Perth-based social enterprise World Music Café (WMC) has won Folk Community/Cultural Project of the Year at the 2026 Australian Folk Music Awards, recognising its outstanding contribution to Australian folk music and culture.
Established in 2019, World Music Café presents its popular ‘Dinner & Show’ concerts, featuring contemporary and traditional folk and world music genres, innovative cross-cultural collaborations, plus a menu of global cuisine created by the WMC catering team.
Over seven years, WMC has showcased hundreds of local musicians, alongside touring interstate and international artists to become an important creative hub for artistic development and industry connection.
MC’s social enterprise model also provides employment, training and social integration for the catering and event crew from refugee and new migrant backgrounds.
“It’s absolutely wonderful to receive national recognition for the community cultural work that World Music Café delivers,” said WMC producer Jon Cope.
“Our shows create genuine connection and cultural exchange among musicians, audiences, caterers and crew, reflecting the rich diversity of contemporary Australian culture.”
World Music Café's next concert takes place on Friday 20 November at Mt Lawley Bowling Club, featuring Grace Barbé’s acoustic duo and Viper’s Dream, a new gypsy jazz trio, accompanied by a menu of global cuisine created by Tamara Rodriguez. Tickets for this show available here.