Artist Listing

Local talent all in one place - Last updated 6/10/08

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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: 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.

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:

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: 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: 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.

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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 hiphop 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.


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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: 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.

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: Peter Thornley
Email Address: peter_thornley@hotmail.com
MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/chasinggravity
Location: Toorak
Been together for: 5 years
Number of band members: 4
Average age: 27
Bio: Chasing Gravity will help you vent your frustration though a set of high energy melodic rock songs. With over six years of touring Australia and overseas they will have you begging for more.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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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: 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: 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: 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: 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:

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: 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: n/a

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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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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<