Hoadley's Battle of the Sounds was an annual national rock/pop band competition held in Australia from 1966 to 1972. [1] The winners of the national finals were the Twilights (1966), the Groop (1967), the Groove (1968), Doug Parkinson in Focus (main, 1969) and the Affair (vocal group, 1969), the Flying Circus (1970), Fraternity (1971) and ...

Aug 21, 2020 · In the late 1960s and early 70s, up-and-coming rock bands looked to find fame and win big by competing in the ultimate contest – Hoadley's Battle of the Sounds.

Between 1966 and 1972 the Australian pop music scene was annually convulsed and excited by the occurrence of what appears to be a uniquely Australian phenomena known as the Hoadleys Battle of the Sounds. The Battle of the Sounds was a national rock band contest staged to promote local Australian bands and foster new talent.

Jul 7, 2020 · Between 1966 and 1972, Bands from across Australia competed for the right to represent their state in the Grand Final of the Hoadley’s Battle of the Sounds competition. Hoadley’s were the sponsors of the competition and the …

1969 was the peak year of the battle with over 1000 bands entering and two Grand Finals, one for full bands and one for groups and singing groups that specialised in harmony vocals. Over the years the battle would see such quality acts as The Groove and Sherbet taking out …

Oct 2, 2014 · Hoadley’s National Battle of the Sounds started in 1966 and attracted many of Australia’s top groups and bands from all around the country. It was a true a national competition with heats organised by local radio stations.

Feb 2, 1970 · In the late 1960 and early 1970s radio station 2SM and confectionary maker Hoadleys staged an annual Battle of the Sounds to discover Australia’s best band. In 1970 the bands competing include Flying Circus, Freshwater, the Cleves, Pyramid, NZ Fantasy Band, Autumn, the La De Das, Pirana, Elm Tree, and Clik.

Nov 22, 2024 · Hoadley's Battle of the Sounds was an annual national rockpop band competition held in Australia from 1966 to 1972. The winners of the national finals were the Twilights (1966), the Groop (1967), the Groove (1968), Doug Parkinson in Focus (main, 1969) and the Affair (vocal group, 1969), the Flying

Audio of The Twilights' winning performance at the 1966 Hoadley's Battle Of The Sounds, held at Festival Hall, Melbourne in July of that year. This is follow...

Hoadley's Battle of the Sounds was an annual national rock/pop band competition held in Australia from 1966 to 1972. [1] The winners of the national finals were the Twilights (1966), the Groop (1967), the Groove (1968), Doug Parkinson in Focus (main, 1969) and the Affair (vocal group, 1969), the Flying Circus (1970), Fraternity (1971) and ...