FAQ
This area contains Frequently Asked Questions from WAMI membership and the public. We hope to build an area that answers many of these questions and will be implementing a new, searchable system very soon. Please feel free to post any questions about WAMI, how to join, etc. Visit the “Contact” page for email links to post specific questions to. You can also visit the “About” section to contact WAMI Board and Committee members directly.
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Can artists and bands under the age of 18 be nominated and vote for awards?
Yes. WAMI has a category called “Risng Star” specifically for artists under 18.
I am an established working musician, singer/songwriter, performer in the Midwest. I am based just outside of Milwaukee. I’m wondering what benefits I will gain as a member of WAMI. I have my fair share of work and gigs, most self generated. So what can WAMI offer me? Does WAMI restrict (union style) a member working with any group or individual with whom they have had a disagreement in the past?
As a solo performer (99%) I’m interested in the camaraderie and group effort involved in the organization but surely there is more for an artist to gain for his yearly fee. Thanks for your time.
Hi Anastasia,
If you are interested in becoming a member, please visit the JOIN > Join WAMI section. If you have any questions we encourage you to stop down to an event and talk to us and other Members.
Individual Memberships are accessible through the drop down menu for Membership type. Formatting may not allow choices being visible until they are rolled over and highlighted. Memberships are also processed at most WAMI events.
Check the website often for events, meetings and other information. Also if you don’t already receive it, please register for the WAMI newsletter from the link on the Website.
Thanks for your interest in WAMI!
Hope to see you soon.
Regards,
Steve Tomczyk
WAMI Director of Online Communications
website@wamimusic.com
How Do I Go about Joining WAMI as an Individual Artist ?
Forms to Fill Out, etc..
Sincerely,
~Anastasia Lee~
Can you vote for categories like the rising star if you buy a membership?
Hello Sam,
Although WAMI Awards Nominations Categories and details change slightly from year to year, the basic voting process has remained the same. Each years rules and categories are explained fully and posted on WAMI’s website prior to the date voting begins. Please see the WAMI website and our FAQ section for answers to yours and other similar questions.
Thanks,
Steve Tomczyk
WAMI Director of Online Communications
website@wamimusic.com
Hello,
My name is Nicole Waters, I have been a Wami member in the past and suport Wami. I am a producer at the Exchange and Studio Red. I am also a song writer. I typically write with Greg Gerard and Ryan Rossebo, Ryan being one of my co-producers. I won A National Sing like Lady GaGa Contest and through that got to meet with a A&R Rep from Interscope Records. In which turned into them showing interest! They are showing interest in me and my songs, and Greg, Ryan and myself have been working hard and carefully writing and producing songs out of the exchange to send to Interscope. (wish us luck)
I have played in bands since I was 15 years old around Milwaukee, and nationally (Larry Lynn and Bootlegger, Rick Holmes and the Stratatones, The Orphans, Saddle Brook, Rachel Trapp, Erica Hoyt). Point being I would love for someone to check out my productions and original songs. I would love for the opportunity to be considered for a nomination next year. (Producer/song/songwriter/singer) I love the Milwaukee music scene and have been to many Awards shows. So to whom it may concern, I should stop hiding in the background and get more exposure. Please check out my music at http://www.reverbnation.com/nicolewaters
Thank you, Peace, Love, Rock and Roll!
I live in Illinois. Am I eligable to vote?
Hello Bob,
If you are referring to voting in WAMI People’s Choice Nominations, you ARE eligible to vote, regardless of your location as long as the Artist, Radio Station and/or Media Source is from Wisconsin. To vote, You must have a valid email address. You are limited to voting in one of the Wisconsin Regions listed (Please see http://wamimusic.com/vote/2012-peoples-choice-awards-nomination-ballot/wami-peoples-choice-awards-faq/) and you are allowed 1 vote. Hurry, voting closes today (3/21) at midnight.
If you referring to the WAMI Awards Nominations, voting is closed for 2012. Please visit WAMI’s website late this year for next year’s complete rules.
I hope this answers your questions.
Regards,
Steve Tomczyk
WAMI Director of Online Communications
website@wamimusic.com
Hi, I would like to vote and am not a WAMI member. Are there supposed to be choices in each category or can you enter anyone that you would like? Thank you for your clarification. Peace.
Hi Karla,
Only WAMI Members are allowed to vote for the WAMI Awards Nominations. There are multiple Categories and Members are given 2 choices in each category. Some minimal votes in certain Categories are required. Please see the Rules in the WAMI Awards Nominations FAQ section.
Anyone can vote in the WAMI Peoples Choice Awards. They do not need to be WAMI Members. The Best Artist, Best Radio Station, Best Media Categories selections should be from Wisconsin this year for People’s Choice. The public is asked to vote in at least 1 Category for a particular Wisconsin Region but is allowed a vote in each category. You are required to enter your email address. A valid email address is required. 1 chance to vote as described above is allowed. Please see the Rules in the WAMI People’s Choice Awards FAQ section.
I hope this answers your question.
