# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dept of Rock 2025 Battle of the Bands - Grand Final
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: Who will take home Dept of Rock gold in 2025? Find out on 7 Dec as our fun and thrilling Public Service Battle of the Bands competition draws to a close and we crown our 2025 winner!

Yes we started with 20 fabulous bands in the heats. Then we got down to 12 amazing bands in the semis. And now we're down to the fantastic final four! And here they are:

Absent Ace Tone - Proggy, funky, punky fun trio from DCCEEW & CSIRO

IT Grrrls - Poprock riot women of tech downloaded from Dept of Defence, Industry, Productivity Commission, PM&C and DEWR
 
Blindsided - A kick-arse rock collab with a spicy twist implemented by Dept of Defence, ACT Education Directorate and the Office of Parliamentary Council 

Machinery of Government - Face melting heavy metal fun spawned from Dept of Home Affairs, DEWR, ACT Govt, ABS and the ATO

And a very special mystery guest band will be joining us!

Let your hair down and have some fun at our most excellent grand final at Smith's Alternative. Limited seats so book early!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/dept-of-rock-2025-battle-of-the-bands-grand-final/200029193005719
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, contests, live-music, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 76

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Canberra
- **state**: CT
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Smith's Alternative
- **lat**: -35.278480335455
- **long**: 149.12861053318
- **full address**: Smith's Alternative, 78 Alinga St, City ACT 2601, Australia, Canberra

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Dept of Rock 2025 Battle of the Bands - Grand Final being held?
  - **A:** Dept of Rock 2025 Battle of the Bands - Grand Final takes place on Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am to Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am at Smith's Alternative, 78 Alinga St, City ACT 2601, Australia, Canberra.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Dept of Rock 2025 Battle of the Bands - Grand Final?
  - **A:** Dept of Rock 2025 Battle of the Bands - Grand Final is organized by Dept of Rock - Celebrating Public Sector Rock & Roll.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Dept of Rock 2025 Battle of the Bands - Grand Final is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Canberra, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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