Enlightened By Darkness, one of Rockhampton's most popular original bands, has once again given an exceptional performance to win the CQU Region of the 2007 News.com.au National Campus Band Competition.

The CQU Student Association, organiser of the local round, reports that 7 local bands battled it out at The Heritage Hotel on Wednesday August 29 for over $1500 worth of prizes and a place in the State Finals, being held at the Gold Coast on September 28.

EBD members with Kerry Parsons from CQUSA
 
Solo guitar artist Gerard Ryan had the crowd mesmerized during his awe-inspiring performance, earning him second place and a whole lot of praise.

Gladstone Band, Militia, took out third place with a solid set of metal; this being the style of choice at this year's comp.

Also competing on the night were Pseudo Promise, Darker Shades of White, Disaster Area and Husk.

Photographs of the night will be available from http://www.association.cqu.edu.au/ncbc from Wednesday September 19 onwards.

The CQU Student Association thanks all bands which entered this year's competition, and all sponsors, The Heritage Hotel, Greens Brothers, Hoist Rocky Online, Eagle Boys Pizza, Roadshow Music, Australian Music Biz, News.com.au, New Found Frequency, Outbreak Marketing, APRA and AACA.

Meanwhile, CQUSA also helped to organise entries for the 2007 Gold Coast Challenge in July.

The event consisted of 6 sports contested over 10 divisions including Beach Touch, Beach Volleyball, Indoor Netball, Indoor Soccer, AUC - Surfing & Water Polo.  It attracted 550 participants from 13 different institutions.

CQU reps for the Gold Coast event

The CQU Student Association congratulates the 2 CQU Indoor Soccer Teams placing 4^th and 5^th along with the CQU Beach Volleyball Pairs Team placing last. With QUT taking out the overall competition, all CQU players played exceptionally well and look forward to competing in next year's competition.