Melbourne band City Sharps say they were born ready for the Emergenza finals. They’re full of confidence and are geared up to put on the show of their lives in hopes of making it one step closer to winning the national finals. They go on stage at The Hi-Fi in Melbourne on December 8th, and it’s gonna be a rocking night. Before the show, they chat with Emergenza on how they got where they are now and what their expectations are for the big night.

SO, DO YOU THINK YOU'RE READY FOR THE BIG NIGHT?
Born Ready.

WHAT’S THE BAND DOING TO GET READY FOR THE FINALS? REHEARSING MUCH?
Being reborn… lots of Lamaze classes

WHAT, IF ANY, CHANGES HAVE YOU MADE TO YOUR STAGE SET-UP OR YOUR LIVE PERFORMANCE WITH THE FINALS IN MIND?
We’re facing the audience now.

WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS FOR THE BIG NIGHT?
An easy rebirth.

WHAT EFFECT DO YOU THINK WINNING WOULD HAVE ON THE BAND?
We will have an rock and roll baby that we'll call Emergenza.

CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE IN THE FESTIVAL SO FAR? ANY FUNNY ANECDOTES FROM YOUR PREVIOUS SHOWS OR REHEARSALS LEADING UP TO THE FINALS?
No… we’re too serious.

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST ABOUT PLAYING THE HI-FI IN MELBOURNE?
Bringing our sound to The Hi-Fi as well as to more people.

WHAT IS GOING TO SET YOU APART FROM THE OTHER BANDS AND SECURE A WIN FOR YOUR BAND?
The judges and the audience.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO BANDS THAT ARE CONSIDERING SIGNING UP FOR THE FESTIVAL NEXT YEAR?
You picked a good year (not ours). Go for it and have fun.

IF YOU HAVE THE DESIRE TO SHOUT OUT TO ANY OF THE BANDS OR SAY ANY THANKS, DO SO HERE:
Cheers to all the bands who played. You’re all winners. Keep on rockin’!