 Bands awarded contracts included "The Cherokees", "The Deakins", "MPD Ltd", "Tony & The Shantels" (from Shepparton, Victoria), "The Chosen Few" (South Australia), and "The Clique" (Perth).One band, "The Rondells", included several members who went on to form the rhythm section of "Daddy Cool".Another group, "The Strangers" provided backing for the solo singers who appeared on The Go!