The Migrant Shop Boys are doing what it takes to get in shape for the finals, which includes physical exercise to get them fit for putting on a high-energy performance to be reckoned with. After all, they’re set to go head to head with 18 other incredible local bands, so they better be in shape! Before the show, the band talks straight about what the festival experience has been like so far, and what they’re looking forward to for the finals at The Metro Theatre on December 14th.

SO, DO YOU THINK YOU'RE READY FOR THE BIG NIGHT?
As ready as we are ever going to be.

WHAT’S THE BAND DOING TO GET READY FOR THE FINALS? REHEARSING MUCH?
Push ups, squats, star jumps.

WHAT, IF ANY, CHANGES HAVE YOU MADE TO YOUR STAGE SET-UP OR YOUR LIVE PERFORMANCE WITH THE FINALS IN MIND?
No real changes. We are who we are.

WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS FOR THE BIG NIGHT?
Hoping to put on a great show and have a pumped up crowd.

WHAT EFFECT DO YOU THINK WINNING WOULD HAVE ON THE BAND?
It would turn our lives upside down and take the band to a completely new level.

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?
It has been a great experience. We have had lots of fun and it has been great to meet and hear all the local talent.

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST ABOUT PLAYING THE METRO THEATRE IN SYDNEY?
Just playing the iconic Metro and to have the honour of playing the same stage as so many of our idols before us.

WHAT IS GOING TO SET YOU APART FROM THE OTHER BANDS AND SECURE A WIN FOR YOUR BAND?
Being who we are.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO BANDS THAT ARE CONSIDERING SIGNING UP FOR THE FESTIVAL NEXT YEAR?
Just go for it. You really have nothing to lose.

IF YOU HAVE THE DESIRE TO SHOUT OUT TO ANY OF THE BANDS OR SAY ANY THANKS, DO SO HERE:
Finally we would like to thank all our families and friends, fans and audiences, organisers, roadies and sound guys. Without all of you, none of this would have been possible. Again, from all the boys at MSB, thanks.