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It is hard to believe that anyone could have predicted the enormous outcomes of the Unearthed programs. Since its humble 1995 beginning, over 80 bands have been unearthed from over 40 different regions. Two years ago, they began to unearth Australia state-by-state (and territory) due to the overwhelming responses, which multiplied the success stories and chances of bands winning.

Almost all the bands they have uncovered have released CDs, and the majority of them have picked up some fantastic recording contracts.

Some of these bands that have arisen through this program are Grinspoon, Killing Heidi, Endorphin, Missy Higgins, Bumblebeez, Diana Ah Naid, and the recent Cat Empire.

Just because a band has won this program doesn't mean there is instantaneous stardom. Grinspoon is a perfect example of a band that worked incredibly hard after they won and that immediately cemented their success. They toured extensive amounts and built on their initial exposure, and are now one of the most popular Australian artists.

Currently, Triple J is unearthing Queensland. Entries have closed and they are sorting through THOUSANDS of potentials from all throughout the state, trying to come up with one winner.

Richard Kingsmill, music editor of Triple J, states that what they are looking for through Unearthed is something different something that doesn't just sound like everyone else. And that seems to be the basis of the Triple J station.

Because they come under the alternative banner does not mean it is completely filled with hardcore, get a sore neck from head banging rock. Missy Higgins is a slower, modern-day Tori Amos sound and the Cat Empire are a jazzy, hip-hop outfit. They define a new category in music and showcase the best of what the younger society today is looking for in music.

It is so difficult in todays society to achieve what seems like the impossible a recording contract. Theoretically, a recording contract is the only thing that is stopping the unsigned from being on centre stage at Australias Big Day Out, or Americas SXSW. Maybe that's a slight over-exaggeration, but contracts are important. They are not only an outlet for your music, but they are the guarantee that someone, a whole company, believes in you, your band and your ability to become something massive.

There are so many reasons why people want to be rock stars. The boys out of KISS simply wanted two things the money and the chicks. The boys out of Jet, Australias biggest current stars, are there simply for the music. A lot of younger musicians simply want the respect and affiliations with being a star. There are thousands, possibly millions, of small bands throughout the world who all want this life, all want this dream to become a reality. Realistically, there are just millions of small bands who are simply living the life of the unsigned.

For more information visit Triple Js Homepage.