Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival

30/05/2026

Yet another study saying what we all already knew.

The findings come as children’s lives have increasingly become saturated with social media

29/04/2026

Support keeping music live!

Part of the live orchestra at the current performance of The Lion King at Capitol Theatre in Sydney has been replaced with a recording. Support our campaign to Keep Music Live, sign the petition today: meaa.io/KeepMusicLive



https://www.smh.com.au/culture/live-reviews/no-budget-that-s-no-problem-for-this-goofy-feel-good-romp-20260420-p5zpc9.html

23/04/2026

If you haven't registed for ASBOF 2026, today is the time to panic! Entries close 5pm today. Contact admin if you have any issues! www.asbof.org.au

16/04/2026

Secure one of the few remaining slots available for the 2026 Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival.
Login now - entries close end of April, or when all stages are full!
asbof.org.au

01/04/2026

Calling all student and community brass players and brass teachers
https://boxoffice-music.sydney.edu.au/tiny/brassday26 - free with online registration. Get involved!

14/03/2026

Hey there Happy Helpers! Gather your troupes and save these dates - registrations open soon.
An easy, satisfying, symbiotic opportunity for you to FUNDRAISE for your musical organisation, while helping move the cogs of the amazing [not-for-profit!] ASBOF machine.
8 dates and multiple venues offering hundreds of roles to filled.
STAY TUNED! 🎶

21st JUNE
26th JULY
2nd / 9th / 23rd / 30th AUGUST
13th / 20th SEPTEMBER

11/03/2026

You're not too late to be an early-bird! 🐦
Jump in to the Members Area at https://asbof.org.au/

11/03/2026

SIGN-UPs for 2026 Festival Volunteers are COMING SOON! Watch this space...

SAVE THE DATES:
June 21st
July 26th
August 2nd
August 9th
August 23rd
August 30th
September 13th
September 20th

27/01/2026

A message from Jim Coyle for all NSW NESA accredited music teachers. Please assist if you can:

NSW teachers, Sydney Con are very keen for you to offer to supervise our student teachers this year.

We need primary school placements for 15 days (Jun 1st-19th) (somewhat flexible)

Stage 4-6 for 40 days ( Aug 3rd – Sep 25th)

Stage 4 and 5 for 25 days (Oct 13th – Nov 27th) (4 days per week)

Sydney University pays supervising teachers for their work in this area.

Please indicate your interest by emailing Renae [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

27/01/2026

Get some new music on your stands for 2026

The 2026 New Band Repertoire Reading Day now has a venue at Arden Anglican School in Epping. Please join us on February 14 for a day full of new music for concert and jazz/stage bands. What a way to start the 2026! This event is open for anyone to join us. Get your early bird registration rate today.

A big thanks to the staff at Arden Anglican School for allowing our event to be held there this year