Heat #3 for 2017 and high time for a solid funk-injection from some of our city's finest goodtime initiators from MPMA and State Of Motion. Dust of the mirrorball pants and disco slippers, slip into a comfy shirt and get ready for some hours of power! Battle 8 is celebration of the local talent in our city and the remarkable energy they can bring to a party. Skills and music aside, teams are publicly voted on the feel-good atmosphere they can create; this is a no-holds barred party competition that bought out the best from Melbourne’s party people! Eight of Melbourne’s finest and most accomplished DJ crews, teams, musicians and cliques battle it out over seven Sundays for the honour of being crowned the 4th Battle 8 Champion, and having their name engraved permamently on the specially crafted Battle 8 Trophy. BATTLE STARTS 7PM SHARP - GET IN EARLY!! MPMA For all the lovers and the dancers... Headed by French vagabond and man-about-town MR PITIFUL, Mr Pitiful's Music Adventures (MPMA) is an experienced squad made of Melbourne DJs, record store stalwarts and exciting vocalists. Featuring backup support from crew from Alley Tunes, Bounce Audio & more; this team dance you round the edges of house, disco and will have you cheering for more! Battle 8 Entry Mix: http://soundcloud.com/mrpitifuliscool State Of Motion A perfect party marriage between State of Soul and Houses in Motion, SoM bring a wealth of musical experience and versatility, tight track selection and varying DJ styles. Featuring a slew of spinners new to the Battle 8 arena, can this fresh ensemble handle the heat in the kitchen and blow this year's competition out of the water! Battle 8 Entry Mix: https://soundcloud.com/housesinmotion/boogie-bound-131016-oliver-xander