Class Of - 2003

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Sam Bethune, Hugh Gurney, Scott McMurtrie & Ravi Sharma - Collusion (as at 2003)
Four Scotch Boys from Year 12, 2003 found an interesting way to deal with the stresses of VCE. Their story appears below.

The search for a creative outlet to relieve the stresses of VCE led to the formation of “Collusion” in 2002, a four-piece indie/rock band. The band comprises Hugh Gurney (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), Ravi Sharma (Bass), Scott McMurtrie (Drums) and Sam Bethune (Lead Guitar, Vocals), all from the class of ’03.

Early days started with one acoustic guitar, a drum pad and a bass guitar, and as they amassed more gear, their music diversified.

From humble beginnings playing to friends in Scott’s backyard to their recent large gigs at the Barleycorn Hotel in Collingwood, Collusion have gone from strength to strength. Some of the band’s highlights so far have been recording an 8-track demo CD courtesy of Lach Hall (’03), playing live to the class of ’03 during the final weeks of school, and making a guest appearance (as well as performing one live track) on channel 31’s Syn TV, simulcast on 90.7 FM.

2004 promises to be another great year for Collusion. While all members are studying full time at university, the band continues to thrive and the boys are currently working on a number of new original tracks to go along with their older originals and ever growing covers list.