Uniting People Through the Power of Music & Education
PBOB is a not-for-profit raising funds for kids music programs, whilst engaging community around schools and music venues
The power of music
PBOB
THE CONCEPT
THE CONCEPT
PBOB is an Australian Registered Charity that uses the power of music to ignite young hearts, build community, strengthen social connections and enhance mental and cognitive well-being.
We aim to create lasting impact across ALL generations.
P.B.O.B: Purpose Behind Our Bands.
THE CONCEPT
THE CONCEPT
THE CONCEPT
Annual +18 live music events in your neighbourhood: Parents Battle Of the Bands.
All proceeds are donated back to participating schools' music programs.
To date, we have staged shows with over 230 parent musicians, contributed over $110k to music education, and engaged over 11,000 children.
Check out our Battle page for more info!
3 OUTCOMES
THE CONCEPT
3 OUTCOMES
- Expands Access to Music Education — We fund music programs in public primary schools, ensuring all children have the opportunity to learn, create, and grow through music.
- Promotes Mental Well-Being — We harness music’s positive impact on mental health, fostering community, connection, and expression.
- Supports the Music Industry — We champion the local live music venues and creative industries.
BECOME PART OF THE MOVEMENT
TO STILL PARTICPATE IN THE 2025 BATTLE SEASON, CONTACT US, ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Your school is a public primary school.
- The band members are all parents/carers of children enrolled at the primary school, at the date of the Battle (School staff are not eligible unless they are also a parent)
EXCEPTIONS & REQUESTS
Exception requests/questions are welcome. They will be considered by the PBOB board on a case-by-case basis. Contact us!
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR OUR BATTLE 2026 EOI! OPENING AUGUST 2025
THE LATEST: Your Donation Just Got a Tax-Free Encore!
What does that mean?
It means your donation (small, big, corporate, private, all of them) is now tax-exempt! Just click the pink button and choose the option that suits you best. Your contribution goes directly to supporting public primary school music education—making a real difference, note by note!
