Western NSW Rock Camp

Region: Regional North and West | Dubbo
Years 6 to 12
Program Music
Tags: Brass, Instrumental ensemble, Percussion, Voice, Woodwind

Western NSW Rock Camp is a residential camp for Years 6 to 12 public school students from rural NSW with an interest in the rock genre. The camp provides the opportunity for students to learn and perform with other like-minded peers as they work with teachers and professional musicians on techniques and skills to enhance their musical and vocal ability.

Students will participate in smaller rock ensembles or instrument groups, learning a variety of subgenres, including classic rock, hard rock, punk rock, alternative rock, metal and more. Instruments to nominate for are vocals, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboard, acoustic guitar, trumpet, trombone and saxophone.

The week culminates in a showcase performance in front of an audience.

Let's rock!

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Enquiries

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

Venue

Dubbo College Senior Campus

Tony McGrane Place
Dubbo NSW 2830
Australia

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Charles Sturt University – Dubbo campus

8 Tony McGrane Pl
Dubbo NSW 2830
Australia

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2025 camp details

Dates: Sunday 22 June to Friday 27 June (Term 2 Week 9)

Venue: Dubbo College Senior Campus and CSU Dubbo Campus

End of camp showcase: 1:00 pm Friday 27 June at Dubbo College Senior Campus

The 2025 camp is seeking students to be a part of the following:

  • Small Rock ensembles
  • Rockin’ Horn section (for our brass and sax players)
  • acoustic guitar ensemble
  • Rock Choir (let’s go all you singers!)
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Instruments eligible for camp

  • vocals (solo and choir)
  • electric guitar
  • bass guitar
  • drums
  • keyboard
  • acoustic guitar
  • trumpet
  • trombone
  • saxophone
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Cost

Payment details will be sent as part of the acceptance package.

  • Residential students: $490 which includes all meals, accommodation, music and program related expenses.
  • Non-residential students: $360 which includes morning and afternoon teas, lunches, dinners, music and program related expenses.
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How to apply

Interested students from Years 6 to 12 from NSW public schools are now invited to complete the Western NSW Rock Camp application form. Priority will be given to rural and remote students.

Applications close Tuesday 20 May 2025 (Term 2 Week 4). Successful applicants will recieve confirmation and additional information via email after the closing date.

An audition video is required as part of the online application. Please prepare a short recording either solo or in a group highlighting your technical skills.

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2024 Western Rock Camp – meet the bands

A black and white photo of student band named The Yellow Doors in a silly group pose.
A black and white photo of student band named Jarrah and the rest of us.
A black and white photo of student band named Jarrah and the rest of us in a silly pose.
A black and white photo of student band named Kachow.
A black and white photo of student band named Kachow in a silly pose.
A black and white photo of student band named Spanish Cowbell in a silly pose.
A black and white photo of student band named Spanish Cowbell
A black and white photo of student band named Social Influenza in a silly pose.
A black and white photo of student band named Social Influenza
A black and white photo of student band named The Pretty Boy Blues Band
A black and white photo of student band named The Yellow Doors
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All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the Western NSW Rock Camp, please email [email protected] so that we can assist.