Indyfest 2008 will be held on 8 March 2008 in line with the Canberra Festival weekend. The following bands are scheduled to perform (random order):
The Chuffs
GILF
Lamexcuse
Looking Glass
Paqman
Rubycon
Super Best Friends (TBC)
Templestowe
The Boarderline Escape
Cool Weapon
Dubba Rukki
Elle B. and Starkey
Friend or Enemy
Gasma
Hancock Basement
Los Capitanes
Moots
Thomy and the Tank Engines

Quotes:
“There's only one true independent ACT music industry and youth culture showcase in Canberra, and that is Indyfest” (Jol, Caught in the ACT)
“Music festivals these days are about profits and t-shirt sales, Indyfest is about the music” (Jol, Caught in the ACT)
“We hope to draw in the local NSW and VIC state industries to Canberra, in doing so proving a good launch pad for bands to a national level” (Bruce, Indyfest)
“Indyfest is a gateway… it’s a gateway for bands for national exposure, a gateway for the youth to get a taste of the live music scene in Canberra and for lovers of live music to see the best of Canberra performing in one day” (Bruce, Indyfest)

Background:
Indyfest showcases the best live original bands in Canberra.
The one day/night show has been running since 1990 and traditionally features multiple stages, all ages access, stalls, extreme demonstrations, food, games and promotions.
Indyfest has also featured music industry representatives from around Australia to view the annual showcase. Industry
representatives are being encouraged to attend in 2008.
For 2008 Indyfest has received a grant from ACT Arts (ACT Government) to assist with this year’s show.
This will be Indyfest’s 18th show and is scheduled to kick off on Saturday 8 March 2008 and be rocking well into Sunday morning.