What we do
LET US SET THE STAGE FOR YOU
AFTER THE BATTLE SEASON SHOWDOWN
AFTER THE BATTLE SEASON SHOWDOWN
- Parents and carers from a public primary school come together to form a band.
- They choose 4 to 5 songs - covers, and sometimes a banger original - and rehearse their way to a 15min set.
- They take the stage at their local PBOB Battle, hosted at a partner venue in their area.
- A panel of guest judges, artists and music industry insiders, watche
- Parents and carers from a public primary school come together to form a band.
- They choose 4 to 5 songs - covers, and sometimes a banger original - and rehearse their way to a 15min set.
- They take the stage at their local PBOB Battle, hosted at a partner venue in their area.
- A panel of guest judges, artists and music industry insiders, watches, deliberates, and awards 1st and 2nd place.
- The winners? They get to hold onto the glory (and the bragging rights) for a full year… until the next Battle kicks off and the cycle begins again!
AFTER THE BATTLE SEASON SHOWDOWN
AFTER THE BATTLE SEASON SHOWDOWN
AFTER THE BATTLE SEASON SHOWDOWN
- Proceeds from the event are donated to music and performing arts programs. Each school receives a share based on the number of tickets they sold.
- The real winner? The school that sold most tickets!
- All participating schools get back 60% to 75% of the ticketing revenue they helped generate
- They are rewarded for their efforts in promoting the
- Proceeds from the event are donated to music and performing arts programs. Each school receives a share based on the number of tickets they sold.
- The real winner? The school that sold most tickets!
- All participating schools get back 60% to 75% of the ticketing revenue they helped generate
- They are rewarded for their efforts in promoting the event and driving attendance. It’s a win-win: they’re building community and are motivated to keep the momentum going
BEHIND THE SCENE
SO WHAT TO DO, STEP BY STEP
SO WHAT TO DO, STEP BY STEP
- Support is generated for music and performing arts programs in public primary schools. Thanks to PBOB, over $110,000 has been donated so far!
- Communities come together—both within and between schools—through the shared love of music and live events.
- Music venues benefit from increased revenue and exposure.
- PBOB’s current partner venues inclu
- Support is generated for music and performing arts programs in public primary schools. Thanks to PBOB, over $110,000 has been donated so far!
- Communities come together—both within and between schools—through the shared love of music and live events.
- Music venues benefit from increased revenue and exposure.
- PBOB’s current partner venues include: The Prince of Wales Bandroom, The Northcote Social Club, Sooki Lounge, Lucky 13 Garage, and the Corner Hotel.
SO WHAT TO DO, STEP BY STEP
SO WHAT TO DO, STEP BY STEP
SO WHAT TO DO, STEP BY STEP
- It only takes ONE enthusiastic parent, carer, or musician—or the fundraising committee—to step up and commit.
- Fill out the Expression of Interest (EOI) form on the homepage.
- Recruit a band - PBOB can help with tips
- If the school is on board, selling tickets becomes easier. But here’s the thing: the band doesn’t need the school’s “permission
- It only takes ONE enthusiastic parent, carer, or musician—or the fundraising committee—to step up and commit.
- Fill out the Expression of Interest (EOI) form on the homepage.
- Recruit a band - PBOB can help with tips
- If the school is on board, selling tickets becomes easier. But here’s the thing: the band doesn’t need the school’s “permission,” so to speak. They can decide to participate and the proceeds still get donated to the school—which has happened more than once
- Bonus perks: The school now has a band ready to perform at events like their fête, trivia night, or even neighbouring school fêtes. Plus, it’s an incredible way to show the younger generation the joy of live music performance