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Name of Artist: AACE
Style of music: Electronica, Hip hop, Rock
Artist contact name: Aaron Camilleri
Email Address: aace_djservices@Hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/djcrazycutz111
Location: Taylors Lakes
Been together for: 10 years
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 20 yo
Bio: I have been working within the Music scene in Melbourne for about 8 years. I started off as a Jazz Drummer for Don Burrows Stage Band at the VCA. We successfully gigged for about 3 years, I then started workin with electronic Music, Producing and DJing. I now have been running my DJ business for about 3 years and I continue to produce music. I am currently studying my Adv Diploma of Audio Endineering at VIC Uni Sunbury.
Name of Artist: Abandoned Dream
Style of music: Heavy Metal
Artist contact name: David Grimson
Email address: abandoned_dream_band@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/abandoneddream
Location: Ballarat
Been together for: 2.5 years
Number of band members: 3/4
Average age: 22 yo
Bio: Abandoned Dream are a heavy metal band from ballarat in the style of Iron maiden. Awesome songs, great riffs, strong foundations of music
Name of Artist: A.D. Massacre
Style of music: Metal
Artist contact name: Aaron
Email address: a.d.massacre666@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/evilsoftheflesh
Location: Craigieburn
Been together for: 3 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 19 yo
Bio: Founded in early 2005, featuring StillBorn (Vocals And Keyboards) and Masochist (Bass And Guitar) in what can be regarded as a 2 peice thrash act. A.D. Massacre then expanded in October 2006, when Fatality (now an ex-member) joined A.D. Massacre adding drums and some much needed depth to the band. Later in Feb 2007 Darsinth joined the band as lead guitarist and A.D. Massacre started to transorm into a unique metal act. A.D. Massacre strives for originality and perfection in creating a new metal based genre.
Name of Artist: Admit One
Style of Music: Punk rock
Artist Contact Name: Keir Telfer
Email Address: coming_after_you@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/admitoneonline
Location: Edithvale
Been together for: 9 months
Number of band members: four
Average age: 17
Bio: Admit One is a four piece punk rock band re-formed in Melbourne Australia earlier this year. The band has quickly evolved into a well established group, renowned for its unique melodic sound, and energetic live stage presence. With new drummer Tim Hesketh, Admit One are finally back in action, producing better material than ever and still combining catchy upbeat vocals with a traditional punk-rock attitude that prove to be a definitive crowd pleaser.
Name of Artist: A Friend of Mine
Style of music: Rock/Indie
Artist contact name: Patrick
Email address: band@afriendofmine.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/internetwhores
Location: Fitzroy North
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 22 yo
Bio: A full and fierce debut EP from the ambitious songwriting team that is A Friend of Mine. Oblique but powerful tunes... very, very interesting. - Single of the Week, Beat, 27/06/07. "The kind of music you might bulldoze a neighbourhood to... rolling waves of brooding guitarwork, grounded by precise, frenetic drumwork" - Inpress, Feb 06. "With double unison vocals which droned into a sea of power chords, and a drummer that rocked hard enough to put holes in your ear drums, the laptop beats also added a sophistication to what could be an easily pigeon holed group." - Fastlouder.com.au 29/01/08.
Name of Artist: Against the Tide
Style of music: Hardcore/Metal
Artist contact name: Against the Tide
Email address: against_the_tide_band@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/againstthetidenoise
Location: Rochester
Been together for: 2 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: Against the Tide is a hardcore band formed by 5 friends who had been in bands together previously. We are together to make music that is fun to make, but especially get out there and play shows and have fun. 5 talented musicians that live for hardcore and metal, and just music in general!
Name of Artist: Alanna Deutrom
Style of music: pop rock acoustic
Artist Contact Name: Sue Deutrom
Email Address: sketchart@optusnet.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/alannadeutrom
Location: Langwarrin
Been together for: 3 year with band
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 16
Bio: Alanna is a singer songwriter who has just recently toured Australia with Girlfriend magazine and Fox FM singing her originals at all the major Westfield Shopping Centres and also singing live and interview on Hot 30 countdown nation wide.(Fox FM) She also sings with her back up band at festivals and other live events. In 2007 she won Girlfriend of the year for her songwriting and singing abilities, run through Girlfriend magazine.
Name of Artist: Alithia
Style of music: Psychedelic post punk rock
Artist contact name: Vel
Email Address: drummer_from_sheen@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/alithiaband
Location: Forest Hill
Been together for: 3.5 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 22 yo
Name of Artist: Almacknjack
Style of music: Psychadelic Rock
Artist contact name: Rowan Mackenzie
Email address: rmackenzie@surfcoast.vic.gov.au
Myspace address: myspace.com/almacknjack
Location: Anglesea
Been together for: 9 months
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: Almacknjack are a three piece from Anglesea who have been working together for about nine months. Stu, Mack and Jack have just turned 17 and Almo is 16. In a short time, we have played a number of gigs in in the Geelong area, including the Queenscliff Music Festival where they won the Foot in the Door rock competion.
Name of Artist: Almost Eighteen
Style of music: Punk/Alternative
Artist contact name: Ben
Email address: redalert_2@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/almosteighteen
Location: Greensborough
Been together for: 13 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: A18 are a young up coming punk rock band, we have played at such venues as Macleod YMCA and Musicland. We are not your average punk band, we will give what our fans truly want. Strict Punk ROCK!
Name of Artist: Ammadu
Style of Music: Punk/metal
Artist Contact Name: Sam Howard
Email Address: Samaitch@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/ammadu
Location: Tecoma
Been together for: 6 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 21
Bio: Previously known as ‘1 tracked mind’ Ammadu have been melting faces for the last 6 years. We are a heavy metal punk band with lyrics you can understand. Very energetic, fast and melodic with heaps of harmonies and a significant dose of shred.
Name of Artist: Amirala
Style of music: Hard Rock
Artist contact name: Bob Parry
Email address: amirala@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/amirala
Location: Cheltenham
Been together for: 6 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 19 yo
Bio: Amirala are an energetic 5-piece melodic rock band from the depths of SE Melbourne. Forming early 2007 with experience from previous bands (Sheeth and Soren) the group shared a craving for something new. Drawing influences from the likes of Karnivool, Cog, Butterfly Effect and other great Aussie progressive rock bands, their original songs fuse power and energy with catchy hooks and dynamic changes.
Name of Artist: And Burn
Style of music: Rock/Screamo/Punk
Artist contact name: Cam Jones
Email Address: andburnrock@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/andburnrock
Location:
Been together for: 5 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 23 yo
Bio: And Burn formed in March 2003. They play melodic rock songs, with heavy breakdowns and catchy chourus’s. The band have toured and played alongside some of Australia's best acts (28 Days, Bodyjar, Antiskeptic etc).
Name of Artist: Andy Bear and the Bum Chums
Style of Music: Rock 'n' Roll, Comedy
Artist Contact Name: Sam Wilkinson
Email Address: lug_of_sam@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/andybearandthebumchums
Location: Niddrie
Been Together For: 9 months
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 15
Bio: Formed at the end of 2007 as a means of entertaining year 10's on their orientation day, Andy Bear and the Bum Chums are a band so amazing people have spontaneously exploded in our audience from sheer awesome overload. Big on theatrics, costumes, musical satire and intesively energetic and mildly insane live performances. We have performaned only once outside our school, at an Emergenza battle of the bands, and are looking for more opportunities to ROCK OUT.
Artist Name: Angels Voice Band
Style of Music: Dance
Artist Contact Name: MD Machinda Maulidi
Email Address: md_machy_douleman@hotmail.com
MySpace address: N/A
Location: Victoria Harbour
Been Together For: 2 years
Number of band members: 22 members
Average age: 16
Bio: Angels Voice Band started with only 3 people and over the years became a total of 22 people. We are always making new songs and coming up with new ideas as a band.Our songs try and teach about God, Peace and education . This music is aimed at every one, no matter their age, we believe strongly that we can make a difference and an impact on the world. Our message is that no matter who you are there is always help if you need it.
Name of Artist: Another Rotting Corpse
Style of Music: Punk
Artist Contact Name: Anthony Clark
Email Address: ant_is_not@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/arcorpse
Location: Burwood
Been Together For: 11 months
Number of Band Members: 3
Average Age: 25
Bio: Ant on guitar rocking out with Louise on bass; from Teddy Royals, and drummer, Nate from Dirty Mits; this three piece band plays loud and fast as hell blazing through 18 originals in a set.
Name of Artist: Any Minute Now
Style of music: heavier Aternative Rock
Artist Contact Name: Ricky Scott
Email Address: ricky.scott@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/anyminutenoww
Location: Caulfield
Been together for: 8 Months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 18
Bio: n/a
Name of Artist: Anythium
Style of music: Melodic Metal
Artist contact name: Scott
Email address: anythium@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/anythium
Location: Pearcedale
Been together for: 12 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 25 yo
Bio: Drawing inspiration from international acts such Mudvayne and Evanescence; Anythium has succeeded in forging a sound that is truly unique. The band’s true appeal derives from powerful song-writing, energetic performances, and the perfect fusion of dynamic and sombre harmonies. Whether it’s Jay’s pounding bass lines, Vince’s powerfully dramatic tribal drumming, or the way Scott and Damian’s guitar work is seamlessly intertwined, you can’t help but be drawn to the phenomenon that ensues. But perhaps Anythium’s greatest asset is Lauren’s profound vocal diversity, delivering an array of sounds from conventional melodic vocals, to high and low range screams, to haunting serenades.
Name of Artist: Aphasia
Style of music: Punk/Rock
Artist contact name: Tennii
Email Address: shaun_tenni@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/aphasiarok
Location: Box Hill
Been together for: 6 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: After the end of One Step Ahead, Shaun Tennii and Chris Weinlich set out to start another band. They recruited long time friend Mr Alvaro and after a long line of drummers they found Guitar Pro 4, a fantastic drummer. The quartet then started making some original songs and are currently recording their first demo.
Name of Artist: Apocalypse Is Me
Style of music: Post-Hardcore
Artist contact name: Shelby
Email Address: guitar.girl91@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/apocalypseisme
Location: Ringwood
Been together for: 3 months
Number of band members: 6 members
Average age: 16 years
Bio: Starting in mid-2008, Apocalypse Is Me went through a rough patch of finding stable permanent members. After completing their line up, the group soon finished writing 12 songs and never fail to practice every weekend at Ringwood's Frequency Studios with members coming from all sides of Melbourne. Bringing together melody and breakdowns, their stage presence will never put on a disappointing show.
Name of Artist: Artinem
Style of Music: Rock
Artist Contact Name: Sam Tan
Email Address: bluecarkeys@gmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/artinem
Location: Glen Waverley
Been Together For: 4 Years
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 22
Bio: Artinem’s sound is a blend of energetic rock with big grooves, fat ass-riffs, hooks and pumping vocals that soar. Having shared the stage with Dead Letter Circus, Killing Heidi, The Salads (Canada), Trial Kennedy, Horsell Common, Sleep Parade, Hinge and Bushido this is definitely an act to catch live.
Name of Artist: Ashley's Affair
Style of music: Pop/ Rock
Artist contact name: Troy Barrett
Email Address: ashleysaffair@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/ashleysaffair
Location: Melbourne
Been together for: 12 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 23
Bio: Ashley’s Affair formed in late November 2007. Having recorded a 3-track demo in early 2008, they have created themselves a respectable fan base in such a short time together. Even after playing only a handful of shows, Ashley’s Affair have shown that they deliver high energy pop-rock, with an explosive stage presence that is captivating Melbourne’s live music scene. Having already secured radio airplay on SYN and Triple J, the 5-piece outfit are continuing to gain the attention of people from all genres.
Name of Artist: Ashley J Higgs
Style of Music: N/A
Artist Contact Name: Ashley J Higgs
Email Address: darkstarlessnight@gmail.com
Myspace Address: NA
Location: Footscray
Been Together For: 16 years
Number of Band Members: 1
Average Age: 40
Bio. N/A
Name of Artist: A Sound Mind
Style of music: Alternative Rock
Artist contact name: Kiran Khan
Email address: kiran@asoundmind.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/asoundmind
Location: Narre Warren North
Been together for: 3 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 25 yo
Bio: Taking on the world one song at a time A Sound Mind is a 100% independently funded and managed project based in Victoria, Australia. Their universal, powerful, epic and uplifting song writing is not only inspiring but captive of an extremely wide variety of listeners. Merging a technology based orchestra with live acoustic instruments, A Sound Mind take alternate rock on a completely new tangent.
Name of Artist: Athena and the Archer
Style of Music: Pop Rock/Folk
Artist Contact Name: Kirsten Moore
Email Address: kirstenmoore@dodo.com.au
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/athenaandthearcher
Location: Eltham
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 20
Bio: Tori Amos style bluntness crossed with the soaring soprano vocal-style likened to that of Kate Bush. Kirsten, Travis and Elly each come from classical musical backgrounds, all studying their chosen instrument for 10years. Athena and the Archer came alive a year ago and has since been churning out fascinating music that is predominantly pop-folk. What makes Athena and the Archer so exiting is how the influence of classical comes through. Kirsten is a story-teller, twisting rhymes and truths in a beautiful and sometimes uncomfortably honest way and Travis masters his guitar with pure ease. They make a dynamic combination.
Name of Artist: Atomic Tommy
Style of music: Punk Rock
Artist contact name: Nick Bond
Email address: goldeneye908@hotmail.com
Myspace address: myspace.com/atomictommyband
Location: Hawthorn
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 14 yo
Bio: We started as a bunch of friends who wanted to play music together but now we've realised that we're pretty good so we've made some music together and played a gig for some friends.
Name of Artist: Atresia
Style of music: Alternative Metal
Artist contact name: Ashley de Neef
Email address: bunstalee92@hotmail.com
Myspace address: myspace.com/atresiasmething
Location: Ringwood
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 16 yo
Bio: Sharing similar interests, four metal heads decided to combine their influences of Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Metallica and Tool to make their own breed of metal. With Anthony Taylor on Rhythm Guitar, Kaustav Das on Lead Guitar, Andrew Groszek on Drums and Ashley de Neef on Bass guitar and Lead Vocals.
Name of Artist: Avalon
Style of music: Originals and covers
Artist contact name: Avalon
Email address: avalon.xo@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/avalonandhermusic
Location: Mornington
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 16 yo
Bio: My guitar strings me together and my piano gives me freedom. I feel the most comfertable behind my instraments singing my mind. Singing is my passion and what i hope to be doing now and through out life.
Artist Name: Avarious
Style of Music: Metal
Artist Contact Name: Alex Suwitra
Email Address: alex_wayan_suwitra@yahoo.com.au
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/avarious123
Location: Geelong
Been Together For: 1 year
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 16
Bio: Avarious is a metal band from Geelong made up of five 16 year olds with a wide range of influences and musical tastes. We all love live music and to be playing to people at a gig is as good as it gets. Basically, we want to share our music to as many people as possible and have as much fun as we can while doing it. Other gigs we have had are participating in Clifton Springs Battle of the Bands and a FReeZA sponsored event in Bannockburn.
Name of Artist: Avenead
Style of Music: Thrash
Artist Contact Name: Tim
Email Address: tm_bethune@yahoo.com.au
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/avenead
Location: Frankston
Been together for: 2 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 17
Bio: Thrash metal band formed in early 2007 in the Melbourne metro area
Name of Artist: AVRD
Style of music: Alternative Rock
Artist contact name: Hannes Lackmann
Email address: hanneslackmann@mac.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/avrdmusic
Location: Rye
Been together for: 6 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: AVRD are a young rock/alt band from the back of Rye near the messy surf and wind. They have a very unique style of making noise, blending catchy melodies, driving beats and a voice that brings something new to this scene.
Name of Artist: Aysu Souls
Style of Music: Turkish/Hiphop/RnB
Artist contact name: Ash
Email address: roxyanne1@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/Aysusoulz
Location: Fitzroy
Been together for: 6 months
Number of band members: 4 sometimes 6
Average age: 23 yo
Bio: Aysu Souls are a spicy blend of Hip Hop, Groove and new school Turkish RnB. Fully feminine, all members have studied jazz and have gigged for many years. Aysu- vox, Ash- Drums, Fleur- Bass and Bron- Keys, we love to play live and put on a show and we are all influenced by the jazz, latin and funk scene around the city, especially Fitzroy, our home.
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Name of Artist: Backyard Funk
Style of music: Funk, Rock, Hip Hop
Artist contact name: Shannon Stewart
Email Address: herasl@aapt.net.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/byardfunk
Location: Frankston
Number of band members: 6
Average age: 30 yo
Bio: Frankston based band mixing live funk and rock grooves, with Aussie hip hop added to the flavour.
Name of Artist: Bakchat
Style of music: Punk/Rock
Artist contact name: David Bickers
Email address: yc_ford_16@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/bakchat1
Location: Ferntree Gully
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: There was a huge explosion. Out of the midst of the darkness came four guys all with the same passion for finding their way out of the Dandenongs to somehow make it into the music scene. Over recent years the line-up has changed and the band is now ready to rock with explosive live shows, orgasmic riffs, tight solos, penetrating bass and of course blasting beats from behind.
Artist Name: Baked Not Fried
Style of Music: punk
Artist Contact Name: Alex
Email Address: baked_not_fried@live.com.au
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/bakednotfriedband
Location: Macedon Ranges
Been Together For: 2 years
Number of band members:
Average age: 15
Bio: Baked Not Fried is a band from the Macedon ranges district. We got our name from a Shapes packet. We are influenced by many bands but the main ones are Blink 182, Greenday, Sum 41 and System of a Down.
Name of Artist: Ballantyne
Style of Music: Hardcore/Punk
Artist Contact Name: Shaun Connor
Email Address: ballantynehc@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/ballantynehc
Location: n/a
Been Together For: 6 Months
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 16
Bio: We're a young band influenced by hardcore/punk bands such as Pro Team and Champion. We've been going to shows for a few years and we wanted to start our own band so we could play at those shows.
Name of Artist: Band
Style of Music: alternative/indie/experimental/rock
Artist Contact Name: James
Email Address: spacejames-@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/jameshasband
Location: n/a
Been Together For: 5 months
Number of Band Members: 3
Average Age: 16
Bio: Experimental rock band with good guitar and bass and drums and keyboard and piano and all that jazz.
Name of Artist: Bane Of Humanity
Style of Music: Deathcore
Artist Contact Name: Jacob Craddock
Email Address: baneofhumanityband@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/baneofhumanityband
Location: Bacchus Marsh
Been Together For: 1 month
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 17
Bio: We are a fresh to the scene deathcore band. After playing little tiny house shows, we now have our first show, and are wanting to get our name out there. With an all original set, we are ready to hit the big shows.
Name of Artist: Bankai
Style of Music: Electronic
Artist Contact Name: Will Dayble
Email Address: will@squareweave.com.au
Myspace Address: http://www.thesixtyone.com/bankai/
Location: Carlton North
Been Together For: 5 years
Number of Band Members: 1
Average Age: 25
Bio: I played a bunch of Freeza events under the name 'Innocent Cabbage'. These days I do my own think, Bankai. Currently a minor internet sensation, touring Canada next year, do a very interesting live show, lots of gear and gadgets.
Name of Artist: Baryshnikov
Style of music: Pop/Punk/Post-Punk
Artist contact name: Nathanael Walker
Email address: nat.walker@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/baryshnikovbaryshnikov
Location: Brunswick
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 21 yo
Bio: We have fun playing fun music. Toe tapping and sing alongs welcome.
Name of Artist: Bea's Window
Style of Music: Alternative/Pop/Rock
Artist contact name: Indi Walton-Guerin
Email address: indi_wallygrin@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/beaswindow2
Location: Violet Town
Been together for: 2.5 years
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 15 yo
Bio: Bea’s Window is an exciting young band from Violet Town in Victoria, who have recently been playing up a storm at community and youth events across the region. Bea’s Window have a unique and energetic sound which is cool to play full blast in your ipod, mosh to or just mellow out and listen to.
Name of Artist: Bear Hunt
Style of music: Alternative/Rock
Artist contact name: Ben Tomkinson
Email address: audioslavenation@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/bearhuntband
Location: Hampton
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: Bear Hunt consists of James Tyrell on lead vocals/rythm guitar, Lachie Rankin on lead guitar, Adam Madrick on drums and Ben Tomkinson on bass. Our music has a shoegaze/punk influence, with nice chord progressions, cool delay powered lead lines, and soft melodies with a strong rhythm section.
Name of Artist: Before April
Style of Music: Alternative/Punk/Rock
Artist contact name: Hudson Ryan
Email address: lz4g62@iprimus.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/beforeaprilrock
Location: Mill Park
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 17-18 yo
Bio: Before April, a post punk/ rock / alternative band, formed in the northern suburbs of Melbourne when, in early April of this year, our very good friend Cara called and asked us to put together a band for an upcoming Freeza gig, so the four of us got together,wanting to create catchy tunes,meaning full lyrics and not-so-meaning full titles,we got to work and had four originals within a month, and within a month of that we have recorded out first demo which is available now.
Name of Artist: Believe Me Natalie
Style of music: Hardcore/Scremo/Pop
Artist contact name: Adam or Steven Ward
Email address: x-a-love-so-pure-x@hotmail.com or
steven_bim123@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/believemenatalieband
Location: Highett/ Bentleigh
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: Believe Me Natalie is four piece band. We like to play hardcore with pop choruses. We love music a lot and playing to people is the best way to open up our selves and feel good about what we are doing. We are ready and looking for gigs to meet and win new people over with our skills.
Name of Artist: Belinda Mahony
Style of music: Easy listening; Pop
Artist contact name: Belinda Mahony
Email Address: mahonydm@netspace.net.au
Myspace address: none
Location: Bundoora
Been together for: 12 months
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 26 yo
Bio: I have produced 4 CD's and have sung at many corporate and fund raising events around Australia. I am noted for my powerful and passionate singing voice.
Name of Artist: Bendigo Hip Hop Kollective
Style of music: hip hop
Artist Contact Name: mike flood
Email Address: bendigohiphopkollective@gmail.com
Myspace address: myspace.com/bendigohiphopcollectivemusic
Location: Bendigo
Been together for: 3 months
Number of band members: 6
Average age: 20
Bio: A range of emcees and beatboxers/deejays performing under one banner, B-town Kollect. Members are TruthLess, Xzamon, Matt Elite, Nemesis and femmecee Pazza. Diverse flows and conscious content blended with butter beats.
Name of Artist: Beneath The Rising Tide
Style of music: Deathcore/Metalcore
Artist contact name: Andrew
Email Address: beneaththerisingtide@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/beneaththerisingtide
Location: Mooroolbark
Been together for: 3 months
Number of band members: 6
Average age: 16 yo
Bio: Born from simply being in love with music, Beneath The Rising Tide was fast to gain a big reputation amongst Melbourne and Geelong, bringing between 100-200 people through the doors of their first show, the band continues to put on "One of the most amazing, crowd-interactive and Energetic shows that would rival some of the big names" (Under Attack Promotions) and wishes to further extend the chances to share our creations with everyone.
Name of Artist: Ben Smith Band
Style of music: Acoustic/Folk Rock
Artist contact name: Pat Kearney
Email address: pat@bensmithmusic.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thebensmithband
Location: Carlton
Been together for: 3 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 28 yo
Bio: “Lighter than the Whitlams but heavier than Pete Murray, the Ben Smith Band have potential to settle right into the Australian music scene.” - Brigette Short, Rave magazine The band is a collaboration between singer/songwriter Ben Smith, and musicians Tim O’Connor and Pat Kearney. Born in Scotland, Ben Smith spent his childhood in Queensland and at 19, headed off to London. Returning to Australia after some successes as a songwriter in the UK, he began work on what would become the debut album “Sometimes Always Never”. Likened to artists such as Ray Lamontagne and Damien Rice, connection with his audience is something that Smith achieves easily, his songs reaching out from the lives we live.
Name of Artist: BENZENE
Style of Music: Rock
Artist contact name: Ben Ferrara
Email address: benzene_music@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/wwwmyspacecombenzene
Location: Greensborough
Been together for: 6 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 30 yo
Bio: Rock band from Greensbourough.
Name of Artist: Bermuda
Style of Music: Alt Rock
Artist Contact Name: Michael Diserio
Email Address: mdiserio@stmichaels.vic.edu.au
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/3bermuda
Location: Albert Park
Been Together For: 2 months
Number of Band Members: 3
Average Age: 14
Bio: We are two year nine students and one year eight student making music. Bermuda was formed earlier this year.
Name of Artist: Between Broken Walls
Style of music: Screamo/Progressive
Artist Contact Name: Michael Thomas
Email Address: xtommox@hotmail.com
Myspace address: http://www.myspace.com/betweenbrokenwalls
Location: Scoresby
Been together for: 3 Months.
Number of band members: 6
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: We formed in late 2007. Started gigs in middle 2008, with some big bands such as Forgiven Rival, Enola's Secret [SA] and State Of East London. We pulled approx. 50 people to our first gig and have a lot of experience with musical performances.
Name of Artist: Beyond The Sun 100
Style of music: Alternative/Indie
Artist contact name: Matt and Adrian
Email address: meatanee@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/beyondthesun100
Location: Cheltenham
Number of band members: 2-4
Average age: 14-16 yo
Bio: NA
Name of Artist: Blacklist
Style of Music: Modern Stadium Rock
Artist contact name: Patrick Elsley
Email address: eldestsonmusic@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/blacklistoz
Location: Canberra
Been together for: 9 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 20 yo
Bio: When 5 band members found themselves stranded and venerable after previous groups breaking-up, musicians from all different musical backgrounds stumbled upon each other through friends of friends in mid-2006. Having put in the hard yards since then, spending six months on writing and recording a 3-track demo, and polishing a professional live show, Black List are hitting the live music scene in Canberra.
Name of Artist: Black Like Vengeance
Style of Music: Metal/deathcore
Artist contact name: Martin Kawaler
Email address: blacklikevengeance@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/blacklikevengeance
Location: Cheltenham
Been together for: 2.5 years
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 23 yo
Bio: Black like Vengeance is a melodic death/thrash band from Melbourne. They are at the forefront of the Melbourne Metal scene and their infectious melodies, visceral brutality and staggering live show has seen them play along side US thrash titans God Forbid and some of the best metal and hardcore bands in the country. Currently signed to Truth Inc records in Adelaide the band has recently released its debut EP.
Name of Artist: Blackwater Riff
Style of music: Roots/Indie/Surf
Artist contact name: Blackwater Riff
Email address: blackwaterriff@live.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/blackwaterriff
Location: 5
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 15 yo
Bio: Gday, we are Blackwater Riff! Our name was given to us by an anonymous old lady at one of our gigs who vanished after giving us a tip and dubbing us Blackwater Riff. We are a band strongly influenced by many blues and roots artists, however we try to produce a more modern sound that can hopefully be enjoyed by a wider range of people.
Name of Artist: Blood Stained Conscience
Style of music: Heavy Metal
Artist contact name: Andrew Clearihan
Email address: MugenMonsterLAH@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/lovehateandammunition
Location: Dromana
Number of band members: 6
Average age: 16 yo
Bio: Andrew Clearihan- Frontman and Vocals, Jake Seller- Guitars and Backing Vocals, Jacob Messina- Guitars, Jack Holley- Bass Guitar and Backing Vocals, Nathan Birthisel- Drums, Andrew Wilks- Dj and Backing Vocals. Blood Stained Conscience is a heavy metal band that all members once hailed from Dromana Secondary College. The whole band hails from a little speck on the map called Victoria and the forming of the band was actually an accident. We got asked by the teachers of the course we were doing, to make a band for a recording to take place in about 6 months. Little did we know there was a real band in the making.
Name of Artist: Born In Silence
Style of music: Melodic Heavy Rock
Artist Contact Name: Dylan Meadows
Email Address: bisband1@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/borninsilence
Location: Blairgowrie
Been together for: 3 months +
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 21
Bio: Born In Silence are a 3 piece heavy melodic rock group. You know you wanna book us to play at YOUR GIG so get to it. This is the fusion of metal and hard rock peppered with metallic grooves and haunting vocals.
Name of Artist: Brass Monkeys
Style of music: Ska/Blues/Jazz
Artist contact name: Jarni
Email Address: Jperson9@yahoo.com.au
Myspace address: none
Location: Bentleigh
Been together for: 4 months
Number of band members: 6
Average age: 15 yo
Bio: We are the Brass Monkeys. We're a bunch of students who love music who have formed a band.
Name of Artist: Breathe Their Last
Style of music: Post Hardcore
Artist contact name: Tom Kreiner
Email address: metal_at_arms@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/breathetheirlast
Location: Doncaster East
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: Breathe Their Last is a five-piece band that was formed in July of 2006. Starting out, newly reformed in early 2007, the band have played the music scene since early 2008 after a few changes. In late 2008 the band recorded a fresh style of songs with the skilled Beau McKee of Closure in Moscow. Since then, the band has been writing and will soon to be recording new tracks in the lead up to the EP. Each member of the band brings their own taste to the platter. Their influences combine and make a dynamic and energetic sound. The result brings the sound of 'Melodic Metalcore' whilst still retaining elements from the previous music.
Name of Artist: Bright Intense
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Leo Fincher
Email address: sanguineanathema@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/brightintense
Location: Lilydale
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: Bright Intense... A band? Or a legend? Or even both? Or maybe a sort of combination? Whatever the case, one things for sure: THIS BAND WILL ROCK YOU SO HARD THAT YOU'RE MIND WILL HALLUCINATE THAT YOU'VE DIED AND GONE TO HELL. Or rather HEAVEN - If heaven had awesome rocking guitars, strummed and shredded by Leo Fincher, aged 18, Milo Lu, age 16, respectively. Supported by a thumping bass and drum rhythm section, courtesy of Oliver Roberts-Hook, aged 17, and James King, aged 18, and influenced by greats such as The Cure, Led Zeppelin, Lou Reed and Kings of Leon, Bright Intense aim for the stars. And hopefully a gig.
Name of Artist: Bring On The Junta
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Koops
Email Address: bringonthejunta@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/bringonthejunta
Location: Fitzroy
Been together for: 5 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 35 yo
Bio: The Junta was formed as a result of the imbibing of many varied Native American cacti and orchards. The Junta performed this year at Devil's Kitchen Festival and Cherry Rock.
Name of Artist: Brittle
Style of Music: Indie/Rock/Alternative
Artist Contact Name: Brad Buisson
Email Address: brad@orchardlane.com.au
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/brittlerock
Location: Moonee Ponds
Been Together For: 5 Years
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 20 yo
Bio: We recently made the journey from Ballina to Melbourne, to further the band's career. We have had the chance to play with Grinspoon, Kisschasy, Bodyjar, Something With Numbers, The Angels & The Veronicas. We have also been lucky enough to play the main stage at Splendour In The Grass and The Lexmark Indy 300.
Name of Artist: Broadway
Style of Music: Pop/Rock/Punk
Artist contact name: Pete Creek
Email address: broadway_band@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/broadwayband
Location: Gladstone Park
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 6
Average age: 24 yo
Bio: Hailing from the north western suburbs of Melbourne, Broadway formed in late 2005 with a view to create music that they and their friends could enjoy. Catchy guitar rhythms, booming bass lines, infectious key melodies and fast tempo drums with a dynamic vocal presence describe the sound, but the passion and honesty in their live show underlie what Broadway is all about.
Name of Artist: Brody Young Band
Style of music: Rock, blues, funk
Artist Contact Name: Brody Young
Email Address: Young_brods@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/brodyyoungband
Location: Gippsland
Been together for: 12 months
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 20
Bio: The Brody Young band consists of three locals to Gippsland. They have been together for about 12 months, and have produced an innovative and original sound that will knock your socks off. Brody writes all the music and lyrics. Original funk, blues and roots are cleverly incorporated into their songs. They have developed a popular following in Gippsland, and have recently played in Bayswater, Fitzroy, Newborough, Camberwell, Ferntree Gully and Yinnar for the Great Victorian Bike Ride.
Name of Artist: Broken Instinkt
Style of Music: Alternative/ Heavy rock
Artist Contact Name: Thomas Watts
Email Address: Broken_instinkt@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/brokeninstinkt
Location: Sunbury
Been together for: 3 months
Number of band members: 5 members
Average age: 18 years
Bio: Broken Instinkt are an original band consisting of five members; Tom Watts on vocals, Keaton King on guitar, Jay Davis on Drums, Ben Marsh on bass and Brad Pattinson also on guitar. They began in 2005 as “Ride.05” but in 2007 they decided they wanted a change and became Broken Instinkt. With a strong 2nd in the Woodend 2007 Battle of the Bands and other gigs for Kyneton Secondary College, Sacred Heart and private functions, Broken Instinkt have had a lot of experience with live concerts.
Name of Artist: Bronson
Style of music: Metal/Hard Rock
Artist contact name: Nick Burns/Jason Clair
Email address: thebronsonband@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thebronsonband
Location: North Melbourne
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 25 yo
Bio: 5 piece metal band with elements of thrash, groove and hardcore. Debut EP recorded by Roman Koester (The Red Shore) and due out November '09.
