Well having gone to the Battle of the Bands this afternoon, I'm really glad that non-local bands were allowed to participate in this event.

Violet Shift - your set was a bit too hard rock for me (each to their own) but I really loved your instrumental piece. I also particularly enjoyed Short Fuse and One Eye Deer. But the stand-out performance for me, and judging by the crowd for many others too, was The Medics.

Even before The Medics opened their mouths we were commenting on their appearance and hoping that they sounded as good as they looked. We were not disappointed! They were SO DIFFERENT from all the other bands playing that afternoon.
They were energetic, dramatic, emotional.

And now for the winner.
The winner of the Cassowary Coast Battle of the Bands is...
the band a lot of people walked out on. Including us. Can't even remember their name. But they aren't a local band, I remember that much. That's $1500 of prize money leaving Innisfail.

My suggestion (I'd like to think it's helpful criticism) is next year, how about we have a "Best Local" category? That way we get to enjoy bands from all over the place, while still financially supporting our local talent.