Nikhail is getting geared up to put on the show of their careers so far at The Hi-Fi. They go head to head with thirteen other bands on December 8th for the chance to get one step closer to securing a spot in the national finals in Sydney. The band says performing is the best practice, and since they’ve been gigging like crazy recently, you should take that to mean they’re ready as they’ll ever be. They’ve got a few new tricks up their sleeves for the big night, but better hear it in their own words:

SO, DO YOU THINK YOU'RE READY FOR THE BIG NIGHT?
We are always ready.

WHAT’S THE BAND DOING TO GET READY FOR THE FINALS? REHEARSING MUCH?
We are always performing, which is the best practice.

WHAT, IF ANY, CHANGES HAVE YOU MADE TO YOUR STAGE SET-UP OR YOUR LIVE PERFORMANCE WITH THE FINALS IN MIND?
We are injecting some unplugged flavour to our set to show the other side of Nikhail.

WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS FOR THE BIG NIGHT?
We expect nothing but will give everything.

WHAT EFFECT DO YOU THINK WINNING WOULD HAVE ON THE BAND?
Winning will be another step on the path for the Nikhail rock n roll revolution.

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?
After our last performance, fans of rival bands praised us on our Facebook page stating that they were there on the night to see someone else and voted for us. True story.

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST ABOUT PLAYING THE HI-FI IN MELBOURNE?
Taking ourselves one step closer to Emergenza Sydney via one of Melbourne's greatest music venues.

WHAT IS GOING TO SET YOU APART FROM THE OTHER BANDS AND SECURE A WIN FOR YOUR BAND?
We are the real deal, and we are unstoppable.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO BANDS THAT ARE CONSIDERING SIGNING UP FOR THE FESTIVAL NEXT YEAR?
Take the opportunity.

IF YOU HAVE THE DESIRE TO SHOUT OUT TO ANY OF THE BANDS OR SAY ANY THANKS, DO SO HERE:
Thanks to Emergenza for putting on a great festival, rock on!!