NSW Department of Education

North Coast Music Camp

Region: Rural North | Bonville

Years 5 to 12

Program Music

Tags: Brass, Choral music, Instrumental ensemble, Music, Percussion, Strings, Vocal ensembles, Voice, Woodwind

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North Coast Music Camp is a 3 night intensive camp for vocalists and instrumentalists in Years 5 to 12 from NSW public schools.

This program of excellence builds on school music programs by providing an opportunity to rehearse musical and ensemble skills under the direction of professional specialist practitioners and conductors.

Musical activities at camp include participation in a main ensemble, choir and a choice of music electives. All students participate in recreational activities coordinated by the camp staff. Read more about the music camp experience via the 'All About North Coast Music Camp' attached document.

Students attending the North Coast Music Camp will be accommodated at the Coffs Coast Adventure Centre.

2026 camp

The North Coast Music Camp will be held Wednesday 2 – Saturday 5 September 2026 (Term 3 Week 7).

To apply, please complete the student application form by Friday 11 April 2026.

North Coast Music Camp is open to talented and passionate NSW public school musicians in Years 5 to 12.

Venue: Coffs Coast Adventure Centre, 226 Bonville Station Road Bonville NSW 2450

To be eligible to attend camp, students must have the student endorsement form completed by their principal.

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Participation fee

The student participation fee covers expert tuition, meals, accommodation, recreational activities and a camp shirt. Upon acceptance, the fee is to be paid to the student's local school office.

Schools are asked to contribute a $40 levy per student.

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Opportunities for staff

Applications will open in Term 1. We invite passionate, inspiring and dedicated music educators to apply to work as a tutor at North Coast Music Camp.

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