Introducing the event you have all been waiting for: The Goyder Youth Advisory Committee and Northern Sound System Present - BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2026! 

If you are in a band and play original music come on down to the Burra Town Hall and show us what you got! With an assortment of incredible prizes and opportunities to be won, including a funded day of recording in the studio, this is a Battle of the Bands you don't want to miss!

You can sign up your band by filling out this form! Please have a read of the details below:

Requirements: 

• Ages 13 – 25     

• 2 x Original Songs

• 1 x Cover- School Band, Uni Band, Program Band and ANY Band are welcome to participate as long as you have original music to play! 

Details: 

• Time of Event: 12:00pm (Noon) - 6:30pm (some bands will need to arrive earlier for soundchecks)

• Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2026

• Location: Burra Town Hall

There will be a guest panel of South Australian music representatives and youth representatives scoring the acts and a guest performance to conclude the event! 

Apply by filling out the form below!

GOYDER YAC X NSS PRESENTS: BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2026 - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM – Fill out form

*Please note, there will be a capacity of 10 Bands to participate in the Battle of the Bands and upon receiving a confirmation email, your band will need to read and acknowledge the Terms and Conditions* 

Application close late August with notification in early September.