Meet our 2011 Unearthed High Finalists!


Congratulations to our six finalists...

The McQueens The McQueens
Wesley College, Melbourne (VIC)

The McQueens are four guys from Melbourne who make "indie rock with a splash of synths". Their tracks have a pop sensibility that's sure to get your toes tapping.
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Danika Smith Danika Smith
Alstonville High, North Coast (NSW)

Danika Smith is a singer/songwriter from the far north coast of NSW. After years of lessons on the piano she recently swapped to the guitar - and the results are already astounding!
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Snakadaktal Snakadaktal
Rudolf Steiner School, Melbourne (VIC)

The four young men and one young lady of Snakadaktal absolutely floored us with the maturity of their song-writing. Intricate, balanced and spacious arrangements with a great aesthetic.
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Albert Salt Albert Salt
Scotch College, Melbourne (VIC)

Albert Salt is a promising young musician from Western Victoria. Currently studying in Melbourne, his indie pop gems showcase his beautiful voice fused with some hypnotic, bassy and chilled-out beats.
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The Guppies The Guppies
Lambton High, Newcastle (NSW)

The Guppies are a raw, raucous and rockin' 3-piece from Newcastle. They have a classic punk-rock sound and appreciation for catchy melodies that belies their average age of 16.
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The Cactus Channel The Cactus Channel
Princes Hill Secondary, Melbourne (VIC)

The ten guys and gals of The Cactus Channel have been turning heads in Melbourne with their massive funk sound. They've got the chops and the groove to get down with the best of them.
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