Perth Music

Since 1996 The Next Big Thing (WA), sponsored by Drug Aware and Healthway, has been a crucial showcase for musicians from all over the state. Each year over 100 acts from more than 200 entries get the chance to strut their stuff in a series of heats held across WA, from broome to Esperance, for the chance to be The Next Big Thing.

With entries for the 2006 Next Big Thing closing today lets take a look back a year ago at the 2005 finalists. Finishing first were The Fault with divergent musical tastes and an eclectic style of rock with just a touch of new wave. After winning the NBT, The Fault went on to play the 2006 Perth Big Day Out and scored a nomination for the “Most promising New Act” WAMI 2006 Award.

Finishing second were The Wednesday Society who play explosive rock that you just have to dance to, went on to support a host of touring acts and were nominated for the “Favourite Newcomer” WAMI 2006 award.

The Dee Dee Dums came third and were a wild card in the NBT final after winning Ampfest, are described as playing blistering blues/rock and funky jazz varied by mid-set instrument/style swapping. They went on to touring regional WA spreading their unique style of music around the state.

The Sky Bleeds finished fourth and are five-piece emo/screamo bunch of lads and knocked over the judges with their energy and took the Microphone Solutions Australia prize.

For more info visit www.nextbigthing.net.au

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