MFE’s Rock Academy bands Hail Lucy Nation, Morning After, Red Letter Box and The Fuse impressed at ACT National Eisteddfod held in May.

In the ‘non-competitive’ 16 years and under section, the three Rock Academy bands Hail Lucy Nation, Red Letter Box and The Fuse received all the Gold medal awards given, and in the open competitive section, Hail Lucy Nation were given a highly commended award, the only other award given in addition to first place which went to a band from Radford College.

This was the first time these bands had entered this competition, and the judge made special comments on the high level of skill demonstrated by all the MFE bands. This is a terrific achievement for the Rock School/Rock Academy program.

Congratulations to all especially tutors Jim Sharrock and David Rodriguez. The Eisteddfod performances followed successful earlier gigs at the Youth Week Expo in Garema Place and at a special Earth Hour event at New Acton.

If you are interested in the next Rock School workshop in the October holidays, email info@mfe.org.au.