Name of Artist: Built On Secrets
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Eli Menezes
Email address: oneseventhree@live.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/BuiltOnSecrets
Location: MacLeod
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 20-22 yo
Bio: We are a Rock band from the northern suburbs of Melbourne. With our energetic live show and tight performance we are almost guaranteed to put on a great show. We have played many over age shows in the last 3 months and at our last show we had 100+ people say our name at the door. We look forward to dealing with you!
Name of Artist: Buried Beneath Existence
Style of music: Death Metal / Hardcore / Metal
Artist contact name: Lockie
Email Address: lockieb_01@hotmail.com
Myspace address: myspace.com/buriedbeneathexistencemelbourne
Location: Essendon
Been together for: 4 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 16
Bio: 5 piece metal / death metal band from Melbourne. A bunch of kids looking for a good time and to play in front of people - and hopefully one day be able to make a living off this.
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Name of Artist: C-Rock
Style of music: Punk
Artist contact name: Tim O’Connell
Email address: c-rok-09@hotmail.com
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/cuntrokferrals
Location: Frankston
Been together for: 6 months
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 19
Bio: We are a punk rock band from the Frankston area. We are influenced by depression, agnostic front, regan youth and the casualties ect. We consist of singer/drummer Matt, singer guitarist, Tim and bass Nick.
Name of Artist: C14
Style of music: Alternative/Folk
Artist contact name: Caitlin Henderson
Email address: c14wins@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/radioactivec14
Location: Bacchus Marsh
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: C14 happened by accident. On the way back from a high school science class, Jane and Caitlin were approached about playing a gig together. What a novel idea, they thought. Two years down the track, Caitlin, on guitar and vocals, Jane, on piano, and new member Jess, on back-up vocals and triangle, are playing a quirky range of original songs and simply trying to bring something honest and unique to their music. They find no greater joy than in the creative process of making their music, and then sharing it with an audience. And that means you.
Name of Artist: Cafe Medula
Style of Music: Progressive Rock, Funk, Dark Caberet
Artist Contact Name: Hanna
Email Address: cafe.medula@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/cafemedula
Location: Cheltenham
Been Together For: 2 years
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 21 yo
Bio: Cafe Medula are a Dark Caberet 5 piece act from Melbourne. We have a broad sound of Progressive Rock/ Funk/ Heavy Rock and can offer a professional and fun set to an event. We have played at: The Espy, Inflation, Arthouse, East Brunswick Club, The Portman Hotel, Pint on Punt and the Hifi Bar.
Name of Artist: Calling Ryan
Style of music: Pop/Rock
Artist contact name: Michael
Email Address: im_addicted_2_u1@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/callingryan
Location: Doncaster
Been together for: 18 Months
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 14 yo
Bio: Calling Ryan started out as a 2-piece playing covers by their favourite bands (eg. Fall Out Boy, Green Day, Yellowcard). Since then they have evolved into an original playing band, determined to get their name out there.
Name of Artist: Cast & Crew
Style of music: Rock/ Indie/ Grunge
Artist contact name: Louis Munari
Email address: castandcrewtheband@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/castandcrewtheband
Location: Fawkner
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 21 yo
Bio: Combining horror and terror with pulsating drums, screaming guitars, grinding bass, hypnotic synth and stories of lost lovers and beasts Cast & Crew melt together to create some noise in order to assault the ears of their listeners.
Name of Artist: Casual Behaviour
Style of music: Rock, Classic Rock, Alternative
Artist contact name: Anthony
Email Address: lucato_93@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/casualbehaviouraustralia
Location: none
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 15 yo
Name of Artist: Catharis
Style of music: Hardcore
Artist Contact Name: Zach Dickman
Email Address: dickman_rulz@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/catharis
Location: Eltham
Been together for: 14 Months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: We are 5 kids who share a love and passion for hardcore and live performance and we much rather play live then spend time recording our music, although we plan on a debut EP very soon to follow up 2 demo cds we have released in the past.
Artist Name: Caution
Style of Music: pop/rock
Artist Contact Name: Sonia Mclaren
Email Address: sonia@rmindustries.com.au
MySpace address: N/A
Location: Langwarrin
Been Together For: 9 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 12
Bio: Caution is a group of 12 year olds who have formed an awesome band in their final year at Woodlands Primary School. They won the 2008 Langwarrin talent quest, and have been performing at parties, festivals etc ever since. They sound really cool and practice as often as possible.
Name of Artist: Celadore
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: David Noordhoff
Email address: celadoreband@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/celadoreband
Location: Ringwood
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 19 yo
Bio: Celadore are a 3 piece indie-rock outfit from Melbourne, Australia. Since their humble beginnings in 2006, the band has spent the past few years honing their craft, becoming a live favourite for underage crowds in Melbourne (highlighted by a performance at this year’s Push Over festival). Drawing inspiration from bands such as Crowded House, Jebediah and Motor Ace, Celadore has taken time to record their debut; self funded EP at Melbourne’s renowned Sing Sing Studios and a beach shack in Cape Patterson with Melbourne Engineer Davin Pidoto. Having supported the likes of Kisschasy, Trial Kennedy, The Getaway Plan and Something With Numbers, Celadore have put in the hard yards in Melbourne’s live scene. With a swag of great songs, Celadore are set to launch themselves to the country in 2009.
Name of Artist: Celeritas
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Jay Seeney
Email address: seeneyj@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/celeritas1
Location: Canterbury
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: Celeritas is a 4 piece rock band from the Campbelltown – Camden area. Celeritas is: Jay Seeney: Lead Vocals and Guitar, Blake Young: Guitar and Backing Vocals, Aaron Addamo: Bass and Backing Vocals, Ben Dundon: Drums. The band has been together for over 3 years and are almost due to release their debut album. Celeritas play a wide variety of musical pieces and are very versatile. They play a mix of covers and originals. Their music ranges from hard rocking pieces such as: Glasshouse and Blood Pen, to laid back ballads like Amber, a love song about girl that he will never see again. ‘We try to encode hidden meaning within our lyrics,’ Jay says, ‘we like to leave people thinking about them and what it means to them’.
Name of Artist: Champagne Reggae
Style of Music: Alternative Jazz Fusion Rock Funk
Artist Contact Name: Ben Winstanley
Email Address: ben_winstanley92@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/champagnereggae
Location: Balwyn North
Been Together For: 12 months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 17
Bio: Don't let the name Champagne Reggae throw you. Four students from the depths of Jamaica, Bulleen, inspired by The Mars Volta, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Pink Floyd and Radiohead, these musicians have clean hair and no history of drug use. They love women, they love food, but most of all they love each other.
Name of Artist: Changing Falls
Style of Music: Experimental/Ambient/Rock/Metal
Artist contact name: Jarrod Grist
Email address: jk.grist@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/changingfalls
Location: Brunswick
Been together for: 3 years
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 22 yo
Bio: Changing Falls has been recongnized as having one of the biggest sounds in the underground scene. Comprising elements from an array of electronica, rock and metal the band has developed a very broad and dedicated following around melbourne.
Name of Artist: Chaos Unleashed
Style of music: Metalcore
Artist Contact Name: Matt Gillespie
Email Address: mattbrowncow@slipknot-metal.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/allhailtotheking
Location: Hillside
Been together for: 1 week
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 15
Bio: We are a metal band based in Hillside. We play covers like Slipknot and Machine Head, but have a heap of originals too.
Name of Artist: Chasing Gravity
Style of music: Melodic Rock
Artist contact name: Rob
Email address: rjp.management@hotmail.com
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/chasinggravity
Location: Strathmore
Been together for: 6 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 25
Bio: The band "Chasing Gravity" are a 4-piece rock/alternative outfit from Melbourne, Australia. They have been around since 2003 after being formally known as "Elephant Mojo". After touring around Australia extensively they have had the privilege of sharing stages with some respected musicians including "Birds of Tokyo".
Name of Artist: Cheese Excursion
Style of music: Skacore
Artist contact name: Larz Ioha
Email address: nicerthanjesus@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/cheeseexcursion
Location: Preston / Bendigo
Been together for: 9 years
Number of band members: 6/7
Average age: 25 yo
Bio: Cheese Excursion play dance music with wild abandon. From free-form funk to metal-country-reggae they are a very intense and eclectic experience full of surprises and humour. Lots of rhythm, lots of horns and lots of fun! They go well alongside any sort of band whether punk, hip-hop, indie, jazz or rock. Get them to play!
Name of Artist: Chicks Dig Scars
Style of Music: Alternative Punk/Rock
Artist contact name: Aaron
Email address: ieatgorillabiscuits@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/chicksdig
Location: Melbourne
Been together for: 3/4 years
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 20 yo
Bio: Chicks Dig Scars are an Alternative Punk Rock band hailing from Melbourne. The band has played numerous shows around Melbourne including headlining Next, Bang, Arthouse, Espy and has also ventured to Sydney to headline shows. Chicks Dig Scars are heavily involved with World In Static management.
Name of Artist: Chris Adams
Style of Music: Singer/Songwriter
Artist contact name: Chris Adams
Email address: op.pop@hotmail.com
Myspace address: N/A
Location: Daylesford
Been together for: 1 years
Number of band members: 2
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: Hi my name is Chris Adams, I am a singer songwriter from Daylesford, Victoria. I play with another guy called Thomas. We are hoping to get some rural gigs.
Name of Artist: Chronokarma
Style of music: Alternative Rock/Progressive/Metal/Hardcore
Artist contact name: James
Email address: anxiety63@hotmail.com
Myspace address: myspace.com/chronokarma
Location: Melbourne
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 23 yo
Bio: We are a orginal band from melbourne. We blow away audiences with an onslaught of killer riffs, lead breaks, crazy harmonies and sublime chord changes, And crazy blast your face backwards guitar solos.
Name of Artist: Cidersweets
Style of music: Rock/Funk/Garage
Artist contact name: Jordan
Email address: crazyford591@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/cidersweets
Location: Williamstown North
Been together for: 3 months
Average age: 16 yo
Bio: We are the Cidersweets, we all live in Melbourne, in the Hobsonsbay area. We have been together for about 6 months. We are: Billy Kelleher on Vocals, Tom Forward on Guitar, Jordan Radford on Bass, Julian Welgus on Drums. We have currently got 5 completed originals, but have alot more on the way. Alot of our songs are based around destinct riffs, some with a funk influence, and a raw garage sound. We do alot of jamming (musical improvisation) so we have an endless amount of musical material. We love to play live, and we are a very energetic live performance.
Name of Artist: Civil Stain
Style of music: Rock/Alternative/Punk
Artist contact name: James Neilson
Email address: neilsoj@whitefriars.vic.edu.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/civilstain
Location: Templestowe
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: Civil Stain are a fresh rock band from the north eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The boys hail from Whitefriars College, Donvale where they go to school together and can be found practicing away or discussing music most lunch times of the week. Combining a love for most forms of rock, and given their extensive experience and awesome onstage chemistry, mixed with harmonious vocals and catchy guitar riffs, a Civil Stain show is one that you will not quickly forget.
Name of Artist: Click On Colour
Style of Music: Pop/Rock/Indie
Artist Contact Name: Jake
Email Address: clickoncolour@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/clickoncolour
Location: Blackburn South
Been Together For: 4 Months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 20 yo
Bio: Recently forming in April 2008, Click On Colour are proving themselves to be an exciting new band to watch on the Melbourne music scene. They’re all about writing music that people can dance and sing along to.
Artist Name: Colony
Style of Music: Indie, New Wave, Electro
Artist Contact Name: Jay Presland
Email Address: presj12@woodleigh.vic.edu.au
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/colonyandsomesingingfish
Location: Mornington
Been Together For: 7 months
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 14 - 15
Bio: Colony are an Indie Project that becomes a Trio Live. The band consists of Jay (Vocals, Synthersizer, Guitar) Ryan (Bass) and the newly recruited Shane (Drums). The band are in the process of releasing an EP.
Name of Artist: Colour Me In Blue
Style of music: Pop Punk/Electro
Artist contact name: Lucas Gregg
Email address: minimum_chips@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/colourmeinblue
Location: Melbourne/Ballarat
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 22 yo
Bio: COLOUR ME IN BLUE, a POP PUNK OUTFIT from Ballarat, Victoria, Australia with a BIT of electronic TRANCE that should surely make you DANCE. We are all about the music. Having fun and just trying to share our love for this kind of thing! CMIB is Going to be GIGing very soon along with lots of exciting changes and news! THANX for stopping by and giving us a look. You don't know how much it means to us!
Name of Artist: Common Thread
Style of music: Melodic Thrash Punk
Artist contact name: Trent Thread
Email Address: trent@commonthread.net.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/commonthreadpunk
Location: Ringwood
Been together for: 2 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 27 yo
Bio: Common Thread is a melodic thrash punk band from the eastern side of Melbourne. Our songs are mostly about the negative side of human morals within society and how people need to change so everyone has a fair chance in life.
Name of Artist: Constant Congress
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Leon Terenyi
Email Address: constantcongress_band@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/constantcongress
Location: Greensborough
Been together for: 3 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 22 yo
Bio: In what could only be described as a savage birthing late in 2007, this 4-piece band took its first look upon the scorched Australian plains and decided there was only one way to make it in this world. Start a rockin' band, and hope you don't end up at the dole office. Bringing together friends old and new for this project, Constant Congress take their sword of rock out into the world with a desire to lay waste to all who stand in their path and even some who politely step out of their way, just to show they're serious.
Name of Artist: Contra Fidem
Style of music: Alternative Rock
Artist contact name: Spencer Page
Email address: spenit@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/contrafidem
Location: Coburg
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 15 yo
Name of Artist: Cover Your Tracks
Style of Music: Hardcore/Metal
Artist Contact Name: Adan
Email Address: asm_213@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: http://www.myspace.com/coveryourtrackshc
Location: Emerald
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: unknown
Average age: 16
Bio: We are a pretty experianced band who have played mostly around outer eastern suburbs of melbourne. We play hardcore/metal.
Name of Artist: Crash Arcadia
Style of music: Alternative Pop-Rock Band
Artist contact name: Steve Butcher
Email Address: crasharcadia@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/crasharcadia
Location: Melbourne
Been together for: 3 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 21 yo
Bio: Crash Arcadia (formerly The Groundfloor) have shared the stage with some of Australia’s best bands, and braced audiences at some of Melbournes finest live venues with their strong, confident & unique vocals, sweet harmonies, hard driving guitars and tight powerful beats. After 2 EP releases, a national tour, a feature in BLUNT magazine & the stealing of the top 3 positions in the Triple J Unearthed competition for 3 weeks in a row, the guys decided a change in direction, thus Crash Arcadia was born.
Name of Artist: Crack The Skye
Style of music: Rock Pop
Artist contact name: Richard
Email address: cracktheskyeband@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/cracktheskyeband
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Location: Craigieburn
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 23 yo
Bio: NA
Name of Artist: Crazzy Train
Style of music: Metal
Artist Contact Name: Tim
Email Address: Crazzy-train15@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/bandcrazzytrain
Location: Tullamarine
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: Crazzy Train is a young Metal band which originated at school. It started off slow. Only learning a few songs to start with then excelled into a large set list of covers. It was only in late 2007 when Crazzy Train decided that the band was to be taken seriously and wanted music to be a full time job. Now "CT" are writing originals.
Name of Artist: Creators Of a Kingdom
Style of music: rock/alternative/pop
Artist contact name: Paul Brooks
Email Address: creatorsofakingdom@hotmail.com
Myspace address: myspace.com/creatorsofakingdom
Location: Aspendale
Been together for: 6 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 22 yo
Bio: We are fresh, new and energetic band brought together in 2007.
Artist Name: Cross Section
Style of Music: Rock/Alt/Pop
Artist Contact Name: Matt Anderson
Email Address: man53557@bigpond.net.au
MySpace address: www.facebook.com/pages/Cross-Section/19476421550
Location: Crib Point
Been Together For: 6 years
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 25
Bio: We are just three guys who are keen to play our music to an audience. We have been playing covers for years & thought it was about time we got off our butts and wrote our own stuff. Check out the facebook page for some demos.. We are all seasoned performers and we love to put on a good show.
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Name of Artist: D.B Caufield
Style of music: Indie
Artist contact name: Jay Presland
Email address: presj12@woodleigh.vic.edu.au
Myspace address: http://www.myspace.com/dbcaufieldmusic
Location: Mount Eliza
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 15 yo
Bio: We are D.B Caufield, three 15 year old guys that play indie music. D.B Caufield is just Jay in the studio recording music with the help of Shane and Ryan. Jay sings, and plays guitar and synthersizer. Ryan plays bass and Shane plays drums and sings backup. We are an Indie-Dance band influenced by such old bands as Joy Division and Echo and the Bunnymen and new bands such as Klaxons and Foals. Enjoy a good party and have been practicing to make our shows more exiting.
Name of Artist: Daddys Little Girl
Style of music: Rock, Pop, Alternative
Artist contact name: Jason Brown
Email Address: daddyslittlegirl_theband@yahoo.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/daddyslittlegirlrock
Location: Ringwood North
Been together for: 2.5 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 23
Bio: DLG's origins can be traced back to a music room in a little known school in Melbourne. The same psyche that was committed to playing music long after the bells had rung, caught up in a jam and determined to do things differently still rings out today. DLG continues the momentum and drive it has always been building. Two faces remain from those early days until the final blend of musicians came together - a synergy of raw talent, latent power, drive and determination held together with an appreciation for doing things a little differently. Daddys Little Girl heeds no rules, considers not the need for an Apostrophe, and will never be an Overnight Sensation. Daddys Little Girl isn't so innocent anymore.
Name of Artist: Damn Terran
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Lachlan Ewbank
Email address: ewbankmusic@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/damnterran
Location: Mooroolbark
Number of band members:
Average age: 21 yo
Bio: Described by local street press as 'post-punk', DAMN TERRAN produce a distinctly raw and energetic type of rock music. The songs vary in style and arrangement, from the fast, catchy "Lost" to heavy workouts such as "You Need Me”.
Name of Artist: Danny
Style of music: Pop/Rock/Jazz/RnB
Artist contact name: Danny
Email address: dannylu3@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/dearfuriousnoise
Location: Mulgrave
Been together for: Years
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 16
Bio: My name is Danny and I enjoy and have the passion to sing. I love expressing emotion in a song to touch others and also to send a message to them.
Name of Artist: Dark Horse
Style of Music: Heavy Rock/alternative
Artist Contact Name: Liam Burke
Email Address: liam.burke@sp-ausnet.com.au
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/darkhorseau
Location: Melbourne
Been Together For: 3 years
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 23
Bio: Dark Horse has been playing around Melbourne for about 3 years, previously under the name Cairnlea. The band have developed a good fan base and 2008 is the year you'll be hearing from Dark Horse!
Name of Artist: Darkness Visible
Style of music: Gothic/Deathrock/Horrorpunk
Artist contact name: David Black
Email address: kochba@hotmail.com
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/darknessvisibleau
Location: Melbourne
Been together for: 14 years
Number of band members: 5
Average age: n/a
Bio: Darkness Visible is a theatrical gothic rock band in Melbourne.
Name of Artist: Dave Syndrome
Style of music: Hard Rock
Artist contact name: Alex
Email address: davesyndrome@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/davesyndrome
Location: Dandenong
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 24 yo
Bio: Dave Syndrome is a Melbourne based hard rock band set to create a stir in 2009. Since bursting on to the scene in January, the boys have shared the stage with a number of Melbourne’s favourite hard rock acts, appeared live on Channel 31’s 1700, released a track on Rock 4 Life International volume 7, and are still busy writing their asses off with plans of an EP release in 09.
Name of Artist: David Knight
Style of Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar
Artist Contact Name: David Knight
Email Address: dknight.music@live.com
Myspace Address: http://www.myspace.com/davidknightmusic
Location: Yarra Glen
Number of Band Members 1
Average Age: 17
Bio: David began playing at the age of 12 years and has developed his ability consistently throughout his secondary schooling career. He offers a complete performance on his instrument, delivering more than simply playing the guitar. Drawing influences from a wide range of music and musicians, David treats the guitar as an entire musical package as opposed to merley a solo instrument, performing and demonstrating a wide range of techniques.
Name of Artist: Day I Die
Style of music: Punk/Metal
Artist contact name: Carmel Lewin
Email address: carmel.lewin@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/dayidie
Location: Melbourne
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 27 yo
Bio: Day I Die are a 4 piece Punk/Metal band from Melbourne. They have been writing tunes for almost 5 years, have 2 EPs and are in the writing process of recording their debut album.
Name of Artist: Dawn of the Forgotten
Style of Music: Metalcore
Artist contact name: Alexander
Email address: dead_man_walking_100@hotmail.com
Myspace address: myspace.com/dawnoftheforgotten
Location: Doncaster
Been together for: 2 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: We have been playing together for about a year. We have gone through a few members but are very strong right now. We have currently released our demo on myspace.
Name of Artist: Daze of Bliss
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Shannon Carpenter
Email address: Shannonc@offbeat.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/dazeofbliss
Location: Williamstown
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 16 yo
Bio: Daze of Bliss were formed in early 2006 by four bored teens at the local high school. Slowly, they grew out of the usual high school genre of mock-middle-class-teen-angst, into some kind of music that could be listened to by most human beings. The ingredients required to make Daze Of Bliss are: Louie O’Riordan – Has been playing drums for 6 years and approaches his work with a relaxed reggae feel. Cal Johnston – Has been slapping his bass for 4 years and is a fan the Wombats and Artic Monkeys. Shannon Carpenter – Has also been playing his guitar for 4 years and is influenced by John Butler, Rob Sawyer and Sid O’Neil. Shannon; and Harry Cook – Has been playing the keys for over 10 years in all possibly conceivable genres, and has been singing for quite a while too. Recently, Daze of Bliss have been gigging at various venues around town, including the Iceberg Bar in Williamstown and Urban Central in the city.
Name of Artist: Dead Actors Club
Style: Indie/Rock/Pop
Artist contact name: Aaron Wynd
Email address: deadactorsclub@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/deadactorsclub
Location: Melbourne
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 22 yo
Bio: NA
Name of Artist: Dead Man's Cravat
Style of music: Punk Rock
Artist contact name: Nick Tamiakis
Email address: toejam.05@hotmail.com
Myspace address:
Location: Kew
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 14 yo
Bio: We are a band that just loves to play music. We have the sound of the Ramones and Metallica so I think we would fit in perfectly with the Freeza gang and rock hard.
Name of Artist: Dear Furious
Style of music: Melodic Hardcore
Artist contact name: Adam Waleryszek
Email address: dearfuriousnoise@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/dearfuriousnoise
Location: Melton
Been together for: 6 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 19 yo
Bio: Formed early january of 2007 and have come along way releasing our first demo that only tips the ice berg of our sound. The experience is really in the live set.
Name of Artist: Dear Horizon
Style of music: Post-Hardcore/ Pop/Rock
Artist contact name: Matthew Marra or Jamie
Email address: Matthewmarra@live.com.au or fox_is_a_drummer@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/dearhorizon
Location: Keysborough
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 16 yo
Bio: If you were a DJ and had the idea of spinning a Paramore disc and an Avenged Sevenfold disc at the same time, you would get the new and inventive sound of Dear Horizon. Rising out of the outer urban suburbs of Keysborough and Noble Park in Melbourne, school friends; Raven, Ashleigh, Matt, Jamie and Stephen starting writing songs as part of the Kools Skools program based at Studio 52 in Collingwood in 2006. After competing in the Southern Metro Region's Battle of the Bands at Cranbourne in 2008 the song 'Lies Echo' written by Ashleigh was recognised as the Best Original Song for 2008 and Jamie was recognised as the Best Drummer for 2008. Dear Horizon have performed at the all ages shows RokFest, The Spill, The Muso Network's Jam Night, Unplugged shows, battles of the bands and open mic nights over the last 2 years. The band is working on producing an EP alongside Uncle Drum Kit Records for release in 2009 as well as travelling to California USA on tour in September 2009. We recently decided to get a female vocalist and head in the direction of a pop/rock band.
Name of Artist: Death Of A Druid
Style of music: Hardcore metal
Artist contact name: Ryan Hamitlon
Email address: acdc-angus-young@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/deathofadruid
Location: Geelong
Number of band members: 2
Average age: 15 yo
Bio: Death Of A Druid is a metal band unlike any other that started late in 2008 when a couple of guys wanted to get serious about the music they were playing.
Name of Artist: Decembers Fallen
Style of Music: Hardcore/Rock/Screamo
Artist contact name: Jack Broom
Email address: meanpeoplesuck115@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/decembersfallen
Location: Belgrave
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: Decembers Fallen was formed in Febuary 2008. Armed with rythmic, melodic tunes, Decembers Fallen are 5 of the most hyperactive teens to ever pick up instruments. Doing shows in and around Melbourne, Decembers Fallen can be found tearing up the stage like ravenous jackels to a cows carcass. Desperate for attention, we are constantly pushing the bar in terms of outrageous stage activity to refelct our insane enjoyment for playing the music we love.
Name of Artist: Declamation
Style of music: Progressive Rock/Metal
Artist contact name: Lorne Campbell
Email address: lorneyc@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/declamation
Location: Wangaratta
Been together for: 6 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: Declamation is an up and coming Australian progressive rock/metal band currently based in Wangaratta. While Wangaratta unfortunately lacks a music scene, rest assured we will be doing some gigs SOMEWHERE as soon as we finish off enough material to make it worth while.
Name of Artist: Didi Stobart
Style of music: Acoustic/Rock
Artist contact name: Seb Poole
Email address: buddy_label@hotmail.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/didi_stobart
Location: Glen Huntly
Number of band members: Soloist
Average age: 16 yo
Name of Artist: Dion Sclarr
Style of Music: Hip Hop/RandB/Rock
Artist contact name: Dion Sclarr
Email address: d.sclarr@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/therealdiondrum
Location: Bentleigh East
Been together for: 6 years
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: I am an aspiring drummer who has been playing for 10 years. I am also interested in doing session work (as a drummer) as well as producing, sound engineering, composing. I have previous experience in recording in a studio and in a live environment as well as gigging in some of the major pub venues in Melbourne. I have currently completed 1 year with my new drum teacher Darren Perkins who helped me in my music solo performance for VCE Solo Music.
Name of Artist: Dirty Cosby
Style of music: Alternative Grunge
Artist Contact Name: Em
Email Address: dirty.cosby@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/dirtycosby
Location:
Been together for: Year and a half
Number of band members: 2
Average age: 18
Bio: NA
Name of Artist: Direct Influence
Style of music: Hip Hop/Reggae
Artist contact name: Matt Hunt
Email address: matt.hunt@107entertainment.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/directinfluence1
Location: Caulfield
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 24 yo
Bio: Great Australian hip hop/reggae band that will please any crowd - currently recording a new album which will be pushed significantly on-air and through tours. Looking to raise profile with a younger demo!
Name of Artist: Dirty Kansas
Style of music:
Artist contact name: Bonnie Knight
Email address: bop.goes.the.bonnie@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/dirtykansas
Location: Coburg
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 16 yo
Bio: We are Dirty Kansas, a band of four kiddlywinks from all different parts of Victoria. But we don't let our distance stop us.
Name of Artist: D Is For Dangerous
Style of music: Experimental Hardcore
Artist contact name: Joshua Jose
Email address: dis4dangerous@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/dis4dangerous
Location: Keilor
Been together for: 2-3 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: We have been playing together for just over 2 months now. We've played one gig, it went really well and got us motivated to do more. We have 4 originals and we also perform some covers. We haven't gotten to recording yet as one of our guitarists is building a studio in his yard and we are waiting for that to be finished. It should be done around the new year, so just hang in there for the tracks. In the mean time we have a video up of our first gig on our myspace. So be sure to check that out. We like to call ourselves Experimental Hardcore because we're not too sure of what category we fall into. We just want to play!
Name of Artist: DJ Dcos
Style of music: playing hip hop, ska, punk, rock, metal & progressive rock
Artist contact name: Daniel Cosgriff
Email Address: daniel.cosgriff@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/djdcos
Location: Croydon South
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: n/a
Average age: 21
Bio: I have been involved with local hip hop for over 2 years. Listening to music is a passion, showing people great music is a hobby.
Name of Artist: DJ Miss Alibi
Style of music: Popular/Dance/Punk Rock/Retro
Artist contact name: Lilli Stutchbury
Email address: lstutchbury@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace/missalibi.com
Location: Brighton East
Been together for: 3 years
Average age: 21 yo
Bio: My love of night clubs and DJ's begans at a country FReeZa event! SO now I introduce DJ Miss Alibi spinning all the latest dance, commercial and vocal house and anything in between! I say scream the crowd scream 'how loud'!!
Name of Artist: DJ Tranz4mr
Style of music: Trance, Hard Trance, Hardstyle
Artist contact name: Fletcher
Email Address: fletcherd2001@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/dj_tranz4mr
Location: Sydney
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 21
Bio: none
Name of Artist: DJ Zygraich
Style of music: House
Artist contact name: Brennan
Email address: dj_zygraich@hotmail.com
Location: Rowville
Been together for: 2 years
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: DJ Zygraich has a massive cult following in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne mainly word of month has performed at many clubs including Fix @ Waterfront Dockland and resident DJ @ Disc Billboard in the City he has conducted his own Dance Parties for over 500 students. Willing to supply all own equipment and Lighting.
Name of Artist: Doctor Hemlock
Style of music: Metal
Artist contact name: Dave O'Kane
Email Address: doctorhemlock.music@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/doctorhemlock
Location: Box Hill
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 22
Bio: Doctor Hemlock started jamming together in mid 2007, and the different musical backgrounds of the four lads led to a pretty unique sound. Predominantly metal, the band serves up a generous amount of groove to compliment the hard hitting riffs. Screamed vocals blend with melodic chorus lines to create a refreshingly unique metal sound.
Name of Artist: Don't Mess With The Pony
Style of music: Alternative Pop/Rock
Artist contact name: Megan Bernard
Email Address: management@dontmesswiththepony.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/dontmesswiththepony
Location: Thornbury
Been together for: six years
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 25
Bio: Don’t Mess With The Pony (DMWTP) are an Alternative Indie-Pop trio with two singer-songwriters, luscious three-part harmonies and songs that stimulate the senses. The live DMWTP performance is an experience in itself. Expect soaring guitar solos, sensual and punchy bass lines and groove-saturated drums. Their lyrics will touch you, the music will draw you in and the unpredictable stage antics will keep you on your toes!
Name of Artist: Dream Twins
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Mark
Email Address: mark@ventmusic.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/dreamtwins
Location: Prahran
Been together for: two years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 18
Bio: NA
Name of Artist: Dropbunny
Style of music: Alternative/Metal/Jazz/Middle Eastern/Fruitloopy Stuff
Artist contact name: Shane Hodgkins
Email address: dropbunny@dropbunny.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/dropbunny
Location: Melbourne
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 22 yo
Bio: Hi! We are Dropbunny. We make dark, ecstatic and furious music and would like to share it with you. Aren't you lucky? We mostly use guitars, drums and yelling to make our songs, but also play violins, double bass, sitars, synths and samples because otherwise we'd bore ourselves asleep. We use lots of synchopation and some unusual time signatures, but, if we've done our job correctly, the result is easy to tap your feet to. You just might not always know what your feet are doing.
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Artist Name: Echo's Witness
Style of Music: Progressive Metal
Artist Contact Name: Justin Chia
Email Address: echoswitness@gmail.com
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/echoswitness
Location: Glen Iris
Been Together For: 12 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 21
Bio: Echo's Witness is a east Melbourne 5-piece progressive metal band. We have been playing together with a solid line-up for over 12 months and blend thrash, progressive and death metal influences into our music. Our shows are filled with energy and intensity and always receive awesome responses from the audience.
Name of Artist: Elephant in the room
Style of music: Punk
Artist contact name: Trent
Email Address: trentandric@hotmail.com
Myspace address: myspace.com/elephantintheroomau
Location: Dandenong
Been together for: 3 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 20
Bio: Elephant in the room is a punk band from the eastern suburbs of melbourne that have been around for about 3 years.
Name of Artist: Elisa Card
Style of music: Progressive/Hardcore
Artist contact name: Matt Wade
Email address: wade-matt@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/elisacard
Location: Watsonia
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: Elisa Card formed mid 2008. Based at Mill Park and surrounding areas, we are a progressive/hardcore band, young and talented, looking to play some shows and get a name for ourselves. We play all original music, love playing music and being around music. Easy going guys, love to have a good time and are currantly looking for a bass player to create a full band.
Name of Artist: Ellora
Style of music: Pop-Punk/Rock/Indie
Artist contact name: Brenton Harris
Email address: elloramusic@unwired.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/elloramusic
Location: Cranbourne
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 20 yo
Bio: Combining sugar laden melodies, rich lyrical imagery dance inducing progressions and an inventive rhythmic back drop, Ellora have developed an inspiringly original yet instantly familiar blend of melodic rock.
Name of Artist: End The Affair
Style of Music: Post hardcore/Alternative
Artist contact name: Joshua Campbell
Email address: end_the_affair@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/endtheaffair
Location: Shepparton
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: We are a young 5 piece band from Regional Victoria, ages ranging from 16 - 19, we love nothing more than to play live and get our name heard. We have played with Victorian bands The Getaway Plan, The Bright Star Alliance, City Escape, A destined Belonging and Drowning Maryjane. We will play for free and traveling isn't a problem!
