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Best of the West: Battle of the Bands

Parramatta Square | Friday 1 May | 3pm - 7pm

A bustling urban plaza with many people seated and walking, surrounded by tall buildings and palm trees, creating a vibrant, lively atmosphere.

About Best of the West: Battle of the Bands

Parramatta Square will come alive on Friday 1 May with Western Sydney’s best young local artists and bands as they compete in the Battle of the Bands. Stick around after work or school and cheer on your favourites as they take on the live music stage!

MC Ruu, is on crowd-hype duty with L-Fresh, Kelly Hellmrich and Adele Luamanuvae on the judging panel to discover the next wave of talent.

Three musicians perform on an outdoor stage, facing a large, seated audience. The lively atmosphere suggests enjoyment and engagement.

May The Battle Commence

The finalists will go head-to-head for the chance to win incredible prizes to kickstart their entry into the live music scene. 

With major prizes sponsored by Sydney Conservatorium of Music and RØDE, plus extra prizes from Guitar Factory Parramatta, Western Sydney Music Academy, Gsus4 and Studio Daydream & Co, there's a lot on the line. On top of the prizes, the winner will also score a performance slot at Parramatta Lanes this year! 

Prizes proudly sponsored by

Logo for the University of Sydney, featuring a black and white shield emblem and text that reads "Sydney Conservatorium of Music" on a white background.
Black text "RØDE" on a white background. The letter 'O' has a diagonal line through it, giving a modern and sleek appearance.
"Logo with 'Guitar Factory' in bold red, stylized text on black background. Below, a white oval contains 'Est 1972,' conveying a classic, retro vibe."
Cartoon of a smiling guitar pedal character walking with a guitar. Text reads "Gsus⁴" in bold, playful font. Fun and musical theme.
Logo with a black and white piano keyboard and microphone silhouette at the center, flanked by red wings. It conveys a sense of music and freedom.
Bold logo with the words "STUDIO" in vibrant orange and "DAYDREAM" in deep blue. The playful, rounded font conveys creativity and fun.

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City of Parramatta Council acknowledges the Dharug people who are the traditional custodians of the land of Parramatta. Council pays respect to the elders past and present of the Dharug nation and extends that respect to other Aboriginal people visiting this site.