When playing our aim is to bring together pleasure and accessibility ie music for all.
- Free Musical Practice Sessions for Young People
- Musical Events: Perform or Book
- Musical Resources including: performer's insurance, articles, performance calendar
- Musical Event Photos
GENERAL INFORMATION
The aim of the Free Musical Practice sessions is to provide the young people (under 18yo) with performance practice so they gain the confidence to play, sing, beatbox, with this group or on their own in live performing opportunities around town or in the region.
Through attending the sessions the young person not only develops confidence to perform music in public, but also learns their responsibilities as a performer, learns what to pack, learns what is important to them, what they like and dislike, and how to manage the area, and the audience... whilst enjoying sharing their music.
Young players may play at the Cowra Community Markets on their own, with other young players or with an accompanying adult friend. See below for further important insurance details.
There are three types of events:
Details applicable to all sessions:
The aim of the Free Musical Practice sessions is to provide the young people (under 18yo) with performance practice so they gain the confidence to play, sing, beatbox, with this group or on their own in live performing opportunities around town or in the region.
Through attending the sessions the young person not only develops confidence to perform music in public, but also learns their responsibilities as a performer, learns what to pack, learns what is important to them, what they like and dislike, and how to manage the area, and the audience... whilst enjoying sharing their music.
Young players may play at the Cowra Community Markets on their own, with other young players or with an accompanying adult friend. See below for further important insurance details.
There are three types of events:
- on demand practice,
- monthly practice at the local community market, and
- all other events listed under the Performance Calendar.
Details applicable to all sessions:
Your responsibility as a player:
- Bring your musical instrument and music (if needed), appropriate clothing, water and food, and a will to learn and share.
- If you require equipment such as the keyboard, ensure the required equipment is available. >> book Equipment
- Give yourself enough time to setup and start on time.
- Use the supplied equipment respectfully eg microphone, amplifier, music stand, keyboard.
- Respect the other participants.
Our responsibility:
- Manage the event according to the approved processes including insurance requirements.
- Organise the legal use of the public space.
- Keep the Working With Children Check current.
- Provide the resources to advertise the sessions and to support the player such as microphone, amplifier, music stand, keyboard (on request).
- Ensure the player whilst playing is safe.
- Facilitate the learning of each player seeking feedback.
NOT our responsibility:
- the wellbeing of players registered for the session but awaiting playing is not our responsibility.
It is expected that the wellbeing of players awaiting playing falls under the responsibility of their parent or accompanying adult.
What's New
- Join our mailing list to get the latest news and events and to be notified of practice/event cancellation when it applies.
>> join the Mailing list
Upcoming Events
- ON DEMAND FREE MUSICAL PRACTICE SESSIONS: Call to organise a time and agree on a suitable venue.
- MONTHLY FREE MUSICAL PRACTICE SESSIONS: at the next Cowra Community Market
- Days and Times: Check the market dates here from 08:00 to 12:00.
- Venue: Sid Kallas oval, Young Rd, Cowra NSW 2794.
- Playing Location: likely to be on a narrow stretch half way up the market stalls by some nearby benches. Follow the sound of music and you'll find it!
- Registration: Essential >> confirm Attendance
by the Thursday prior and specify any required equipment such as keyboard.
- RSVP: >> confirm Attendance by the Thursday prior and specify any required equipment such as keyboard.
- Days and Times: Check the market dates here from 08:00 to 12:00.
On Demand Events
- If you know of opportunities such as Festivals, Local Shows, Local Markets where you would like your child to perform, let us know and we will approach the organisers to explore the opportunity.
>> let us know of Opportunities
- If you enjoy the sound of a Tenor Saxophone playing contemporary as well as jazz music and would like to make a booking for your own event, let us know. Previous performances include fairs, festivals, local shows, markets, nursing homes, open microphone, and private events (such as New Year's Eve).
Depending on the circumstances and purpose of your event, the performance may be free or at cost or at a negotiated fee. >> book your own Musical Event
YOU are our best resource.
- Beyond the resources listed below, YOU are also our best resource to help spread the word and encourage other young players: Download the Monthly Practice Poster and Circulate or Print and Display. Thank you.
And what about joining our Mailing list to be kept informed of upcoming events.
Also... these are free events so we can offer each child the opportunity to share their music. However there are always costs associated with organising such events such as the website, and the equipment. If you wish to donate to support such events, use the Donate area below. Alternatively if you have instruments, equipment, or anything which you believe can help with the events and you no longer use and wish to give away, let us know. Thank you.
>> download Monthly Practice Poster
>> join the Mailing list
>> donate to support the events
Performer's Insurance
A public liability of 20M is usually asked for a performer.
Duck for Cover entertainers group inc. offers 30M for a 2024-25 premium of $79 and Allianz as the underwriter. If you intend to play in different venues, >> invest in the insurance
If you only wish to play at the Cowra Community Markets, a $5 yearly membership is the only fee for young people to be covered by the market insurance.
Any accompanying adult will need to pay a $10 yearly fee. (2026 fees)
A public liability of 20M is usually asked for a performer.
Duck for Cover entertainers group inc. offers 30M for a 2024-25 premium of $79 and Allianz as the underwriter. If you intend to play in different venues, >> invest in the insurance
If you only wish to play at the Cowra Community Markets, a $5 yearly membership is the only fee for young people to be covered by the market insurance.
Any accompanying adult will need to pay a $10 yearly fee. (2026 fees)
Musical Articles, Books, Videos...
- Busking? Not this easy... >> read Busking article
2026 Event Calendar and Live Music opportunities for Young People
- All year around on the 3rd Saturday from February to December: Cowra Community Markets. Register with us and perform at the markets each month.
- January 2026: Elvis Parkes Festival. Includes Busking Competition. 2026 registration fee: free for juniors under 12yo else $25.
- April: A Taste Of Canowindra Festival. Includes Busking Competition. 2021 registration fee: free.
- Early April: Canowindra Challenge Balloon Festival. 2022 contact: Annette Thomas on 0428 442 644.
- June: Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival. Includes Busking Competition. 2022 registration: free.
- November: Canowindra Christmas Street Festival. Organised by the Canowindra Chamber of Commerce. 2021 entry fee: free.
- December: Young Cherry Festival.
2019 registration with M&M'S MUSIC STUDIO. Call: 02 6382 2836.
Musical Event Photos
The following photos are meant to give you a feel for the simplicity of the events. Also note that each photo has had parental approval for inclusion on this website.