pass: $179
ABOUT WA MUSIC WEEK
WA Music Week is a celebration of Western Australia’s relentlessly original music scene, shining a spotlight on the artists, industry and venues that make up its community.
This year WA Music Week will take place from Friday 7 August to Sunday 16 August.
Throughout the week WAM partners with local event organisers across the state to deliver a diverse and inclusive program spanning genres, artists, regions and communities.
At the heart of the week are WAM’s flagship events: the Regional Gathering, WAMCon and the WAM Showcase. These events bring artists and industry together to connect, learn and grow, while welcoming national industry representatives to experience WA talent firsthand.
WA Music Week highlights the diversity of WA’s music scene, encouraging new audiences to discover, support and celebrate live and local music.
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