WAMCon

WAMCON returns to Perth in November.

Mark Neal steps up as WAMfest director, Claire Hodgson to coordinate WAMCon again this year.

Carol Lloyd award noms open, Aus singer breaks in Germany, Gang Of Youths are up against a wall and more.

David Vodicka, Harvey Evans and Larry Heath are the latest additions.

Letts first made his mark in the late '70s as the DJ that single-handedly turned a whole generation of punks onto reggae-lovers.

Two published professors are added to this year’s program, plus eps from music industry associations and companies such as triple j, Sounds Australia, 4ZZZ, Way Over There, Perfect Pitch Publishing, Barefoot Bands and Pilerats.

The first seven of 30 includes Jesse Elliott, Susan Heymann, Will Evans, Anna Laverty and more.

Organisers are determined to top last year’s record-breaking achievements.

Aysha Amani, Kylie Thompson and Sam Cutri to replace Louise Scott, Jacob Snell and Mark Spillane on the 2018 WAM board.