23rd August, 1997
| Group Name | Suburb | State | Points | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballarat & Clarendon College Geoff Smith Band | Ballarat | Victoria | 88.00 | 1st |
| Eltham High School | Eltham | Victoria | 87.00 | 2nd |
| Balwyn High School | Balwyn | Victoria | 86.00 | 3rd |
| Blackburn High School | Blackburn | Victoria | 85.00 | Honourable Mention |
| Wilson Park Secondary College | Melton South | Victoria | 84.00 | Highly Commended |
| Camberwell High School | Camberwell | Victoria | 84.00 | Highly Commended |
| Group Name | Suburb | State | Points | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrnambool College | Warrnambool | Victoria | 91.00 | 1st |
| Eltham High School | Eltham | Victoria | 90.00 | 2nd |
| Christian College | Highton | Victoria | 89.00 | 3rd |
| Blackburn High School | Blackburn | Victoria | 88.00 | Highly Commended |
| Wesley College Show Band | Glen Waverley | Victoria | 87.00 | Highly Commended |
| Group Name | Suburb | State | Points | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham High School | Eltham | Victoria | 97.00 | 1st |
| Blackburn High School | Blackburn | Victoria | 93.00 | 2nd |
| Ballarat & Clarendon College Concert Band | Ballarat | Victoria | 90.00 | 3rd |
| Ballarat High School Concert Band | Ballarat | Victoria | 89.00 | Honourable Mention |
| Vermont Secondary College | Vermont | Victoria | 88.00 | Highly Commended |