Name of Artist: Enola's Secret
Style of Music: Rock/Screamo
Artist contact name: Brenden Bishop
Email address: enolas_secret@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/enolassecret
Location: Adelaide SA
Been together for: unknown
Number of band members: 6
Average age: 21 yo
Bio: Brenden here form Adelaide band Enolas Secret. We are an Adelaide 6 piece rock/screamo band that has played with local bands House vs. Hurricane, Wendy Icon, Town Hall Steps, The Scissor File, Stealing O'Neal, Angelas Dish, and international acts, Boys Night Out, The Used, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Aiden, The Bled, The Gallows and Rise Against. We have had radio play with our tune This is War on Triple J and many local independent stations. We would really like to play shows in Victoria.
Name of Artist: Envenomed
Style of music: thrash/heavy/progressive metal
Artist contact name: Nick
Email Address: iron_maiden_27@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/envenomedmetaloz
Location: Heidelberg Heights
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 20
Bio: With a strong thrash sound and influences from Metallica, Iron Maiden and Dream Theater, in just two years playing live, Envenomed have already supported the likes of Black Majesty and Mortal Sin - both some of Australia's biggest Heavy Metal exports. The band has also built up a range of live experience at venues such as Geelong's Barwon Club, The Espy and The Central Club, to name a few. Combining an old school thrash style voice, guitars and drums, with an extraordinary technical ability, Envenomed look to expand their horizons in the years to come, with an EP in the works and fists pumping all around the city.
Name of Artist: Eternal Persecution
Style of music: Metal
Artist contact name: Adam Kerby
Email Address: adz_kerbz@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/eternalpersecution
Location: Box Hill
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 18 years
Bio: We are a a metal band that incorporates many different sub-genres and pride ourselves on having our own original sound. The energy at our performances has had many people telling us they will be coming to see us again.
Name of Artist: Explicit Affliction
Style of Music: Metal
Artist contact name: Brenton Allen
Email address: brenton_allen01@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/explicitaffliction
Location: Wheelers Hill
Been together for: 5 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: A four piece metal band from the outskirts of melbourne who combine the elements of heavy riffs alongside clean melodic passeges all backed up by an entertaining live set.
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Name of Artist: Fading Hour
Style of music: alternative melodic/hard rock
Artist contact name: Peter Borzeta
Email Address: peter@fadinghour.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/fadinghour
Location: n/a
Been together for: around 2 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 25
Bio: Paradoxically, Fading Hour fall into the genre of bands that seems to never really fit nicely into a single genre. Fading Hour moves between trippy, ambient, earthy tribal grooves to heavy in your face rock in an instant. The boys have spent the better part of 3 years honing their sound into a unique and powerful sound that envelopes the listener and takes them on a journey.
Name of Artist: Falling In July
Style of music: Hardcore, Powerpop
Artist contact name: David Pejic
Email address: lil_hrvat_dev_69@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/fallinginjuly
Location:
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: Most bands nowadays have overhyped exaggerated biographies, but we'd like to keep it simple. Five boys from the western suburbs of Melbourne, David, Tom, Jarrod, Matt and Nigel, have come together with their own stylish knowledge of music to create something unique and awesome. Look out for Falling in July in the near future! Don't forget to leave comments, and spread the word about us, we will try to reply to as many comments as possible! We'd love to hear from you. Hope too see you at future gigs! We're currently writing tracks at the moment, so be patient and wait for us to get off our ass's and record. Or come to our gigs! Both are appreciated.
Name of Artist: Falling On Fire
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: James Nguyen
Email address: james-nguyen7@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/fallingonfire2008
Location: Broadmeadows
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 16 yo
Bio: Falling on Fire are a 5 peice metal band who are influenced by artists including Saosin, Hey Monday, Nightwish and many more. Falling On Fire have entered in many battle of the bands events including the school's anual battle of the bands. Falling on Fire are't scared to perform infront of a large crowd although it will make them pumped beforehand. Falling On Fire will continue their love for music and will hopefuly get some kickass originals down in the next couple of months.
Name of Artist: Faint Young Son
Style of Music: Grunge/Alternative
Artist Contact Name: Tyler Cameron
Email Address: faintyoungsontheband@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/faintyoungsontheband
Location:
Been Together For: 2 months
Number of Band Members: 3
Average Age: 18 years
Bio: Ashley Fox and Tyler Cameron joined forces to revive the sound of grunge which has eluded this generation...a lot of (young) people don't even know what grunge is. Pat Griffin was found nosegrinding a local park bench and was recruited to complete the trio. An energetic live show will not disappoint and many will be dusting off their old Nirvana and Sonic Youth albums.. Bring back the grunge.
Name of Artist: Farewell Alice
Style of Music: Pop/Rock
Artist contact name: Dylan Couper
Email address: dylan_12321@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/farewellalicerock
Location: Wheelers Hill
Been together for: 7 months
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: Farewell Alice is a local Melbourne band formed in the closing months of 2007. This band combines the musical influences and talents of Rob Handel, Dylan Couper, and Danny Agocs. Their sound would be described as pop/rock, but is a far cry from the music you hear on radios these days. The boys are looking to consolidate their on stage experiences and play as many shows as possible over the coming year.
Name of Artist: Fatal Tide
Style of Music: Deathcore
Artist contact name: Billy Chislett
Email address: fatal.tide@yahoo.com.au
Myspace address: myspace.com/fataltide
Location: Moonee Ponds
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 15 yo
Bio: Formed in mid-2007, Fatal Tide are a very young but eager metal band on the Melbourne scene. At the oldest of just 15, they are musically impressive. Lead singer Nick masters the skill of extreme gutteral vocals. Their distinct deathcore sound has been compared to the likes of I Killed The Prom Queen and Carpathian, making them a band to watch for the future.
Name of Artist: Fault Theory
Style of music: Alternative Rock
Artist contact name: Ben Meurs
Email address: ben_rox26@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/faulttheory
Location: Brighton East
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 16
Bio: We formed in 2006 and have had many members come and go. We have done the Revolver showcase as well as many school battle of the bands competitions, assemblies etc. We have recorded 5 songs at TRS Studios in Moorabbin.
Name of Artist: Fed By Grace
Style of Music: Coverband
Artist Contact Name: Sara
Email Address: sarabergstrom_@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: N/A
Location: Melbourne
Been Together For: 9 months
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 21
Bio: N/A
Name of Artist: Fight For Ceasefire
Style of Music: Melodic Hardcore / Screamo / experimental
Artist Contact Name: Shelby
Email Address: fightforceasefire@live.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/fightforceasefire
Location: Ringwood
Been together for: Never
Number of band members: 5 members
Average age: 16 years
Bio: Formed in mid 2008 by two friends Aaron (Drums) and Mayo (Bass), they quickly started writing songs and found Andrew who became the Lead guitarist, soon followed by Shelby (Rhythm Guitarist) with 8 songs fully written and nearly nailed, we found a vocalist from youtube, Dean.
Name of Artist: Fire By The Sea
Style of Music: Relaxed
Artist Contact Name: Carmel Lewin
Email Address: carmel.lewin@gmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/firebythesea
Location: Melton
Been Together For: 1 year
Number of Band Members: 2
Average Age: 25
Bio: n/a
Name of Artist: fire fire!
Style of music: Indie Rock
Artist contact name: Marc
Email address: firefireband@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/firefiremusic
Location: Greenvale
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 21 yo
Bio: n/a
Name of Artist: First To Fall
Style of music: Metal, Metalcore
Artist contact name: Brent Vrdoljak
Email Address: fall_out_boy182@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/firsttofallbands
Location: Endeavour Hills
Been together for: 6 months +
Number of band members: 4
Average age:
Bio: We're First to Fall. We formed in late 2007, and are hoping to make a big impact on the local scene!
Name of Artist: Fist Fights Vs Fences
Style of music: Rock / Punk
Artist contact name: Jarrod Wight
Email Address: you_only_like_me_when_your_stoned@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/fistfightsvsfencesmusic
Location: n/a
Been together for: 8 months
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 20 yo
Bio: We are 3 close mates just playing music, and have a blast doing it! We play our own brand of catchy/melodic music complemented by meaningful (occasionally humourous) lyrics and we pride our selves on having a very entertaining and energetic live show. FFvF have played venues such as The National Hotel, Barwon Club hotel and the Potato Shed and have a 5 track demo available for free at any FFvF show.
Name of Artist: Five Star Prison Cell
Style of Music: Tech Metal
Artist contact name: Mel Roberts
Email address: m.r.management@bigpond.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/fivestarprisoncell
Location: Mitcham
Been together for: unknown
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 29 yo
Bio: Dubiously labeled a "Tech metal", or "Math Rock" band, Five Star Prison Cell offer a different and non-conformist approach to songwriting .Five Star release their debut album The Complete First Season and their brand new album Salves of Virgo through Faultline records and Stomp to much critical acclaim ensuring plenty of traveling to most of our nation’s capital cities on a regular basis. Having already shared the stage with such bands as Arch Enemy, Danzig, Bloodduster, Spiderbait, Psycroptic, Daysend, Terrorust, Alarum, Minus Life, Karnivool, Mortal Sin and many more.
Name of Artist: Flipside
Style of Music: Most Genres
Artist Contact Name: Talea
Email Address: ttly_addicted_2bass@live.com.au
Myspace Address: N/A
Location: Moe
Been Together For: Less than a year
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 16
Bio: We are a new band, so most of our music are covers. We have been involved with the Koolschools project and have done various gigs at our school. We are going to play at the Bonfire at Apex Park in Moe this year. We are planning to write our own music soon.
Name of Artist: Floating roach
Style of music: Punk
Artist contact name: Mark Wightley
Email address: mega_Banzi@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/floatingroach
Location: Eltham
Been together for: 1.5 years
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 23 yo
Bio: Floating Roach's music goes from explosive extremely fast punk rock to twelve bar blues to ska reggae feeling songs... the band come from a background of Punk, Metal, Rock, jazz, funk, Experimental music a mix of anything and everything really.
Name of Artist: FocuShift
Style of Music: Heavy Rock\Metal\Grunge
Artist Contact Name: Nathan Seal
Email Address: focushift@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/focushift09
Location: Mornington
Been Together For: 1 year
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 22
Bio: FocuShift, a four piece ready to expel the hard rock that has ran through their veins since their inception on the Mornington Peninsula. Riffs, licks, wails and smashes, creating a maelstrom of pure energy, all in good fun. Ready to gig!
Name of Artist: Forgiveness Stands
Style of music: Rock Hardcore Ambient
Artist contact name: Rowan Mickan
Email Address: rowanmickan@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/forgivenessstands
Location:
Been together for: 3 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 17
Bio: N/A
Name of Artist: Form of Audio
Style of music: Hip Hop
Artist contact name: Christos A
Email Address: bookings@formofaudio.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/formofaudio
Location: Footscray
Been together for: 6 years
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 25
Bio: Form Of Audio are three Emcees, a DJ and a Producer who bring a refreshing presence to their live acts through personality and crowd participation. The initial charisma is backed up with thoughtful lyrics and tight performances with articulation and confidence that confirms their stage experience. This crew proves that a live show can be both entertaining to watch and to listen to. Each of FOA's songs are delivered with the same high level of energy, while ranging in topic from summers in Melbourne to issues in politics, meanwhile the backing instrumentals are funky, soulful and easy to swing a hip too.
Name of Artist: For Our Hero
Style of music: music, pop punk
Artist contact name: Leon Blair
Email Address: geetar_man9@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/forourhero
Location: Ringwood
Been together for: 8 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: We only formed mid 2007 and have been working on our stage performance, composing abilities and recordings, we've played with acts such as All Time Low, Closure in Moscow, The Getaway Plan, Don't Ask Us, My Own Enemy, Forgiven Rival, etc.
Name of Artist: For Sold
Style of music: Punk
Artist contact name: Harley
Email address: forsold@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/forsold
Location: Venus Bay
Been together for: 6 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 22 yo
Bio: South coast punk rock band with outrageous stage presence and a rough, raw sound. Old school sound that is fast and aggressive but doesn't lose the melodic touch. Supported dozens of international and aus acts and toured the country from top to bottom.
Name of Artist: FRANKENBOK
Style of music: Metal / Rock
Artist contact name: Mick Morley
Email Address: mikbok@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/frankenbok
Location: Melbourne
Been together for: 10 years
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 26 yo
Bio: With 10 years and 5 CD releases under their belts, FRANKENBOK are masters at putting on an unforgettable live show for their captivated audiences, often befriending even the “non followers” of the heavier music scene. With countless headlining tours of their own spanning across Australia and New Zealand, there’s no wonder these guys are still powering through the live scene as one of the most respected heavy acts this country has ever had to offer. Their career has seen them support an array of major international bands such as System of a Down, Fear Factory, Slayer, Machine Head to name but a few, and they have treated even the biggest audiences at some of our most celebrated festivals including The Big Day Out and Offshore.
Name of Artist: Full House
Style of music: Originals/Cover Band
Artist contact name: Phillip Neri
Email address: pneri@bigpond.com
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/fullhouse.au
Location: Geelong
Been together for: 6 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 16-18
Bio: 5 piece pop/rock band from Geelong. Consisting of MJ on vocals, Nick on Bass/keys, Adrian on lead Guitar, Michael on drums and Tom on Guitar/Vocals. The band members consists of Philippino, Italian, Singaporian, and Ausie. We all have been school mates since prep.
Name of Artist: Funk In Public
Style of music: Hip Hop/ Blues/ Jazz/ Soul
Artist contact name: Anthony Devine
Email Address: funkpublic@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/funkinpublicband
Location: Caulfield
Been together for: 6 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 26 yo
Bio: Formed October of 2007, Funk In Public was an idea by Anthony Devine and David Wilkinson, two mates who have been jamming and playing in bands together since 2004. The premise was to make a band that brought together all their influences in Funk, Jazz, Blues, Hip-Hop and Alternative. Within weeks Travis Percy joined playing rhythm and lead guitar which helped complete the grounding for Funk In Public. Soon after, Lady Lash (Crystal Mastrosavas) joined to provide vocals to the mix. Having known Jeremy Blamey for some years, Dave recruited his talent to add Saxophone and Keyboard to complete the sound of Funk In Public.
Name of Artist: Further You Fall
Style of music: Hardcore/Metal
Artist contact name: Luke Gorham
Email address: gt_marks@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com//furtheryoufall
Location: Mount Eliza
Been together for: 2 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: We are a young band on the monrnington peninsula, we have been together for 5 months. We are looking for any gigs to help us produce a exciting live show :)
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Name of Artist: GEEK LOVE
Style of music: Rock/Metal/Alternative
Artist contact name: Bobby
Email address: creemdreem@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/geeklovesite
Location: Melbourne
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 28 yo
Bio: Geek Love is a rock and roll power trio lighting it up in Melbourne, Australia. Their hard edged style has been molded by such contemporaries as Rise Against, Coheed & Cambria, and Metallica. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Avenged Sevenfold, Eighteen Visions, Killswitch Engage, and AC/DC, Geek Love have forged their own particular brand of metal infused rock and roll.
Name of Artist: George Ada
Style of music: soloist
Artist contact name: George
Email Address: ader_styles@hotmail.com
Myspace address: http://www.myspace.com/ada_bloodline
Location: Bentleigh East
Been together for: 5 yrs
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 24
Bio: I’m a solo guitarist that plays a variety of backing tracks. 110% guarrantee the audience will enjoy the show as I always get a great reaction. My guitar playing consists of blues/rok/metal/shredding.
Name of Artist: Ginga
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Jeremy Rigg
Email address: jdrigg@iprimus.com.au
Myspace address:
Location: Anglesea
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 15 yo
Bio: Our band Ginga have been performing for the past two years at festivals such as Queenscliff Music Festival, Airey's Open Mic Festival, Torquay High Tide Festival and Anglesea Live. We recently competed in the Surfcoast Kool Skools competion and won a place in the finals to record. We write and perform our own music as well as a few cover songs. We would like to experience new performance opportunities.
Name of Artist: Girl In Stripes
Style of Music: Acoustic/pop/rock
Artist Contact Name: Mary
Email Address: fenderstreet@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/girlinstripes
Location: Templestowe Lower
Been Together For: n/a
Number of Band Members: 1
Average Age: 18
Bio: n/a
Name of Artist: Glass Empire
Style of Music: Alternative/Progressive Rock
Artist Contact Name: Ben Rechter
Email Address: glassempire@live.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/glassempiremusic
Location: Narre Warren
Been Together For: 1 month
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 20
Bio: We're an alternative rock band, influenced by the likes of Karnivool, Muse and Closure In Moscow.
Name of Artist: GLUE
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Simon
Email address: glueband@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/glueband
Location: Brunswick
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 28 yo
Bio: The Glue sound is like a living beast - crafty in its movement and its breath heavy as it stalks your senses. Complex by nature, Glue is hard and driving, yet melodic and catchy with dynamic guitar riffs, funky bass lines and rolling beats. With a new freedom of musical expression and lyrics that show a depth in thinking, their first single ‘Waiting On’ off their upcoming album only hints at the rich essence to come from this trio.
Name of Artist: Goodbye Skyharbour
Style of music: Rock/Punk
Artist contact name: David Bickers
Email address: yc_ford_16@hotmail.com
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/goodbyeskyharbourband
Location: Ferntree Gully
Been together for: 4 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 17
Bio: There was a huge explosion. Out of the midst of the darkness came four guys all with the same passion for finding their way out of the Dandenong’s to somehow make it into the music scene. Over recent years the line-up has changed and the band is now ready to rock with explosive live shows, orgasmic riffs, tight solos, penetrating bass and of course blasting beats from behind.
Name of Artist: Green Skies
Style of music: Alternative/Indie/Rock
Artist contact name: Noosh
Email address: nooshbag@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/greenskiesband
Location: Essendon
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 20 yo
Bio: Green Skies is an alternative Melbourne rock band that formed in 2007. The four members are influenced by radically different musical styles, including post rock, European folk, metal, indie, punk and alternative. This diversity of backgrounds does strain the song-writing process, but also leads to pieces which don't quite fit into a single genre. Their music varies between delicate melodic sections and heavier passages, often drastically changing mood within the one song. Lyrics allude to themes such as societal illness and philosophical contemplations. They have played shows at several venues, including Noisebar, Brunswick Hotel and Hardiman’s Hotel.
Name of Artist: Grinny N T
Style of music: Hip-Hop
Artist Contact Name: Daniel Tshaikiwsky
Email Address: grinnynt@hotmail.com
Myspace address: myspace.com/grinnynt
Location: Doncaster
Been together for: 1 and half years
Number of band members: 2
Average age: 24
Bio: Grinny'n'T are from two different times and places; and have separate perspectives and influences, the combination of which has provided a unique sound that Australian Hip Hop has definitely been waiting for.
Name of Artist: Gutta Block Boyz
Style of music: Hip Hop
Artist contact name: Troy McFaul
Email address: redrumprod@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/officialguttablockboyz
Location: St Albans
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 22 yo
Bio: Gutta Block Boyz bring something different to the Australian hip hop scene, describing their style as gritty, grimey and GUTTA! Consisting of MCs Tee Mac and G Will, tha Gutta Block Boyz have recorded a 8 track EP, filmed a video clip which featured 2Pac’s group "Tha Outlawz and have headlined Liquid Fest in Canberra on the 14th Feb 2009. All this in only 8 months since joining up.
Name of Artist: Gzu-Tek
Style of music: Hip Hop
Artist contact name: Jon Emmenidis
Email Address: jon_e@certifiedhiphop.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thezuie
Location: Sunbury
Been together for: 18 months
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 23 yo
Bio: Gzu-Tek (pronounced Zoo-Tek) isn’t exactly your average Australian emcee, growing up in the outskirts of Melbourne in Sunbury, hip hop wasn’t exactly prevalent around him. The Polish born teen turned to the radio however, and was drawn into the art of hip hop through artists such as Geto Boys and Eminem. Gzu-Tek loved the freedom of speech aspect within hip hop, he’d never felt such blatant aggression or humour in any other music.
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Name of Artist: HANGMAN
Style of music: Rock Funk Alternative
Artist contact name: Brent
Email address: djdefinite@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/HangmanBandnz
Location: Auckland
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 28 yo
Bio: HANGMAN is an alternative band from Auckland NZ - influenced in sound by RATM, RHCP, Beastie Boys and the like.
Name of Artist: Happy Accidents
Style of music: Punk Rock
Artist contact name: Zac Connelly
Email address: happyaccidentsaus@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/happyaccidentsaus
Location: Berwick
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 15
Bio: We are a punk rock band with maybe a little of pop. We love Grinspoon, The Getaway Plan and many other bands. We have performed infront of many people. Our biggest crowd has been 2000 but weare playing infront of 15 000 in March. We have played at heaps of battle of the bands and love music. We are punk rock and any free time we get, we have band practice.
Name of Artist: Harlequin
Style of music: Rock/Metal
Artist contact name: Jesse
Email address: harlequin44@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/harlequin44
Location: Rowville
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: Fairly new band from the Knox area, combining several influences and styles of song writing to create a progressive and dark style of heavy metal.
Name of Artist: Harlequin Heroes
Style of Music: Rock/Pop/Alternative
Artist Contact Name: Chris Green
Artist Contact Name: harlequinheroes@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/HarlequinHeroes
Location: Mooroolbark
Been Together For: 12 months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 21
Bio: We are a new band formed of members of past successful bands. We are original, tight, and making a difference to the melbourne scene.
Name of Artist: Haze
Style of music: Upbeat
Artist contact name: Callum
Email Address: lindsay.field@bigpond.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/cupidwounded
Location: Fitzroy North
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 16
Bio: Haze began April 2007, and has so far recorded 4 songs, and written many others. We wrote our early music while jamming together one day at Fitzroy High. The songs were almost completely written in a couple of hours, including percussion and instruments like the xylophone in 2000 Miles. The songs were all made to have a lay back or chill feel to the music. As the band progressed, we started writing some different genres of music. However our music changed dramatically when piano player Nick joined our band. We play mostly indie/rock and are looking forward to playing a lot more live gigs.
Name of Artist: Head Under Ground
Style of music: Rock/Garage
Artist Contact Name: Pato
Email Address: beef_patison@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/headunderground06
Location: Yarraville
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 18
Bio: Head Under Ground are a 4 peice Rock band from Yarraville, influenced by rock legends Henrix, Stoogers and the Stones. We love playing shows and give a punchy and lively set.
Name of Artist: Heidi Everett
Style of music: Songwriter
Artist contact name: Heidi
Email Address: heidi@heidieverett.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/skypsi
Location: Melbourne
Been together for: 5 years
Number of band members: 3
Average age: N/A
Bio: Heidi and the band perform regularily as ambassadors for mental health, where they speak to the audience about what its like to be a musician and to live with mental illness. With their words and music, people are inspired to be who they are, without prejudice or stigma.
Name of Artist: Her Tortured Embrace
Style of music: Progressive Metal Core (Progcore)
Artist contact name: Luke McDowell
Email address: lukemcdowell@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/hertorturedembrace
Location: Kilsyth
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 25 yo
Bio: Her Tortured Embrace are a 5 piece progressive metal band based in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. For the last 2-3 years we have been working on getting together an amazing live show and are now ready to bring that show to whom-ever wishes to view it. At the moment we are currently performing A Car Crash Fascination - ia non-stop 32 minute piece, based around the lives lost of close friends around us due to road accidents. The song itself has shades of Light/Dark, Mellow/Heavy & Classical/Rock. What we perform is yet to be done by any other group and could only be contested by bands such as Opeth, Between the Buried and Me, Karnivool and The Butterfly Effect. We are confident that anyone who watches our live show leaves with a changed perception of music and performance.
Name of Artist: Hey Fever
Style of Music: Indie/Rock
Artist Contact Name: Ben Owens
Email Address: heyfever@live.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/heyfeversounds
Location: Beaumaris
Been Together For: 3 Months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 21 yo
Bio: Four Melbourne boys who love making music for the people. Big energy and sound! Subtle tones of British Dance Rock with a hint of Classic Aussie Rock.
Name of Artist: Hey Pilot!
Style of music: alternative/indie/post-punk
Artist contact name: Simone
Email Address: hey_pilot@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/heypilot
Location: Brunswick West
Been together for: 2 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 21 yo
Bio: Hey Pilot! is a four-piece all girl band. Born in Brunswick just a few months ago, Hey Pilot! is bound to keep you up at night and eventually ruin your marriage. We are semi-intelligent alternative rock ...sorta. Two lead guitarists and three vocalists make for layered melodies, backed up with busy bass lines and hard hitting drum beats. If you hate your boss, your parents or your landlord, you might like us.
Name of Artist: Hold Your Fire
Style of music: Fast Skate Punk
Artist contact name: Robbie
Email Address: holdyourfire@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/holdyourfireband
Location: Knoxfield
Been together for: 18 months
Number of band members: 5 members
Average age: 23 yo
Bio: Hold Your Fire is a five piece fast and explosive skate punk band. Coming together from various regions of Victoria, the band will play anywhere, anytime, free of charge, pushing high energy, fast as hell, punk music at those who choose to listen (and even those who don’t!!!).
Name of Artist: Holly Tosi
Style of music: Acoustic
Artist contact name: Holly Tosi
Email address: quicksticks_holl@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/hollytosi
Location: Glen Iris
Been together for: 3 years
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: At the young age of 17 Holly Tosi sings with sophistication and soul well beyond her years. Her sweet acoustic style is likened to that of Holly Throsby, Lior and Missy Higgins. With over ten solo shows under her belt, Holly's honest style is spreading through Melbourne and sure to stay with you.
Name of Artist: Howl
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Mitch Ansell
Email Address: rockin_mitch@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/howlmusicaustralia
Location: Balwyn North
Been together for: 3 years
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: Howl has been working together since early 2007 to create some songs of their own. After two or three years of jamming and playing music with friends they have now decided to come up with a sound that best describes them and songs that they are finally comfortable with and enjoy playing. In September 2007 Howl came second in battle of the bands playing only original songs.
Name of Artist: HUSK
Style of music: Progressive Metal/Hardrock
Artist contact name: Steve
Email address: HuskBand@live.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/huskaudio
Location: Croydon
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 22 y
Bio: Husk is has a thrilling live set and a powerful sound, Driving home the importance of energy in music and understanding that music connects us all in ways that may otherwise seem trivial.
Bio: Name of Artist: Hybrid Nightmares
Style of music: metal
Artist contact name: Adam Chapman
Email Address: death_plague666@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/hybridnightmares
Location: Croydon
Been together for: 4 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 18
Bio: Hybrid Nightmares, as musicians, aim for technicality, originality, energy and fun in their music that will never bore you. We provide a live display that is unique to our style, and has dynamics that ensure the entertainment of all. With diverse influences from black and 70's metal, a touch of Southern rock and a stage presence born to intimidate, we are your Hybrid Nightmares.
Name of Artist: I Sleep You Dance
Style of music: Hardcore
Artist contact name: Nastassia Jones
Email address: nastassia.jones@ymca.org.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/isleepyoudance
Location: Delahey
Number of band members: 6
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: I Sleep You Dance have much experience playing FReeZA shows, whom have raved about their originality and energy.
Name of Artist: I Woke Up Dead
Style of music: Hardcore/Metal
Artist contact name: Selina Kalkandis
Email Address: hxc_613@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/iwokeupdead
Location: Wantirna South
Been together for: 5 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 16 yo
Name of Artist: IKARII
Style of music: Rock/punk/pop
Artist contact name: Mike
Email Address: ikariirock@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/ikariirock
Location: Frankston South
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 20 yo
Name of Artist: Immersion
Style of music: Heavy Rock
Artist contact name: Marty
Email Address: martyoshea@optusnet.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/immersionrock
Location: Melbourne
Been together for: 7 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 25 yo
Bio: IMMERSION is an unassuming female fronted Melbourne-based four piece original rock band. Don't let their demure demeanor fool you - IMMERSION's sound is heavy and dynamic yet extremely infectious, and springs from a unique blend of big guitar sounds and driving rhythms.
Name of Artist: In Sol Inside
Style of Music: Rock/experimental
Artist Contact Name: Chris Hoskin
Email Address: hoppo_3000@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/insolinside
Location:
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 19
Bio: Do you like the sun? How about things that are in other things? How about detailed band names? Well if you answered yes to one or more of these questions then In Sol Inside is for you. If you like us and want to play a show with us, or if you just wanna hang out then drop us a line.
Name of Artist: In The Attic
Style of music: Indie, Rock
Artist contact name: Tom Forward
Email address: lordofthering35@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/intheatticctjl
Location: Williamstown
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: Pop Rock band from Williamstown. Been together since the middle of 2008. Enjoy playing together gigging. We play catchy indie pop songs.
Name of Artist: Infinite
Style of music: Hip Hop
Artist contact name: Chris
Email address: infinite1_08@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/infinite16
Location: Clayton South
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 20 yo
Bio: n/a
Name of Artist: Insidious
Style of Music: Metal / Hard Rock
Artist Contact Name: Melanie Kuhn
Email Address: shimmer_0500@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/insidiousaus
Location: Pakenham
Been together for: 3 years
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 23
Bio: Insidious blend heavy and melodic guitar riffs with powerful and punchy drum beats that resonate through the entire set list. Formed in 2005, Insidious are an all original metal band with a unique range of different sounds and styles. Calum and Heffa's catchy guitar riffs and Todd’s deep and dark bass lines make an unforgettable combination, while Melanie’s lyrics paint a picture that brings the music of Insidious to life.
Name of Artist: Intended Effect
Style of music: Rock/Pop Punk
Artist contact name: Jesse
Email address: intendedeffect@hotmail.com
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/intendedeffect
Location: Boronia
Been together for: 2 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 17
Bio: Willing to play any venue. Started March 2009
Name of Artist: Into The Red
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Pete Cerni
Email Address: pete@intothered.net
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/intothered
Location: Gladstone Park
Been together for: 3 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 22 yo
Bio: Having scored supporting slots for DERN RUTLIDGE, BURN THE CITY and GIANTS OF SCIENCE, “ITR” were stamping their mark on the Melbourne music scene. By mid-year, INTO THE RED had secured appearances at REVOLVER and NEXT, both received with great response. Acoustic appearances on SYN radio, followed by a TV interview and performance on SYN TV/Channel 31’s music show 1700. This lead to the launch of INTO THE RED’s debut EP, TAKE THE CITY.
Name of Artist: Intricate Lies
Style of music: punk rock emo
Artist contact name: Jann
Email Address: intricateliesx@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/intricatelies
Location: Delahey
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 14
Bio: Intricate Lies is a band which originated in in 2007 at Keilor Downs College. We played at school concerts but have wanted to play at live local gigs. We have five band members; two boys, three girls, and personally, we are very friendly and open people. We have created our our music and lyrics and to us, playing music and being on stage is the most greatest feeling.
Name of Artist: InVolume
Style of music: Alt/Rock
Artist contact name: Daniel
Email address: involume@hotmail.com
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/involume
Location: Rowville
Been together for: 7.5 years
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 24
Bio: n/a
Name of Artist: Ipkiss
Style of Music: Punk thrash
Artist Contact Name: Aaron
Email Address: azzron@mac.com
MySpace Address: myspace.com/azzronbutterfly
Location: Diamond Creek
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 18
Bio: My band is looking to start taking their music to the next level by playing at some local live gigs. Best described as hard and tight punk and thrash styled music.
Name of Artist: Isabella Losi - Izzy
Style of music: Pop/Rock
Artist contact name: Isabella Losi
Email address: izzylovesgelati@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/izzystartshere
Location: Geelong
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: I am a singer songwriter who enjoys performing and getting new works out there. I love constructive criticism so I can further improve my abilities. I am studying year 12 VET and VCE music, have been singing for 5 years and playing the piano for 12 years. My dream is for my music to take me somewhere and to be discovered because there is so much terrible music acts out there. I enter as many music opportunities as I can having won a talent quest in Torquay this year raising money for the bush fire victims and receiving a Top Music Act for the Court House Youth Arts Center Short Circuit on the 3rd of April 2009. Last year I performed regularly with Band Auburn Skye as lead vocalist. We performed at venues such as the Barwon Club performing my original compositions. In 2007 I recorded an EP containing 5 original songs which feature on my website.
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Artist Name: James Donald / Jamesneedsband
Style of Music: rock, alternative, classical.
Artist Contact Name: James Donald
Email Address: spacejames-@hotmail.com
MySpace address: N/A
Location: N/A
Been Together For: Performing musically for over a year
Number of band members: 1-3
Average age: 16
Bio: I have been playing guitar for around 4 years and enjoy playing live, not being modest but I do consider myself quite a descent player and I am not stage shy.
