Only moments after Sunday’s premier race, the adjacent 600 Sounds concert at Broadwater Parklands kicked well into gear for the now fatigued revelers. Traveling by foot to the location, if the final day of festivities was as busy as the nights previous, it would be a brilliant way to go out.

However, for eager fans, they were fortunately treated to local DJs Gerry Morales and Dane DFunk Herden sampling the best techno around. Hidden side of stage, the boys played the big names like Faithless, Swedish House Mafia and Yeah Yeah Yeahs with incredible electro/fidget breakdowns. As usual, Duck Sauce had to make its appearance, while the cold southern wind picked up from the sea and covered the crowd.

Hailing from Adelaide, the four piece known as the Funkoars set the stage on fire – in typical hip-hop form. Apart of the Certified Wise crew, including the Hilltop Hoods, the four members not only showcased old and new material, but also tracks they feature on or helped produced. Even an extended scratch-edit of Killing in the Name Of featured in the set.

However, the show did not flow as smoothly as hoped. Legal issues arose mid-set due to Queensland law, as live all-ages performances must not include swearing. With several microphones turned off and an attempted police prevention to shorten the set, the boys were restricted with their own tunes.

While an elevated DJ booth hovered above a stage dominated by a giant LED backdrop, once the mist cleared Connie Mitchell and Angus McDonald emerged to the excitement of the crowd. One of Australia’s prominent dance groups and international successes, Sneaky Sound System have luckily graced the beautiful Gold Coast during their brief three show string for 2010.

Working with a diamond studded microphone, the stunning Connie Mitchell took control of the stage. With incredible stage presence and direct power over all, Miss Connie could not help but force all in attendance to dance wildly. Dancefloor fillers Kansas City, I Love It and It’s Not My Problem saw the sea of fist pumps and frantic jumps to the beat. The audience participation of air guitar strumming to Pictures and alien spotting during UFO could not match the ecstatic vibe during new song It Hits Me.

Empire Of The Sun closed the 600 Sounds festival for 2010 with a bang. Taking the audience on one hell of a musical adventure, Luke Steele and his parade of mystical dancers dazzle the already astonished and amazed crowd. Though there may have been slight technical difficulties with audio, all was forgiven with the outlandish costume changes and hit singles complied with excessive visuals.

As lights glistened off Luke throughout the entire set, the cardboard guitars filled with LEDs for strings played during We Are The People may have been the most obscure thing ever seen. Other hits such as Standing on the Shore and Half Mast were welcomed with great praise, but it was the standout Walking on a Dream which caused the greatest pleasure. While the clouds opened and rain fell, fans continued to dance, sing and glow in the rich ambiance. A true sight to witness.

With the weekend over, and headaches finally sneaking in, it’s sad to think that everyone must return to their ‘normal’ lives. For the past three days, the pure exhilarating nature from the motor sport and music is one you rarely come across.