The importance and legacy of the Planet Nightclub is most heavily reflected in the musical groups that performed there, often in the early stage of their careers. After a period of relative national obscurity, the Perth indie-rock scene re-emerged in the mid-late 1990s. The eminent Perth bands that led the march to national recognition at this time were Ammonia and Jebediah. Much of their formative periods in the public eye were spent on the Planet's stage. Two other bands to reach national success, Red Jezebel and Eskimo Joe, were thrust into the public eye after their performances at the 1997 WA final of the National Campus Band Competition, held at the Planet.