Idol Minds, who describe themselves as describe themselves as 'indie pop with exotic rhythms', performed a live set at The Luminaire in Kilburn, alongside the two other finalists, Article Thieves from the University of Birmingham and King Louis Collective from Cardiff University.
The bands played to a packed house, in what was one of the final gigs to be hosted at the venue before it's closure in the new year.
The winner was chosen by a judging panel of Richard Melville, Editor at studentbeans.com, Simon Hewitt, Director of Marketing at Cambridge Audio, Adam Ficek from Roses Kings Castles / Babyshambles and Claire MacLeod, Promoter at Academy Events, operator of nationwide live music venues, including the O2 Academy Brixton and O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire.
Members of the winning band will each receive a complete Cambridge Audio hi-fi system worth £500.
Commenting on the event, Richard Melville, Editor at studentbeans.com said, "The night saw amazing live performances from each band, giving them massive exposure to fans, press and music industry judges and a chance to compete against some of the most promising bands in the UK.
We hope Battle of the Bands kick starts the music careers of all our finalists and has certainly given winners Idol Minds a real chance to get signed and secure high profile slots with big venues and festivals."
Simon Hewitt, Director of Markeing at Cambridge Audio added, 'For a brand whose passion revolves around live music, Cambridge Audio is thrilled to have been associated with such a top class challenge. The standard of entries was really quite remarkable with little to choose between the top ten let alone the three finalists.'
