WA talent to fight for chance in limelight with music awards
West Australian Music announced the 2025 nominees for its annual competition on Friday, with budding artists selected across 17 categories.
More than 800 musicians from across WA submitted their songs, showcasing the talent of the state's songwriting scene.
The competition is assessed by a distinguished panel of local and national industry professionals, and the winners will be announced in June.
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WAM CEO Owen Whittle said: 'This year's competition shows that there is something in the water in WA and that we continue to develop the most diverse and exciting music in the country.'
WAM has opened a new category called 'A Song for Sophie' for this year's competition.
Entrants in this category, who are under 25, are assessed for their lyrics' deep connection with human emotions.
Misticia Campbell, 22, was nominated across two categories — including A Song for Sophie — for her song Lost Again.
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'The song means a lot to me and delves into my personal struggle with what to do with my life, where I wanted to go, what people would think of me if I went after what I really want out of life and feeling lost and confused in all those emotions,' she said.
'Lost Again is my favourite song I've written so far, I feel it expresses my thoughts and feelings perfectly, the idea behind the song is to assimilate being lost on an island, far away and not knowing your own mind.'
Ms Campbell's lyrics were intended to be cryptic but aimed to explore emotional depths beyond a regular conversation.
Ella-Grace, Missy, Amberley Mayellen, and Liz Zard were also nominated for the A Song for Sophie category.
The winner of this category will take home a cash prize and exclusive mentoring with Jordi Davieson of the renowned local band San Cisco.
Dominating the nominee pool is first nations talent ICONYX, who has accrued a whopping three nominations, alongside much-loved acts Adrian Dzvuke and Joan & The Giants who have both received two nominations.
The winners will be announced at the Freo.Social awards night on Wednesday 18 June.
West Australian Music is a not-for-profit organisation and the peak body for contemporary music in WA.
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