West Australian Music has moved its headquarters from the City of Perth to the Goolugatup Heathcote precinct in Applecross.
The music peak body has joined fellow arts organisations including Perth Makers Market, Children’s School of Contemporary Art and the Australian Museums and Galleries Association at the hub.
West Australian Music president Al Taylor said the organisation had been in the City of Perth for more than 30 years and moving beyond Northbridge would present the opportunity to for wider community engagement.
“WAM’s vision is to create an environment where West Australian artists can thrive, where their music is celebrated as diverse and unique, and the community can engage in the art form readily and easily – we truly believe our move to Heathcote is going to allow us to realise this vision even further,” Mr Taylor said.
City of Melville Creative Producer Pete Stone said WAM was an important part of the Western Australian music and arts landscape.
He said the fact the hub had secured WAM as a tenant reflected the city’s growing identity as an arts precinct.
“What we are doing here in the City of Melville and our strong connection to culture and elevating cultural experiences amongst the community really aligns with the diverse programs and events WAM bring to life, so we jumped at the opportunity to welcome them to the city,” Mr Stone said.
“As a place, Melville has such a thriving arts community and creative events calendar, particularly at Goolugatup Heathcote, and we can’t wait to see WAM really settle in as part of the precinct.”
The news comes after WAM made four staff redundant in April due to the cancellations of flagship events and loss of income sources during the pandemic.