Name of Artist: James Moore
Style of music: Acoustic/Roots/Guitar Music
Artist Contact Name: James Moore
Email Address: jamesmoore-music@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/jamesmooresmusic
Location: Northcote
Been together for: 16 months
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 23
Bio: James Moore is a solo artist living and working in Melbourne, his first EP is now available at gigs and from his myspace page. James creates his music with his own percussive finger style and his upfront observations on everything. On stage James incorporates live looping which allows him to perform his music with the appropriate layers of guitar, percussion and other improv noises. 2008 has seen James perform numerous times on TV (SYN’s music show 1700 on Channel 31, Asylum TV on Channel 31), his music has featured on Melbourne's 3RRR and 3CR Radio programs and James has played to many crowds at some of Melbourne and Country Victoria's best venues.
Name of Artist: Jamie Lea
Style of music: Australian covers
Artist contact name: Jamie
Email Address: jamielea_tc@hotmail.com
Myspace address: N/A
Location: Shepparton
Been together for: 3 years
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 21
Bio: Hi, my name is Jamie. My guitarist and I love doing any sort of gigs. We have played infront of between 20 to a thousand people at Relay for Life. I also organise gigs in Shepparton aswell. Our style can be laid back or upbeat to suit any occasion. We have our own P.A system too.
Name of Artist: Jason Takes Manhattan
Style of Music: Pop Rock
Artist Contact Name: Addison
Email Address: crispin_hellion_glover@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/jasontakesmanhattan
Location: Williamstown
Been Together For: 2.5 years
Number of Band Members: 6
Average Age: 21 yo
Bio: Jason Takes Manhattan have been rock'n'rolling around melbourne for 2 and a half years now. After making an impact with their debut EP, they are currently writing for their debut album and are performing at places like Click Click and The Noise Bar.
Name of Artist: Je~Morpheme
Style of Music: Desert Stoner Rock, Metal
Artist Contact Name: Matt Scrutton
Email Address: scruttino@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/jemorpheme
Location: Brunswick West
Been Together For 3 months
Number of Band Members: 3
Average Age: 26
Bio: We're a rock band that play desert stoner rock/metal.
Name of Artist: Jeremy Bennett
Style of music: Alternative
Artist contact name: Jeremy Bennett
Email Address: coolj_jman@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/jeremybennettmusic
Location: Ballarat
Been together for: 3 years
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: Jeremy Bennett has been playing the piano for 10 years and song writing for two years. He is 18 and is studying music at TAFE. Jeremy first started writing lyrics to his songs after someone told him that his music was good but it would be awesome if it had lyrics. Jeremy then wrote an album's worth of songs, with lyrics, and is enjoying music enormously. He writes his songs about life, other people’s lives, and his own life.
Name of Artist: Jericco
Style of music: progressive rock/metal/indie
Artist contact name: Roy Luke
Email Address: jericcoband@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/jericcoband
Location: Windsor
Been together for: 12 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 25
Bio: Jericco is one of the newest hard-hitting bands to hit the Melbourne music scene, fusing middle-eastern grooves with progressive, electronic, hard rock. After supporting Dead Letter Circus in only their second gig Jericco hit the studio to write and record there debut E.P (with producer Warren Hammond). Jericco boasts itself as one of a few bands in the world to consist of an Israeli and Palestinian musician, proving that musicians are always ahead of politicians and that music will not submit to anyone's political agenda.
Name of Artist: Johnny Uppercut
Style of music: Punk/Rock/Electro
Artist contact name: David Robinson
Email address: johnnyuppercutrock@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/johnnyuppercut
Location: Elsternwick
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 23 yo
Bio: Johnny Uppercut was born out of the Suicide Girls show at the Spanish Club in Melbourne on the 11th April 2006. We represent a unique cross section of life as an early twenty something. With musical expieriences ranging from growing up doing musicals in Melbourne to growing up playing in street punk bands in towns around Toronto Canada, J-Up parties it all together to create somewhat of a musical tour-de-force!! Johnny Uppercut IS Americas next top model. Thank you.
Name of Artist: Josh Rigg & Band
Style of music: Blues & Roots
Artist contact name: Rhys Britnell
Email Address: rhysbritnell@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/joshriggmusic
Location: n/a
Been together for: 3 Month's
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 0
Bio: Josh Rigg plays a blend of acoustic blues and roots. With his combination of raw musical talent and song writing that belies his age this kid has been turning heads where ever he plays.
Name of Artist: Jourdain
Style of Music: Pop/Rock/RnB
Artist Contact Name: Martine Cullen
Email Address: martine@jourdain.com.au
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/jourdainwongtrakun
Location: Camberwell
Been Together For: 5 years
Number of Band Members: Solo or with my band (Urban Zoo)
Average Age: 14
Bio: Jourdain is a young Australian singer/songwriter and electric guitarist based in Melbourne. With loads of experience at Australia's premier venues and radio airplay for his Award winning original songs, plus tv coverage as the Runner Up of Australia's Got Talent at only 13 years of age, Jourdain is performing regularly at festivals and just toured as the support for guitarist Joe Robinson. His acoustic numbers will make you cry, his RnB songs will have you dancing and his Santana style guitar solos will rock your socks off.
Name of Artist: Journal of a Deadman
Style of music: Metal / hardcore
Artist contact name: Clinton Colley
Email Address: costatoolio@yahoo.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/journalofadeadman
Location: n/a
Been together for: 1 Year
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 0
Bio: We are a 5-piece metal band from Portland in south west Victoria. We all have a passion for playing a tight and energetic set. Influences include Parkway drive and I Killed The Prom Queen.
Name of Artist: Joy Liu
Style of music: RnB/Pop/Rock
Artist contact name: Joy
Email address: joyliu@live.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/flatsandsharps
Location: Dandenong North
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 16 yo
Bio: My name is Joy Liu. I'm currently 16 and studying in Year 11. I've been taking singing lessons for around 4 years now and I just love music so much. I've performed at places such as Starsearch, Urban Quest and Burden Summer Festival. I really love performing and would like to get as much experience as I can get!
Name of Artist: Jungal
Style of music: Roots/Folk/Rock
Artist contact name: Jesse
Email address: jungal3@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/jungal3
Location: Camberwell
Been together for: 8 months
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 22 yo
Bio: Jungal blend slide and acoustic guitars, didgeridoos, percussion and bass to create their own brand of music, a rootsy, folky, rocky crazy gal sound.Jungal’s songs are infectious. They are underlaid with the roots of Jungal – powerful, unique and female! Each song tells a different story and has soulful lyrics, to which many people can relate. The unbreakable sister bond between the 3 girls elevates the sound and stage presence which will carry Jungal forward to greater heights... Get a taste of the new powerful female presence in the music scene, Jungal will astonish you.
Name of Artist: Justin Ashworth
Style of music: ambient cinematic surrealist pop
Artist contact name: Justin Ashworth
Email Address: whatever@justinashworth.com
Myspace address: myspace.com/fleetingpoetry
Location: Fitzroy North
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 24 yo
Bio: Justin Ashworth's new music is an audio/visual, electro-acoustic live music exploration of the surreallist dream state of mind, and the potential for lullabies to invoke more than just sleep, but influence your dreams... and possibly control them... Combining ambient soundscapes, odd rhythms, and a poetic imagination to create emotionally provoking sound environments, and surrealistic songs.
Name of Artist: Justin Murphy
Style of music: Soft rock / Rock
Artist Contact Name: Peter R Naylor
Email Address: prn.management@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/justinmurphymusic
Location: Bayswater
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 30
Bio: Justin Murphy, formerly of Heavenscent.
Artist Name: J.waters
Style of Music: hip hop underground
Artist Contact Name: Jarrit Waters
Email Address: N/A
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/jwatersthefirst
Location: Kensington
Been Together For: 8 years
Number of band members: 1 plus a dj
Average age: 25
Bio: J.Waters has been working hard in developing his sound, his technique, his lyrical content and flow which has lead him to play at venues around Melbourne with the likes of Urban Monk, SS Pecker, Mata & Must, Elf Transporter, Curse of Dialect, Labjacd, and a host of others. He was an instrumental part of the Pang Productions East Coast tour of 2007,which featured the likes of Hospice Crew, Mind Over Matter, Reason and Def Wish Cast.Pang Productions released an E.P “J. Waters, In the Impossible Quest for Encapsulation” which gained him radio airplay on RRR, JJJ and PBS. Currently his new release “'The Children of Captivity”, A J.Waters Production, also features the cream of Melbourne's underground hip hop talent.
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Name of Artist: Kane Sole
Style of music: Acoustic/roots/folk
Artist contact name: Kane Sole
Email Address: kanesolemusic@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/kanesolemusic
Location: Melbourne
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 26 yo
Bio: Raised on New Zealand’s rugged west coast beaches, the ocean is a constant source of inspiration for Kane Sole's music. Writing simple songs about life’s complexities he draws on subjects such as, love, family, and home. His natural gift for composition was nurtured as he gained a musical grounding in performance, production, and theory, under the guidance of class acts such as kiwi blues legend Midge Marsden during a three year degree in New Zealand, before setting his sights on Melbourne Australia.
Name of Artist: Kate McMahon
Style of Music: Acoustic indie/pop
Artist Contact Name: Kate McMahon
Email Address: kittymcmahon@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/katemcmahon
Location: Carlton North
Been Together For: 18 months
Number of Band Members: 1
Average Age: 24
Bio: Kate McMahon's songs take you on a journey through her private fantasy world of six-car pile-ups, playdough, sleazy boys and snow-frosted toes. Influenced by the musings of fellow singer-songwriters Laura Marling, Regina Spektor, Fiona Apple and Holly Throsby, Kate gives an intimate performance of sweet, jazzy, quirky music. Having grown up in the notoriously musical town of Ballarat, Kate eloped with her dreams to Melbourne in early 2009. She recently wowed crowds at Apollo Bay Music Festival with her sweet voice thoughtful and ironic lyrics and french-inspired rhythms, and can currently be found playing in small bars around North Melbourne and in her bedroom.
Name of Artist: Katt Beames
Style of music: Acoustic/Roots/Rock
Artist contact name: Katt
Email address: katt_dawn@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/kattbeames
Location: Geelong
Been together for: Forever
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 26 yo
Bio: Katt is a passionate 20 year old singer/songwriter from Australia's Surf Coast with an insightful, organic fusion of folk, melodic roots and foot stomping flavours of blues. Her voice resonates a sincere, raw energy with a combination of profound, uplifting and heartfelt lyrics.
Name of Artist: Karzakoff
Style of music: Rock/Alternative
Artist contact name: Karzakoff
Email address: karzakoff@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/karzakoff
Location: Tallangatta
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: We are a different style of band. A little left for centre. We thrive on writing new material and always put on a good performance.
Name of Artist: Keith! Party
Style of Music: Rave-Rap
Artist Contact Name: Keith McDougall
Email Address: keithpartybookings@gmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace/keithparty
Location: Brunswick
Been Together For: 2 years
Number of Band Members 11
Average Age: 22
Bio: Keith! Party is ten MC’s and one DJ who play roof-raising, rump-shaking rap music. You’ll know them by the trail of streamers, confetti, balloons and party vibes.
Name of Artist: Kick Me Kenji
Style of music: Rock/Indie/Alternative
Artist contact name: Rod Martinez
Email Address: kick.me.kenji@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/kickmekenji
Location: Endeavour Hills
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 4 members
Average age: n/a
Bio: We are a young band wanting to perform more gigs around the Berwick, Dandenong, Endeavour Hills or Cranbourne area. We aren't like any other band. We like to push our musical abilities and live shows to the limits...which means getting the crowd involved and rocking out of course.
Name of Artist: KickStart
Style of music: Rock and Roll
Artist contact name: Adam
Email address: silverbullet_66coupe@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/kickstart666
Location: Hoppers Crossing
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 16 yo
Bio: n/a
Name of Artist: Kid Fisto
Style of Music: Band
Artist Contact Name: Tiffany Gauci
Email Address: tiffany48@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/kidfistomusic
Location: Werribee
Been together for: 6 Months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 19
Bio: We are KID FISTO. We play music that is inspired by other music (how unique). We come from punk, metal and hardcore backgrounds with the intention of playing hard rocking tunes that may make people want to sing along or even, dare I say it, have a little bit of a dance.
Name of Artist: Kieran Christopherson
Style of music: Acoustic/Indie/Folk
Artist contact name: Kieran Christopherson
Email Address: kieranchristopherson@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/kieranchristopherson
Location: Langwarrin
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 3/solo
Average age: 20
Bio: "Kieran Chistopherson is a young singer/songwriter hailing from Langwarrin Victoria. His tunes are a kick *** blend of indie rock and acoustic folk. The lyrics are meaningful and have a tendency to stick with you. He’s debut Ep entitled ‘Inkerman & Young’ has been recorded at Joe Cammilarie’s Woodstock Studios where Paul Kelly, John Butler and Even have all laid down albums. Kieran Christopherson is set for big things. Listen and enjoy" -Thom Gardner, Shock Records.
Name of Artist: Killer Caterpillar
Style of music: Funk Rock
Artist contact name: Cohen
Email address: killerpillar@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/killercaterpillarmusic
Location: Torquay
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: We are the newly formed five piece funk band Killer Caterpillar. After numerous performances together at school (including winning the school music competition) we decided to take things to the next level and start writing original material and performing at local gigs. While we haven't really had a chance to do much work, (as it is incredibly hard to burst into the music scene), we believe we have a unique sound reminiscent of old school 80's punk-funk and Pearl Jam-esque rock ballads. We try to make our live shows as fun to watch as they are to play by incorporating unorthodox dance moves and costumes. Our mission and reason to play music is simple, have a fun time and make people feel good.
Name of Artist: Kimbo
Style of Music: Rock, Punk, Soul
Artist Contact Name: Anna Lienhop
Email Address: thekimboslicegang@gmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/thekimboslicegang
Location: North Melbourne
Been Together For: 1 year
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 24 yo
Bio: Kimbo is a Melbourne band that have been playing together for over a year.
Name of Artist: King Caine
Style of music: Hip Hop
Artist contact name: Jon Emmenidis
Email Address: jon_e@certifiedhiphop.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/therealkingcaine
Location: Springvale
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 23 yo
Bio: Drawing inspiration from the people closest to him, Caine endeavours to bring his family into whatever he’s doing. Whether it’s his brothers Prince P and Willis rhyming alongside him or sampling his 3 year old nephew for a beat (Push Of The Buttons), it’s a true testament to Caine’s character which shines through his lyrics. With a work ethic second to none, Caine has amassed more material then most veteran artists and whilst there isn’t a release yet to his name, the unreleased material is finally beginning to see the light of day. It looks like it’s going to be a busy next couple years for this incredibly unique artist.
Name of Artist: Kohl
Style of Music: Pop Rock
Artist Contact Name: Liana Skewes
Email Address: liana.skewes@gmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/kohlband
Location: Ballarat
Been Together For: 12 months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 19
Bio: 4 piece chick rock band, fresh out of Ballarat. Inspired by the classic sound of Suzi Quatro, Pat Benatar and the more modern attitude and punk finish of girls like Avril Lavigne.
Name of Artist: Konspiracy Kidd
Style of Music: Alternative rock/punk/funk/hip hop/rap
Artist Contact Name: Blair Mcallister
Email Address: lil_basketball_blair@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/bmac91z
Location: Rowville
Been together for: 16 months
Number of band members: n/a
Average age: 17
Bio: Up and coming band that sounds different yet mainstream enough to be heard by bigger audiences. We have played Battle of the Bands together and other venues. We went to Studio 52 to record originals and wrote a Christian rock song for World Youth Day gathering at the ACU which was backed by a production company.
Name of Artist: Kyrano
Style of music: Garage/Metal/Rock
Artist contact name: Kyrano
Email Address: Kyrano_band_908@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/kyranoband
Location: Drouin/Warragul Victoria
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: Our band is called Kyrano and we are from Drouin/Warragul area in Victoria. We are all 17 and we love playing music. We love gigs. We mainly play covers but we have written some orignals.
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Name of Artist: Lash78
Style of Music: Rock
Artist Contact Name: Tim Harvey
Email Address: lash78@bigpond.net.au
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/lash78
Location: Point Cook
Been Together For: 3 months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 13 yo
Bio: Lash78 combines the vocal talents of young sisters Lauren and Sheridan. Inspired by a wide range of artists and genres, their performance material matches their influences, performing hits by Kasey Chambers, Rogue Traders, Suzie Q and many more.
Name of Artist: Last Resort
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Troy Lesicnik
Email Address: troylesicnik@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/lastresort4
Location: South Coast, NSW
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: We are a dedicated band who live and breathe music. Our music is powerful and meaningful and we are up for any challenges that we have to face. We have been playing for about a year together and we have almost finished recording our cd. We face everything as a band and our brotherhood is what keeps us strong.
Name of Artist: Last To Land
Style of Music: Rock/Pop
Artist Contact Name: Lachlan Ross
Email Address: lasttoland@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/lasttoland
Location: Geelong
Been Together For: 6 months
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 23
Bio: Last To Land formed mid June 09. The melodic 5 piece rock outfit recently recorded 2 tracks at Reich Records and will be booking shows in all cities soon!
Name of Artist: Lazarus Kane
Style of music: Rock/Indie/Pop
Artist contact name: Lazare Agneskis
Email address: lazare82@yahoo.con
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/lazareagneskis
Location: Footscray
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 24 yo
Bio: I began composing music around 10 years ago when I began to play guitar. Since then I have composed and produced a wealth of music in various styles. Performing with great songwriters such as Dan Kelly and Dan Sultan has been very inspiring and they have helped me immensely with my composing. In 2000 I went to Cuba to study Latin music and returned with an idea to start a band from these influences. In turn I became one of the founding members of San Lazaro. A proud highlight was hearing the song ‘Mi Montuno’ from our debut album in 2006, which I co-wrote, being played on Triple J radio. Other major highlights include performing at WOMAD, Chill Island and Bluefest music festivals. While studying I learned many tools to help me with my composing as well as a gaining a good understanding of how the music industry works. In 2006 I was awarded a professional development grant by the JB Seed to undergo songwriting workshops with renowned songwriter Paul Kelly. These sessions helped me to refine my songs and lyrics and learn masterful songwriting techniques.
Name of Artist: Levi McGrath
Style of music: Acoustic Folk/Rock
Artist contact name: Niki Tulk
Email address: niki@smallhouserecords.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/levimcgrath
Location: Box Hill
Been together for: 3 years
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 21 yo
Bio: From working with orphans in Uganda, to working with street kids in inner-city Melbourne, Levi McGrath demonstrates a passionate commitment to changing the world for the better that goes well beyond his years. He is passionately committed to the belief that music is one of the most powerful influences in the world. That’s why he aims for his music to motivate and inspire a new generation of people who are willing to stand up and make a difference.
Name of Artist: Life To Order
Style of music: Melodic Rock
Artist contact name: Andrew Taylor
Email Address: lifetoorder@live.com.au
Myspace address: myspace.com/lifetoorder
Location: Melbourne
Been together for: 10 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: n/a
Bio: No Hype - No building up a name and what you may read about - Simply, we are a melodic/rock/metal band of 4. We have been playing for 10 years and have had the pleasure of performing with some great bands and artists. To support youth events and charities as we have in the past is always a positive for us. Happy to help anytime - hope you enjoy.
Name of Artist: Light At Days End
Style of music: Melodic Metal
Artist contact name: Celeste
Email address: boj0001@larasc.vic.edu.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/lightatdaysend
Location: Melbourne/Geelong
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: Light at Days End was formed in 2005 and are a Melodic Metal band from Geelong. The band comprises of Max Asplin (lead guitar/vocals), Dean Lewis (lead guitar/vocals), Celeste Bojczuk (vocals), Ryan Asplin (drums) and Beau Walters (bass). Working hard over the past two years and having undergone many changes to finally establish a sound that is uniquely L.A.D.E.'s. They are extremely professional in their day to day dealings not only with each other as a band but also in their dealings with the public and other performers, showing a great respect for all musicians alike. L.A.D.E have had the honour of playing with some great Australian acts including the White Room, Perfect Fit, Sonic Holocaust, One Year Past, Damnations Day, Mixed Breed, Urban Suicide, Hank and Lamort just to name a few. Most importantly L.A.D.E have had the opportunity to share their music with the people of Geelong and Melbourne. Light at Days End have just finished recording their first E.P. and are looking forward to a busy and fun filled future.
Name of Artist: Lights In Atlantis
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Jesse King
Email Address: jesseking@live.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/lightsinatlantis
Location: Hallam
Been together for: 3 years
Number of band members: 6
Average age: 19
Bio: Lights in Atlantis started as a garage band playing and writing songs they loved doing in 2005. In 2008 they completed their line up and now have a strong fan base and energetic shows.
Name of Artist: Like Bears
Style of Music: Indie LoFi Folk Rock
Artist Contact Name: Phil Curlis-Gibson
Email Address: curlisgibson@three.com.au
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/likebears
Location: Collingwood
Been Together For: 3 years
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 25 yo
Bio: Like Bears make good music that tries to make you think and rock at the same time. Lots of lo-fi sounds that grab at a range of influences from the last 40 odd years of good tunes, and lyrics that mostly come from books they've read. They kinda sound like a rocksy-folksy version of your favorite Milan Kundera book read by some guy who wants to be Joe Strummer, Tom Waits and Daniel Johnston at the same time.
Name of Artist: Lisa Maxwell
Style of music: Rock/Alternative
Artist contact name: Lisa Maxwell
Email address: lisa@lisamaxwell.net
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/lisamaxwell
Location: Benalla
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 23 yo
Bio: n/a
Name of Artist: Little Bill
Style of music: Rock/blues/funk
Artist Contact Name: Trent Sterling
Email Address: trentsterling@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/littlebillmusic
Location: Niddrie
Been together for: 1 1/2 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 21
Bio: Melbourne rockers Little Bill thrive on driving guitar riffs and wailing solos, with melodious vocals and thumping drum and bass. Drawing their sound from the psychedelic groovers of the 60’s, the classic rockers of the 70’s, and the cultural melting pot that is Melbourne, Little Bill will melt your mind.
Name of Artist: Little Bricks
Style of music: Alternative/Rock
Artist contact name: Lachlan
Email address: mr_bungle18@hotmail.com
Myspace address:
Location: Warragul
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 16 yo
Bio: Three piece rock band who love to make some sweet tunes, and rock the audience hard-style.
Name of Artist: Lords of Chaos
Style of music: Metal
Artist contact name: Jordan Moore
Email address: lordsofchaos@live.com.au
Myspace address:
Location: Bendigo
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: Lords of Chaos was extablished in Bendigo in December 2008 and consists of Jordan Moore (Guitar/Vocals), Ravin (Bass/Vocals) and Morgal (Drums). We are a 'bare bones' metal band that has played several private parties and is now looking to make our public debut.
Name of Artist: lostboyfound
Style of music: Punk
Artist contact name: Nathan Seeckts
Email Address: lostboyfound@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/lostboyfound
Location: Geelong
Been together for: 4 year
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 28 yo
Bio: We started doing this thing a few years back. Over the time we have; released a couple of independently produced EP’s, changed our line-up a couple of times, toured around the country, met a lot of really cool people and played a truck-load of awesome show. We've played with some amazing bands along the way like; Strung Out, Rise Against, No Use For A Name, Set Your Goals, Bodyjar and heaps more.
Name of Artist: LostOrder
Style of Music: Rock/Alternative
Artist Contact Name: Kyle Taylor
Email Address: taykyle@gmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/lostorder123
Location: Geelong
Been together for: 4 Years
Number of band members: 5 members
Average age: 20
Bio: Based in Geelong, Lost Order has set their eyes on the prospect of venturing outside the boundaries of their hometown, and sharing their music with a new set of ears. Lost Order have had the honour to support such great Aussie bands such as; The Butterfly Effect, The Whiteroom, Freestate and many more. Drawing inspiration from Story of the Year’s (USA) live show, which is full of fierce energy and excitement, Lost Order always strives to replicate this same energy on stage.
Name of Artist: Lucid Sun
Style of music: grunge/alternative
Artist contact name: Aislinn Gan
Email Address: aislinn@cubeco.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/lucidsunband
Location: Greensborough
Been together for: 8 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 23
Bio: N/A
Name of Artist: Lunchbox Hero
Style of music: Rock/Pop
Artist contact name: Zander Thompson
Email address: zanderthompson@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/lunchboxheroband
Location: St Kilda
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 23 yo
Bio: Lunchbox Hero evolved with a strong awareness to fuse their own individual musical influences, forming a sound that is unique. Their distinctive music suggests a varied pool of inspiration, with traces of Oceansize, Bjork, Lamb, and Dave Matthews Band - to mention but a few. Finding it hard to pigeonhole, their music evokes a sense of alternative pop with a dash of rock. Consisting of Zander Thompson on bass, Steve Mitchelmore on drums, Nick Copland on guitars, Hayden Johns on piano/organ and singer Leona Prue, they have supported Melbourne indie band The Young Lovers, Don’t Mess With The Pony, David Cosma, Ryan Meeking and The Few and have performed at The Esplanade Hotel, The Peninsula Lounge, Ding Dong Lounge, Revolver Upstairs and The Empress Hotel. 2009 marks the next exciting phase for Lunchbox Hero having just released their debut EP, they are very excited to be performing again. Stay tuned!
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Name of Artist: Machiavelli
Style of Music: Melodic Technical Metal
Artist Contact Name: Michal Maciag
Email Address: Bass_monkey_maciag@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/machiavelliband
Location: Narre Warren
Been Together For: 10 months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 18
Bio: Machiavelli formed in May 2007 after being influenced by acts such as Karnivool, Strung Out, Protest The Hero, Muse and Avenged Sevenfold. The band placed as runners up at the 2007 Spectrum Entertainment Battle Of The Bands and are looking forward to recording more material in the near future. Machiavelli are also looking for some shows, if you want us to play a show, send us a message!
Name of Artist: Mamas Rejects
Style of music: Punk/Rock
Artist contact name: Leigh Powell
Email address: mamas_rejects@live.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/mamasrejects
Location: Bayswater North
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 22 yo
Bio: Forming in mid-2008, Mama's Rejects have been on a steady rise to the top through the eyes and ears of thousands of unsuspecting people. Having already created a following with a supporting role to Australian rock legends Hoodoo Gurus, Shannon Noll and The Getaway Plan they are ready to take their music to the next level with their Ep release, Almost Famous. Their live show has been well received with their high energy music and frenetic stage show that leaves audiences captivated until the moment they exit the building, leaving them with smiles on their faces and melodies in their heads. We are trying our best in entering all comps/events and fest possible to try and get a name for ourselves and create a following. We have entered triple J unearthed and so far have made it to number 17 on the overall charts which we are very proud. As a band we have also got the support from Quicksilver and DC shoes which has been a great support for our band image.
Name of Artist: Maniac
Style of music: Rap, Hip Hop
Artist contact name: Owais Saeed
Email Address: fazil_saeed@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/maniac1006
Location: Hoppers Crossing
Been together for: N/A
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 16
Bio: See MySpace.
Name of Artist: Matthew Ferguson
Style of Music: N/A
Email Address: matthewf12@msn.com
Myspace Address:
Location: Braybrook
Been Together For: 2 months
Number of Band Members: 1
Average Age: 18
Bio: I’m Matthew and I’m 18 years old. I live in Braybrook and i really want to make other kids well with my performances.
Name of Artist: Max Simon
Style of music: Acoustic/Indie/Pop
Artist contact name: Max
Email address: max_simon1@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/maxsimonmusic
Location: Toorak
Average age: 16 yo
Bio: My name is Max Simon. I'm a singer song writer. I have been singing for 4 years and playing guitar for about 3. I write a lot of different styles of music and love most music styles.
Name of Artist: Maxine Vauzelle
Style of music: Acoustic/Blues/Soul
Artist contact name: Maxine Vauzelle
Email address: maxinemusic@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/maxismusic
Location: Prahran
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 19 yo
Bio: Maxine Vauzelle is a 19 year old singer and songwriter from Melbourne. Performing in musical theatre for 6 years, she is now writing and recording her EP which she hopes to realese at the end of the year!
Name of Artist: MayAprilMarchInAugust
Style of music: Screamo/Hardcore/Alternative
Artist contact name: Jason Morrison
Email Address: athensco@live.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/mayaprilmarchinaugust
Location: n/a
Been together for: 6 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 17
Bio: This Bendigo 4-peice 'applecore' band are something new in town. Formed in late 07... their first gig brought some great reviews with things looking upward. To get an idea of their sound, listen to bands such as Alexisonfire, Underoath and Story Of The Year... and then mix in some Gorillaz.
Name of Artist: Meliki
Style of music: Solo Vocal/Acoustic
Artist contact name: Ash
Email address: info@meliki.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/meliki
Location: Southbank
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 21 yo
Bio: Meliki has an original sound blending the familiarity of all that has come before with a fresh, contemporary perspective. Trained in jazz and classical styles on multi-instruments, she combines rhythms from around the globe with popular music making for a new musical blend of folk-pop with rootsy world influences.
Name of Artist: Metrophobic
Style of music: Hard rock/Metal
Artist contact name: Tom O'Hehir
Email address: epiphonecustom2@hotmail.com
Myspace address:
Location: Mentone
Number of band members:
Average age: 14 yo
Bio: n/a
Name of Artist: Michael Connell
Style of music: Comedy
Artist contact name: Michael Connell
Email Address: MCHotline@yahoo.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/michaelconnell
Location: Melbourne
Been together for: 7 years
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 24
Bio: Performing for many years with great success, Michael has played everywhere from Her Majesty's theatre to appearing during half time at the Telstra Dome. He's had shows in the comedy festival in Melbourne, and the NZ Comedy Festival in Auckland. Michael also regularly performs in High Schools, Universities, at FReeZA gigs, and other youth events.
Name of Artist: Michelle Meehan
Style of music: Rock blues jazz folk acoustic female
Artist contact name: Michelle Meehan
Email Address: michellemeehangigs@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/shellmeehan
Location: Melbourne
Been together for: 8 years
Number of band members: four
Average age: 23
Bio: Michelle Meehan is a guitarist/singer/songwriter bringing to life her own musical recipe from a rich palette of Bluesy, Earthy, Jazzy Folk - Rock From humble beginnings busking in Bendigo, Victoria Michelle sports a professionally recorded and produced album (2007) highlighting her many musical talents. The album includes a huge lineup and has a very big rock like sound. From vocals and guitar, Flute to Violin, Michelle approaches all elements of her craft with integrity, ability, and a zest for exploration.
Name of Artist: Mimi Velevska
Style of Music: pop, soul, funk, jazz, rock
Artist Contact Name: Mimi Velevska
Email Address: mimi_velevska@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.mimivelevska.com.au
Location: Deer Park
Been Together For: over 8 years
Number of Band Members: 4 or 5
Average Age: 20
Bio: Exciting, soulful, powerful and funky! Mimi Velevska can rock the house! Groovy songs and catchy beats, she's all energy and ready to share her vibe with you!
Name of Artist: Mojo's Marching Band
Style of music: Soul/Rock
Artist contact name: Clay O'Brien
Email Address: clay@jampackedentertainment.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/mojosmarchingbandpresents
Location: Ferntree Gully Upper
Been together for: 7 years
Number of band members: 4 people
Average age: n/a
Bio: Playing his own brand of soulful music – the kind that is equally as emotive as it is flamboyant; Mojo’s Marching Band is quickly winning over fans everywhere. Drawing influence from musicians such as Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Buckley, Stevie Wonder and John Mayer, MMB is an experience to be heard, a truly unique blend of electric guitars, didgeridoo and vocals. It is both soulful and bluesy, yet not too shameful to get your toes tapping or get stuck in your head for the rest of the day.
Name of Artist: Mona Vale Falls
Style of Music: PostHardcore/Rock/Screamo
Artist Contact Name: Mark Palalagi
Email Address: monavalefalls@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/monavalefalls
Location: New Zealand
Been Together For: 2
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 24
Bio: When the new Mona Vale Falls 4-track EP 'A Reference Away, A Departure Towards' was released in December 2007 it marked the end of a chapter for the Christchurch, NZ quartet and brought on a whole lot of unknowns... Much to the excitement of the band.
Name of Artist: Month of Sundays
Style of music: Rock/Acoustic
Artist contact name: Daniel West
Email address: dwest705@excite.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/monthofsundaysband
Location: Ballarat
Been together for: 2 years +
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 26 yo
Bio: A five-piece musical suite, Month of Sundays is proud of it's Ballarat origins. The sound is upbeat and there are mellow grooves that stem from an acoustic sound. While seventies funk and straight rock all get to vote, their sound is uniquely their own. Forming in mid 2005, MOS have been building a solid fan base, releasing their debut e.p. 'The Live Affair' in september 2006. 'The Live Affair', recorded live at the espy captured the attention of the punters with its winning blend of attention to detail and a raw powerful sound. In June of this year Month of Sundays headlined the Lemon Tree Music Festival, an acoustic music festival dedicated to Ballarat based musical acts.
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Name of Artist: Morning After Dark
Style of Music: metal/hardcore
Artist Contact Name: Carl Peters
Email Address: crazy_carlos64@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/morningafterdarkmetal
Location: Rye
Been Together For: unknown
Number of Band Members: 6
Average Age: 17
Bio: We are a 5 piece metal/hardcore band from the Mornington Peninsula. Writing a lot more songs and getting a solid set. We're looking forward to playing some shows so keep an eye out.
