WAMAwards 2022: Song of the Year Nominees Unveiled

West Australian association WAM unveiled its 2022 WAMAwards nominees for Song of the Year from over 1,200 entries – equal to its entries last year.

Siobhan Cotchin, Grace Barbé, The Struggling Kings, Natasha Eldridge, Angie Colman, War, Huey Brazadich, Shangrila, South Summit and RATSALAD were among the acts generating multi-nominations.

The WAMAwards winners will be revealed at the awards event in September, where they’ll be taking home a share in $45,000 worth of prizes.

Of the 20 winners from 2021, five came from regional and remote communities, four had First Nations backgrounds, and eleven identified themselves as females or non-binary.

Previous SOTY winners include Stella Donnelly, Beni Bjah, Kučka, Little Birdy, Abbe May, The Waifs and Methyl Ethel.

WAM partners with Healthway to share the Act Belong Commit message for mental and physical health throughout the competition. 

In 2022, the Act Belong Commit category returns to provide songwriters an opportunity to explore themes of mental wellness, the journey for an improved lifestyle and the importance of community and connectedness.

2022 WAMAwards List Of Nominees:

ACT BELONG COMMIT

‘Evermore’, Young Robin

‘Dawn Of The Future’, Onyxx

‘See You Again’, Sofia Rippingale

‘Our Country’, Natasha Eldridge

‘Too Young’, Sally Jane 

BLUES/ROOTS

‘Lucky Star’, Yo Yo Sun

‘Maths’, Angie Colman

‘Hourglass’, Sash Seabourne

‘Highway Song’, Siobhan Cotchin

‘We Belong’, The Struggling Kings 

COUNTRY

‘Highway Song’, Siobhan Cotchin

‘Smoke & Mirrors’, Codee-Lee

‘Maths’, Angie Colman

‘Blood The Money’, War

‘Breakdown To Breakthrough’, Tanya Ransom

ELECTRONIC

‘Brazadich’, Huey Brazadich

‘Don’t Touch Me’, PROJECT BEXX

‘Fatige (GUM & Ginoli Remix)’, Grace Barbe

‘Do You See Me?’, Mal de Mer

‘Say It’, Kindred

EXPERIMENTAL

‘Bridges’, Dan Sutherland

‘Gongs and Baritone’, Sax Mark

‘Melissa’s Meditation’, Parnell March

‘In Spite of Darkness’, Kit Parker

‘Brazadich’, Huey Brazadich 

FOLK

‘Above The Water’, Kiera Jas & ASKYA

‘Nauru’, Dave Johnson

‘Touch’, King Ibis

‘Advocate’, Joan & The Giants

‘No Apologies’, Finn Pearson Band

POP

‘River Days’, South Summit

‘Can’t Keep Waiting’, Supathick

‘Dance Through The Night’, PRISCILLA LET YOU IN KLAUDE

‘Come Over’, Ella Gilbert 

OUTSTANDING REGIONAL

‘Dysfunktional’, Kelea

‘Hopscotch’, Dr Tasty

‘Blood The Money’, War

‘Mum’s Advice’, Little Guilt

‘Haunted’, Tracey Barnett 

PUNK/HARDCORE

‘Identity’, The Reductors

‘The Righteous’, MAGE

‘Locals Only’, Indigo Blaze

‘Lift Me Up’, Shangrila

‘Chicken Lips’, RATSALAD

ROCK

‘We Love Playing In The City’, Odlaw

‘Fish In A Bowl’, Mia June

‘Mum’s Advice’, Little Guilt

‘Los Alamos’, Humble Armada

‘Dog Eared’, Carla Geneve

SCHOOLS 15 – 18

‘Company’, Jordan Anthony

‘Not Gonna Wait’, Bailey Perrie

‘Fish In A Bowl’, Mia June

‘SHAME’, SubZero

‘Slowly Burning’, Alex Belman 

SCHOOLS 14 & UNDER

‘Danny Blue’, Angelina Curtis

‘Moonlight’, Elianie

‘On The Run’, Girl In A Glitch

‘See You Again’, Sofia Rippingale

‘Broken & Twisted’, Onyxx

GLOBAL

‘Home’, Grace Barbe

‘Comerse a Los Ricos (Eat The Rich)’, Salvador Dardy

‘Freedom’, Rochelle O’Reilly

‘Black Mountain’, Kate Pass Kohesia Ensemble

‘Lower King’, Tim Newhouse 

HEAVY/METAL

‘Parasite Culture’, Darkmatter

‘Lift Me Up’, Shangrila

‘CRACKFLATZ (DICKTATZ PART 2)’, RATSALAD

‘Sharpen The Bones’, KIMURA

‘Temple’, MOANA 

OUTSTANDING INDIGENOUS

‘We Belong’, The Struggling Kings

‘Just for You’, Joan & The Giants

‘Our Country’, Natasha Eldridge

‘Something ‘Bout You Baby’, Patrick Woodley & Lauralee Faith

‘River Days’, South Summit 

HIP HOP/NEW R&B

‘Hopscotch’, Dr Tasty

‘July (ft Keely Brittain)’, Supathick & Adrian Dzvuke

‘Hands’, LUCI

‘Come Over’, Ella Gilbert

‘Dreams Last’, Jaycee 

JAZZ

‘Silver Lining’, Kate Pass Kohesia Ensemble

‘Lower King’, Tim Newhouse

‘Squint Your Eyes’, Mace Francis Plus 11

‘The Elephant In The Room’, Artemis Orchestra

‘The Clutch’, Ryan Daunt Trio