Bands to battle

TWELVE hills rockers will take centre stage next month in two separate battle of the band events.
Both the Cardinia and Yarra Ranges shires will host a night of non-stop entertainment on Friday 7 August.
In Cardinia eight local acts will take to the stage at Pakenham Hall on the corner of John and Henry streets from 6.30pm.
The line-up includes A Fate Worse Than Death, Happy Accidents, World at a Glance, Summer of Betrayal, California Rise, Angela Robinson, The Vine House & Scott Bell, and The Reasons Why.
In Upwey, the Yarra Ranges battle will feature Best Before, Triact, Plan the Escape, and Mad Hatters and the Hyphenators.
This night of non-stop entertainment will start at 7.30pm Upwey Community Hall, 1443 Burwood Highway.
The Battle of the Bands nights are fully supervised drug, alcohol and smoke free events for youths aged 13 and older.
Tickets to both the events cost $5 for pre-paid tickets or $8 at the door. Bookings can be made by calling Cardinia on 1300 787 624 or Yarra Ranges on 9294 6716.