The inaugural Cardinia Inter-School Battle of the Bands was a rocking success with three schools and more than 60 students showcasing their talents.
Held at the Cardinia Cultural Centre on October 8, Pakenham, Officer and Koo Wee Rup secondary colleges battled it out for the top spot.
The students performed various renditions of well-known tracks such as Eye of the Tiger (Survivor) which was re-imagined with an acoustic ensemble by Pakenham secondary, Locked Out of Heaven (Bruno Mars) by the college’s rock band and an incredible cover of Feel Good Inc (Gorillaz) by Officer Secondary.
The judging panel consisted of Cardinia mayor Jack Kowarzik, councillor Casey Thomsen and music educator Jacqueline Rodden.
Koo Wee Rup Secondary College took the Best Overall School award.
Thanks went to the colleges’ music teachers who were instrumental in making the battle a reality, as well as a special mention to Simple Cars Pakenham who donated the cash prizes.