Name of Artist: Motley
Style of Music:
Artist Contact Name: Shayne Hood
Email Address: shayne@hoodedink.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/supermotley
Location: Brunswick West
Been Together For: 7 years
Number of Band Members: 2
Average Age: 26 yo
Bio: Motley shared the stage with some of the biggest acts in the world. Household names such as De La Soul, Stereo MC’s, Dilated Peoples, Kelly Rowland, Ja Rule, and Nas. He has also made his way onto various TV sets, including BBC, MTV and Channel [V]. He is known for his great live shows and crazy personality.
Name of Artist: Moultress
Style of Music: Rock/ Progressive
Artist Contact Name: Elliott Haskins
Email Address: moultressband@live.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/moultress
Location: Caulfield North
Been Together For: 18 months
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 24
Bio: 5 lads with a wide range of influences belting out mad rock tunes. Hard to describe the sound.
Name of Artist: Mountfield Mersey
Style of Music: Alternative/Grunge/70's Rock
Artist Contact Name: Daniel
Email Address: crazyhouse55@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/mountfieldmersey
Location: Mitcham
Been Together For: 6 Months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 22 yo
Bio: Mountfield Mersey are a four piece band hailing from Melbourne. They fuse the classic sounds of blues and psychedelic rock with the dynamic sounds of modern rock, grunge and alternative to create a unique sound. They are currently looking to push their music as much as possible in live performences.
Name of Artist: Mr Grasshopper
Style of Music: Rock/Alternative/Indie
Artist Contact Name: Kevin Hawkins
Email Address: hihathawkins@gmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/mrgrasshopperatb
Location: Box Hill
Been Together For: 18 months
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 17
Bio: Mr Grasshopper is a promising young rock group made up of five Box Hill-based teenagers. In their short history the versatile band has had ten memorable live performances. Playing to strong crowds at Battle of the Band competitions, local youth group events and school gigs, Mr Grasshopper has developed a solid fan base. Their music is a unique brand of alternative rock that does not stem from purely one influence but many genres. Recently at a school concert, they won free recording sessions with institute JMC Academy.
Name of Artist: MurderScene Hollywood
Style of music: Metal/Heavy metal
Artist Contact Name: Jake
Email Address: jake@myfriendzone.net
Myspace address: myspace.com/murderscenehollywood
Location:
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 15
Bio: The drummer has been playing for 2 years now, the guitarists have been playing for 2 years and the singer is unknown
Name of Artist: Murdered At Sea
Style of music: Hardcore/Metal
Artist contact name: chris chappell
Email Address: thechapps@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/murderedatsea
Location: n/a
Been together for: 8 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: n/a
Bio: Murdered At Sea are a hardcore/metal band from Bairnsdale, Victoria.
Name of Artist: Mus.K
Style of Music: House/Electro/Hardstyle/Trance
Artist Contact Name: Mustafa
Email Address: karakas@y7mail.com
Myspace Address: N/A
Location: Mildura
Been Together For: 2 years
Number of Band Members: 1
Average Age: 21
Bio: I've been into music my whole life and got into djing in 2003-04. I have played professionally for about 2 years. I have played in clubs, bars, fashion parades and private parties.
Name of Artist: My Left Boot
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Liam Cuffley
Email address: cuff@myleftboot.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/myleftboot
Location: Thornbury
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 28 yo
Bio: My Left Boot are a Melbourne based band consisting of 4 male bi-ped mammals, whose music welds 60s and 70s rock and psychedelia to a frame of strong melodies and high energy. Coming together after a chance meeting at a late night kebab outlet, My Left Boot are an exciting live act whose show flows seamlessly from the quiet and trippy to a heavy, brain enslaving rock. Debut EP "Season Of The Time" is out and the first video, featuring the song "Writers Block" has hit screens. The group are currently touring and are set to release their full length debut in 2008.
Name of Artist: MyOwnEnemy
Style of Music: Metal
Artist Contact Name: JD
Email Address: joshuadurdin12@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/myownenemyband
Location: Narre Warren
Been Together For: 2-3 years
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 18
Bio: We're a Metal band from Narre Warren and Dandenong with a career so far spanning 3 years. We've played over 50 shows averaging crowds of 75+ at each show. We're a band that loves to go mental up on stage and get the crowd involved with singing along to our lyrics. We play for the music, not for the money.
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Name of Artist: Naberus
Style of music: Metal
Artist contact name: Dan Ralph
Email address: far_beyond_Driven116@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/naberusband
Location: Box Hill South
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 19 yo
Bio: Hailing from the south eastern suburbs, Naberus are a four piece melodic death metal band heavily influenced by thrash and groove metal. Reminiscent of such bands as Amon Amarth, Dark tranquility, Arch Enemy, The Haunted. With the release of their first demo in april 2009 "Ruins Of Society", which reached number 5 on the mp3.com.au metal charts, Naberus are continually pushing the boundaries of their abilities and creativity. The members of Naberus have all had numerous live and recording experience, bringing energy and precision to each performance as a band. Naberus are eager, hard working and prepared to perform to the highest standard and make a big impact on the music scene in 2009 and beyond.
Name of Artist: Naked Flames
Style of music: Rock Band
Artist contact name: Mitch
Email Address: mitch.fuller@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/nakedflamesband
Location: Carnegie
Been together for: 18 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: n/a
Bio: We play music in a '70's hard rock style', though that isn't intentional, we just sound like that! We've written 8 original songs and would love to perform somewhere!
Name of Artist: Nancy Hazard
Style of music: Grunge / Pop
Artist contact name: Dish Johnson
Email Address: nancyhazard@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/nancyhazard
Location: Bayswater
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 25
Bio: Nancy Hazard formed in a small converted garage in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The conception of this three piece came through Cass McKenzie. With the entrance of Kate on Bass Guitar and a short time later Dish on Drums, Nancy Hazard was complete. The girls worked on creating their trademark raw but lacquered sound. A cocktail of grunge inspired rock with a sweet glaze of pure pop.
Name of Artist: Neek
Style of music: Hip Hop/Soul/Grime
Artist contact name: Marcus
Email Address: marcus-lol-thatsoriginal@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/yaboineek
Location: Epping
Been together for: Never
Number of band members:
Average age: n/a
Bio: Started rapping at the age of nine, now I’m just getting my music out by doing mixtapes.
Name of Artist: Neon Pres
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Benjamin Wright
Email address: benwright90@live.co.uk
Myspace address:
Location: Carnegie
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 19 yo
Bio: Our name is Neon Pres we are a funk/rock/alt band that is loooking for opportunities to play at venues to gain recognition from fellow music lovers. Even though we have only officially been together for five months, Neon Pres has been on and off for years slowly gathering and combining musical ideas and interests to peform.
Name of Artist: Nexis
Style of music: Alternative Rock
Artist contact name: Zoe
Email Address: zoechanel03@hotmail.com
Myspace address: myspace.com/nexismusic
Location: Brighton
Been together for: 6 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 17
Bio: N/A
Name of Artist: Niandra LaDes
Style of music: Grunge, Hard Rock
Artist contact name: Eric Quattropani
Email address: equatt@xavier.vic.edu.au
Myspace address:
Location: Balwyn
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 17yo
Bio: Niandra LaDes all began when a few mates tried to create the cheesiest but heaviest instrumental of all time, it is now our opening track . We now feature a 8 song setlist with such classics as Sonja is So Wet and Burger Boy Returns Part 6; such songs would get any crowd going. As you can hear from the instrumental I uploaded, the drumming, the guitar and the bass is a force to be reckoned with.
Name of Artist: Nick Anderson
Style of music: Acoustic/Roots
Artist contact name: Nick Anderson
Email address: musicnickanderson@gmail.com
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/andersonnickmusic
Location: Mitcham
Been together for: 4 years
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 17
Bio: Hey there guys. I busk down at Mitcham, Eastland, Camberwell Market and the City. I have a regular spot at the Casablanca Tavern every Thursday Night. I try and pick up lots of other gigs around the place so stay tuned for those.
Name of Artist: Nicole Suzanne
Style of music: Acoustic, solo
Artist contact name: Nicole Suzanne
Email Address: nicole_douglas_music@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/nicolesuzannemelbourne
Location: Moonee Ponds
Been together for: 1 1/2 years
Number of band members:
Average age: 20
Bio: I have been singing my whole life as a hobby, it wasn't until 3 years ago when I picked up my dad's guitar and taught myself how to play that I started to take my own music seriously. I have been writing music and have been circling the local Melbourne Open mic circuit ever since. I hope to travel Australia in the next year and get plenty more exprience and recording down.
Name of Artist: NIKOLL
Style of music: Soul, R&B, Jazz, Pop
Artist contact name: Nikoll Kaloustian
Email address: nikoll_sweet_k@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/nikollofficial
Location: Coburg
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 20 yo
Bio: Began singing at age 8 and have turned it into my one passion. I recently just finished my original debut album and am in the process of writing my second. Ive promoted my album in both Melbourne and London and hope to create a bigger fan base at home before moving back to London permanantly.
Name of Artist: Nine of Swords
Style of music: Metal/Rock
Artist contact name: Lee Austin
Email address: nineofswords@live.com.au
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/nineofswordsband
Location: Mount Waverley
Been together for: 8 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 28
Bio: Nine of swords are political and emotional force hailing from Melbourne Australia. Established in early 2009 from the ashes of other musical projects Nine of Swords has been described as generating an “un-paralleled heavy metal snowball effect”. Within the space of eight months Nine of Swords has completed their debut EP and much of the material for an upcoming album. Nine of Swords have a growing momentum that promises an exciting future.
Name of Artist: Ninth Notice
Style of music: Alternative Rock
Artist contact name: Cesar Lopez
Email address: ceslopez25@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/ninthnotice
Location: Oakleigh
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 19 yo
Bio: We are a band from the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The original two member Jeff and Cesar formed way back in 2006. Jeff plays lead guitar, and Cesar is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist. Recently we have recruited a drummer and a bassist, Marcus and Chris respectively. We are Currently working on making our play list of songs larger so that soon we will be able gig. We have a good 25 minute+ set worth of all original songs ready to rock!
Name of Artist: NITIDUS
Style of music: Rock/Indie/Blues
Artist contact name: Adam Kurzel
Email Address: talica33@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/nitidus
Location: Melbourne
Been together for: 6 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 25
Bio: NITIDUS don’t claim to be the Rock Artist of The Year, they let their LA Music Award speak for itself. Inspired by the genre’s finest - The Rolling Stones, Guns n Roses, Black Crowes, and Pearl Jam, NITIDUS attract both traditional rock fans and a range of niche audiences. Showcasing a repertoire crammed with hooks and melodies, the band have stirred up a wave of interest performing alongside some of Australia's top artists including Diesel, Airbourne and Spiderbait. The passion PC, Doc, Marki and Adz share for the NITIDUS brand of music has led them to tour the US on their own finances, successfully enhancing their fan base abroad.
Name of Artist: Noise Kartel
Style of music: Rock / Hard Rock Band
Artist contact name: Rob Casley
Email address: noisekartel@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/noisekartel
Location: Scoresby
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 24 yo
Bio: Noise Kartel offer a fresh rock sound and an exciting live show. Having played support acts to some of Australia biggest rock acts their infectious sound and eccentric onstage antics makes for a show not to be missed.
Name of Artist: No Longer Reverie
Style of music: Unclassifiable
Artist contact name: Matt
Email address: Matt@acidedgemusic.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/nolongerreverie
Location: Lilydale
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 16 yo
Bio: Each member of No Longer Reverie has such diverse taste in music they had to find a middle ground that would suit everyones style of playing and their fans taste in music. This has formed the unique sounds of such songs as Scars of the Madman, and Never Pretend. As the band amalgamated so many styles of music if is hard to place No Longer Reverie in a genre, they are best described as hard rock with a range of other influences from metal to punk.
Name of Artist: Northeast Party House
Style of music: Indie/Psychedelic/Pop/Electro
Artist contact name: Jackson Schumacher
Email address: nepartyhouse@gmail.com
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/northeastpartyhouse
Location: Croydon
Been together for: 1 month
Number of band members: 6
Average age: 19
Bio: Hiding amongst the dense woods of an island previously inhabited by witches and thieves, Jack Shoe & Sean Fuxx fermented their brainchild for years until the prefect recipe was complete. A recipe that now incorporates four other individuals into the wild minds of those who dare to dream. It is now time to release this riotous marriage to the party people, to whom it belongs!
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Name of Artist: Of Whispers
Style of Music: Melodic Hardcore
Artist Contact Name: Steve
Email Address: ofwhispers@live.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/ofwhispers
Location: Ringwood
Been Together For: 2 years
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 18
Bio: Of Whispers; a melodic hardcore band wanting to show the world their unique style - catchy but heavy music.
Name of Artist: One Car Pile Up
Style of music: All types of rock
Artist Contact Name: Andy Szetho
Email Address: andy_is_mighty_kool@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/onecarpileupcgs
Location: Elwood
Been together for: 8 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 16
Bio: Four piece Melbourne rock band One Car Pile Up formed in early January 2008. Each band member is well equiped with years of talent, experience and different musical backgrounds which is clearly shown in our live act as well as our recordings. Intense guitar riffs and solos, pumping rhythms and high energy songs is what creates the sound of One Car Pile Up. What seperates One Car Pile Up from others bands is the mixed sounds from pop rock, to punk rock, to classic old school rock to even indie rock. Overall, One Car Pile Up is a committed quartet that are willing to play anywhere they can in order to get their sound out and heard.
Name of Artist: One Final Crime
Style of Music: Garage Rock/Experimental
Artist Contact Name: Mark
Email Address: lord_of_the_dark_flame99@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/onefinalcrime
Location: Narre Warren
Been Together For: 5 months
Number of Band Members: 3
Average Age: 18
Bio: Our band, formed in October 2007, derives its music from various, sometimes conflicting, sources - to give a mix of styles and a unique sound. Made up of 3 highly individual members, Mark, Mason and Jess, the band are progressing quickly and are ready to take the step upwards.
Name of Artist: One With the Buried
Style of music: Deathcore/Death Metal
Artist contact name: Matt, Sam, Harley
Email address: onewiththeburied@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/onewiththeburied
Location: Ringwood/Lilydale
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: We are One With the Buried, a fairly new local deathcore act hailing from around the Eastern suburbus of Melbourne. We hope to make a big impact on the local scene and we are willing to travel far to play shows!
Name of Artist: Our Best Laid Plans
Style of music: Pop/Punk/Rock
Artist contact name: Tim, Dave, Bob or Corey
Email address: band@ourbestlaidplans.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/ourbestlaidplans
Location: Werribee
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 23 yo
Bio: Starting out in the early months of 2008, Our Best Laid Plans piece together an energetic and electrifying sound fuelled by raw talent and honesty. With Influences drawn from all sides of the globe, Our Best Laid Plans is a 4-piece pop/punk/rock band that call Melbourne home.
Artist Name: Our Blessed Empire
Style of Music: Hardcore/metal/screamo
Artist Contact Name: Bryan
Email Address: monaros_rock5@hotmail.com
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/ourblessedempire
Location: Surrey Hills
Been Together For: 12 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 18
Bio: Our Blessed Empire originally started out as Bury the Damage and we didn’t really know what we wanted to do as a band. Recently we have found exactly what we want to present and entertain people.
Name of Artist: Our Fall From Grace
Style of Music: Screamo/Pop Punk/Hardcore
Artist Contact Name: Brent Monkhorst
Email Address: brent_b89@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: http://www.myspace.com/ourfallfromgrace
Location: Emerald
Been Together For: 5 Years
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 18
Bio: 4 piece band from the eastern hills of Melbourne, played as a pop punk band all through high school together covering Blink and Sum41 songs with a few of their own, but have now started writing their own music and are looking for shows.
Name of Artist: Our Remaining Rocket
Style of Music: Pop Punk / Rock
Artist Contact Name: Nigel
Email Address: jolly1@gmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/ourremainingrocket
Location: Diggers Rest
Been Together For: 9 months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 19 yo
Bio: Our Remaining Rocket, a pop/punk quartet based in the north western suburbs of Melbourne, began in late 2007. Have been playing together for over 6 months. Just beginning to play regular gigs.
Name of Artist: Overphill
Style of Music: rock/alternative
Artist Contact Name: cameron williams
Email Address: wakostuff@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: myspace.com/overphill
Location: Hampton
Been Together For: 2
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 15
Bio: Overphill formed back in August 2007. We take influence from a large variety of different artists and genres, including rock, punk, jazz, funk and soft rock. We have just started playing gigs and have already received a great response to our high energy performance.
Name of Artist: Over My Objections
Style of music: Punk Rock
Artist Contact Name: Lewis Reidy-Crofts
Email Address: hi.my.name.is.lenny@hotmail.com
Myspace address:
Location: Essendon North
Been together for: 2 Years
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 17
Bio:
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Name of Artist: Paperface
Style of music: Indie/Acoustic
Artist contact name: Marcus Lutar
Email Address: butters03@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/paperfacetheband
Location: Hillside
Been together for: 4 months
Number of band members: three
Average age: n/a
Bio: Jessie and Marcus play guitars and Cameron plays bass and also sings, they're the right mix of happy music and depressive lyrics.
Artist Name: Paradian
Style of Music: Alternative Rock
Artist Contact Name: Bart Easdown
Email Address: tholamew22@hotmail.com
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/paradian
Location: Melbourne
Been Together For: 6 Months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 24
Bio: Formed in June 2008, Paradian is the result of four young musicians who all share the same love of music, yet different influences. Focusing on original material, the band has already begun to create a well structured portfolio and continue to write and practice.
Name of Artist: Parvyn
Style of music: Fusion, Jazz, R&B, Soul, East meets west
Artist contact name: Jamel K Singh
Email Address: advertisingh@dyasingh.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/parvynmusic
Location: n/a
Been together for: 15 years
Number of band members: 1 to 5
Average age: 20
Bio: Parvyn Kaur Singh is taking the world by storm. She is in the process of releasing her EP at the moment, after having completed 6 months in India perfecting her Kathak Dance (North Indian Classical Dance – which is the basis for most Bollywood Dance) and she also spent time learning Indian Classical Raag. Parvyn has been singing and dancing alongside her father, (Dya Singh) since the age of five. Traveling and experiencing World Music Festivals, Arts Festivals, Folk Festivals, Traditional Performances and performing on stages around the globe like the Smithsonian and Royal Albert Hall in front of people like Prince Charles, Michael Jackson, Prime Ministers and celebrities, Parvyn has developed her own unique style of Music. Mixing the traditions of her Sikh Ancestry with fusion, Jazz and Blues.
Name of Artist: Pash
Style of music: Hip Hop
Artist contact name: Katie Mcnamara
Email address: emceepash@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/emceepash
Location: Coburg North
Number of band members: 2
Average age: 25 yo
Bio: She’s the femcee that’s gonna make you wanna smile – she got you foot tappin, lip smackin, rappin pash stylez! Fresh from shows in Sydney and Hanoi, watch out Melbourne, she's on a roll... emcee Pash is a Sydney born, Perth raised hip hop emcee who now has her roots firmly planted in Melbourne (Aus). Her love of music and poetry formed a symbiosis when pash was 19, and since then she has performed at many clubs and community events in and around Sydney, Byron Bay and Melbourne. This year Pash is recording her debut album with producer Tom Rouche, to be released in summer 09/10."I'm a hip hop femcee with a love for all things that rock. Give me a beat and I'm happy. I try to think before I speak. I love from my core. I give a damn about stuff. I love animals. I aim to live with honesty, integrity, compassion and inspiration. I see beauty in everything, I love being cheesy, being serious, being loud and being quiet. I cherish my spirituality, my family, my friends and my music. I hate capital letters, bad hair, phoney people, racists, homophobes and misogynists."
Name of Artist: Passendale
Style of music: n/a
Artist contact name: Chris Green
Email Address: passendale@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/passendale
Location: Ringwood
Been together for: 10 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 20
Bio: We're a new band formed from old rising bands that split up. Members have been in previous bands such as Run Baby Run, The Volleys, Thank You Today, and Fourthcoming. With over 72,000 views of the band website, and over 4300 registered fans, we're rising up and getting a good name. After releasing our first recorded track titled "A Place Like No Other", We had another 1000 people register as friends, and that was matched with track plays. This was all over one night.
Name of Artist: Pat and Brendan
Style of music: Indie/pop/rock
Artist contact name: Brendan Kelly
Email Address: eggmanthewalrus@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/patandbrendan
Location: Lilydale
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 5
Average age: n/a
Bio: Pat and Brendan,. Pushover 2008 grand finalists, entertainment extraordinaires. The fun we have is infectious and we can have any crowd enjoying themselves, especially underage crowds.
Name of Artist: Patrick Cross
Style of Music: Acoustic/Pop/Soft Rock
Artist Contact Name: Patrick Cross
Email Address: crossy_26@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/patrickcrosstheband
Location: Carnegie
Been together for: 12 months
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 16
Bio: I am an acoustic/pop singer/songwriter from Melbourne. I am classically trained and only in the last two years have I started branching out into other genres. I love singing my original songs and also do some covers.
Name of Artist: Phillys And The Crab People
Style of music: Funkadellic/psyhcadellic/rock/jam band
Artist contact name: Will Eyers
Email Address: fredsmysister@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/phillysandthecrabpeople
Location: Great Ocean Road
Been together for: 5 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 16
Bio: A four peice band from Colac, Birregurra, Forest and Apollo Bay. We play originals and some covers. We're writing for our debut album at the moment.
Name of Artist: PHONIK
Style of Music: Visual Platinum Rock/Glamcore
Artist Contact Name: AK
Email Address: phonikphonikphonik@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/phonikrock
Location: Ringwood
Been Together For: 1 year
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 19 yo
Bio: PHONIK don’t preach. We write our songs about the truth. We dont pretend to be anyone other than ourselves, and we don’t believe in dinosaurs. We do put on an INSANE live show.
Name of Artist: Planet Mojo
Style of music: Pop Rock/Alternative/Reggae/Contemporary
Artist contact name: Jimmy Nicholas
Email address: emforyppah@hotmail.com
Location: Geelong
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 26 yo
Bio: Planet Mojo has been bringing great covers to geelong and the surf coast for two years now. With both a male and female vocalist we can cover the diverse range of music todays youth are tuned to. Plenet mojo has done shows in Geelong, Torque, Lorne, Carlton, Bacchus Marsh and many more venues.
Name of Artist: Planning On Nothing
Style of music: Alternative Rock with Horns
Artist contact name: David Gill
Email address: planning-on-nothing@hotmail.com
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/planningonnothing
Location: Eltham North
Been together for: 2 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 16
Bio: Planning On Nothing are a bunch of friends that make music the way they want it to sound. They are an Indie/pop-punk/alternative Rock that adds a trumpet and trombone to the line-up. They're not really trying to be like anyone else. They are pretty darn unique.
Name of Artist: Plan The Escape
Style of music: Heavy Rock/Alternative/Ambient
Artist contact name: Luke Noack
Email address: music_man106@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/ptemusic
Location: Ferntree Gully
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 16 yo
Bio: PLAN THE ESCAPE was formed in April 2006. Armed with epic and catchy songs, PLAN THE ESCAPE are 4 of the most dedicated musicians on the Melbourne scene. Playing shows anywhere around Melbourne, PLAN THE ESCAPE put on energetic and entertaining live shows. Desperate for attention, we are constantly pushing the bar in terms of what a band can do.
Name of Artist: Playing with Fire
Style of Music: Rock/Alternative/Punk
Artist Contact Name: Anthony Lunt
Email Address: playingwithfiremusic@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/playingwithfiremusic
Location: Geelong
Been Together For: 2
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 15
Bio: Playing with Fire are a young rock group from Geelong. The band consists of Jake Farnsworth on vocals and guitar; Andrew Thompson also on vocals and guitar; Anthony Lunt on bass and Keenan Boon on drums. The band plays originals as well as covers of bands such as Blink-182, The Offspring, Metallica, Grinspoon and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Name of Artist: Post Melody
Style of music: Pop-punk
Artist contact name: Ethan Kent
Email Address: hkent@aapt.net.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/postmelodymusic
Location: Rowville
Been together for: since oct 07
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 16
Bio: Post Melody is a 3 piece rock band from the south-east of Melbourne. We thrive on being different and unlike anything you've ever heard. We are part of out own movement, combining Aggression, Upbeats, Punk-Rock and Pop.
Name of Artist: Pressure Radio
Style of Music: rock/punk/grunge
Artist Contact Name: David
Email Address: davidgorecki@optusnet.com.au
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/pressureradioband
Location: Keilor Park
Been Together For: about 5 months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 27
Bio: ressure Radio was formed in late 2006 when 3 cousins' bands went belly-up! Johnny, David, Mark and friend Vestri got together finally to create a unique blend of many styles that is essentially rock at the core. On stage, the guys are an explosion of energy; a true rock band with the focus on melodies, beats and riffs... oh yeah, and going off! Difficult to pigeon hole, but, one thing is for certain: Pressure Radio will make you go boom!
Name of Artist: Princess One Point Five
Style of Music: Pop/Rock Contemporary
Artist Contact Name: Sarah-Jane Wentzki
Email Address: sj@princessonepointfive.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/princessonepointfive
Location: Fitzroy North
Been together for: 7 years
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 30 years
Bio: An adaptable and evolving live act- wholly surprising and hard to categorize. Comparisons include the Dresden Dolls and Mazzy Star, but comparisons rarely come close to this unique and original band. Based around the work of singer songwriter Sarah-Jane Wentzki, Drummer Richard Andrew provides a soild back beat, with the addition of an ever revolving carousel of bass players and guest musicians solidifying an energetic and multilayered sonic experience.
Name of Artist: Problem
Style of music: Post/ punk rock
Artist contact name: Perry de Valera
Email Address: perryproblem@yahoo.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/problemcity
Location: Fairfield
Been together for: 7 years
Number of band members: 5
Average age: n/a
Bio: Problem are a 5 piece 'spooky rock' band that formed in Melbourne in 2001. The band present an energetic & entertaining live show: vocalist Perry dressed as a vampire emerges from a coffin amid a swirl of fog, as the band launches into their signature tune "Haunted House". Problem have released 3 CDs and have toured NZ, South Australia and regional Victoria. The band play live regularly in Melbourne and have built a strong fan base. They are willing to play All Ages and Under 18s Events to make their music available to younger audiences.
Name of Artist: Public Address
Style of music: Alternative/Rock/Reggae
Artist contact name: Jayden Roy
Email address: jaydenroy36@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thisisapublicaddress
Location: Montrose
Been together for: 1.5 years
Number of band members: 6
Average age: 17.5 yo
Bio: A great band that gives a great show and has played with great bands like: Capeside, Bagster and San Salvador. Will play for a great price and will sound great too. PLEASE GIVE US A LOOK WE WILL PLAY ANYWHERE!
Name of Artist: Punch The Clown
Style of Music: Punk
Artist Contact Name: Mik
Email Address: mikdare@gmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/punchtheclownpunx
Location: Footscray
Been Together For: 6 months
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 28
Bio: Self proclaimed super group PUNCH THE CLOWN is the conception of members from some of the best punk bands in the Australian underground. Featuring members of No Idea, Amphetish, SewerCider & The Pints, the four pieced together the band for no reason then to be completely, utterly stupid and bring back what punk is all about. Punch The Clowns debut CD “Of..Live” out soon.
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Name of Artist: Rachel By The Stream
Style of Music: Acoustic singer songwriter
Artist Contact Name: Rachel Clutterbuck
Email Address: rachelbythestream@yahoo.co.uk
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/rachelbythestream
Location: Caulfield
Been together for: 3
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 28
Bio: I'm a British singer songwriter living in the Caulfield area. I've been performing at pubs, bars and festivals in the UK for around three years and am looking forward to playing in Melbourne!
Name of Artist: Radio Empire
Style of Music: Rock/Punk/Alternative
Artist Contact Name: Natalie Luong
Email Address: radioempireband@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/radioempireband
Location: Wantirna South
Been Together For: 3 years
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 21
Bio: Atmospheric invigorating rock inspired by a diverse range of genres. Wacky chick lead singer and mad boys with their instruments. We are up for anything!
Name of Artist: Radio Star
Style of music: Indie, Pop, Punk
Artist Contact Name: Jake Novak
Email Address: radiostarband@hotmail.com
Myspace address: radiostarband@hotmail.com
Location: North Melbourne
Been together for: One and a half years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 19 Years
Bio: Barely a year after their formation, Radio Star have shared the stage with such bands as Operator please, Gyroscope, The Inches, Trial Kennedy, The Galvatrons, The Dukes of Windsor, British India (whom they joined for a portion of their Australian tour) and recently supported American band The Matches on their Australian tour. Newly armed with their latest release which was launched to a massive crowd at The Corner Hotel, Here We Are, recorded at Melbournes own Studio 52, Hothouse and S.A.E studios is a testament to Radio Star’s unique sound and writing force.
Name of Artist: Rainbird
Style of music: Prog Rock
Artist contact name: Kon
Email Address: kon_cult@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/rainbirdmusic
Location: Moonee Ponds
Been together for: 7 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 19
Bio: Hailing from Moonee Valley, Rainbird’s self titled EP captures a unique blend of both melodic beauty and spine-bending progressive rock. Although the band is often referenced as a prog rock act, Rainbird’s unique style of music pays compliments to each band member’s various musical and creative influences. With an eclectic range of tastes that include fury driven metal, psychedelic rock, progressive rock and hard trance, Rainbird’s exclusive sound is conceived thanks to each member’s musical tastes straying away from the mainstream.
Name of Artist: Raise Cain
Style of music: Hard Rock/Nu-Metal
Artist contact name: Eppo Sloots
Email address: epposloots@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/raise-cain
Location: Shepparton
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 20 yo
Bio: "Get ready for the uproar..." Raise Cain is a four piece nu-metal band hailing from Shepparton, Victoria - this band is full of front and know how to deliver a dynamic show! Raise Cain has incredible stage presence - explosive frontman Eppo Sloots is a super-confident performer who brings years of hip hop and latin dancing to the rock stage! Antonio Formica's exceptional lead guitar work and harmonies are well matched by his talented brother Peter Formica on bass and David Kellett's perfect kick patterns on drums. For those of us who love a "dirty rock band" Raise Cain is the perfect combination of intense vocals, crunching riffs and grinding moves on stage....and their popular metal-version of Fergies London Bridge proves they have a great sense of entertainment and fun too. With Eppo on vocals, Antonio on guitar, Dave on drums and Peter on bass Raise Cain "will cause mischief and disturb others"....get ready for the uproar!!!!
Name of Artist: Rapacious
Style of Music: Metal
Artist Contact Name: Jarrod
Email Address: rapaciousband@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/rapaciousband
Location: Chelsea
Been Together For: 6 months
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 22
Bio: Rapacious is a 5 member metal group that play a fast and aggressive style of metal. Born only 6 months ago, Rapacious features exciting music, energetic stage performances and devastating enthusiasm. With enough music to feature a 40 minute set, we are the perfect addition to any energetic line-up. Brutal double kicking drum beats, thrashy guitars with wailing solos, pulverising bass lines and multi-vocal vocalist. Rapacious are a band to watch out for.
Name of Artist: Ra! Ra!
Style of Music: Indie Rock
Artist Contact Name: Matt Tsourdalakis
Email Address: pranx_inc@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/rararandymusic
Location: Caroline Springs
Been Together For: 1 Year 2 Months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 22
Bio: Indie rock band from Caroline Springs
Name of Artist: Red Affect
Style of Music: Funk/Soul
Artist Contact Name: Troy Binaisse
Email Address: red.affect@yahoo.com.au
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/redaffect
Location: Wantirna South
Been Together For: 1 year
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 34 yo
Bio: With pop and rock floating our airwaves Red Affect is a breath of fresh air with their funk/soul influences. They are relativley new on the scene with funky riffs likened to Jamiroquai and soul flavours such as John Mayer and Diesel.
Name of Artist: Red Jane
Style of Music: 70's/'80's bluesy, glam rock n roll.
Artist Contact Name: Tim Agius
Email Address: redjane@redjane.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/redjaneband
Location: Melbourne
Been Together For: 3
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 17
Bio: With a refreshing brand of stadium-oriented rock, the energy and passion of Red Jane - a young band of brothers, cousins and friends - saw them take their dirty, bluesy, classic, hard rock music to numerous venues in Melbourne before they were even all teenagers. Red Jane’s Debut Album Snake Eyes was successfully released in December 2007 with a launch at the Hi-Fi Bar.
Name of Artist: Redlight Runners
Style of Music: Indie/Electro
Artist Contact Name: Jake Laderman
Email Address: jake.laderman@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/redlightrunnersband
Location: Brighton East
Been Together For: 6 months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 17 yo
Bio: We are a 4 piece Indie/Electro band who formed in early 2008. Influenced by Bloc Party and MGMT. We are looking for gigs to play, as many as possible, because they are fun! And we think people will like our music. We have had quite a bit of experience.
