The annual Kool Skools Awards took place at Empire Studios in Heidelberg, Melbourne last Saturday night with Coburg High School coming out on top as the ‘Koolest Skool’. All winners listed below
Since 1997, KoolSkools has recorded hundreds of albums of original music by emerging artists, has produced numerous live concerts in partnership with secondary schools and youth councils and showcased such talent as @missyhiggins, @anthonycallea, @caseydonovan, @axlewhitehead, @deangeyer and @deltagoodrem. The Kool Skools Project has provided students with exceptional opportunities to explore their musical talents and creativity in a supportive and professional environment. Through their collaboration with Empire Music Studios, students are not only able to develop their musical skills but also gain valuable industry experience. These programs foster a sense of belonging and empowerment among participants, inspiring them to pursue their passion for music and the arts. Empire Music Studios is dedicated to providing high-quality music education and mentorship to young people, regardless of their background or circumstances. Kool Skools invests in the future of our community’s young musicians and contributes to the cultural enrichment of our society.
AND the Awards for KOOL SKOOLS 2024 are:
CATEGORY 01: BEST ARTWORK
The Butterfly Effect album
By: Victory Christian College
CATEGORY 02: BEST INDY BALLAD
Follow The Mind
By: Sweaty Palms
From: Mill Park Secondary College
CATEGORY 03: BEST INDY POP TRACK
Friends
By: Cassandra Schultz
From: Victory Christian College
CATEGORY 04: Special Judges Award for a Singer Songwriter
Tiana Kadas
From: St. Mary’s Coptic Othodox College
For: Make It Loud
CATEGORY 05: BEST COVER TRACK
Snooze
By: CTRL
From: Caroline Chisholm Catholic College
CATEGORY 06: BEST METAL TRACK
ROT
By: Bluestone Quarry
From: Coburg High School
CATEGORY 07: BEST MUSICAL THEATRE TRACK
Completely Lost our Minds
By: Amelie Schubert
From: Albury City
CATEGORY 08: BEST ROCK TRACK
City Lights
By: The Viceroys
From: Strathbogie Shire Council
CATEGORY 09: BEST INDY ROCK TRACK
The Lot
By: The Dunners
From: Wangaratta High School
CATEGORY 10: BEST ACOUSTIC TRACK
Isn’t It Ironic
By: Melyce Cook
From: Victory Christian College
CATEGORY 11: BEST ROCK BALLAD
Think Of Me
By: The Lynettes
From: Coburg High School
CATEGORY12: BEST PUNK BAND
Lost In It
From: Mount Lilydale Mercy College
CATEGORY 13: BEST JAZZ FUSION TRACK
Anywhere But Here
By: Funk Fusion
From: Coburg High School
CATEGORY 14: BEST R & B OR HIP HOP TRACK
The One For Me
By: Yin and Yang
From: Wangaratta High School
CATEGORY15: Special Judges Award for a Band
801
From: Salesian College
CATEGORY16: Special Judges Award for a Singer Songwriter
Sierra Lam
From: Korowa Anglican Girls School
For: Changing Tides
CATEGORY 17: BEST COUNTRY FOLK TRACK
Little Town Of Nowhere
By: Laylah Baines
From: Albury City
CATEGORY 18: BEST POP TRACK
Stay Another Night
By: Swifter ft. Katia
From: Mill Park Secondary College
CATEGORY 19: KOOLEST SKOOL
COBURG HIGH SCHOOL
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