Thursday 26th October

THE EMBERS WIN THE
JIM BEAM NATIONAL CAMPUS BAND COMPETITION

Last night in Sydney The Embers competed in The National final. Drawn in the sixth of the seven playoff positions The Embers brought the house down with their infectious “world” music. Prior to their performance the crowd response had been surprisingly sedate, with mainly “local” support for each band. From the first bars of The Embers first song the change that came over the crowd was truly amazing. People appeared from all corners and watched in fascination as the sound that is The Embers took over.

After the acceptance that this Tassie band is pretty good the place rocked and the crowd response at the finish of their set was overwhelming. With one act to go the possibility of a win was on the cards. Finally all was finished and the judges decision was pending . To the delight of the crowd The Embers were judged the winner of the National Campus Band Competition for 2006. Truly a great night for Tassie music.

Well done The Embers !!!.

The Embers join a long list of successful winners:

2005 The Preytells (WA)
2004 The Vasco Era (Vic)
2003 Transport (QLD)
2002 Proem– (Lismore)
2001 Ungkas (SA)
2000 Couchgrinder (VIC)
1999 Chenlab
1998 Big Wally
1997 Eskimo Joe
1996 78 Saab
1995 Jedediah (WA)
1994 Hardware (NSW)
1993 The Simpletons (NSW)
1992 Raisin Toast (SA)
1991 Storytime (WA)
1990 Hellveln (VIC)