Bands to battle on Inverleigh stage

TURN up the amps, it’s time for the music to play.

The Golden Plains Youth Battle of the Bands is set for tomorrow, Saturday 26 August at Inverleigh Public Hall, presented by the FReeZA Youth Events Crew.

Aiming to put up-and-coming young artists in the spotlight, nine acts are on the bill, warming up with a goal for glory, including The Shags, The Schoolyard Misfits, Horse Under the Radar, and Slide My Way.

Twenty-year-old Marius Hurley-Paul is a member of the local SMW band who are set to perform some original songs, and covers, including Jet’s Get Me Outta Here.

“Our sound is generally pop-rock, but some of the songs we’ll perform are a little bit punky as well,” Hurley-Paul said. “Our main goal to play music that is authentically produced.

“The first prize is a day of recording at Oxygen, so the plan is, fingers crossed, if we can impress the judges with our originals, they might think it’s worth recording them.

“Battle of the Bands is giving us a chance for a bit of exposure, but it’s also giving us a chance to support other local musos as well, and put them on our social media.

“It’s also an opportunity to support Inverleigh as a country town, so hopefully everyone that comes will go to the general store, service station, or the pub.”

Also on the line-up are Mr Hyde, Motel Neptune, Grace Terpstra, Star Mailee, and Wild Gloriosa.

The Golden Plains Youth Battle of the Bands aims to provide a safe, inclusive performance opportunity for people aged 12 to 25.

Entry is free, and food and drinks will be available. The event will run from 1pm to 5pm on Saturday 26 August at 71 High Street at Inverleigh.