Bondi WAVE

Bondi WAVE

Bondi WAVE is a 12-week course that teaches youths aged 12 to 18 how to write and arrange original music. The program welcomes bands and individual applicants.

Held in the Bondi Pavilion Music Studios, each week groups are mentored by a rotating roster of industry professionals that have included: Lindy Morrison (OAM, The Go Betweens), Jim Elliot (The Cruel Sea), Abby Dobson (Leonardos Bride) and Brendan Gallagher (Karma County).

The program finishes with a final concert performance in the Bondi Pavilion Theatre and a professional recording in the Bondi Pavilion Music Studios. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, the Bondi WAVE program is a fantastic introduction to playing in a band and creating original music.

2025 Bondi WAVE

Applications for the next intake will occur in March 2025. Subscribe to the Waverley Weekly to be notified.

2024 Bondi WAVE bands

Band members:

  • Riley Thomson, vocals
  • Norah Desreaux, vocals
  • Matilda Bains, guitar
  • Yianna Kolitsas, bass/drums
  • Ashley Bowles, guitar/keyboard
  • Finn Boxhall, percussion

The Afternoon Daydream

Band members:

  • Charlotte Le Moing, vocals
  • Max Roberts, guitar
  • Pippi Brunker, vocals/guitar
  • Daisy Herr, saxophone
  • Kyote Garvin, drums

The Tides

Band members:

  • Finn Ma, vocals
  • Tallulah Nguyen, piano
  • Finley Mulligan, guitar/vocals
  • Amelie Boss, guitar

Firelights

Band members:

  • Georgina Smith, vocals
  • Daniel Hilder, guitar
  • Arthur Campbell, drums

Ocean Heights

Band members:

  • Charlie Axlund, guitar/vocals
  • Zac Harris Dade, bass
  • Benjamin Kendrick, drums

Only one way

Band members:

  • Quincy Grayce, vocals
  • Jasper Calder, guitar
  • Emmanuel Stanton, guitar
  • Sunny Schpers, guitar
  • Mackenzie Harris, bass
  • Zeke Miau, drums

Pantome

Band members:

  • Vevie Vockler, vocals
  • Alonso Manalac, guitar
  • Ethan Swissa, bass
  • Harry Awad, drums

The Nowadays

Band members:

  • Kenya Borlotti, vocals
  • Max Katsiotis, guitar
  • Liv Bet, guitar
  • Samuel Gray, piano
  • Peter Krehlik, drums

Horse Funeral

For more information about Waverley’s music programs, email music@waverley.nsw.gov.au or call 9083 8434.

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