Boys Vocal Program
Open to all students in Years 5 to 12 who attend a NSW public school who love to sing and want to experience what happens in a recording studio. Over 3 days, students learn repertoire, culminating in the making of a music video that accompanies the final recording.
About the program
The 3-day Boys Vocal Program is a non-audition vocal program led by tutors Stuart Davis and Arlo Sim at Trackdown Studios at the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, in Term 2. During the first 2 days of the workshop, students and teachers work on vocal warm-ups, vocal techniques, ensemble singing, filming a film clip and developing an exciting harmonised repertoire. On the third day, students record the track with sound engineers at Trackdown Studios, where they experience the recording, engineering and mixing process. Following the program, the completed music clip and recording are available to all schools via the Arts Unit website.
Who should attend this workshop?
This workshop is for Years 5 to 12 male students who attend a NSW public school. This program is open to both experienced and inexperienced singers. Schools are encouraged to support student applications without auditions being required.
Please complete the expression of interest form if you are interested in the Boys Vocal Program for 2027.
Workshop sessions 2026
- Location: Track down Studios, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
- Time: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
- Participation fee: $100.00 per participating student
Term 2 Week 8 2026:
- Tuesday 9 June
- Wednesday 10 June
- Thursday 11 June
On the day
Read the 2026 Boys Vocal Program information package to find out the day to day schedule.
Items to bring and wear
On the day of the day of the workshop, students should:
- wear their school uniform
- bring a water bottle, snacks and a packed lunch each day
(there are also food outlets nearby such as Subway and Oporto in the Entertainment Quarter) - bring relevant protective wear (such as a hat and school jacket)
- students may also choose to bring items such as handballs, guitars, books or card games to play during break times.
Boys Vocal showcase
- There will be an opportunity for a select number of students to participate in a showcase. The item can be a group or solo performance. A keyboard is available at the venue however all other instruments will need to be brought to the venue by the school.
- Please note that due to time constraints we won’t be able to showcase every student. Students will be selected by the tutors at the workshop.
Application process
How to apply
- Read the information package below, containing further key information. 2026 Boys Vocal Program – Information Package (DOCX 2.94 MB)
- Select to either apply for a school group application or an individual unaccompanied student.
- Complete the application form, including contact teacher information.
- If applying for a school group application, accept the payment conditions to be debited to your school. If applying for individual students, make a payment through the student payment portal.
- Complete the Boys Vocal Program authority to film and record form for each participating student.
- Once you have completed the relevant online application form, you will receive an email confirming your acceptance.
For group applications
- Gain permission from your contact teacher and school principal for your application.
- 3 or more students must attend with a supervising teacher. Schools can send a maximum of 10 students per school.
- Please contact artsinitiatives@det.nsw.edu.au if you would like to bring more than 10.
For unaccompanied students
- A maximum of 2 students from a school may attend without a supervising teacher.
- Email a request for the unaccompanied students to attend for approval to the Program Coordinator Ashley Napoleoni at artsinitiatives@det.nsw.edu.au.
Student payment portal
To make a payment through the student payment portal, select Program > Arts Initiatives and then Payment for > Boys Vocal.
Disclaimer
Once an application has been submitted, you will have until Tuesday 26 May to cancel or amend your numbers.
Further information
Attendance
The program starts at 9 am and concludes at 2:30 pm. Please note that this may mean your students will need to arrange alternate transport to and from school on these days in order to attend the full program. Arriving late and leaving early is disruptive to the tutors and other students in the program.
Refund policy
If you are unable to attend the workshop, you have up to seven days to submit a refund request. Please email your request to artsinitiatives@det.nsw.edu.au. Refunds will only be processed in cases of extenuating circumstances.
Contact details
Should you have any queries, please contact us at artsinitiatives@det.nsw.edu.au
All Arts Units programs are inclusive. If your students require support to participate in the Boys Vocal Program, please email artsinitiatives@det.nsw.edu.au so we can assist.
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All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the Boys Vocal Program, please email artsinitiatives@det.nsw.edu.au so that we can assist.
