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The Locus Scene, are a four-piece rock band from Sydney, NSW, Australia, who have burst onto the music scene after recently winning the national MusicOz Award for “Best Rock Artist”. Luis Rojas, Troy Thompson, Mark Cochrane and Stassy make up The Locus Scene, formed in early 2003, and draw on various musical influences, such as Radiohead and Muse. The mixture of orchestral, electronic & ethnic sounds, along with 3 part vocal harmonies, makes for an innovative listening experience, which has so far impressed industry groups & music fans alike. The MusicOz Awards, Australia’s premiere music awards for unsigned and independent artists, were held at WIN Entertainment Centre, hosted by Dylan Lewis, and broadcast to a television audience. The band took out the award for “Best Rock Artist”, and were presented the award by industry stalwarts, Regurgitator. Winning the award has seen the band increase their fan base and appeal, with over 160 people turning up to the bands first show of 2005