The winner of 'Let There Be School Rock' 2008 was 'Stolen Memories', we extend our congratulations and wish them the best in their musical career.

WINNER BIOGRAPHIES

Stolen Memories are a 3 piece Alternative Rock Indie band from Central Coast, NSW.
They've been together for 2 and half years, they are 16/17 years of age and all attend the same school. They've won many band comps and played many venues around Newcastle and Sydney such as festivals, comps, pubs/clubs etc.
Most recently coming 2nd in New South Wales in the state wide band comp Youth Rock 2008 out of over 1000 bands that applied and have had noticable interest from the Habour Agency and made a demo CD at the Award Winning studio, Trackdown Studio in Fox Studio, Sydney as a part of their Youth Rock prizes.
And in early August they won the 2008 Penrith Panthers Battle Of The Bands beating over 50 bands that competed.
For further information on gigs, songs, pics, bios and blogs visit their Myspace page.

Myspace Page

"Caleb Skips Chemistry" is a 4 piece heavy band that hail from the hills of Dungog.

The boys music is a solid integration of Hardcore and Heavy Rock. They take influences from many niches of the music scene, and have been found guiltily listening to acts such as "Kate Nash" and the "Venga Boys" in their spare time. Their own sound, however, has been compared to heavy "Grinspoon" and "Rage Against The Machine" but with melodic sensabilty similar to "Linkin Park".

"CSC" got together waaaay back in 2006 when they were all small boys. Since then they've grown into a powerful rock band. Their live stage presence has always been noted as "great" among punters and frontman "Sam Parmetre" has often been compared to "Iggy Pop".

The band have a "Promotional CD" which is self titled and was recorded late last year. Since the CD's release they have sold 300+ units and still counting. It contains 7 great tracks including the 3 on the myspace. It is available from any of the bands live shows for $5 or if you want we'll post it to you for $7.

So if your keen to hang out with the boys and have some fun at a show, check out "CSC" around the Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Sydney circuits. And don't forget to download their songs onto your iPod so you can be the coolest cat on the block.

Myspace Page

Triple J Unearthed

COTA, a band of four, have come a long way from their original influences of grunge and hard rock.

Experiences in life have shaped their music while making new songs, they aim for a new and refreshing sound, one that is different and will spark interest within the diverse music scene of Newcastle.

Myspace Page

Electryx are a three piece band from the vicinity of Newcastle.
They're all about bringing a new sound whilst keeping within the pop/rock genre.
All members; Levick, Faz and Rach are completing their high school certificate this year, but all feel as if music is their number one priority.
After only being together for the last month they've already wowed crowds with their new and unique sound. Coming 2nd at the Mount View heat was their first public gig.

Myspace Page

The Parkers are a 5 piece indie/pop/rock outfit residing on the Central Coast.

The band formed last year finding it's singer in the early months of 2008. Having only been a band for such a short time, The Parkers are already playing numerous support slots of such bands as The Protectors, Ethereal, The Friday Night Group and more. The Parkers have also played their first headliner show at the Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle on the 27th of August.
The Parkers have a fun, rocky sound that is sure to have people tapping a foot to.

Myspace Page

Q. What is Shaded Glass?

A. A more expensive form of frosted plastic!

Shaded Glass got off to a shaky beginning, singing hymns and gospel songs together in their school choir for 2 years.
With 3 years growing and the sprouting of several hairs down there, they lost their timid Christian boy voices and also their passion for gospel music.
Their Sunday mornings are now full of nothing but rock and or roll.

Shaded Glass have been amongst the Newcastle music scene for the last 18 months now and are only just beginning to come out of their shell with bigger gigs and bigger supports.
They have played more than 50 shows with miniature tours around the hunter.
Just as every artist does, Shaded Glass like to think of themselves as original and something that hasn't been done before.

Q. Is this even possible?
A. "Yeah man! It's totally sick aye. Ya know... just like sick aye" - Daniel Dimmock (Bassist)

Some people say:

"they are not going out of their way to be different. They are trying to make a difference" - Man we found on the street (clearly high)

At the moment Shaded Glass are nothing more then a skid mark on a dirty pair of undies, I don't know about your undies, but for me, skid marks stay there for a long time. The undies may get thrown out but the skid mark will always stay there because there are just some stains that Napisan can't get out!