Name of Artist: Red Season
Style of music: Indie Rock pop
Artist Contact Name: Andrew Roiser
Email Address: redseasonband@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/redseason
Location: Eltham
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 28
Bio: Arriving on the scene in August 2007, Red Season have been working away at it ever since and have just completed their self booked, self promoted East Coast Tour. Over the last 12 months Red Season have not stopped playing and writing and recently spent some time recording and mixing at Basin Studio, then mastering with Jack the Bear, to create their self produced debut EP. With a strong theme of turmoil and intensity, Red Season aim to reach a wide audience with emotional hooks and powerful melodies. For more info on Red Season go to www.myspace.com/redseason for tour details, local Melbourne shows and to preview the EP: Make it your own. For regular updates, join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6837022154
Name of Artist: Reeba
Style of music: Reggae/Funk
Artist contact name: Jamie Daborn
Email address: daborj@kardinia.vic.edu.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/reebaforyou
Location: Geelong
Been together for: 18 months
Number of band members: 6
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: Ever wanted to hear the roots genre with a bit more groove and dance, yet retain its relaxing melodies? Ever wondered if it is possible for an Aussie to rap in French whilst playing ukulele? Ever wondered what would happen if a Nigerian stumbled across a violin in the desert? Upon reaching their teenage years, the Reeba boys set out to answer life's big questions. Reeba began mid 2006 when four drama students (being a touch bored with class) decided to dapple in some music. In less than 9 months, Reeba have played many amazing gigs around Geelong and surrounds, both at pubs and all age venues, with the highlight being victory in the Roots section of the 2006 Queenscliff Music Festival’s Foot-In-The-Door competition. Reeba can be described as a youthful blend of funk, reggae, roots and pop, but in the end, it just comes down to being easy listening for a person with any musical taste.
Name of Artist: Remains
Style of music: MetalCore
Artist contact name: Benny
Email address: benny_remains@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/remainsmetalcore
Location: Sunbury
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 21 yo
Bio: Coming from the ashes of a sucsesful Sunbury band DEFECT, REMAINS are now on the road with a fresh new sound and have a bigger and better live show everytime they hit the stage. After launching there EP VITRIOL the have succsesfully jumped on shows and tourd with bands such as Whitechaple (USA), The Red Shore, Superheist, Walk The Earth, Grips & Tonic (JJ Peters ex IKTPQ & Deez Nuts) + many more and playing such venues as the hi fi bar, the palice theater and NEXT Nightclub the boys are ready to take over.
Name of Artist: Revelation at the helm
Style of music: pop punk
Artist Contact Name: rhyce
Email Address: rhyceyoung@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/revelationatthehelm
Location: Mitcham
Been together for: 2 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 17
Bio: Just starting out.
Name of Artist: Rhythm Speaks
Style of music: n/a
Artist contact name: Erica Carreon
Email Address: ericarreon_@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/rhythmspeaksband
Location: Burnside
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 4
Average age: n/a
Bio: .Beginning in early 2007, Rhythm Speaks have performed at several functions - under different names and with a mix of the band members. But now in 08' with a new name and with set band members, Rhythm Speaks are ready to move forward with their music, and to have a whole heap of fun. Each member's unique sense of music adds to the feel and sound of Rhythm Speaks - and to them so does their band name, believing their music produces a feeling which they hope will get through to others and beyond.
Name of Artist: Rezzalp
Style of Music: Melodramatic Pop!
Artist Contact Name: Suzanne Plazzer
Email Address: rezzalp@gmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/Rezzalp
Location: Brunswick
Been Together For: 4 years
Number of Band Members: 5-6
Average Age: 20
Bio: "Rezzalp" are the four Plazzer sisters. A cinematic and melodramatic pop act. Lead vocalist Helena commands the stage with her dramatic style and lead vocalist Maryanne at her side! With captivating piano driven grooves and unique direction in vocal arrangement, these sisters will blow you away with their gorgeous three-four part harmonies.
Name of Artist: Richard Perso
Style of music: Blues /Roots
Artist contact name: Chris Smith
Email address: chris@yackandandah.com
Myspace address: myspace.com/richardperso
Location: Wodonga
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: n/a
Name of Artist: Rick Saunders
Style of music: Folk
Artist contact name: Rick Saunders
Email address: rickstar9@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/ricksaundersmusic
Location: Werribee
Number of band members: 2
Average age: 19 yo
Bio: Rick Saunders is a young and upbeat singer/songwriter with a positive outlook on life. With his stomp box at his feet and guitar filling his hands he is slowly starting to captivate audiences after just turning 19. His charisma and stagecraft when performing demands you to sit back and listen to his music. At 19 he is still learning and has a long way to go but he is definitely making a good impression on local audiences. He has played at venues such as Lambys Tavern (Geelong), The Grapes Hotel (Ballarat) and Shadowfax Winery (Werribee). He manages to mix in the smooth melodies and harmonies of Carus and Xavier Rudd with the amazing finger picking styles of John Butler, but of course in his own unique style. The kid can play.
Name of Artist: Riding on Buses
Style of music: Rock/Pop/Punk
Artist contact name: Jack
Email address: jacks_music@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace/ridingonbuses
Location: Melbourne
Been together for: 6 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 28 yo
Bio: Riding on Buses are a 4 piece band that are all about the music and connecting with people, while trying to be as honest and real as they can. Citing influences from the UK, NY and LA the band create a vibrant Indie like, yet Rock inspired sound, well suited for Britpop and alternative rock fans alike. With no illusions or pretense you can hear greatness in their songwriting. The powerful arrangements and addictive hooks make the music really contagious. The catchy lyrics and power-packed guitar driven songs definitely captivate an audience.
Name of Artist: Rievers
Style of music: Acoustic Pop
Artist contact name: Ben Clarck
Email address: bjclark@mgs.vic.edu.au
MySpace Address: N/A
Location: Malvern
Been together for: 12 months
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 17
Bio: We are all (two guitarists and one pianist) currently in Year 11 and have been playing our instruments for over seven years now. We have been mucking around together for about a year and have played a few gigs at school and at a pub, but we're now looking at performing more often. At the moment we just play covers but we hope to start writing our own songs. We like to think of ourselves as similar to John Mayer and Jack Johnson, with a touch of Coldplay.
Name of Artist: Roll Call
Style of Music: Hard Rock
Artist Contact Name: Dean
Email Address: old_rock_shock@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: http://www.myspace.com/rollcalls
Location: Vermont
Been Together For: 18 Months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 16
Bio: We love to play and really just want to get out and play to some crowds because that's one of the biggest buzz's for us.
Name of Artist: Room with a View
Style of music: Pop Punk
Artist contact name: Dylan Kemp
Email address: one_day_gone@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/3444poppunk
Location: Kyneton
Been together for: 9 months
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 21 yo
Bio: Great songs that eveyone will enjoy we are a 3 piece that know our instruments and have a connection with the music we write which you will feel too. We have a Demo out so go to our website and send us an email and we'll post one out to you.
Name of Artist: Rosencrants
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Declan Skinner
Email Address: maxotaxo_8624@yahoo.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/rosencrants
Location: Brunswick
Been together for: 4 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 16
Bio: Our band has been playing together for several years, through a number of name and lineup changes. It started out as just three friends getting together and playing the same 2 songs over and over, until it developed into what you see today. Everyone in the band has a large number of diverse influences, which comes through in our originals. We're looking forward to getting some more shows and hopefully people will want to come and see us.
Name of Artist: Royal Arms
Style of music: Epic Rock / Power Pop
Artist contact name: Jason Conley
Email address: royal_arms@live.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/royalarmsmusic
Location: Williamstown North
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 20 yo
Bio: We are a dedicated unsigned band wanting to have fun playing our music to as many people as we can, in as many difference places, and we are very supportive of the Freeza initiative.
Artist Name: Ruinz
Style of Music: Rapper
Artist Contact Name: Kahutia Foster
Email Address: kahutiaf@gmail.com
MySpace address: ruinz.myspace.com
Location: Truganina
Been Together For: N/A
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 23 years old
Bio: Hip Hop artist from Christchurch New Zealand, just moved to Melbourne with my young family. Passionate about music and creating a sound unique to your ears. Trying to show case my talent to get my messages out there.
Name of Artist: Rush In Attack!
Style of music: Indie Rock/Pop
Artist contact name: James Howlett or Nick Hall
Email address: rushinattack.band@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/rushinattackband
Location: 4
Number of band members: 23 yo
Average age:
Bio: Rush In Attack can be best described as a melodic indie rock/pop act whose explosive and consistently solid live performances showcase a set full of unbelievably catchy tracks. Since forming in 2008, the band has been spending much of their time refining their unique sounds and stage presence as well as recording a dubut EP. With four blistering tracks on the EP, Rush in Attack are confident that the EP will be a favourite amongst the Victorian live music scene and beyond.
Name of Artist: Ryan Davies
Style of music: Pop/Electro/New Wave
Artist contact name: Ryan Davies
Email address: ryan-davies@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/ryandavies
Location: St Kilda
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 21 yo
Bio: n/a
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Name of Artist: S.B.D. (Silent But Deadly)
Style of music: Hip Hop
Artist contact name: Ojulu Wan
Email address: c.four@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/4cfour
Location: Narre Warren
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 20 yo
Bio: We are a hip hop group based in Narre Warren and perform at community events. We performed at the 2009 Exposure concert at Narre Hall and won the whole event.our artists are C Four, 104 Souljah, Jerome and Chingaling.
Name of Artist: Sadhana
Style of music: Progressive Rock
Artist Contact Name: Rients
Email Address: Renelophus@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/sadhanaband
Location: Brunswick West
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 26 yo
Bio: Currently gigging in Melbourne Pubs and the South Gippsland Underground, Sadhana are keen to reach a wide audience with their diverse and epic instrumental artworks. With heavy grooves and juicy refrain Sadhana take the punter on a 50+ minute journey to Nirvana and Back
Name of Artist: Salience
Style of Music: Folk/Indie/Pop
Artist Contact Name: Phoebe Trinidad
Email Address: bomberchick33@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/phoebzthanumberonefilo
Location: Gippsland
Been Together For: 2.5 years
Number of Band Members: 3
Average Age: 17 yo
Bio: Salience is a three piece acoustic band based in Gippsland. Salience perform original music and is continuously combining their creative abilities to produce a sound that is distinctive yet engaging.
Name of Artist: Scarecrow
Style of Music: rock/hard rock/heavy metal
Artist Contact Name: Michael
Email Address: gummzyiceheart@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace/scarecrowmusicoz
Location: Oak Park
Been Together For: 4 months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 17
Bio: The four members of Scarecrow jammed in music class at school but competed against eachother at the school's battle of the bands. Not satisfied with the work ethic of their old bands the four members found the same passion and vision for music in eachother and formed their own band in late 2007. In a matter of weeks the four members had assembled a setlist of 15 covers and had written several original songs. The four piece rock/metal band is seeking to establish themselves as members of the Victorian music scene.
Name of Artist: Scream Atomic
Style of music: Alternative/Electro/Indie
Artist contact name: David De Thomasis
Email Address: ddt192@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/screamatomic
Location: Williamstown
Been together for: 12 months
Number of band members: 5 members
Average age: 18
Bio: The band creates a unique sound with its blend of alt rock and electronic elements, trying to blend their various musical background and tastes. The band’s musical prowess is supported by a fast paced and energetic live show. Scream Atomic is currently playing their set around Melbourne and has performed at such venues the likes of Revolver Upstairs, Ding Dong Lounge and The Noise Bar.
Name of Artist: Serious Administration
Style of Music: Hip Hop
Artist Contact Name: Troy
Email Address: troyw_sa@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/seriousadministration
Location: Ringwood
Been Together For: 2
Number of Band Members: 1 to 4
Average Age: 23
Bio: A short summary description would be "Hi precision metaphorical lyrics with beats to get bouncing".
Name of Artist: Seven Storey Nine
Style of music: alternative rock
Artist contact name: Nathan Buckley
Email Address: nodice182@hotmail.com
Myspace address: myspace.com/sevenstoreyninelovesyou
Location: Essendon
Been together for: 1 and a half years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 18
Bio: We are an energetic four piece alternative rock band with a dynamic style. We take our influences from a wide range of sources, from hardcore to progressive, but we ultimately play catchy rock with a musical twist.
Name of Artist: Shadow Cirkus
Style of music: Hard Rock/Heavy Metal
Artist contact name: Vince O'keefe
Email Address: Guitar_boy_3@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.Myspace.com/Shadowcirkus
Location: n/a
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: Five
Average age: n/a
Bio: Shadow Cirkus started back in 2006, with a different line up, but as the years progressed, an array of different musicians have played and performed with them. Now, Shadow Cirkus consists of : Gaz Saalfield-Vox, Vince O'keefe-Lead guitar, Leon Davey-Rhythm guitar, Ben Koetsveld-Drums, Michael Saalfield-Bass.
Name of Artist: Shadowfex
Style of Music: Energetic Alternative Rock
Artist Contact Name: Wade Miles
Email Address: shadowfex_band@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/shadowfex
Location: Hampton Park
Been Together For: 4-5 years
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 19
Bio: Shadowfex is not a word that can be defined by the dictionary, it is a band with a passion for music and creating a sound that is totally unique. The 4 piece dark alternative rock band from the south-eastern suburbs of Victoria have a passion to write and play music they really believe in.The band has built a solid reputation in the local area with their intense live performances that can seemlessly transfer from slow melody to heart-stopping rock riffs. The band has played many city gigs at popular spots including Bang!(Royal Melbourne Hotel), Revolver, the arthouse and the noise bar. They have played with bands such as Shihad, Birds of tokyo, Airbourne and the Getaway Plan. With Butterfly effect approaching. Shadowfex have just recorded their 3 track EP entitled 'Sleep therapy' at Melbourne records. They have also appeared on RAGE on two occasions with there video clip for 'when all is lost'.
Name of Artist: Shane Walters & Co.
Style of music: Roots/Blues/Folk-rock
Artist contact name: Shane Walters
Email Address: info@shanewalters.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/aushanewalters
Location: Burwood
Been together for: 7 years
Number of band members: N/A
Average age: 28
Bio: Shane Walters & Company are an and up and coming Roots/blues band from Melbourne. Melbourne born singer/songwriter Shane Walters has had a busy 2008 rehearsing and recording with his band, “& Co.” who are currently recording tracks for their debut album ‘Box of Birds’.
Name of Artist: Shannon Kennedy
Style of Music: acoustic/folky/alternative pop
Artist Contact Name: Shannon Kennedy
Email Address: xshannonkennedyx@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/shannonkennedy
Location: Healesville
Been Together For: 6 years
Number of Band Members: n/a
Average Age: 22 yo
Bio: Music for me is air. It is waking to a new sunny day with a slightly cool breeze, it is breathing, and living. Without it I would be hollow, it is my outlet, my best friend, and at times, my worst enemy. But it is me.
Name of Artist: Shatterneck
Style of music: Metal
Artist contact name: Lee
Email address: shatterneck@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/shatterneck
Location: Essendon North
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 6
Average age: 22 yo
Bio: We are Shatterneck, a 6 piece metal band from Melbourne. We are just about to come back from a full rebuild of the band, newly added percussion that you won't find on our demo and a new voice, Marc D from With Intent to Destroy. Once back we are sure to shatter a few necks!
Name of Artist: She Wore Red
Style of music: Metal/Hardcore
Artist contact name: Kieran
Email address: icantbelieveitsnotkieran@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/sheworeredmelbourne
Location: Ringwood
Number of band members: 6
Average age: 15 yo
Bio: She Wore Red is a six-piece band from Belgrave-Ringwood We seek to make music that is different and that we would enjoy listening to. With the majority of the band being just 14 years old we are all still very young but we hope to exceed your expectations We also love playing shows and try and make them as entertaining as we can!
Name of Artist: Shibby
Style of Music: Hip Hop
Artist Contact Name: Shahid Siddique
Email Address: shibby_is_a_pimp@hotmail.com
Myspace Address:
Location: Wangaratta
Been Together For: 4 months
Number of Band Members: 1
Average Age: 15
Bio: Hi im Shibby and i'm a beatboxer from Wangaratta. I've been beatboxing 4 about 3 years and i'm 15 years of age.
Name of Artist: Shipwrecked And Damned
Style of Music: Pop Punk/Punk/Rock
Artist Contact Name: Aaron
Email Address: shipwreckedanddamned@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/shipwreckedanddamned
Location: Sunbury
Been together for: 6 Months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 20-22
Bio: 5 Piece pop punk/punk/rock band from Melbourne. Catchy melodies and choruses.
Name of Artist: Silent City
Style of music: Rock/pop/punk
Artist contact name: Benjamin Frazer
Email Address: silentcityband@gmail.com
Myspace address: myspace.com/silentcityband
Location: Warrandyte
Been together for: Two Years
Number of band members: Four
Average age: 17
Bio: Over the last few years we've been building a repertoire. We are currently completing our debut EP and are eager for gigs.
Name of Artist: Silver Reasons
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Carlos Peregin
Email address: martin.peregin@optusnet.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/silverreasons
Location: Berwick
Been together for: 5 years
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 16 yo
Bio: Silver Reasons is a five piece band from the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Silver Reasons was formed in April 2007 and in May 2007 we recorded a demo of our first two original songs Why and Watch the Stars at Premier Studios in Melbourne. Our next project was to compete in the FreeZa BoTB competition in Casey in July 07; we won the first heat in Narre Warren and then the final in Cranbourne. We are now focused on the regional final to be held in Seaford in late October 07. We are also working on producing our first EP in the next couple of months Members of the band: Jay: Vocals Carlos: Lead guitar Chris: Rhythm guitar/keyboard Agee: Bass Guitar Darren: Drums.
Name of Artist: Silver Stakes
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Adrian Duke
Email Address: dukey_boy_60@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/ailverstakesmusic
Location: Wheelers Hill
Been together for: 5 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 20
Bio: Silver Stakes is a funktastic rock band from the south eastern suburbs (and Sunbury) and consists of Scott Alexander, Adrian Duke, Matt Eva and James 'Newda'. Silver Stakes blends Scott's energetic vocals, Adrian's funky rhythms, Matt's intense drumming and James' slaptastic sideburn bass to invent our original sound.
Name of Artist: Sir Funk-a-lot and The Funky Fresh
Style of music: Rap/Hip Hop
Artist contact name: Callum Robinson
Email address: klume@msn.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/sfaatff
Location: Wangaratta
Number of band members: 2
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: Sir Funk-a-lot and The Funky Fresh consist of two young boys from, making there own brand of wacked out rap/hip hop music.
Name of Artist: Skarlet Blue
Style of music: Rock/Pop
Artist contact name: Adrian Perri
Email Address: info@skarletblue.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/skarletblue
Location: Templestowe
Been together for: 4 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: n/a
Bio: Skarlet Blue are one of the most exciting bands around Melbourne at the moment. In the last year the band has recorded and released their debut album in the U.S. and Canada, and had 3 tracks featured in an American movie! Along with that the boys have played shows with the likes of Evermore, Airborne, Screaming Jets, Noiseworks, Choirboys, and Diesel, and soon with Shannon Noll, James Reyne and Mark Seymour. In late 2008 the boys hope to tour the U.S. as well as play participate in Melbourne's summer festival circuit!
Name of Artist: Sky K.
Style of Music: Hip Hop/RandB/Soul
Artist Contact Name: Sky
Email Address: flyguie@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/skyspayne
Location: Box Hill North
Been Together For: 1
Number of Band Members: 1
Average Age: 25
Bio: Sky K was born in NYC and burst into the Australian Hip Hop scene in 2006. He was immediately noticed for his urban RandB/Hip Hop style. The first track he released was titled True Luv with vocals, beat, and production created by Sky K himself. The song featured another up and coming artist named MC Impact from NSW and shortly after, Sky was asked to do some work on the infamous Heavyweights album titled 3’s a crowd released in 2007. His two tracks on the album, “I’m Sorry” and “First Encounter” are two tracks full of attitude, energy and made himself a noticeable in the Australian Hip Hop community. But not only is Sky K a dynamic lyricist with a raspy flow, easily distinguishing him from the many other artists, he also brings to his music, melodic harmonies with a street gospel appeal which makes his material individual.
Name of Artist: Skyland
Style of music: Pop Rock/Heavy Rock
Artist contact name: Chris Zoupa
Email address: chris.zoupa@yahoo.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/skylandband
Location: Camberwell
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 23 yo
Bio: We are a 5 piece rock band with a positive message and a strong work ethic and are all fantastic musicians and songwriters. Music is our passion and life and we want a chance to perform to some younger audiences.
Name of Artist: SLAYAIN
Style of music: Hard Rock, Rock, Alternative
Artist contact name: Benjamin Wylie
Email address: slayain@live.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/slayainmusic
Location: Frankston
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 20 yo
Bio: Formed 2005. 3 piece band featuring Peter Dalenga on drums, Sebastian Paez on bass and Benjamin Wylie on guitar and vox.
Name of Artist: Sleeplever
Style of Music: Rock Alternative
Artist Contact Name: Catherine Seton
Email Address: info@sleeplever.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/sleeplever
Location: Endeavour Hills
Been together for: 18 months
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 30
Bio: Sleeplever have been gigging around Melbourne for around 12 months (20 shows) with the current line up and are beginning to get some terrific supports with Noise Kartel, Illicit Eve, Var Liiba. Sleeplever toured FNQLD and have filmed a live DVD at Musicland with Asylum TV. We have been played on 99.5 K-Rock, SYN and various other community stations. We are keen to play regionals!
Name of Artist: Slick 46
Style of music: Punk Rock
Artist contact name: Alyssa
Email Address: slick46_@hotmail.com
Myspace address: myspace.com/slick46
Location: Melbourne
Been together for: 10 years
Number of band members: 3 members
Average age: 30 years
Bio: Slick 46 are a working class street punk band that formed late 1998 in Wagga Wagga NSW, and have called Melbourne home since 2001. An independent band with a strong DIY ethic, to date they have released - 'Kicked out of Everywhere' (1999) 'Stand in Line' (2001), 'Move Aside' (2006), 'I Don't Wanna' (2008) and a vinyl with US band Harrington Saints (2008) Their music is unashamedly old skool with sing-a-long chorus’ and loud guitar riffs. Slick 46 shows are always energetic and entertaining, be it in Melbourne, on tour or belting out tunes for the lads at their local, they play each gig as if it was their last.
Name of Artist: Slow Human Escape
Style of music:
Artist contact name: Greg Bricknell
Email address: gregbricknell@yahoo.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/slowhumanescape
Location: Melbourne
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 26 yo
Bio: Slow Human Escape sprang to life several years ago as a three-piece and gradually mutated into a six-member behemoth featuring guitars, bass guitars, drums, violin, theremin, keyboards, radios and voices. In early 2007 an EP titled I’m Not Human, We Are Not Even Speaking was recorded. Around July 2008 a stable line-up emerged featuring the more standard rockband instrumentation of guitars, bass guitars, drums and voices. April of 2009 saw the band enter Debasement Studios and record twenty-six songs in four days. While the band have no immediate plans to officially release any of these recordings they are offering a selection of them for free download on their website. Slow Human Escape are currently re-introducing themselves to audiences throughout Melbourne and plan on visiting some interstate stages sometime in the not too distant future
Name of Artist: Sol Nation
Style of Music: World/Afro-Beat/Reggae
Artist Contact Name: Fatima Araujo
Email Address: solnation@gmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/solnation
Location: Northcote
Been together for: Many Years
Number of band members: 7
Average age: 29
Bio: SOL NATION is more than a band, it’s a meeting of nations and cultures - East Timorese, Indigenous and Australian. Drawing its members from some of Australia’s top world and reggae groups, including Mista Savona, The Dili Allstars and the Briscoe Sisters, Sol Nation embodies Melbourne’s multiculturalism and is a living testament to what can be achieved through music - bridging cultures, languages and borders. East Timorese vocalist Paulo Almeida is the voice of Sol Nation, soaring and weaving through the music in a mixture of languages, a product of his life experience living in several different countries during his homeland’s occupation by Indonesia. Languages include English, Portuguese and his mother tongue Tetum. Paulo is supported by the very gifted Indigenous songstress Deline Briscoe, whose rich voice and deep musicality magnify the stories and messages told through Sol Nation’s music. Stylistically the music draws its influences from Indigenous and Jamaican reggae, traditional East Timorese folksong, African dance music and hiphop. The band has used music to highlight the problems faced by the people of East Timor, and to push for International justice on their behalf. With a strong global conscience and a commitment to presenting high energy and infectious music to audiences around the world, Sol Nation is a unique Australian musical experience.
Name of Artist: Something By Someone
Style of music: Acoustic/Alternative Rock Pop
Artist contact name: Tayla Mason
Email address: ttaylaarr.xx@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/somethiingbysomeone
Location: Whittlesea
Number of band members: 6
Average age: 16yo
Bio: We are something by Someone we are a band brought together by cert1 & cert2 music so YES we do no a few tricks of the trade when it comes to music industry. Our band consists of 3 guitarist 2 singers and a drummer and we enjoy playing Alternative electric music but we excel in acoustic we aim to give the audience and great time whilst also showing how fun music can be. Our band is still gaining a lot of skills but is just about ready to take our performances to the next level and think FReeZa is a great opportunity for that.
Artist Name: Something I Like
Style of Music: punk/alternative
Artist Contact Name: Jessi Wilcox
Email Address: somethingilike88@hotmail.com
MySpace address: N/A
Location: Heidelberg
Been Together For: a year
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 20
Bio: 3 piece grrl punk/alternative band. The music is fast, fun, catchy and often accidentally politcal.
Name of Artist: Son Hawk
Style of music: Indie Folk Rock
Artist Contact Name: Sean Harper
Email Address: sonhawk@hotmail.com
Myspace address: myspace/sonhawk
Location: Brunswick East
Been together for: 12 months
Number of band members: 4/5
Average age: 32
Bio: Sean Harper was quietly living in self-imposed exile, busily writing songs, making demos and collecting spiders in his inner-city weatherboard lair when, one day, the songs piped up. “You never take us anywhere,” they cried collectively. Sean was amazed. He’d written heaps of songs over the years, but he’d never previously had them demand anything of him. “These tunes certainly have gumption,” he thought. It was like, one day, he’d woken up and was suddenly the harried father of a number of extremely demanding children - each with their own needs and wants. Some of these “children” were loud, petulant brats. Some were quiet, thoughtful and well-mannered. Some had a dark disposition. Some were possessed of a dry sense of humour. He made attempts to handle them alone but knew that he’d need assistance with their care and upbringing; so he brought in some black-sheep uncles - Todd Bennett, Ben Mellonie and Jason McGann - to help with the care and upbringing of this diverse brood. Early outings with the "children" were tentative, but showed promise. It was hard to please ALL of the little darlings ALL of the time and diligent work was required to get things to a point where all were happy. At a point where a good deal of them had expressed their satisfaction with their treatment, it was decided to make an official and public declaration. The result is the Son Hawk ep.
Name of Artist: Souldiers Of Fortune
Style of music: House & Electro
Artist contact name: Tracy
Email Address: tc@vinylpusher.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/souldiersoffortune
Location: Melbourne
Been together for: 8 years
Number of band members: 2
Average age: 27
Bio: In between studio sessions Souldiers of Fortune are a dynamic dj’ing duo that sees them rock dance floors across Melbourne at venues such as Veludo and Q Bar. They have recently supported the likes of international heavyweights Roger Sanchez & Laidback Luke.
Name of Artist: Southern Cross Fiddlers
Style of music: Country, Irish, Jazz, Celtic
Artist contact name: Marcy Taylor
Email address: marcy3@optusnet.com.au
Myspace address: www.southerncrossfiddlers.com.au
Location: Box Hill
Number of band members: 15
Average age: 15 yo
Bio: Our group of fiddlers enjoys perform for public,we play all different styles such as country,irish,bluegrass,jazz,celtic,own compositions,bit of classical,we have a banjo and double bass accompaniment.
Name of Artist: Spare Liar
Style of music: Pop/Rock/Fusion
Artist contact name: Lewis Farman
Email Address: lewis_farman@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/spareliar
Location: Mooroolbark
Been together for: 5 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 20
Bio: Spare Liar is a boiling pot of musical delights. Its members are so musically different and yet complement each other so fully and seamlessly. Perhaps the reason why these five musicians gel so well is their enthusiasm to embrace each other’s art. So often the intended musical effect is a common thread, and the way this effect is achieved is a journey that is sometimes unexpected.
Name of Artist: SS Pecker
Style of music: Hip Hop
Artist contact name: Matthew Crowe
Email Address: crowe.matthew.d@edumail.vic.gov.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/sspecker
Location: Thornbury
Been together for: 7 years
Number of band members: 8
Average age: 25
Bio: Began in 2001 as jazz quartet, original members still exist with more musicians added over the years. Completed line up includes drums, bass, guitar, 2 vocalists, trumpet, saxophone and vibraphone. After releasing a debut EP in march of 2005 the band has been touring all over Australia playing packed shows in all major cities. SS Pecker has also had some great support slots over the years including sold out shows with Royal Crown Revue at the Forum theatre, and Selling out the Prince of Whales with the Black Seeds earlier this year.
Name of Artist: Stalking Blake
Style of music: Punk Rock
Artist contact name: Shane Fozard
Email Address: stalkingblake@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/stalkingblake
Location: Berwick
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 25
Bio: Stalking Blake are a 4 piece that play fast melodic punk rock with so much energy and speed that patrons with weak hearts are advised to take a seat at the back... the very back.
Name of Artist: Starlight Raygun
Style of music: Pop Punk
Artist contact name: Luke Seymour
Email Address: starlightraygun@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/starlightraygun
Location: Box Hill South
Been together for:
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 16
Bio: We're a band from the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, based in the Whitehorse area. The music we play is usually described as pop punk but we have influences from lots of other bands and genres.
Name of Artist: Sticky Icky
Style of music: Funk/Fusion
Artist Contact Name: Matt Rowe
Email Address: moose_rulz@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/stickyickyband
Location:
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 19
Bio: n/a
Name of Artist: Strictly Big Productions
Style of music: Singing/Rapping
Artist contact name: Dushala
Email address: bigddd9@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/elocbigflow
Location: Tarneit
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 16 yo
Bio: Our Group consists of 3 members Charles aka C-flow (Singer) Surafel aka E-loc (Rapper) Dushala aka Big Boy D (Producer, sound engineer, Rapper). We have been togeather as a group for about 2 years, but as individuals, have been involved in the hip hop/rnb scene for over 8 years
Name of Artist: Striving Sky
Style of music: rock/ pop
Artist contact name: Cameron Williams
Email Address: wakostuff@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/strivingsky
Location: Hampton
Been together for: 2 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 16
Bio: The best way to describe Striving Sky's style is a fusion of sound. Our sound is made up of funky jazz type beats with added metal beats, strong melodies on guitar, intricate bass lines and finally beautiful goosebump female vocals.
Name of Artist: Stop Staring
Style of Music: Rock
Artist Contact Name: Brendan
Email Address: spartan117117117@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/stopstaringandeatme
Location: Melbourne
Been Together For: 12 Months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 18 yo
Bio: See myspace.com/stopstaringandeatme
Name of Artist: Stratum
Style of Music: Metal
Artist Contact Name: Jono Moscrop
Email Address: mozzieman_28@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/stratum
Location: Essendon
Been together for:
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 21
Bio: Metal meets psychadelic progressivness meets gentle melodies. Five members hailing from the Essendon area, we have been together for a year now and are ready to start more gigs. With such an ecclectic range of influences our music varies dramatically while keeping the foundations of a metal sound.
Name of Artist: Summer Edmunds
Style of music: Original Folk
Artist contact name: Summer
Email Address: summer.edmunds@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/summermedmunds
Location: Brunswick West
Been together for: four years
Number of band members: one
Average age: n/a
Bio: Singer/songwriter from Tasmania originally, looking to further my career in music in Melbourne. Writing melodies & their lyrics since I was twelve & performing publically since 2005. ABC, Local City Councils & private parties have been my audiences for the last two years & now I want to show the public my songs...
Artist Name: Sundry Syndrome
Style of Music: Progressive Rock
Artist Contact Name: Gary Wheeler
Email Address: sundrysyndrome@hotmail.com
MySpace address: myspace.com/sundrysyndrome
Location: Dandenong
Been Together For: 5 Years
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 20 yo
Bio: Sundry Syndrome hail from the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, and although they are part of an already vibrant local music scene, Sundry possesses a sound that creates a genre that is entirely theirs, and a niche that has the ability to empathise and engage all ages and demographics. Having played throughout Melbourne and having taken part in events such as “Kool Skools”, “The Great Southern Sounds” music competition which provided the experience for the band to play at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall twice, as well as being a part of organizations such as “FReeZA”, “The Muso Network” and “Rokfest”, the band is never shy of an audience or an opportunity to play a spot anywhere, at anytime.
Name of Artist: Super Best Friends
Style of music: Punk/Alternative
Artist contact name: John Barrington
Email address: band@superbestfriends.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/superbestfriends
Location: Cairnlea
Been together for: 2.5 years
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 21 yo
Bio: Super Best Friends are three polite young lads from Canberra whose band-name is indicative of their relationship. Their inability to write serious biographies is reflective of their satirical punkish 'ethic': preferring to step on toes than inflate their egos. Two years of relentless gigging in NSW and the ACT has seen them frequent Sydney and Newcastle, as well as a DIY commitment to reach regionals such as coastal Bermagui and Griffith in the west. With a solid list of international/Aussie supports under their belt and an EP out nationally, the friends are ready to start their assault on Victoria!
Name of Artist: Swick
Style of music: House,Disco,Electronic,Indie
Artist contact name: Christian
Email address: vas_8211@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/iareswick
Location: Preston
Number of band members: 2
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: Two young djs/producers, creating and blending together electronic disco and rock.
Name of Artist: SWING SET GREEN
Style of music: Bright Pop
Artist contact name: Lewis Farman
Email address: lewis_farman@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/swingsetgreen
Location: Lilydale
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 21 yo
Bio: Swing Set Green is dedicated to creating exciting concerts that get people talking. An exciting and dynamic new breed of pop band.
Name of Artist: Syanide
Style of music: Heavy metal
Artist contact name: Paul Hammond
Email address: syanideband@hotmail.com
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/syanideband
Location: Roxburgh Park
Been together for: n/a
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 17
Bio: We are a Four Piece Metal/Rock Band from Melbourne and have been a band since the start of 2009 and are dedicated to making good music they they and others will enjoy. We mix hard hitting rock songs with heavy Metal songs and use both clean and growling vocal techniques to include diversity within the songs. We have a full set of song and are at our best when heard live.
Name of Artist: Synthetic Breed
Style of music: Cyber Metal
Artist contact name: Cal
Email address: syntheticbreed@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/synbreed
Location: Greensborough
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 30 yo
Bio: Psychotic blasts of biomechanical fury, pulsating polyrhythms and annihilating metronomic precision are the signature sounds of Synthetic Breed. Synthetic Breed have performed with some the best Metal acts from both at home and abroad, including In Flames, Napalm Death, Trivium, Celtic Frost, Kreator, Opeth, Soulfly, The Haunted and The Black Dahlia Murder to name a few.The evolution of our species has been hard wired into the collective consciousness. Synthetic Breed is imminent.
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Name of Artist: Talk Show Host
Style of Music: Alt Rock
Artist Contact Name: Paul Congdon
Email Address: paulcongdon@mac.com
Myspace Address: myspace.com/talkshowhostband
Location: Frankston
Been Together For: 18 Months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 24
Bio: Melbourne’s quintessential alternative melodic rock 4 Piece (Buzz Mag Feb 2007), Talk Show Host were founded in January 2007 on the Mornington Peninsula where old School friends, Aaron Hall, (Vocals, Guitar), Travis Bonner (guitar), Paul Congdon, (Bass, Vocals) and Sebastian Fegan (Drums) attracted early interest from Sydney Producer Phil McKellar (Silverchair, Kisschasy, Grinspoon, The Hot Lies, Hoodoo Gurus) to record their Debut EP in Sydney with him. The Self Titled EP is Produced and Mixed by Phil McKellar and Mastered back in Melbourne By Jack The Bear.
Name of Artist: Talking To Strangers
Style of Music: punk/rock/alternative/hardcore
Artist Contact Name: Harry Pratt
Email Address: harry_tts@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: myspace.com/talkingtostrangers101
Location: Berwick
Been Together For: 1
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 16
Bio: TTS started sometime in 2006 playing mainly covers and played its first gig in Feb 07. The last 12 months have included a gig at The Castle in Dandenong and the writing of about 16 songs.
Artist Name: Tantalum
Style of Music: Rock
Artist Contact Name: Melissa
Email Address: melbee@bigpond.net.au
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/tantalum
Location: Brunswick
Been Together For: 1.5 years
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 22
Bio: Tantalum is a group of five dedicated women musicians from Melbourne, Australia, who share a passion for original rock music. Easy to watch, and very satisfying to listen to, their compositions have a very hard edge that belies their female authors; their lyrics ring true with stories of life and love, powered along by deep, gutsy, solid rhythms.
Name of Artist: Tapout
Style of music: Hardcore
Artist contact name: Guy Sheridan
Email address: guy_sheridan@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/hctapout
Location:
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 23 yo
Bio: We are a high energy hardcore band from Wodonga who love to play live shows. We have played with such hardcore act's as Wish for Wing's, Sun Tzu, Silverback, Bermuda and many more.
Name of Artist: Taste The Paint
Style of music: Rock/pop
Artist contact name: Waldo Smit or Thomas
Email address: waldo.smit@hotmail.com or tsaw91@hotmail.com
Myspace address: http://www.myspace.com/tastethepaintband
Location: Bayswater
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: We are a new rock band from Bayswater. We all go to the same high school and would love to take part in the local music scene. We have a really unique captivating style, because of the variety of music backgrounds in the band. Our music apeals to all people.
Name of Artist: Taste the Venom
Style of music: Rock/Indie/Hardcore
Artist contact name: Jacqui
Email address: jacqui.sinclair@optusnet.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/tastethevenom
Location: Fitzroy North
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 23 yo
Bio: Within a year of being together, Taste the Venom have worked hard to make a name for themselves, by securing shows with Australian acts across various genres including Zombie Ghost Train (SYD), Mustang, Group Seizure, Long Walk Home, Winterun, Skybombers and Night Terrors. Their music is a fusion of genres, with elements of garage rock, nu-wave, indie rock and metal. The live show is at times frenetic, sometimes intense, occasionally shambolic but always entertaining, with high kicks, double kick, fast licks, aerial drumming, sonic meltdowns and the occasional concussion. Taste the Venom have huge plans for the future, with the release of their debut Steady Hands, Steady Fingers EP release inOctober, and a regional tour on the cards. Forecasted for 2008 is the next EP, digital distribution and a national tour – clear skies ahead! Individual band members have shared stages with acts as diverse as the White Stripes (US), Destruction (GER), Bangs (US), Magic Dirt, The Johnnies and Jet.
Name of Artist: Teknia
Style of Music: Alternative/Indie/Acoustic
Artist Contact Name: Tek Bluesome
Email Address: allaboutteknia@yahoo.com.au
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/totalextremekillingnothinginabsolute
Location: Geelong
Been Together For: 5 years
Number of Band Members: 1
Average Age: 28
Bio: Solo Hearing impaired artist Teknia abbreviated for Total Extreme Killing Nothing In Absolute blending Raw emotion with Acoustic grooves with messages that speak to the heart.
Name of Artist: Terrordactyl
Style of Music: punk/prog/experimental
Artist Contact Name: Michael Cusack
Email Address: emdese@gmail.com
Myspace Address: http://www.myspace.com/terrordactylwilleatyoursoul
Location: North Melbourne
Been Together For: 18 months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 22
Bio: Terrordactyl began in the summer of 2007/08 as Leigh, Mike, Billy, Bec and Ryan as the dual screaming chaotic punk/electro/grind incarnation of music in its ugliest form. Through tantrums, mishaps, explosions, injuries, missing band members and generally disrespecting our eardrums and bodies we’ve evloved to this final foursume. The newest set of tunes consists of a huge mix of influences, ranging from technical math rock to garadge rock/psyche to post hardcore creating a bizarre mesh of genres in a vaguely sensical form.
Name of Artist: That's What She Said
Style of Music: Punk Rock
Artist Contact Name: Robbie
Email Address: twssaid@gmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/thatswhatshesaidtheband
Location: Heidelberg
Been Together For:
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 22
Bio: After leaving former band October Powder, Matt(drums) and Robbie(guitars) decided to create their own blend of furious, light hearted punk rock. Robbie coaxed a friend of his, Stu, out of his comfy self conscious shell to play guitar. Robbie then found out one of his ski trip pals was an avid muso who could, funnily enough, sing! Pat joined the trio and made it a foursome! Finally Stu hardened up and asked his mate Dawry to play bass. So there is how That's What She Said came to pass. We are now looking for gigs.
Name of Artist: Temporal Logic
Style of music: Hard Rock/Metal/Alternative
Artist contact name: Marc Weir
Email address: temporallogic@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/temporallogic
Location: Rutherglen
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: n/a
Name of Artist: THC
Style of Music: punk
Artist Contact Name: Shaun
Email Address: thcmelbourne@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/thcmelbourne
Location: Lilydale
Been Together For: 5 months
Number of Band Members: 3
Average Age: 17
Bio: We are a relatively new 3 piece punk band from the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. We have played a few gigs throughout the city and suburbs. We have recently recorded a demo and we are looking to play as amny gigs as possible where ever possible.
Name of Artist: The ACTION!
Style of music: Rock/Punk/Alternitive
Artist contact name: Alex Michael
Email address: theaction@live.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/theactionrock
Location: Northcote
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 19 yo
Bio: ‘The Action!’ consisting of; Phil (Lead Guitar), Ruby Rage (Drums/Vocals), Claye (Lead Vocals/Guitar) and Trent (Bass/Vocals), take pride in their vocal & song writing abilities and their ability to light up a stage and crowd in an instant. The quartet, who pull inspiration from international acts such as, Paramore and Story of the Year, as well as local heavy weights The Vaine, The Getaway Plan and Trial Kennedy, have proven them selves worthy. With numerous nominations and awards at the national 'Kool Skools' competition over the years, including ‘Best Punk Rock Song’ and ‘Best Punk Band’, The Action! have the credentials that prove they have what it takes to make it in this industry. After recently recording their debut EP at Atlantis Studios with CEO of DEAD Famous Artists and ASTRAL RECORDS, Michael Puskas, confirmed a distribution deal with MGM Distribution and are now in stores around Melbourne and in stores tied to the distribution with MGM.
Name of Artist: The After Editions
Style of music: Rock/alternative
Artist Contact Name: Lachlan Yardley
Email Address: yards1@optusnet.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/aftereditions
Location: Ringwood
Been together for: 4 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 15
Bio: We got together at the start of this year. Our first gig was a FReeZA Push Start Battle of the Bands at school which we won. We played covers but now we are performing our own music. We play rock/alternative, we have 2 guitarists, 1 Bassist, lead vocalists and back up vocalists and a drummer. And 30 groupies.
Name of Artist: The Backyard Job
Style of music: Breaks/Rock/Drum & Bass
Artist contact name: Riley Dimovski
Email address: thebackyardjob@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thebackyardjob
Location: Preston
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 25 yo
Bio: We are a Melbourne metro based band looking to play some rural gigs to help get our stuff heard, the members of the band once playing for Axle Whitehead broke away to form a band merging styles such as punk, rock, breakbeat, dubstep and drum&bass. Up tempo tune to get people moving is what we are about.
Name of Artist: The Battle For Tomorrow
Style of music: Heavy Rock/ Alternative/ Punk
Artist contact name: Luke Noack
Email Address: music_man106@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thechaostheory2007
Location: n/a
Been together for: 3 Years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 15
Bio: The Battle For Tomorrow are a 4 piece band from Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The Battle For Tomorrow take their roots from just about any genre thrown at them, making them a very versatile band. With influences as broad as Blink 182 right through to Parkway Drive, The Battle For Tomorrow put on highly energetic and entertaining live shows, making them one of Melbourne's better unsigned bands.
Name of Artist: The Bollocks
Style of music: Punk
Artist contact name: Ryan Moses
Email address: screwtheman3@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thebollocksmusic
Location: Woodend
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 16 yo
Bio: The Bollocks are a newly formed punk band from the Macedon Rangers. The band play a variety of punk covers and writing their own songs. Recordings will be up soon. The Bollocks are willing to play private and public gigs.
Name of Artist: The Brass Monkeys
Style of music: ska/ reggae, but also soul/funk/jazz/blues
Artist contact name: Max Koenig
Email Address: moox789@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/werehearseinhenrysplayarea
Location: McKinnon
Been together for: 2 months
Number of band members: 7
Average age: 15
Bio: We are a band with a big, fat, brass sound, with a tight rythm section behind it. We can play basically anything with horns in it, but we specialise in ska and reggae.
Name of Artist: The Broadway Heist
Style of music: Alternative Rock
Artist contact name: Stephen Heller
Email address: hellerphant@me.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thebroadwayheist
Location: Doncaster
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 20 yo
Bio: The Broadway Heist have made a name as a energetic Alternative Rock Band who speak to people of all ages about a number of topics. Lyrics based on history, love won and lost and growing up, means anyone can relate to this hot up and coming band from Gippsland.
Name of Artist: The Cactus Channel
Style of music: Funk/RnB
Artist contact name: David Thor
Email address: thecactuschannel@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thecactuschannel
Location: Carlton North
Number of band members:
Average age: 15 yo
Bio: We are an instrumental funk band. We have 2 guitars, organ, drums, bass, trumpet and saxophone. We mainly play originals, but throw in a couple of classic covers We've been a band for nearly 2 years and have played at Dont Tell Tom bar.
Name of Artist: The Captives
Style of music: Punk Band
Artist contact name: Adam Hinds
Email Address: the_captives@live.com
Myspace address: myspace.com/thecaptivesband
Location: n/a
Been together for: 5 months
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 18
Bio: A Valley based punk band made up of Toffer (Guitar/Vocals), Adam (Bass/Vocals) and Ionei (Drums/percussion). We Base our sound on Harcore Punk Rock with elements of Blues, Ska/Reggae, Celtic and Psychobilly.
Name of Artist: The Complimentary Headsets
Style of Music: Indie/Rock
Artist Contact Name: Joel Doutch
Email Address: j.doutch@gmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/thecomplimentaryheadsets
Location: Blackburn
Been together for: 8 Months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 19
Bio: The Complimentary Headsets arose out of the rafters of Mentone Grammar, where we spent some of our year 12 afternoons jamming instead of trying to get into Uni. After a year long hiatus when Lachy went off globetrotting, Joel got his meditation on at a Tibetan Monastery, Tom tried very hard to go to Uni, and Jordan surprised us all by getting back in the closet and finding a girlfriend, the Headsets are hitting back in 2008 with some blistering live shows around Melbourne and some bangin’ new tunes. Get on the train while it's still cheap and enjoy the roller-coaster ride with us!
Name of Artist: The Contortionists Handbook
Style of music: Theatrical Rock/funk with medievil twist.
Artist contact name: Nicholas Williams, Andrew Thomosn, Dane Kasih, Kent Sutherland
Email Address: nicklov@rock.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/contortionistshandbook
Location: Melbourne
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 25
Bio: The Contortionists Handbook was formed with a hybrid intention to fuse together genres popular to us all however opposing in culture, we intend to bridge the gap, eg. jazz/rock drummer with punk/hiphop bass player meshed with a blend of funk/classical guitars fronted by booming theatrical melodies within the vocals.
Name of Artist: The Cravings
Style of music: Commercial Indie Rock
Artist contact name: David McLeod
Email address: caz@thecravings.com.au
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/thecravingsband
Location: Coburg
Been together for: 12 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 30
Bio: The Cravings are an infectious, melodic, rock driven indie 5 piece band that has commercial crossover appeal. Their tunes will grab the attention of any ear and will inject the listener with melodies that will have them humming to themselves long after their first experience.
Name of Artist: The Curlew
Style of Music: Experimental/Progressive/Rock
Artist Contact Name: Morgan Hickinbotham
Email Address: morgan_hickinbotham@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/thecurlewlaw
Location: Windsor
Been Together For: 6 months
Number of Band Members: 2
Average Age: 18
Bio: none
Name of Artist: The Debutante Ball
Style of Music: Hardcore/Rock
Artist Contact Name: Daniel
Email Address: funkymonks_77@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: http://www.myspace.com/thedebutanteball08
Location: Hoppers Crossing
Been Together For:
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 16
Bio: none
Name of Artist: The Deep End
Style of Music: Rock n Roll
Artist Contact Name: Jarrad
Email Address: break_merchant@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/rockthedeepend
Location: Chelsea
Been Together For: 12 months
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 18
Bio: Formed in Nov. 2006, Rhe Deep End came rocking out of the garage and stumbled onto stages including Ding Dong, Noise Bar and St Kilda Festival 2008! Sporting an energetic live show, The Deep End plays Aussie rock n roll. Get to a show and see for yourself!
Name of Artist: The Didgeree Mackenros
Style of music: Street Punk, Oi, Singalong Punk
Artist contact name: thedidgereemackenros@hotmail.com
Email address: www.myspace.com/thedidgereemackenros
Myspace address: Blackburn South
Location:
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 24 yo
Bio: The Didgeree Mackenros are proud to play street and oi punk. Recently returning from a year-long hiatus, the boys are experienced musicians who've played in Melbourne bands for years (including Sounds Like Chicken and San Salvador). Having toured up and down the East Coast, they put on an amazingly energetic live show.
Name of Artist: The Fancy Things
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Michael
Email address: california_uber_allesdk@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thefancythings
Location: Point Cook
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 16 yo
Bio: n/a
Name of Artist: The Feel Goods
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Kye
Email Address: kagemusic@gmail.com
Myspace address: myspace.com/thefeelgoodsmusic
Location: Belgrave
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 20
Bio: The kind of music that gets you dancing before you can even stand up and move to the floor. It’s dirty, bluesy, but oh-so-fun. The Feel Goods’ live show consists of Evan seducing the crowd with his guitar and on stage antics and Steve trying to destroy his kit.
Name of Artist: The Final Aeon
Style of music: Screamo/rock/metal
Artist contact name: Luke
Email Address: gt_marks@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thefinalaeon
Location: Melbourne
Been together for: 6 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 19
Bio: The Final Aeon are an emerging band who have their eyes set on being a band known locally as well as nationally.
Name of Artist: The Final Eclipse
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Sanny Veloo
Email address: thefinaleclipse@me.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thefinaleclipse
Location: Brunswick West
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 25 yo
Bio: The Final Eclipse are a modern rock band from Melbourne that will lift your spirits and kick your arse at the same time. Their music is inspired by Foo Fighters, Metallica, Gun'N'Roses, The Darkness, Velvet Revolver, Alice In Chains, Weezer, Green Day, Angels & Airwaves, Fightstar and Breaking Benjamin. Consisting of Sanny (Vocals/Lead Guitar), Strings (Rhythm guitar & Atmospheres), Matt Agius (Bass) & Josh Poole (Drums), The Final Eclipse have been working hard since their formation in 2009. The band is fresh of a string of successful residency shows across Melbourne and have just released a promotional CD produced by Adam Spicer at Melbourne Records. You can get a copy of the TFE promo CD now at Fist2Face, Rare Records, Missing Link and at their super charged live shows in Melbourne.
Name of Artist: The Government
Style of Music: Rock
Artist Contact Name: Shaun McMahon
Email Address: the-government@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/jointhegovernment
Location: Croydon
Been together for: 1
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 21
Bio: Four piece no frills rock band formed in late 2007 in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Line up consists of Shaun McMahon (Vox/Guitars), Dale Ekers (Guitars), Matt Hocking (Drums) and James Isaacson (Bass). Recorded debut EP “Wait Till Dusk” with Davin Pidoto at Mainstage Studios. Shows played at Melbourne venues such as The Espy, Ruby’s Lounge, Revolver, EV's, The Arthouse etc. Brief hiatus mid 2008, returned to the stage in support of EP and debut single “Like I Want It”. Influences and comparisons to bands like The Vines, Foo Fighters, Grinspoon, Shihad and Smashing Pumpkins.
Name of Artist: The Grand Arcanum
Style of music: alternative / progressive / rock
Artist contact name: Josh Day
Email Address: grand.arcanum.band@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/grandarcanumband
Location: Narre Warren
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 21
Bio: With a wide range of musical influences from Rock, Orchestral, Electronica, World Music, Funk, and Progressive Rock, The Grand Arcanum bring a unique style to the Australian music scene. The Grand Arcanum consists of three key members, bringing an array of instruments into play. The band frequently performs with special guest players on violin, double bass, trumpet, flute and Japanese koto. Such a broad range of textures, coupled with intricate compositions, proves to be a sonically invigorating spectacle. Performing shows locally, The Grand Arcanum has worked with many artists including: Hinge, The Vagrants, Cue Therapy F, The Tomas Fitzgerald Band, Mouse Trap Replica, The Fading Hour, The Drivers, Middlend & Moultress.
Name of Artist: The Idols
Style of Music: Live Rock
Artist Contact Name: Sean
Email Address: the_idols@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/theidolsparty
Location: Adelaide
Been Together For: 21 months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 22
Bio: THE IDOLS are here to set the record straight, to bury all the rock pretenders with a punk rock kick to the teeth, the real bad-boy band of the scene. With a reputation for a loud, dangerous and out of control live show that never leaves the audience disappointed, they are intent on reminding today’s kids of what real rock/punk music is all about - breaking the rules!
Name of Artist: The Innocent Die First
Style of music: Metal/Hardcore
Artist contact name: Danny Calcutt
Email address: calcutt08@msn.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/theinnocentdiefirst
Location: Epping
Been together for: 10 months
Number of band members: 6
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: The Innocent Die First are a band based mainly around the northern suburbs of Melbourne, we play metal/hardcore and have basically just started to get our name out into the world and have our sights set high. We have played a number of gigs with many bands and are unbelievably passionate about our music.
Name of Artist: The Laments
Style of music: Alternative Rock
Artist contact name: Sean Connolly
Email Address: sw_connolly@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/lamentstheband
Location: Williamstown
Been together for: 8 Months
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 15
Bio: We're The Laments, a three piece alternative rock group from Williamstown. Heavily influenced by popular and alternative rock groups such as The Beatles, Augie March, Bob Dylan and Pink Floyd.
Name of Artist: The Last Stand
Style of music: Rock/Punk Rock
Artist Contact Name: Jayden
Email Address: The.last.stand@live.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thelaststand575
Location: Berwick
Been together for: 3 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 15 yo
Bio: We just won our first battle of the bands and are really into Grinspoon, Blink 182, GreenDay, Taking back Sunday, Switch foot and Guns N Roses.
Name of Artist: The Loop
Style of music: Blues Rock
Artist contact name: Michael Lane
Email address: theloopband@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace/theloopau
Location: Camberwell
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: n/a
Name of Artist: The Lost Design
Style of Music:
Artist Contact Name: Jarrod
Email Address: Thelostdesign@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/thelostdesign
Location: Epping
Been Together For: 1.5 years
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 18
Bio: We have been together for around 1 and a half to 2 years> Our sound is a mix of polyrythmic, grind, heavy hardcore and progressive metal. We are very determined and like to have fun on stage, no gig is too far.
Name of Artist: The Lukas Vassey
Style of music: Punk
Artist contact name: Andrew O'Connor
Email Address: himynameisandy182@live.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thelukasvassey
Location: Ormond
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: Three
Average age: 16
Bio: We are three skater kids, with a tendancy to offend people with lyrics. We like to think we're funny, though we aren’t. We take music seriously, but not life and whatever you throw at us, we'll throw back twice as hard!
Name of Artist: The Mad Feeling
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Simon
Email address: band@madfeeling.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/themadfeeling
Location: Kew
Been together for: 3 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 23 yo
Bio: Formed in 2005, Melbourne four-piece The Mad Feeling have been rocking out pubs and clubs since early 2006. The band's line-up consists of Laura McLennan, Steve McLennan, Simon Little and Spencer Skehill. What makes The Mad Feeling's sound so unique is the combination of stoner grooves, psychedelic noise, hard-hitting rhythms and soul vocals. When coupled with the band's awesome stage presence and particular dedication towards their songwriting, The Mad Feeling are truly something to behold.
Name of Artist: The Mangrove Mile
Style of music: Alternative/Acoustic/Blues
Artist contact name: Leigh McDonald
Email address: leighmac09@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/mangrovemile
Location: Melbourne
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: The Mangrove Mile have a curious blend of several music styles. Lobey brings his guitar-driven rock influences, Antoni appreciates piano ballads and soaring vocals, Leigh has a love for all lyric-focused music, and Nick contributes the benefits of the skill of a punk-rock drummer. While they love to have a joke around and take a very blase attitude to life, nothing is more serious than their music.
Name of Artist: The Mongolian Discharge Police
Style of Music: garage punk rock with a brutal, lowlife edge
Artist Contact Name: Ed Mahoney
Email Address: e.mahoney@ugrad.unimelb.edu.au
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/mongoliandischargepolice
Location: Brunswick East
Been Together For: 1 year
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 21
Bio: The MDP started in a Brunswick lounge room when a group of musically-minded acquaintances gathered around a mutual friend's recently purchased theremin to create some music. There were no rules set, just a common goal to rock out. A few practices later, MDP was unleashed on the Melbourne Uni band competition, making it in to the finals. We've gigged and practiced semi-regularly since. We want more.
Name of Artist: The Moonrunners
Style of Music: Fusion Rock/Blues/Rockabilly/Jazz/
Artist Contact Name: Emily Russi
Email Address: themoonrunners@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/moonrunnerspage
Location: Ringwood
Been Together For: 5 years
Average Age: 15
Bio: After Jamming since grade 4, The Moonrunners debuted on the local music scene at the Push BOTB @ Ev's in early September, where they came 3rd among 7 bands. The Moonrunners shows are original, full of energy, tight and wicked and their music is different to the other stuff on the scene. The Moonrunners have a great crowd response. Their music is full of guitar and bass solos.
Name of Artist: The Morning After
Style of music: Rock/Alternative/Pop
Artist contact name: Tim Burton
Email address: the-morning-after@live.com
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/themorningafterau
Location: Cranbourne
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 17-27
Bio: The Morning After are a 4 piece Rock/Alt/Pop band from the Cranbourne area. They've recorded 4 times, including a 5 track E.P package, a 14 track Live material recording, a 2 track demo recording and a 1 track recording. Currently looking for larger shows with bigger bands and audiences. Please contact us! Cheers – TMA
Name of Artist: The Morning Glorys
Style of music: Vocals and Piano/Keyboard
Artist contact name: Emma Beilharz
Email address: martinab@fastmail.com.au
Myspace address:
Location: Castlemaine 2
Number of band members: 2
Average age: 12 yo
Bio: Emma was born in Germany and has been playing piano and singining since she was 7. Natti was born in New Zealand and moved over here three years ago where she met Emma. They have been performing for two years.
Name of Artist: The Nightbreed
Style of Music: Hard Rock
Artist Contact Name: James
Email Address: jamesskellington@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/th3nightbr33d
Location: Greensborough
Been Together For: 4 Years
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 20 yo
Bio: The Nightbreed are a 4 piece Horror Rock band from Melbourne. With influences ranging from Motley Crue to Dawn Of The Dead, Misfits to Devils Rejects and KISS to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Nightbreed are a sight to be seen!
Name of Artist: The Officials
Style of Music: Punk-a-billy
Artist Contact Name: Jack Dinale
Email Address: jdinale@internode.on.net
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/theofficials75
Location: Brunswick
Been Together For: 1 year 8 months
Number of Band Members: 4 members
Average Age: 15 yo
Bio: The Officials are a young, up and coming band. The Officials play heavy punk with a slight hit of rockabilly in between. We have 7 originals but we also enjoy indulging in covers now and again.
Name of Artist: The Omen
Style of music: Thrash Metal Hardcore Punk
Artist contact name: Joel Cairns
Email Address: joelcairns@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/theomenband
Location: Melbourne
Been together for: 3 years
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 23
Bio: The Omen are a five piece Thrash band from Melbourne. They've been playing for about 3 years with bands like Picture the End, The Red Shore, Truth Corroded and Psycroptic, and have played throughout metro Melbourne and Adelaide, regional Vic, NSW, and SA.
Name of Artist: The Orphanage
Style of music: Swamp Rock
Artist contact name: Tiana Morrison
Email address: bayonetrecords@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/theorphanagemelbourne
Location: Fitzroy
Number of band members: 7
Average age: 22 yo
Bio: The Orphanage are seven piece rock & roll collision course featuring fiddle, boom booms, hammond, choir, shredded vocal, bass guitar and electric and acoustic feedback. Comprising of musical veterans all in their early 20's, the band got together in mid 2008 when nomadic folk-duo Tom Woodward & Tiana Morrison got sick of cheap hotels and settled down in a run down squat in Northcote, Melbourne, sharing their tunes with co-squatters Andrew Dalziell and Sam Johnstone. Recruiting former bandmate Chris Lavelle from seminal Canberran fuck-rock band The Henchmen on the bass, chronic fiddler Simon Despoja on the electrified violin and most recently recruiting Perthian George Hyde into the mysterious musical renegade ways of the Orphan world.
Artist Name: The Pickups
Style of Music: Funk/Rock Cover and Originals
Artist Contact Name: Max Rudd
Email Address: maxrudd@bigpond.net.au
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/theepickups
Location: N/A
Been Together For: 12 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 15 years
Bio: Iggy and I are Xavier Rudd's little brothers. Our band consists of a horns section, lead and bass guitar and drums. Besides originals, we cover Kings of Leon, Dave Matthews, James Brown and Motown. We have performed for Quiksilver, Ripcurl and Ghanda Clothing.
Name of Artist: The Plagues
Style of music: Rock n Roll
Artist contact name: Adrian
Email Address: the_plagues_suck@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/theplaguessuck
Location: Mentone
Been together for: 15 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 20
Bio: The Plagues are your classic roll and or rock band. The band simply likes the roar of fuzzed out guitars buzzing over the thundering bass and drum backbone of a good rock 'n' roll tune.
Name of Artist: The Protostars
Style of music: rock
Artist contact name: Jackson Gray
Email Address: macka_g@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/theprotostars
Location: n/a
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 19
Bio: Formed about 4 years ago, since then we have won 3 out of 4 battle of the band contests. We have mainly been focused on writing our own songs and getting our own unique sound.
Name of Artist: The Red Jane Show
Style of music: Glam/Theatre/Rock N Roll Show
Artist contact name: Daniel
Email address: redjane@redjane.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/redjaneband
Location: : St Albans
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: We have recently appeared twice on Channel 7's 'Australia's Got Talent' and reguarly at bars/pubs and festivals in Melbourne. We are a Theatre and Rock Show all in one and never seen before. In between our songs we tell a story with acting/props etc. We have an over the top, glam image and the songs are written to sing a long to
Name of Artist: The Rhetorics
Style of music: Garage Rock
Artist contact name: Dan Mills
Email address: voz_357@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/therhetoricsband
Location: Glen Iris
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: The Rhetorics have been performing around a year and attack and sometimes even thrill audiences with visceral noise, unique dancing and interesting lyrics, with hints to melody, a reliance on stripped back riffs, and both introspective and interrogative lyrics delivered in a frantic half spoken manner, verging on performance poetry. The band aims to revive popular music, both creating something personal, challenging, and provocative, whilst enjoyable. The band takes aim at conformity, complacency, dishonesty, hypocrisy, and pretension. Just seem em live.
Name of Artist: The Scarlets
Style of Music: Slightly glam rock, catchy songs, very visual and entertaining
Artist Contact Name: Veronica Stow
Email Address: freakfestmanagement@gmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/thescarletsrock
Location: St Kilda
Been Together For: 2 months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 22
Bio: The Scarlets have burst onto the Melbourne music scene with a debut performance at The HiFi Bar to 500 people! Since then they have played The Evelyn, they are headlining the Cherry Bomb show at Cherry Bar November 20, and The National Hotel December 12. The Scarlets main focus is to bring good music to the masses and to young people, setting a new benchmark every time they perform.
Name of Artist: The Secret Dream Society
Style of music: Dramatic Alternative Rock
Artist contact name: Sparrow
Email address: sparrow@cultress.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thesecretdreamsociety
Location: Melbourne, Bendigo
Number of band members: n/a
Average age: 25 yo
Bio: The Machines are currently dormant, sleeping under our control, but in time - they will rise to destroy us all. The SDS is a warning to the falling empire of humanity. Gather your technology, cast it to the smelter, lest it be too late for you! For hell hath no fury, like machine scorned.
Name of Artist: The Shadow Puppets
Style of music: Enthusiastic Pop Rock
Artist Contact Name: Vito Lucarelli
Email Address: spinaltap-amp11@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/landoftheshadowpuppets
Location:
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 18
Bio: n/a
Name of Artist: The Singh Sisters
Style of music: Bollywood, Bhangra, Traditional Kathak, Bellydance
Artist contact name: Jamel K Singh
Email Address: advertisingh@dyasingh.com
Myspace address: www.dyasingh.com
Location: n/a
Been together for: 15 years
Number of band members: 1 to 5
Average age: 25
Bio: The Singh Sisters are the daughters of Internationally accliamed airtist Dya Singh. They have been doing workshops and performances at Arts and Folk Festivals around the world. From Primary School Diversity Rocks workshops, to Royal Albert Hall in UK. The Singh Sisters will cater to any situation, age group, audience participation level!
Name of Artist: The Sinking Sea
Style of Music: what we consider beauty
Artist Contact Name: Jayden Roy
Email Address: jaydenroy36@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/thesinkingsea
Location: Rowville
Been Together For: 5
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 18
Bio: We are seriously your best friend's favorite band.
Name of Artist: The Sound Debate
Style of music: Rock/Alternative
Artist Contact Name: Luke Raines
Email Address: thesounddebate@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thesounddebate
Location: Eltham
Been together for: 3 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 25
Bio: Unfortunately, there are only so many times your mum can hear you play and still be proud. Cue The Sound Debate. The end result of these somewhat hapless four men getting together and making noise. How can it be described? Rock maybe? Some heavy funk? Extremely handsome? Yes, that description fits just nicely. Except for the last part. The Sound Debate have played right throughout Melbourne at venues such as The Espy, Ruby's Lounge, The Tote, The Brunswick Hotel, Noise Bar and others. They have also had their music featured in various film clips and television.
Name of Artist: The Spiral
Style of music: Rock
Artist contact name: Danny Thomas
Email address: thespiralmusic@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thespiralmusic
Location: Melbourne
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 28 yo
Bio: The Spiral formed in early 2007 when old friends, Adam (former Undecane lead singer) and Danny (former Loomset drummer) reunited to join paths on their rock journey. Axe slingin Harry Stam (former Solar Rivals guitarist) completed the trio who began an intensive song writing and recording process. The Spiral has begun as the guys have been putting their spin on Melbourne’s live scene in recent months. With such songs as ‘Be Who I Wanna’ and ‘The Driver’, a road trip is planned for late 2007. “Raw rock with edgy class” D.Szyszka, Producer, Likerish Music.
Name of Artist: The Street Corner Orchestra
Style of music: Blues, Roots, Folk
Artist contact name: Max Newton and Liam Houghton
Email Address: streetcornerorchestra@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thestreetcornerorchestra
Location: Oakleigh
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 2
Average age: 17
Bio: A spectacular roots duo, winnning over crowds around the city, comprising two guitars, yidaki (didgeridoo), egg shakers, vocals, foot-stomping, hand-clapping and good times for all.
Artist Name: The Sunpilots
Style of Music: Rock
Artist Contact Name: Jason Briggs
Email Address: jason@honeytraprecords.com
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/thesunpilots
Location:
Been Together For: 2 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 27
Bio: Soundscape Magazine describes The Sunpilots as “poetic rock with the energy of Pearl Jam and the dark undertone of Radiohead”. Their new album “Living Receiver” has won 3 “Indie Album of the Year” awards and has already had a no. 1 most added song to Australian radio, an iTunes Single of the Week and a top 100 most played track on Australian radio. The Sunpilots have recently returned from North America, where they were awarded Best International Artist at the Canadian Indie Music Awards and a Single of the Year at the LA music awards. The band has earned a reputation for powerful live performances that have been described by reviewers as “electric” and “stadium-worthy”.
Name of Artist: The Take-Off
Style of music: Pop/Punk/Rock
Artist Contact Name: Pras
Email Address: skate_out_hardcore@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thetakeoffrock
Location: Point Cook
Been together for: 4 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 16
Bio: The Take-Off are a new four piece pop/punk/rock band. They have been a band for 4 months and within that four months they have recorded a three track demo CD, been on 4wd TV multiple times, have their demo CD on ADIO Footwear Skate Vid, played with bands such as Kid Fisto, High Speed Minibus, Fisker & The Melody Painters.
Name of Artist: The Thieving Gypsies
Style of music: Prehistoric Rock, Alternative, Experimental
Artist contact name: Rob Lloyd
Email Address: thethievinggypsies@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.mypsace.com/thethievinggypsies
Location: n/a
Been together for: 7 months
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 19
Bio: Formed in July 2007 The Thieving Gypsies are an excitable three piece hailing from Gippsland. Drawing on influences from many genres around the globe, The Thieving Gypsies aim to create music that is infectious, original and diverse. The Thieving Gypsies are constantly adding to their already impressive catalogue of gypsies material and also on their delightfully chaotic live shows.
Name of Artist: THE YELLOW STALLIONS
Style of music: ROCK, ACOUSTIC
Artist contact name: LUKE SHAVAK
Email address: lukeshavak@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/theyellowstallions
Location: Diamond Creek
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 27 yo
Bio: n/a
Name of Artist: The Warlock's Potion
Style of Music: Ambient psychedelic music
Artist Contact Name: Liam
Email Address: liam_s_brown@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/thewarlockspotion
Location: Camberwell
Been Together For:
Number of Band Members:
Average Age: 17
Bio: The Warlocks Potion formed in late 2007 as a vehicle for experimental artistic expression. The music often skips across genres and is for fans of Mono, Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells, Boris.
Name of Artist: The Vera Knights
Style of music: Alternative/Rock/Rockabilly
Artist contact name: Nelon
Email address: nello_rox@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/theveraknights
Location: Brunswick West
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: The Vera knights are a young band. They play with lots of energy and passion. They are a three piece group that pack a punch. They have been playing together since late 2006. They are very rocking yet still easy listening. Consists of the classic set up of guitar, drums and bass. The Vera Knights blend rockabilly and classic rock with the modern way of playing.
Name of Artist: The Way Station
Style of Music: Progressive Funk Rock
Artist Contact Name: Tin Hemingway
Email Address: the_way_station@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/thewaystationmusic
Location: Fitzroy North
Been Together For: 6 months
Number of Band Members: 6
Average Age: 25
Bio: The man in black fled across the desert and the gunslinger followed. His first stop through the wastelands was at THE WAY STATION. With drums, bass and amazing female vocals added to male vox, guitars, keys, sax and flute The Way Station’s sound is progressive funky rock with a hint of jazz.
Name of Artist: The Way With Tragedy
Style of music: Metal, Thrash, Death Metal
Artist contact name: Evan Bishop
Email address: thewaywithtragedy@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thewaywithtragedy
Location: Frankston
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: The Way With Tragedy are a fresh new metal band dedicated partying, having fun, and playing loud gigs. From Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, the band are constantly looking to play more and more gigs. Full of aggressive riffs and clean ballads, The Way With Tragedy (TWWT) strive for originallity in the local metal scene.
Name of Artist: The Werewolf Of Wysteria
Style of music: Melodic Death Metal
Artist contact name: Kieran
Email address: icantbelieveitsnotkieran@hotmail.com or globe_world@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thewerewolfofwysteria
Location: Ringwood
Number of band members: 6
Average age: 16 yo
Bio: A 6 piece melodic death metal band from the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Whilst the band has been together it has undergone a lot of changes and defined their sound in a hope to bring a unique sound to an ever growing music scene. The band is known for their bone breaking stage presence and tight sets and aim to continue this reputation.
Name of Artist: The Whole Molko
Style of music: Rock/Punk
Artist contact name: Dave Crowe
Email Address: thewholemolko@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thewholemolko
Location: Mulgrave
Been together for: 7 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 20
Bio: Formed in late 2007, TWM came together with a mix of musical influences which add to our powerful, rock-oriented sound. Having just started playing shows, TWM incorporates punk, 90s alternative, and new age rock into a unique sound. New and eager to break into the scene, they explode on stage and provide energetic and exciting performances.
Name of Artist: The Worst
Style of Music: Punk
Artist Contact Name: Luke Mathews
Email Address: luke-mathews@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/theworst
Location: Fairfield
Been Together For: 5
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 23
Bio: The Worst are a hardcore, Punk rock band from Melbourne Australia. Orginally formed in 2001, they started out playing parties and in 2002 played their first pub show. After much anticipation the band realsed a self tittled EP in 2007. The band has shared stages with many big international acts such as The Exploited, DOA and the Anti Nowhere League plus many great bands from around Australia.
Name of Artist: The Yesterdaydreamers
Style of music: Acoustic/ Indie
Artist contact name: Jeremy
Email address: jezz_12354@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/yesterdaydreamers
Location: Cheltenham
Been together for: 1 month
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 15 yo
Bio: A band that mixes dissonant acoustic guitar with both male and female vocals to tie in to make a solid acoustic indie band.
Name of Artist: The Zen
Style of Music: Rock
Artist Contact Name: Jonathan Giokas
Email Address: jonathangiokas@hotmail.com
Location: Balwyn North
Together For: 3 years
Number of Band Members: 3
Average Age: 19
Bio: We met in high school and have been playing music together for years. We decided to try and promote ourselves through battle of the bands and plan to record recording a CD this summer.
Name of Artist: These Ocean Arms
Style of music: prog punk
Artist Contact Name: josh
Email Address: how_i_made_my_millions@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/theseoceanarms
Location: Brunswick
Been together for: 2 months
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 23
Bio: 5 gents from Melbourne who make noise
Name of Artist: Third eyemusic
Style of music: Rock/metal/Pop
Artist contact name: Aaron
Email Address: third_eyemusic@yahoo.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/3rdeyemusicentertainment
Location: St Kilda East
Been together for: 5 years
Number of band members: 4 members
Average age: 23
Bio: Third eyemusic, is an Independent booking agency, helping to promote and secure shows for unsigned artists.
Name of Artist: Third Pandemic
Style of music: Death metal, metal-core
Artist contact name: Mike
Email Address: mic_996@hotmail.com
Myspace address: http://www.myspace.com/thirdpandemic
Location: Lilydale
Been together for: 3 years
Number of band members: 5
Average age: n/a
Bio: Third Pandemic are a 5 piece from the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A suprising melodic mix of death metal and metal-core. Experienced in and love a live atmosphere.
Name of Artist: Three Last Words
Style of music: Punk/Pop/Rock
Artist contact name: Ben
Email address: redalert_2@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/tlwband
Location: Mulgrave
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 19 yo
Bio: Three Last Words are a punk rock band that have grown from the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. After forming in late 2006, Three Last Words have played some awesome shows and been lucky enough to share the stage with The Getaway Plan, Closure In Moscow, Forgiven Rival and British India, just to name a few. 2009 is going to be a big year for TLW! There will be more shows, more songs, more shows and another release in the works. In mid January they will be hitting the road with old friends The Quarters.
Name of Artist: Travis Marke
Style of Music: fun and feeling
Artist Contact Name: Travis Marke
Email Address: trav.marke@gmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/travismarke
Location: Fitzroy North
Been Together For: 1
Number of Band Members: 1
Average Age: 30
Bio: Travis is kind of like 1 part poet, 1 part raspy whistling songster, and 1 part self-confessed drummer with delusions of frontman grandeur. After several years as co-songwriter with now sleeping Melbourne band, My Big Friend, travis has been slogging away on his guitar, kazoo and harmonica to write a set of new songs that he's actually quite proud of. Delivered with just the right combination of wit, humour, banter and sincerity, his songs, soon to be given a home on his upcoming debut album, Blueprint To Save The World, will crawl inside your head and make you feel all warm and fuzzy.
Name of Artist: Triact
Style of Music: Acoustic Rock
Artist Contact Name: Luke
Email Address: tama23@gmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/triact
Location: Ringwood
Been Together For: 6 Months
Number of Band Members: 3
Average Age: 15 yo
Bio: We are a roots/rock band from the Eastern Suburbs. We have played a few gigs such as festivals and paying parties, and are looking to take it further. We are relatively young, but are determined and have potential; playing a variety of different styles and adapting to each one.
Name of Artist: Trinity
Style of music: R&B pop trio
Artist contact name: Caroline Buckle
Email Address: caroline@plw.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/trinityplw
Location: South Melbourne
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 3
Average age: n/a
Bio: The power of three is evident within the ranks of Trinity. Three super-hot, super-talented girls from around the country, Hana Jade, Melissa and Yianna make up this dynamic and sexy new r&b group. Brought together by PLW Productions, each girl brings their own unique sound to the mix. With an album in the works – Trinity is a hot act to watch!
Name of Artist: Triple Spare
Style of Music: Rock
Artist Contact Name: Nicholas van Niel
Email Address: deep_heat_4_my_bunghole@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/triplespare
Location: Strathmore
Been Together For: 2
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 17.5
Bio: Up and coming rock band who have been playing together for nearly 2 years (only one year woth the singer) with only one gig to show for our hard work (as at 7/1/08). We have songs that have recieved 100% positive feedback and have been compared with the likes of 3 Doors Down, Alter Bridge and even Iron Maiden!
Name of Artist: Two Cone Tyrone
Style of music: Punk
Artist Contact Name: Matt
Email Address: Matt@acidedgemusic.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/twoconetyrone
Location: Box Hill
Been together for: 5 months +
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 17
Bio: N/A
Name of Artist: Two Quirks
Style of music: Bass n Drums
Artist contact name: Paul Bolger
Email Address: obupjb@yahoo.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/twoquirks
Location: Brunswick West
Been together for: 2 Years
Number of band members: 2
Average age: 27
Bio: Instrumental two-piece that concentrates on groove but experiments with different timing and timing changes. Always a crowd pleaser, both members are very experienced performers and put on an awesome show. Played high profile venues and with other high profile bands.
Name of Artist: Tyla Bertolli
Style of Music: Acoustic
Artist Contact Name: Tyla Bertolli
Email Address: xtyla_janex@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/tylabertolli
Location: Croydon Hills
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 1
Average age: 16
Bio: 16 year old singer songwriter, recently signed with Melodic Music and Byrneside management.
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Artist Name: Undefined Bliss
Style of Music: Rock, alternative
Artist Contact Name: Undefined Bliss
Email Address: undefinedbliss@hotmail.com
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/undefinedbliss
Location: Watsonia
Been Together For:
Number of band members: 39908
Average age: 16
Bio: We met at school, love our music and we write originals and enjoy to cover as well.
Name of Artist: Under No Delusions
Style of Music: Pop Punk
Artist Contact Name: Ashley de Neef
Email Address: bunstalee92@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/undernodelusions
Location: Ringwood
Been Together For: 6 months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 16
Bio: Formed from the ashes of pretentious rock and metal bands four guys came together to make an imprint in rock and roll history with solid guitar riffs, and entrancing saxophone melodies. With Josh Sommerfeld on Saxophone, Andrew Groszek on Drums, Angus Roche on Guitar and Lead Vocals, and Ashley de Neef on Bass and Vocals.
Name of Artist: Union Buries Its Own
Style of Music: Metalcore
Artist Contact Name: Joel Henderson
Email Address: unionburiesitsown@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace/unionburiesitsown
Location: Mooroolbark
Been Together For: 4
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 20
Bio: Union Buries Its Own are a Metalcore outfit from Melbourne Victoria. Playing a fast, thrashy brand of metal combined with melodic choruses and brutal breakdowns. Forming in late 2004 U.B.i.O has played along side some big name bands such as: Parkway Drive Carpathian The Nation Blue In Name And Blood Her Nightmare and many more at venues all over Melbourne.
Name of Artist: Unit 6
Style of music: Rock/Alternative/Punk/Pop
Artist contact name: Jayden Manno
Email address: unit.6@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/unit6
Location: St Kilda
Been together for: 3 years
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 21 yo
Bio: Unit 6 is a Melbourne based Hard Rock/Punk/Alternative band with one mission... TO BE HEARD! With the bone crunching rhythm guitar of Steve Bochenek mixed with the ear-splitting lead guitar sound of Joey Azzopardi, Unit 6's guitar section is the ultimate back bone of this hard hitting rock outfit... Holding the beat with his thunderous heart thumping drumming, Toby prides himself in deafening both the band and the crowd! Filling up the rhythm section on Bass is Geoff. When it comes to the backbone guitar that supports the rest, Geoff steps up to the plate with his ball to the wall Bass! Fronting the band with his his powerful vocals, mighty bar tabs and trail of broken hearts longer than any Hawaiian summer is Jayden who brings forth Unit 6's decadent edge.
Name of Artist: Upon Deaf ears
Style of Music: Metal
Artist Contact Name: adam
Email Address: m6a6d6d6o6g@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/upondeafears
Location: Echuca
Been Together For: 1 year
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 17 yo
Bio: We are a 5 peice metal band from Echuca that plays our own music and a cover or two. We have been playing as a whole band for about a year now. We just live to play and to be on stage.
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Name of Artist: Valentine
Style of music:
Artist Contact Name: Erica
Email Address: ecalee@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/thirdworldwhore
Location: Preston
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 23
Bio: Valentine consists of three people. The music they make is highly 90s influenced and their presence on stage is not fake.
Name of Artist: Vanity
Style of Music: Glam / Hard Rock
Artist Contact Name: Josh Fergeus
Email Address: filthylucreproductions@gmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/thebandvanity
Location: Hawthorn
Been Together For: 12 months
Number of Band Members 5
Average Age: 18
Bio: Vanity are a five piece Rock N' Roll band spread out all over Victoria. After sifting through various members and names, Vanity have settled on a lineup and are hitting the scene hard in 2009. Fueled by wailing guitars, the hard rockin' five piece are constantly writing and perfecting new tunes.
Name of Artist: Varliiba
Style of music: heavy melodic rock
Artist contact name: Andrea Seignior
Email Address: varliiba@bigpond.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/varliiba
Location: Melbourne
Been together for: 18 months
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 31
Bio: Varliiba are a heavy melodic rock trio from Melbourne. They recorded their debut EP 'Numbantic' with Forrester Savell. Recent supports include Mammal, Freestate, Sleep Parade & INK, Rook, Mushroom Giant & Quiet Child. Varliiba's music has been likened to Black Sabbath, TOOL & Kyuss. On stage they generate tight riffs, solid beats and melodic vocals blending wholly to create a sound conforming to what can be heard on the Numbantic EP.
Name of Artist: Vendetta Fields
Style of music: Pop/Punk
Artist contact name: Justin Anderson
Email address: pirate_182@optusnet.com.au
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/vendettafields
Location: Frankston
Been together for: 7 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 20
Bio: We are a 4 piece pop punk band from Melbourne. Already making our mark on the industry, and made it through to the semi finals in a battle of the bands. Been on channel 31 for an interview!
Name of Artist: Velveteen Sky
Style of Music: Rock n Roll
Artist Contact Name: Dean Williams
Email Address: deano.williams@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/velveteensky
Location: Aspendale Gardens
Been Together For: 3 months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 19
Bio: If you’re looking for a band with enough energy, blistering riffs and catchy melodies to melt your face and blow up your brain, you have found it! After a few months of hard practice and song writing the band are left with a set ready to tear down the foundations of any venue in the world, bust the gut of any unsuspecting spectator and a stage show that promises to impress.
Name of Artist: Vespertine
Style of music: Alternative Rock
Artist contact name: Lizzy Wanders
Email Address: vespertineband@hotmail.com
Myspace address: http://www.myspace.com/vespertine1
Location: Rosebud
Been together for: 8 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 28
Bio: Vespertine have played a number of scorching shows over the years at venues across Melbourne, including the Hi-Fi Bar, Live @ Crown, Ruby's Lounge, the Greyhound, Pony and a headline spot at the Dan O'Connell to name but a few. Described by The Buzz Magazine (Melbourne) as "infectious and creative," Vespertine is infused with the diverse influences of its individual members, rendering it capable of anything from blistering rock and jarring dissonance to dream-like mellow moments of ethereal beauty.
Name of Artist: Victim Of Sin
Style of music: Rap Metal
Artist contact name: Rohan
Email address: rohan_750@yahoo.com
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/downsyndromedchild
Location: Camberwell
Been together for: 1 month
Number of band members:4
Average age:18-25
Bio: Formed: 2008. Victim Of Sin is: Rohan (vocals) Fraser (guitar/production) Declan (bass) Morty (drums). In May 2008 I wrote all the lyrics to Angel Of Slut so I asked Fraser if he would like to help me record and add some guitar to the song he agreed and within a day we recorded it. A year later we recorded 5 songs and I managed to score us a gig at the Palace in Camberwell opening the last band standing competition. So we then recruited Declan and Morty and got down to some serious rehearsing. Our show at the Palace was a great success so we are hoping to play many more shows and get the word out about our band. Our style of music is rap metal.
Name of Artist: Victory Ashes
Style of music: Punk Rock
Artist contact name: Aaron Thomas
Email address: aza_tomo1990@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/victoryashes
Location: Melton
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 17 yo
Bio: Victory Ashes are an Alternative Punk band from Melton, Victoria. They were formed in early 2006. Victory Ashes have a 4 track demo released mid-last year and is downloadable of the bands space. 2007 Victory Ashes are set to go back into the studio and lay down theere new tracks which are alot different to the sound VA fans are use to in there older stuff. Victory ashes have so far played at Parties, Battle of the Bands 06-07, School Functions, Youth Week Celebrations in both Melton and Rockbank.. if people would like Victory Ashes to play then contact through there space.
Name of Artist: Vincent
Style of music: Rock/Alternative
Artist contact name: Daryl Chan
Email Address: kill.vincent@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/vincentband
Location: Vermont
Been together for: 1 year
Number of band members: 5
Average age: 22
Bio: We are Vincent - 5 guys in our 20s from Melbourne who have been playing for a while and now want to step up to the next level!
Name of Artist: Violent Reign
Style of Music: Metal
Artist Contact Name: Tim Wallace
Email Address: violentreign@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/violentreign
Location: Tullamarine
Been Together For: 1.5 years
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 25 yo
Bio: Violent Reign are a Melbourne based 4 piece heavy metal band with a serious passion for music, writing music and making a business out of what we do. We stay true to the roots of traditional “heavy metal” and go along the path that has been paved by the greats of this genre in the past such as Black Sabbath and Pantera, without fusing genres or pushing in other directions other than forward.
Name of Artist: Virgin Shores
Style of Music: Rock
Artist Contact Name: Mitch Fuller
Email Address: the_fullers@bigpond.com
Myspace Address: myspace.com/eccentrictheband
Location: Oakleigh
Been Together For: 4 months
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 15
Bio: We're a band called Virgin Shores. We've played 1 gig at a NYE house party in front of a scary crowd of Year 12 nerds. We have a singer, two guitarists a bass player and a drummer.
Name of Artist: Voltera
Style of music: Post Industrial/Rock
Artist contact name: Dhari Vij
Email Address: dhari@yahoo.com.au
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/volteramusic
Location: Brunswick East
Been together for: 5 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 24
Bio: In an industry dominated by men, the cliché is abandoned with instigator Jess assembling Voltera's diverse talent into a defiant armada against capitalist indulgence. A graduate from the vocally unconventional, Jess' vocal range is rampant and unique, extending from dark and melodic to an ardent guttural bawl, thus delivering a captivating live performance immersed in the avant-garde. With aggressive political intention, Voltera focus much of their artistic energy towards overpopulation, the environment and organized religion. This is evident both lyrically and within the social activities of the band members. It becomes hard to classify something that constantly changes form, with the only formula being purpose.
Name of Artist: Vulcan
Style of Music: Hard Rock, Alternative Rock, Acoustic
Artist Contact Name: Pete Redhead
Email Address: hell_yeah818@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/vulcan0
Location: Black Rock
Been Together For: 1
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 16
Bio: Two of the older band members started playing guitar, and decided to form a band and start playing seriously. After just jamming together for a few months we decided to start playing gigs. We've played at the Cheltenham Jam Tin and Bayside Battle of the Bands 2007, and we are now looking for more live experience.
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Name of Artist: Waiting for the Bus
Style of music: Indie Rock
Artist contact name: Andrew
Email Address: little_devill_14@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/waitingbus
Location: Greensborough
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 16
Bio: Three piece Indie rock band from Greensborough with one proper EP release looking for local gigs to get our music out. We play mostly originals and have a blast performing live.
Name of Artist: Walking To Winter
Style of Music: Indie Pop
Artist Contact Name: Grant Young
Email Address: band@walkingtowinter.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/walkingtowinterband.com
Location: Collingwood
Been Together For: 2 years
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 26
Bio: Walking to Winter are an exciting new indie pop band out of Melbourne, Australia. Their five-song debut EP was launched in June 2007 to a sell-out crowd at The Evelyn Hotel. The follow up single was launched to a capacity Northcote Social Club in February 2008. Opening for several high-profile acts, Walking to Winter have played at respected venues around Melbourne, including to an overwhelming response when performing as the sole support for Teddy Geiger (USA) at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda. Walking to Winter are at the brink of bringing their signature harmonies and captivating emotive melodies to the masses.
Name of Artist: Waverley
Style of music: Rock/punk
Artist Contact Name: Simon
Email Address: simonjacobs@optusnet.com.au
Myspace address:
Location: Ringwood
Been together for: 5 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 21
Bio: Waverley have set out to carve their own sound and style with thier own style of rock/punk.
Name of Artist: We Sell Soul
Style of Music: Acoustic
Artist Contact Name: Lewis Broadbent
Email Address: wesellsoul@hotmail.com
MySpace Address:
Location: South Melbourne
Been together for: 4 years
Number of band members: 2
Average age: 17 years
Bio: The lead singer and guitarist, Lewis Broadbent, has been writing songs and performing solo and with groups for around 4 years. Stefano Morandini, keyboardist and effects, has been playing piano and has been experimenting with keyboards and sounds in general for a couple of months. Our style is acoustic with a keyboard and could be catagorized as folk/psychedelic/semi-experimental.
Name of Artist: When Heroes Fall
Style of Music: Rock/Punk/Alternative
Artist Contact Name: Alex Barker
Email Address: Scratch_fs@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/wheroesfall
Location: Myrtleford
Been Together For: 2
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 17
Bio: We're a Alternative Rock band with a punk edge from Myrtleford. We love creating catchy tunes that are meant to be played loud. We have opened for numerous local bands along with national band Operator please. Our live show is fast and electric and we love a good time.
Name of Artist: When Olympus Falls
Style of music: Alternative/Metal/Rock/Pop Punk
Artist contact name: Ethan
Email Address: whenolympusfalls@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/whenolympusfalls
Location: Williamstown
Been together for: 1 year approx
Number of band members: 5
Average age: n/a
Bio: none
Name of Artist: White Boyz Can’t Funk
Style of music: Pop/soul/rock
Artist Contact Name: Liam McGorry
Email Address: whiteboyzcantfunk@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/whiteboyzcantfunk
Location: Footscray
Been together for: 2 years
Number of band members: 6
Average age: 21
Bio: With their roots in Pub-Rock & Blues, White Boyz Can't Funk have been mesmorizing audiences across the country with a fusion of rockin' soul music with elements of dub, klezmer and hip-hop.
Name of Artist: White Oleander
Style of Music: Easy listening, alternate pop
Artist Contact Name: Melanie Taylor
Email Address: skinny_melon12@yahoo.com.au
MySpace Address: N/A
Location: N/A
Been Together For: 6 months
Number of Band Members: 3
Average Age: 15 yo
Bio: We're a trio female band who have been together for about 6 months. We have played at various venues and events in our region and love performing, music is our passion.
Name of Artist: William Tell
Style of music: Alternative/Indie/Rock
Artist Contact Name: Rob
Email Address: rob.b.sharp@gmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/williamtellaust
Location: Mulgrave
Been together for: 6 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 20
Bio: William Tell consists of Rob Sharp, Shaun Ernst, Matt Esposito and Stef, they fuse many styles together to create a new kind of energetic rock. Combining influences from Rob's classical background, Matt's Jazz background, and Shaun's indie background, creates a unbelievable mix.
Name of Artist: Willow
Style of Music: Alternative/Acoustic
Artist Contact Name: Kyle Taylor
Email Address: willowenquiries@gmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/willowmusicpage
Location: Geelong
Been Together For: 4 years
Number of Band Members: 1
Average Age: 19
Bio: With his Vocals/Piano/Guitar in check and packed tight in the trunk, WILLOW is set to hit the stage to showcase a new form of an Alternative/Acoustic sound. Drawing inspiration from Damien Rice (IRE), Jeff Buckley (USA), and homegrown talent Xavier Rudd, to bands Placebo (UK) and Nirvana (USA), you're able see the wide range of influences that help shape the sound of the songs, and the way he writes his lyrics.
Name of Artist: Willowan Lights
Style of Music: Rock
Artist Contact Name: Kathryn Randall
Email Address: willowanlights@gmail.com
Myspace Address: myspace.com/willowanlights
Location: Bendigo
Been Together For: 6 months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 20
Bio: In 2006 school friends Jon Sordello, Joshua Storham and Dave Jesser attended a private party. The original band playing for night invited the boys to get up and jam whilst they took a break. The response was overwhelming and the beginning of Willowan Lights was formed. Although Willowan Light’s sound is unique, the complex guitar instrumentals combined with catchy melodies have been linked to Indie rock bands Coldplay, Nirvana and Oasis.
Name of Artist: Winterpark
Style of Music: indie Electro with Live Visuals
Artist Contact Name: matt ridgway
Email Address: matt@winterparkmusic.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/winterpark
Location: Fitzroy North
Been Together For: 2
Number of Band Members: 2
Average Age: 25
Bio: After years of playing in DIY punk bands, producing electronic music, writing music for independent films, and teaching kids to play rock music, Matt Ridgway delved into a new collaborative studio project with Perth singer Jordy Hewitt in 2005. The result was Winterpark, a mix of emotive indie-pop-tronics and lush sonic ambience. Winterpark’s debut release “One Night Alone” was well received by media, radio and audiences.
Name of Artist: Winterun
Style of music: Alternative Rock
Artist contact name: James Ridley
Email address: winterun@winterun.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/winterun_band
Location: Richmond
Been together for: 5 years +
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 26 yo
Bio: Below the shallows of mainstream music there lies an alternative scene running rich and deep. Having spent the last five years building a strong clan within this healthy community in Australia and abroad, Winterun now lure you Into The Underground. Winterun’s relentless live presence has seen them headline nationwide and support some of Australia’s finest rock bands including Rocket Science, The Butterfly Effect, Peeping Tom, Rollerball, Fort and Dreadnaught. With their formidable live set and the new album as ammunition, Winterun plan to tour Europe in 2008. In the meantime, they’ll continue burning up the road across Australia touring Into The Underground and the first single Stompa.
Name of Artist: Women In Revolt
Style of Music: Good Music
Artist Contact Name: Edward
Email Address: kissability123@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/womeninrevolttheband
Location: Hughesdale
Been Together For: 4 months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 17
Bio: We have four members, Edward, Jackson, Mason and Laura. We very much enjoy playing music. We would really like some gigs.
Name of Artist: Wooltees
Style of Music: Funk/Rock/Jam
Artist Contact Name: Callum Robinson
Email Address: klume@msn.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/wooltees
Location: Wangaratta
Been Together For: 6 months
Number of Band Members: 4
Average Age: 16
Bio: Wooltees are an Australian Alternative band formed in Wangaratta, Victoria in 2007.The group consists of vocalist Jordan "Goony" Griffin, guitarist/bassiest Jerry "Gerri" O'Callaghan, bassist/guitarist Tim Wooltorton, and drummer Callum Robinson. The band's varied musical style has fused traditional rock with various elements of funk, funk rock and psychedelic rock.
Name of Artist: Written And Illustrated
Style of music: Indie/Acoustic
Artist contact name: Alex Rolland
Email address: alex.rolland@hotmail.com
MySpace address: www.myspace.com/writtenandillustrated
Location: Ringwood
Been together for: 1 month
Number of band members: 2
Average age: 16-17
Bio: Local Ringwood band, looking for shows. Quite fast growing fan base, two acoustics one set of vocals. Live shows - we try to play acoustic and electric, making our sound different from most others.
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Name of Artist: Yesterday Brings Tomorrow
Style of Music: alternative/screamo/experimental
Artist Contact Name: evan
Email Address: evanbuttigieg@hotmail.com
Myspace Address: www.myspace.com/yesterdaybringstomorrow
Location: Bittern
Been Together For: 10 months
Number of Band Members: 5
Average Age: 18
Bio: We are a 5 piece screamo/alternative/experimental band. We formed the band about 2 years ago. We believe that our music is different to every other band andthat we bring something new to the genres we play in. We have an energetic live performance that won't disapoint.
Name of Artist: Young Northeast
Style of Music: Indie/Powerpop/Psycadelic/Electro
Artist Contact Name: Jackson Schumacher
Email Address: youngnortheast@gmail.com
Myspace Address:www.myspace.com/youngnortheast
Location: Croydon
Been Together For: 5 years
Number of Band Members: 6
Average Age: 19
Bio: Hiding amongst the dense woods of an island previously inhabited by witches and thieves, Jack Shoe & Sean Fuxx fermented their brainchild for years until the prefect recipe was complete. A recipe incorporating four others into the wild minds of those who dare to dream. It is now time to release this riotous conglomerate to the party people, to whom it belongs.
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Name of Artist: 10 vs 1
Style of music: Metal/Hardcore
Artist contact name: Tom Sherrin
Email Address: shezza_says_hi@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/10vs.1
Location: Sale
Been together for: 5/6 months
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 15 yo
Bio: 10 vs 1 is a new band from Sale just having some fun playing music we love!
Name of Artist: 13 Monkeyz
Style of music: Hard Rock/Metal
Artist contact name: Nick Tune
Email Address: nick_tune@hotmail.com
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/13monkeyz
Location: Moonee Ponds
Been together for: 7 years
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 24 yo
Bio: Formed in 2001 in Camperdown Victoria. Finished 2nd at the 2002 Push On at Moonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne. Have previously played Freeza shows in Hamilton, Warrnambool,Camperdown, Colac, Geelong and more. Released debut E.P in 2004 and are currently recording 2nd E.P due out in 2008, have supported bands such as, Jebediah, The Butterfly Effect, Superheist, The Superjesus, Sunk Loto, The Testeagles, 28 Days
Name of Artist: 2econdS
Style of music: Alternative/Punk Rock
Artist contact name: Jerome
Myspace address: www.myspace.com/2econdS
Location: Balwyn North
Been together for: 5 months
Number of band members: 3
Average age: 18 yo
Bio: 2econdS (2S) is an alternative punk rock band from Melbourne, Australia. Incorporating intricate melodies, guitars in 3-D, driving bass lines and explosive drum beats, the combination of these three different individuals creates a unique hybrid of sound, like never before.
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