Member/Role: Ben Ben Bograil (leader singer) 

Hometown: Byron Bay

Short description of your band and your music: Three best mates playing comical punk rock'n'roll. 

Has the party side of the music industry been all you were hoping for so far in your career? We were hoping for free beer and free meals vouchers. We have been successful so far at that! 

What is the best thing that's happened to you/your band so far? Free beer and meal vouchers plus we went and toured America and Canada and people bought tickets to our concerts and they knew our music over there — that was a pretty cool thing to experience.

Are your ambitions mainly artistic or commercial? Artistic 'cause playing music is something that comes naturally to us but the commercial side of things is relative.

Is your music best rendered in the studio or the live realm? We try to capture our live sound in the studio, 'cause we have more fun playing live shows than in the studio so we try get that same energy in the recordings.

If you could have any act past or present join you on your next tour who would you tap? Dunies. Always the funnest times when the squad's together.

What industry lessons would you like to take away from the BIGSOUND conference? I guess after playing CMW you need to make industry connections before you play at music conferences — otherwise you're just playing to the bar staff and security at the front door.

What acts are you looking forward to checking out at the BIGSOUND showcase? Hockey Dad, Mesa Cosa, Tijauna Cartel... I cant remember who else is playing. Looked like there were some good bands playing though, stoked to be on the line-up.

Why should people come and see you from amongst the many cool bands at BIGSOUND? 'Cause we make it look like anyone can do it.