Big Music School & Studios
Bands for Kids & Teens
Learn. Rehearse. Perform. Grow.
Our Under 18 Band Program is where young musicians develop their skills, make great friends and experience the thrill of performing live. Many of our past students have progressed into professional bands and music careers.
Whether your child already takes lessons at Big Music or is joining us for the first time, we'll help them find a real band experience that's the best fit for their age, experience and musical interests.
How it Works
Our Band Program is built around Rock Shows - Big Music's unique approach to helping young musicians experience the excitement of playing in a real band.
Rather than simply putting children into ongoing bands, each Rock Show brings together a carefully selected group of young musicians to rehearse a themed set of songs over the course of a season. Along the way, they'll develop their musical skills, build confidence, make new friends and learn what it takes to perform as part of a team.
Every Rock Show culminates in an exciting live performance, giving every child a clear goal to work towards and an unforgettable experience to celebrate their progress.
As students grow in confidence and ability, they simply move on to the next Rock Show with brand new songs, themes and bandmates, making each season a fresh musical adventure.
Every Rock Show includes
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Weekly professionally coached band rehearsals
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A fun, supportive team environment
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A themed set list designed for the group's age and ability
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A professionally produced live performance
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New songs, new challenges and new experiences every season
Upcoming Rock Shows
Season 3 starts week of August 31
Every season features brand new themes and carefully selected songs. Browse this season's Rock Shows below, then expand each section to view the full set list.
Something Old, Something New
Junior Rock Show (Ages 9–12)
Mondays • 4:00pm–6:00pm
Coach: Ewan
Starts 31 August
Final Show 7 December
A celebration of timeless classics alongside today's biggest hits—from The Clash and Green Day to Billie Eilish and Benson Boone.
See Full Song List Should I Stay or Should I Go — The Clash Beautiful Things — Benson Boone Running Up That Hill — Kate Bush Birds of a Feather — Billie Eilish Blitzkrieg Bop — Ramones Just Like Fire — P!nk When I Come Around — Green Day Opalite — Taylor Swift Complicated — Avril Lavigne Bones — Imagine Dragons (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction — The Rolling Stones Life Is a Highway — Rascal Flatts Island in the Sun — Weezer Hard Times — Paramore
The Pop Show
Teen Rock Show (12+)
Tuesdays • 4:00pm–6:00pm
Coach: Kelly
Starts 1 September
Final Show 8 December
The biggest pop hits from today's hottest artists, packed with catchy melodies, huge choruses and feel-good energy.
See Full Song List Man I Need — Olivia Dean Birds of a Feather — Billie Eilish Beautiful Things — Benson Boone Espresso — Sabrina Carpenter (Radio Edit Recommended) good 4 u — Olivia Rodrigo Lush Life — Zara Larsson Ordinary — Alex Warren Pink Pony Club — Chappell Roan Opalite — Taylor Swift Sapphire — Ed Sheeran Beggin' — Måneskin Touch — KATSEYE APT. — ROSÉ & Bruno Mars Anxiety — Doechii I Just Might — Bruno Mars Stargazing — Myles Smith
Inspirational
Anthems
Junior Rock Show (Ages 9–12)
Wednesdays • 4:00pm–6:00pm
Coach: Lachy
Starts 2 September
Final Show 9 December
Powerful songs about courage, confidence and believing in yourself, from classic anthems to modern favourites.
See Full Song List Eye of the Tiger — Survivor Roar — Katy Perry Fight Song — Rachel Platten This Is Me — Keala Settle (from The Greatest Showman*)* It's My Life — Bon Jovi Don't Stop Believin' — Journey Jump — Van Halen I Want to Break Free — Queen Fighter — Christina Aguilera Unstoppable — Sia Counting Stars — OneRepublic Whatever It Takes — Imagine Dragons High Hopes — Panic! At The Disco Beautiful Day — U2
Anthems of
the 2000s
Teen Rock Show (12+)
Thursdays • 4:00pm–6:00pm
Coaches: Kyle & Ash
Starts 3 September
Final Show 10 December
Relive one of rock's greatest decades with huge hits from Paramore, Muse, Green Day, Linkin Park, Blink-182 and more.
See Full Song List Misery Business — Paramore Bring Me to Life — Evanescence Hysteria — Muse I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor — Arctic Monkeys Thnks fr th Mmrs — Fall Out Boy Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous — Good Charlotte Helena — My Chemical Romance Behind These Hazel Eyes — Kelly Clarkson Otherside — Red Hot Chili Peppers Somewhere I Belong — Linkin Park Boulevard of Broken Dreams — Green Day Everything I'm Not — The Veronicas Complicated — Avril Lavigne Gone Away — The Offspring First Date — Blink-182 Times Like These — Foo Fighters Dirty Little Secret — The All-American Rejects Crazy in Love — Beyoncé
Festival
Headliners
Teen Rock Show (12+)
Sundays • 12:00pm–2:00pm
Coaches: Kyle & Oli
Starts 30 August
Final Show 6 December
Heavy riffs, massive choruses and festival favourites from Foo Fighters, Metallica, Pearl Jam, Slipknot, Rage Against the Machine and more.
See Full Song List All I Want — The Offspring Them Bones — Alice in Chains Sweetness — Jimmy Eat World Radio/Video — System of a Down Dead Memories — Slipknot Take a Look Around — Limp Bizkit Cyanide — Metallica Don't Leave Me — Blink-182 Crawling — Linkin Park 21 Guns — Green Day Today — The Smashing Pumpkins Boneyards — Parkway Drive All Signs Point to Lauderdale — A Day to Remember Hum Hallelujah — Fall Out Boy Jambi — TOOL Testify — Rage Against the Machine All My Life — Foo Fighters Better Man — Pearl Jam
Frequently Asked Questions
My child hasn't played in a band before. Is that okay?
Absolutely! Many of our students are joining their first Rock Show. We'll recommend the group that's the best fit for their age and musical experience.
How much does it cost?
Our Under 18 Rock Shows are $85 per week and include a 2-hour professionally coached band rehearsal each week, culminating in an exciting live Rock Show at the end of the season.
Can my child join if they don't take lessons at Big Music?
Yes. While many participants are Big Music students, we're also happy to welcome new young musicians who have reached an appropriate playing level.
Can my child continue next season?
Absolutely! Most of our Under 18 members return season after season, enjoying new themes, new songs and new performance experiences while developing lasting friendships.
U18 Band Program
Registration of Interest
