Local group Montero kicked off the night with a short set that was entertaining, although probably not in the way the band members intended. Their brand of synth heavy pop was catchy but rather generic. Making the best of having a small crowd to entertain, their lead singer danced wildly around with a tambourine before getting down on his knees, seemingly overcome with emotion and moved onto the floor of the band room to sing their last song "Gentlemen Pie".

The Australian Music Prize (AMP) recently announced the nine shortlisted acts in the running for the $30,000 prize money courtesy of principal partner PPCA. To celebrate, The AMP is having a party and everyone is invited! Featuring several of the shortlisted acts including RICHARD IN YOUR MIND, PIKELET and Red Bull Award winners THE HOLIDAYS, ‘AMP Alive’ will take place on Wednesday, March 2nd at the Annandale Hotel.

Limited tickets will be available for purchase from The Annandale Hotel.

The 6th Australian Music Prize (The Amp) continues to reward excellence in home grown talent with the
announcement of the shortlist. Nine standout artists have been chosen by a judging panel of media,
artists and retail staff to vie for the title.

In the running for the $30,000 prize money courtesy of principal partner PPCA, the following shortlisted

I'll admit that tonight's banquet of music was something to get excited about. With hardly any obvious musical connections between the main slot and the supports , it was bound to be an interesting night.