Regards,
Steve Tomczyk
WAMI Director of Online Communications
website@wamimusic.com
I am a singer-songwriter from WI and am looking to perform more/get my songs heard. I have only played out a few times here in WI and in Nashville. How do I go about entering WAMI contests and what not?
Hi Melissa,
Thanks for contacting us. The best way to begin would be to attend one of our General Meetings and talk to some of the WAMI Board and Committee Members.
We are having a General Meeting (free and open to the public) this Wednesday at BBC at 7:00 PM. Please visit the Events or Calendar sections of the WAMI website for details. http://www.wamimusic.com It helps if we know a bit of your background, what your goals are, etc. WAMI hosts several regular events like CD Roulette, and Fast Fast Pitch annually. We also have occasional seminars which will often have discounted prices for WAMI Members. Please see the Events > Past WAMI Events section of our website for details.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please visit the JOIN > Join WAMI section. If you have any questions we encourage you to stop down to an event and talk to us and other Members.
Check the website often for events, meetings and other information. Also if you don’t already receive it, please register for the WAMI newsletter from the link on the Website.
Thanks for your interest in WAMI!
Hope to see you soon.
Regards,
Steve Tomczyk
WAMI Director of Online Communications
website@wamimusic.com
How do make a pass word my # did not work Thanks
Joey, please be more specific as to which password you are referring. If you are attempting to log in to the VOTE pages. These are password-protected during testing. Voting for WAMI the 2012 Awards Nominations opens February 1 at 12 PM for WAMI Members only. 2012 People’s Choice voting will open Monday February 13.
I hope this answers your question. If you are referring to any other password, please send specific details to website@wamimusic.com
Thanks,
Steve Tomczyk
WAMI Director of Online Communications
Hello, My name is Jim Pullman, My band recently released our 3rd album (Jackals and Wolves) and I would like to know how to go about submitting the album to be considered for the WAMI’s.
Thanks Much, Jim
Jim,
WAMI Members are allowed to nominate/vote in a variety of categories each year including “Album of the Year”. To be eligible, the Album/CD must be a physical product with a UPC code released between 1/1/2011 and 12/31/2011. Only current WAMI members are eligible to nominate/vote in each category.
The more airplay/press/good reviews/buzz etc. that a release receives, the more WAMI-awareness it creates and the more likely it will be nominated. Winners are selected by number of nominations in any category and are announced at the WAMI Awards Show in April.
Feel free to post a link to your website, the online store where people can listen to/purchase your CD at http://wamimusic.com/news/recent-releases/, anything to generate awareness for your band and CD. Let WAMI Members and website visitors hear your music, and help spread the word.
With your permission, I will post your question in WAMI’s FAQ section of the website. This and similar questions do come up quite often.
Thanks for your question and Good Luck!
Sincerely,
Steve Tomczyk
WAMI Director of Online Communications
website@wamimusic.com
(Original post re-posted with permission to FAQ page. 1/16/2012 by Admin.)
Will WAMI be offering the youth showcase again this year? If so how would a band go about auditioning for the event? Is there certain criteria that the band must meet?
Thank You
Kevin
Hello Kevin,
Thanks for your question. A date and venue have not been set for this year’s WAMI Youth Showcase although it usually coincides with a major Wisconsin Festival’s date and stage availability. Please watch the WAMI Website, especially the News, Events, and Calendar section for updates.
Does your organization support all genres of music? As part of an Americana/Core music genre bluegrass is important, but yet somehow overlooked. And, what would be the benefit of joining your organization? Thank you for your response.
Dan
Hello Dan,
WAMI has supported all types of music/events/venues and musicians over the years. Our Membership and Board of Directors are comprised mainly of working musicians and/or music industry professionals from around the state and from a wide variety of musical genres. Until recently, one of our Board members was a banjo player in a Bluegrass band, and I worked for his band as an audio engineer.
As far as benefits of Membership, I would suggest you visit the “About” page on the Main Menu and have a look at the Mission Statement and also explore the site further. From a musician’s viewpoint one of the main benefits of WAMI are the many opportunities to network with other Wisconsin music industry professionals and working musicians. Stop down to an upcoming meeting which are open to the public and see for yourself.
I hope this answers your question. If not feel free to follow-up online or in person.
Thanks for your question and your interest in WAMI!
Sincerely,
Steve Tomczyk
WAMI Director of Online Communications
I am a hip-hop artist from Stevens Point, WI and I would like to become a member, but your Join link is password protected. Can you please help me? I’d love to be a part of your organization.
Cory Groshek
Hello Cory,
You’re in luck. The WAMI Online Membership Registration System has been in development over the past few weeks. We have been converting from paper forms and traditional mail to the online system to speed the process of registration and consolidate our Membership database. The system has been password-protected while we Beta-test. I will be making last-minute adjustments and launching it later today. Want to give it a try? Let me know. We welcome your comments and hope to continually improve the system for our new and existing Members.
Please read the online instructions carefully. Please submit any website-specific questions/issues to: website@wamimusic.com. Any Membership-specific questions can be sent to membership@wamimusic.com.
Thanks for your interest in WAMI membership!
Steve Tomczyk
WAMI Director of Online Communications