Holiday Bands is an opportunity for young music enthusiasts aged 13-17 to join a band with like-minded creatives in their local area. The program runs for one week every school holidays and is open to all styles and instruments but focusing on a typical band setup (drums, guitars, bass, keys, vocals) and original song writing.

During the week participants will:

• Join a band

• Write original music

• Participate in workshops

• Record in a studio with a professional engineer

• Have a professional photoshoot

• Watch live performances at lunchtime gigs

• Perform in their own gig on the final night!

The next program will run in the July School Holidays - Mon 6th - Fri 10th July.

Registrations open Friday June 5th at 9:00am and only 25 spots available so get in early!

Registrations close June 26th, 2026.

NSS HOLIDAY BANDS JULY 2026: Registration Form! – Fill out form

If you are interested in being a program intern or tech intern, our intern applications are open now too!

NSS Holiday Bands July 2026: Intern Application Form – Fill out form

Interested in being a band mentor or hosting a workshop?

Facilitator/Mentor Expression of Interest Form

This program is funded by the Music Development Office.