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Drew Goddard Of Karnivool Announced As WAMCon 2026 Keynote Speaker

by Paul Cashmere

Karnivool guitarist Drew Goddard has been confirmed as keynote speaker for WAMCon 2026 in Fremantle, highlighting the conference’s focus on artist development and the Australian music industry.

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