After sixteen years of raising tens of thousands of dollars for brain injury victims, the promoters regretfully announce that 2006 will be the final chapter in what has become an institution in Australian heavy metal history. For the last time Metal for the Brain will showcase 40 of Australia's finest aggressive acts across three massive all age stages. This will be your final chance to experience what has always been Australia's premier extreme & heavy music festival. Don't miss this opportunity to witness what will undoubtedly be the largest Metal for the Brain ever and to take part in the final chapter of this festivals unique and prestigious history.

UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA - Venue

Location: University Drive, Bruce, ACT 2617
(Corner of College street, Haydon drive and Ginninderra Drive Belconnen ACT)

Metal for the Brain is home is to the University of Canberra Refectory in Canberra. The Universities modern facilities are perfect for events of this scale and the UCU staff make it a smooth event for all. Metal for the Brain is held in a secure compound section with a high security presence at all times. MFTB and is a safe and supervised all ages event.

1ST 100 PUNTERS THROUGH THE DOOR WILL RECEIVE A 2 FOR 1 TICKET TO "SAW 2" FROM HOYTS!

UCU General Enquiries
(02) 6201 5350

UCU Event Information
(02) 6201 5350

WARM UP SHOW - The Basement Bar Belconnen Fri 3rd Nov

Official Metal for the Brain Warm-up show

Friday 3rd November
The Basement – Belconnen
2 Cohen St

NE OBLIVISCARIS
12-onwards

AGAVE MAIZE
10:50 – 11:30

DARKEN THE SKIES
9:40 – 10:40

LYMCHMADA
8:30-9:10

RAKE SODOMY
7:30-8:00

7pm $10:00 proceeds to MFTB

50 "Saw 3" movie ticket givaways from Hoyts!

AFTER SHOW PARTY - The Basement Bar Belconnen Late Sat- 4rd Nov - Sun Morning

The Basement Bar (Formally Pete’s bar and Tavern). will host the official after show party after MFTB, This will be strictly over 18's and we are hoping will not attract any sort of a cover charge after the show.

• Presented by triple j's Full Metal Racket
• Utopia Records
• Sinister Online
• Raven Clothing
• The Basement
• BMA Magazine
• Billy Hyde's

HISTORY

Metal for the Brain is the undisputed largest and most successful all age metal festival in Australia. Blasting Canberra's Universities since it's inception in 1991 Metal for the Brain has grown from a 6 band local metal show into a huge internationally recognized metal event featuring 40 of the country's best heavy acts. Metal fans transforming the normally sedate Canberra into Australia's heavy metal capital.
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It all started way back in 1991 when Joel Green form Armoured Angel started the festival to raise money for his good friend Alec Hurley, a brain injury victim and Quadriplegic. Alec was trying to stop a fight outside a Canberra Nightclub and after a painful chain of events was knocked to the footpath and he never walked again. Alec did not receive very much compensation for his injury from the government so Joel generously stepped in to raise some money for Alec and his family. Armoured Angel disbanded in 1996 and the responsibility of Metal for the Brain was passed to the members of Alchemist. Over the past decade the festival has consistently grown and raised thousands of dollars for the Hurley family, increased awareness of brain injury and helped to overcome some of the negative stereotypes associated with heavy music.
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Metal for the Brain 2006 will be the 15th anniversary of the original show in 1991 and the last time the hordes flock to Canberra for what has grown to become a huge national showcase show. The finale of this iconic event is set to be legendary with the largest production and biggest line-up of bands ever staged. For one last time the Australian metal community will unite in the spirit of goodwill for Australia’s biggest metal party! The Last Metal for the Brain - The end of and era!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Metal for the brain has for it's entire history been held in the spirit of brotherhood and cooperation between fans and bands of extreme music in Australia. Audience members are asked to to respect the venue grounds at all times.
  
• Dangerous, malicious or unreasonable behavior at any time will not be tolerated! Individuals may be ejected from the event at the discretion of security staff. Patronage is warned that there will be a high security presence at all time during the event.
  
• Stage diving will not be tolerated due to safety issues. Individuals caught stage diving will be evicted from the venue at the discretion of MFTB & security staff.
  
• Body garments or accessories deemed unreasonable & potentially dangerous to audience members will not be allowed into the concert compound. No excessive studs or nails! Security may consider stud above 4mm potentially dangerous. There will be no option to cloak these items as the cloak room will be inside the compound. If you are in doubt about an item of clothing or accessories - Leave it. You will be guaranteed fast entry to the show.
  
• Bags will be searched on entry - NO ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR WEAPONS!
  
• Security, University & concert staff are to be treated with respect at all time. As they are all working to make the festival run as smooth as possible for your enjoyment. Please be patient at it is a long day for all involved.