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The Downstairs Mix-Up came together due to the economic turndown. Some seriously bad lending and the weakness of their accumulated dollar meant that strength in numbers was necessary. "Eight musicians gives us a massive amount of noise to play with. The Downstairs Mix-Up is a big band. " Harry Nichols - Vocals and Guitar The music of this band from the NSW Far North Coast has been compared to that of 1970’s identities Steely Dan and Frank Zappa and the band’s sound is a bit of a salad; some funky grooves tossed over a heap of blues with a hint of rock’n’roll. After winning the 20th Anniversary National Campus Band Competition (NCBC) in September 2009 the band has been hard at work recording their debut EP as well as playing local shows. “NCBC has help launch the careers of Eskimo Joe, The Vasco Era and Jebidiah. Judging by the reviews The Downstairs Mix-Up is headed the same way.” Dominic Feain - The Northern Star When the band lies down head to toe they stretch out for just over