These garage rockers are psyched to be playing their first official gig. And what a gig, at that! The Weekenders just signed on to play round one of Emergenza Festival Australia at The Espy in Melbourne on May 9th. Be there to hear some great local indie tunes or to cheer these guys on for their first ever gig! In the meantime, check out what the band had to say to us before the show.
WHAT’S THE INSPIRATION FOR THE NAME WEEKENDERS?
The inspiration for the name Weekenders is that we are all students and don't really do anything on the weekdays.
WHO PLAYS WHAT IN THE BAND?
In our band Nic plays rhythm guitar, ukelele and also sings; Jonte plays lead guitar; Michael plays drums; Blake plays guitar and bass; and Abbie sings.
IF YOU COULD DESCRIBE YOUR SOUND IN THREE WORDS, WHAT WOULD THEY BE?
Our music in three words is euphoric, upbeat and catchy.
WHAT'S YOUR PRACTICE SPACE LIKE?
Our practice space used to be in a tiny bedroom but now it's in our garage.
WHERE HAVE YOU PLAYED BEFORE AND WHAT WOULD YOUR DREAM GIG BE?
We haven't played any official gigs but we've played at a couple of parties. Our dream gig would be selling out Wembley like one of our favourite bands INXS.
HOW ARE YOU PREPARING FOR THE SHOW AT THE ESPY?
We are preparing by practicing about five hours a week.
WITH OTHER BATTLE OF THE BANDS COMPETITIONS AROUND, WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE EMERGENZA?
We chose to do Emergenza battle of the bands because one of our good friends is in a band and did something similar. We also really liked how fair everything was that you've set up for all the bands.
For more details on the show at The Espy, May 9th, click here.
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