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Currents: Battle of the Bands

Currents: Battle of the Bands is a live music competition for young people living in Eurobodalla.

Local bands and solo artists compete and perform in the free annual Currents concert during Youth Week in April. Up to nine finalists will perform and the winner will be decided on the night by a panel of judges. Local youth DJs will keep the dance floor busy, along with food trucks and chill out spaces.

Entries open now

  • Entries open Wednesday 19 February 2025
  • Entries close Thursday 27 March 2025, 9am
  • Successful bands will be contacted by Friday 28 March 2025
  • Currents: Battle of the Bands takes place on Saturday 12 April 2025, 4pm to 9pm.

How to enter

Complete the entry form and return it with a recorded sample of your act performing (suitable formats include social media link, YouTube or Vimeo link, MP4 file or CD).

Return your entry by:

  • Email: Ashley Darby
  • Post: Currents: Battle of the Bands
    Community Development and Youth
    Eurobodalla Shire Council
    PO Box 99
    Moruya NSW 2537

Terms and conditions

    • All performers must be enrolled in high school in Eurobodalla.
    • Entries must be submitted prior to the closing date Thursday 27 March 2025, 9am.
    • The competition is open to solo and group acts.
    • Performances can be of any musical style or genre, however entries containing offensive or explicit language and/or themes will not be considered.
    • Competing performances will be reviewed at the event by a panel of judges.
    • Performances will be judged on skill, stage presence, crowd response and musical style.
    • The decision of the panel will be deemed final and no correspondence regarding their decision will be engaged.
    • All performers must sign a waiver before being allowed to perform.
    • All entrants under the age of 18 years must have parental permission to compete.

More information

For more information please contact Council's Youth Development Officer, Ashley Darby: