Bandlink

Bandlink Riverina

Region: Rural South and West | Young and Griffith
Years 3 to 12
Program Music
Tags: Brass, Percussion, Woodwind
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Led by professional tutors and experienced conductors, Bandlink Riverina involves a 2-day workshop consisting of a large concert band and smaller tutorial sessions, bringing specialised skills to country NSW students from public schools. 

Bandlink caters for concert band instrumentalists (along with bass guitarists who read notation) of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Interested public school students from Years 3 to 12 are eligible to apply.

Teachers can register their bands to attend. For schools that do not have a band, students can apply independently.

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Enquiries

Cheryl Walker
Arts Coordination Officer
Wagga Wagga
[email protected]
0428 550 202

Venue

Young High School

Campbell St
Young NSW 2594
Australia

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Griffith East Public School

Wakaden St
Griffith NSW 2680
Australia

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2026 workshops

There are two different Riverina workshops available in 2026. Workshops run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (sign on from 8:30 am). Please choose the location and date that best suits you or your school.

  • Young: Monday 23 March and Tuesday 24 March 2026 (Term 1 Week 9) Young High School 
  • Griffith: Wednesday 25 March to Friday 27 March 2026  (Term 1 Week 9) Griffith East Public School 

Cost

  • Young 2 day workshop: $70 per student
  • Griffith 3 day workshop: $90 per student
  • Each student must make their payment to their school labelled Bandlink Riverina workshop 2026. 
  • Each school will then be journaled through SAP for the payments after the event.
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How to apply

Applications for 2026 Bandlink Riverina are now open. Please register by Friday 27 February (Term 1 Week 5).

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What to bring

  • Musical instrument
  • Pencil
  • Instrument care kit, spare reeds, strings, valve oil, and so on, if appropriate to your instrument
  • Water bottle
  • Morning tea and lunch. Access may be available at the school canteen.

Please make sure that your belongings are clearly labelled with your name and that your instrument is in full working order.

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Riverina Bandlink 2025 Griffith and Young

A group of primary school students sit in rows playing wind instruments during a band rehearsal. The focus is on a girl in a blue school uniform playing the clarinet.
A group of primary school students sit in rows playing brass instruments during a band rehearsal. The focus is on a girl in a white shirt playing the trumpet.
A primary school student in a blue shirt and grey shorts smiles at the camera. He is holding his trombone whilst sitting on a red slide.
A male student wearing a blue school shirt with grey shorts plays his blue bass guitar. There are other band students visible in the background.
A make student in a blue school shirt, and grey shorts stands whilst playing a set of blue congas. Other percussion students are visible in the background.
Twin male students wearing blue school shirts play the euphonium. One instrument is gold, and one is silver.
A close up, side profile of a student wearing a blue school shirt and grey shorts playing the trombone.
A group of students wearing a mix of school uniforms sit in a band playing their saxophones.
Two males students sit behind a music stand reading their music and playing their French horns.
A young student in a school uniform plays a large silver tuba in a hall. Other students with various instruments are in the background on a stage.
A group of students in school uniforms play drums and percussion instruments at the back of a band. The mood is focused, with a large screen behind them.
A group of students in blue uniforms sit on the floor watching a school band perform. The conductor stands in front, creating a lively and focused atmosphere.
A large group of schoolchildren in a mix of uniforms gather on playground equipment, holding up various musical instruments. The scene is joyful and vibrant under a sunny sky.
1. Two girls in colourful school uniforms play saxophones in a school band setting. A trombone player is visible in the background. The scene conveys focus and teamwork.
3. A group of students in a school band practice in a hall. Two girls in the foreground play flutes intently, while others play various wind instruments.
4. A young person in a blue hoodie plays a clarinet in a school band rehearsal. Several students in colourful uniforms sit on rows of chairs, creating a focused, lively atmosphere.
6. A group of students and their tutors play trumpets and tubas in a school band. The mood is focused and collaborative.
Students in school uniforms play flutes during a band rehearsal, seated behind music stands. More students playing brass and woodwind instruments are visible in the background inside the rehearsal hall.
A large group of primary school students and teachers pose on the steps of a historic building, each holding their musical instruments. The group is smiling in the sunlight, wearing a mix of school uniforms.
A female student playing the glockenspiel follows the sheet music as directed by her teacher.
A group of students sit in a row playing their trumpets. The focus is on an older boy wearing a red school shirt.
A music conductor leads a diverse group of children playing woodwind and brass instruments in a spacious hall. The scene conveys focus and collaboration.
A group of young brass musicians in a rehearsal room play with focus. They hold shiny instruments while seated behind music stands on a wooden floor.
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Riverina Bandlink 2024 Griffith and Young

A group photo of the students of Bandlink Griffith, taken from up high and outside on the school lawns.
A group photo of the students at Bandlink Young, taken from up high and outside on the school lawns.
The trombone section performing within the larger concert band at Griffith Bandlink.
Five primary aged students playing the trumpet alongside their tutor.
Young public schools playing as one band.
Two primary school students playing the saxophone within the larger concert band.
Two female high school students playing the clarinet.
Sixty students playing as one large combined concert band.
Students at the Young Bandlink playing the tuba , euphonium and trombone alongside their tutor.
A primary school student playing a blue bass guitar.
A close up and side profile of a female student playing the saxophone.
Students playing the trumpet during sectional rehearsals being held outside in the sunshine.
Two students playing the cymbals, standing up at the back of the concert band.
Two female students playing tghe flute during sectional rehearsals.
Three clarinet students playing their instruments during sectional rehearsals outside.
Three students playing the trombone, euphonium and tuba during sectional rehearsals.
Three students playing trumpets during sectional rehearsals.
As ide view of the saxophone section during the combined band rehearsal.
Two students playing tghe flute during sectional rehearsals.
The lower brass section rehearsing outside on the lawns at Bandlink Griffith..
Four students playing trombone during rehearsals taking place outside on the school lawns.
A senior student playing the piccolo with his eyes watching the conductor.
Three students playing the trombone during outside rehearsals on the school lawn.
Three young primary school students playing the flute under the guidance of their tutor.
Close up a female student playing the alto saxophone.
Four students playing the clarinet, stnading up and looking at their music.
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A collage of photos of students playing their musical instruments at the Riverina Bandlink workshop
Bandlink Riverina
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All Arts Units programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in Bandlink Riverina, please email [email protected] so we can assist.