Overall winners of the 2004 CQU Campus Band Competition was Alfanoki. (Left to Right) Craig Gilluley (Bass), Gavin Brannigan (Drums), Michael Ryan (Guitar) and Tim Bateman (Vocals).Entries are now being sought from Central Queensland students for the National Campus Band Competition.

The CQU Student Association at CQU Rockhampton is hosting the Central Queensland region leg of the competition and is looking for musicians, including bands, duos and solo artists, to enter with all styles and genres of music being accepted. The competition is open to any musical group or solo artist provided one of act members is a tertiary student.

The winner of the CQU Campus Band Competition will compete against other Universities and TAFE's in the State Final, and State finalist winners will compete in the National Final. 

Entries for the competition close June 29, so make sure you get in early to enter. All bands must register online at http://www.aaca.net.au/ .  You will have to pay a $20 fee through the website before entering your registration details.

There will be up to 3 local heats followed by a final comprising of the highest scoring bands from each heat.  Heats will be at the beginning of second semester, with the State final in late September, and the National final in October.

The National Campus Band Competition (NCBC) is the largest live band competition in the southern hemisphere. NCBC has been running on Australian university and TAFE campuses across the country for over 15 years, providing audiences with some truly memorable moments and memorable bands.

Each year over 1000 bands from over 80 institutions compete live looking to be crowned national winners of this prestigious and highly respected competition.

NCBC is a great way to get live music experience under your band's belt, not to mention some great prizes and media and record company attention. Previous winners and entrants have included: Eskimo Joe, The Vines, Jebediah, George, 78 Saab, Augie March and Vasco Era, to name but a few...

For more information, please contact the CQU Student Association Marketing Department (Rockhampton Campus, Building 36), call 07 4930 6327 or email k.parsons@cqu.edu.au .