Stay Gold Battle Of The Bands - Heat 1

Stay Gold Battle Of The Bands is back for another year! We're got a killer lineup kicking off the first heat! Make sure to come down to see who will be making their way to the finals for their chance to win $10,000

Alexis Remi

alexis remi is a Melbourne-based artist with a passion for creating music which is authentic and honest. Fairly new to the scene, she has already captivated listeners with the release of her debut EP ‘before i forget’, and has many new releases on the horizon. Listeners also love her and her band’s live performances; which can be found all around Melbourne. she is definitely an emerging artist worth paying attention to.

Academy Drive

Academy Drive is an indie rock band from Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, made up of close-knit friends — who first crossed paths at university. Blending driving guitar lines with heartfelt lyrics and dynamic rhythms, the band delivers a sound that’s both raw and melodic. With a shared passion for storytelling and high-energy performances, Academy Drive brings an authentic edge to the local indie scene.

Fauna

Hailing from all different climates, landscapes and habitats around planet earth, the stars have aligned for the mystical sounds and sonics of Fauna to roar into the ears of the Melbourne music scene. These 5 animals use their indie-rock and garage rock revival inspirations to foster some high energy and bittersweet calls of the jungle!

Violet

A three-piece alternative rock band, Violet is comprised of Harry Jones (vocals, guitar), Wanda Dohl (drums), and James Elliott (bass). Meeting in high school and hailing from Geelong/Djilang, the now Melbourne/Narrm based band has established themselves with a biting sound influenced by the likes of Jeff Buckley, Arctic Monkeys, and Nothing But Thieves.

The Mods

The Mods are a genre-defying Melbourne based band with a wide range of styles and influences. On bass and vocals: Aubrey Gray. On drums and vocals: Chelsea Rose. On guitar and vocals: Sunday Livingston. Lead guitar: the malarkey that is Mal Walsh. They began in 2021 and have just released their new singles SHORT N’ SWEET and Raising You.