The Stage Was Set: Dane Court's Battle of the Bands!
What a night for music! On October 30th, the energy was electric as Dane Court hosted its own spectacular Battle of the Bands competition. We had an amazing turnout with eight talented groups stepping up to compete and showcase their incredible skills to a packed room of peers, friends, and family. It takes huge courage to perform under those spotlights, and every student who played deserves massive applause!
The bands competing were: PDM90, The Eradicators, The Band with No Name, B4N, Elipsis, False Warning, Distortion, Rattled, and Morse Code. The musicianship was simply fantastic, and the competition was fierce!
Spotlight on the Stars 
The night saw some phenomenal performances of popular tracks:
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Distortion got the crowd moving with their takes on Take A Bite by Beabadoobee and Love Me Not by Rayvn Lenae.
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False Warning rocked their way into a well-deserved Second Place, firing up the audience with My Favourite Game by The Cardigans and All the Small Things by Blink 182.
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Morse Code earned an impressive Third Place, proving their versatility with Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo and the anthemic I Predict a Riot by the Kaiser Chiefs.
A special shout-out must go to The Band with No Name! They received a special mention as Rising Stars for their powerful performances of Zombie by The Cranberries and Counting Stars by One Republic. Keep an eye on these musicians—they're heading for great things!
More Than Just Music
While the evening was a celebration of live music, every performer developed and showcased vital skills that will serve them well next year and beyond. From the teamwork and collaboration needed to nail a performance, to the confidence and stage presence displayed under pressure, the dedication shown by all our musicians was truly excellent.
Well done again to everyone who performed, you made the night unforgettable!