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The Guitar Gym & Sono Music Performance Showcase 2026
11th & 12th December 2026 · The Old Museum, Brisbane
Everything you need to know about our upcoming Performance Showcase is below.
Please read this information before registering.
SPIRIT OF THE EVENT
To provide an inclusive and supportive environment for performing, where skill levels are balanced and optimised to the best of our ability to ensure performances run smoothly. This means we may have lower and higher skill levels, and in some cases mixed ages, within a band. We strive for a positive experience to be had by all, including performers, families and staff. If you register for the event, it is assumed you understand what it is all about and contribute to the positive experience for all. If the event isn’t for you, that’s okay, we may have other events that suit a more individualised approach.
Registrations Open Monday 21st September
VENUE: The Old Museum
480 Gregory Terrace
Bowen Hills QLD 4006
The Old Museum is approximately 0.6 km from Fortitude Valley railway station via Brunswick Street, around an 11-minute walk.
TICKETS
Tickets go on sale Monday 9th November and close at 11:59 pm Sunday 6th December.
Performers require a ticket. Please include the performer when purchasing tickets.
FRIDAY 18+ SHOWCASE
Doors 7:00 pm · Performance 7:30–10:30 pm
SATURDAY ALL AGES SHOWCASE
Saturday sessions are separately ticketed with allocated seating.
Session 1: Doors 9:30 am, starts 10:00 am
Session 2: Doors 11:30 am, starts 12:00 pm
Session 3: Doors 1:30 pm, starts 2:00 pm
Session 4: Doors 3:30 pm, starts 4:00 pm
Please check the Session List before purchasing tickets to ensure you select the correct session.
View Ticket Prices
Friday 18+ Showcase
Single ticket: $TBC
Saturday All Ages Showcase
Single ticket: $TBC
Child aged 5 and under: Free*
The Old Museum Box Office charges a $5 ticketing fee. A complimentary ticket is still required for children aged 5 and under.
IMPORTANT DATES
REGISTRATIONS & PLANNING
- 21st September – Registration opens
- 18th October – Registration closes
Late registrations are not accepted. Some instruments, particularly vocals and drums, may reach capacity before the closing date.
- 19th–31st October – Band groupings and song selection
REHEARSALS
- 22nd November – Rehearsals for Friday 18+ performers
- 28th–29th November and 5th–6th December – Rehearsals for Saturday All Ages performers
Each band will be allocated one rehearsal time. Specific rehearsal dates and times will be confirmed once the programme is finalised, usually around 4–5 weeks before the event.
TICKETS & PERFORMANCE
- 9th November – Tickets go on sale
Performers require a ticket, so remember to include the performer when purchasing tickets.
- Friday 11th December – 18+ Showcase
- Saturday 12th December – All Ages Showcase
FAQs
GENERAL FAQs
Can I perform in more than one act?
Yes, subject to allocations. Let your coach know you are interested and they can make a note to keep you in mind. There can often be late withdrawals and unallocated parts that we would always prefer to give to performers who are keen. Just bear in mind this may mean attending two separate rehearsal times.
What time am I performing?
Once session allocations are finalised, you will be advised which session you are performing in. The exact running order may change up to and including the day of the event, so performers must be present from doors until the end of their allocated session.
Do performers need to purchase a ticket?
Yes. Performers require a ticket as they are seated with the audience when they are not performing. Please include the performer when purchasing tickets.
Is it okay if I am late?
Please try to arrive on time for doors. Admitting guests into the performance space during the show is disruptive and discourteous to performers. You also risk missing your performance entirely.
What do I need to bring?
Guitarists: Only your guitar. A staff member will be off stage to tune instruments.
Pianists: Only your sheet music if you need it. It’s better if you can perform a piece from memory, given the nature of the event.
Drummers: Sticks
Can I bring my own amp and effects?
Generally this isn’t advised as it can complicate matters, namely changeover times and the work the sound engineers have to do. We provide modern amps with in-built effects (amp simulation, delay, reverb and modulation). Additionally, we have 3 BOSS Overdrive/Distortion pedals supplied on the day. All of these are sound checked before the event to maintain an even volume. However, if you have a particular effect that isn’t catered for, and the song requires it, you can bring a battery powered stompbox and patch lead if you deem it absolutely necessary. Please discuss your effects needs with your coach during your lessons.
Media Release
Our media release is in place as we cannot possibly prevent members of the audience from taking photos or video on the day. However, if you do not wish to have images of you or your child used by us on the website or social media please just let us know! You may have to look through all our photos to identify you or your child so we know not to use the photo.
FRIDAY (18+) FAQs
Are there rehearsals?
Yes, there will be a supervised rehearsal at the Indooroopilly studio. You will receive details about your rehearsal time as soon as we organise it, but please note that the scheduled rehearsal is on Sunday, 22nd November, between 9 AM and 6 PM. Unfortunately, this is the only opportunity for performers to come together for a supervised rehearsal, so please save the date.
ADULT BANDS ONLY: Additionally, the rehearsal room will be available for unsupervised rehearsals, in the weeks leading up to the event. Once this option becomes active, we will publish the availability details HERE.
All rehearsals are free of charge.
SATURDAY (ALL AGES) FAQs
Is there a rehearsal?
Yes, there will be a supervised rehearsal at the Indooroopilly studio. You will receive details about your rehearsal day & time as soon as we organise it, but please note that the scheduled rehearsals are on the two weekends prior to the event, between 9am and 5pm. Please save those dates and we will lock in your rehearsal day as early as mid October, with the specific time following a couple of weeks later.
All rehearsals are free of charge.
What if I can’t make my rehearsal?
Unfortunately, as there are so many songs/bands to get through, we can only realistically reserve one rehearsal time and day to each song. Obviously, not everyone will be able to attend.
Drummers and vocalists are especially crucial to a beneficial rehearsal, so especially in those cases, let your coach know if you can’t attend and we will either provide a backing track (assuming one is available) or a fill-in musician to help your band through the song on rehearsal day. If we need to purchase a custom backing track we can also provide you with a copy to practice with if it is needed. There will be no charge for this.
What is my child playing?
Please speak to their coach. In the months leading up to the concert we coordinate a spreadsheet of song allocations. Until registrations close we cannot finalise the programme, however your child should have selected or been assigned a piece by mid October.
Can I request a particular Saturday session?
No. We cannot accommodate requests for particular Saturday sessions or times. If registering for the All Ages Showcase, performers must be available for the duration of the day.
If more than one family member is performing, please indicate this when registering each performer. We will endeavour to place performing family members in the same session where possible.
Session allocations will be advised once the programme has been finalised.
ON THE DAY
ARRIVAL
Please arrive on time for doors for your allocated session. Guests and performers cannot enter the auditorium before doors while set-up and soundcheck are underway. Latecomers will only be admitted between acts.
INSTRUMENTS & WARM-UP
On entering the performance space, performers should place their instruments beside the stage as directed by staff, then take their seat in the audience. If you wish to warm up, please do so before arriving as there will be no opportunity to warm up at the venue.
WHEN YOU’RE CALLED
Performers will be called to the side of the stage several acts before their performance. Please move promptly to the designated area, remain quiet and follow staff directions. After performing, enjoy your applause and return directly to your seat in the audience.
STAYING FOR THE SESSION
A substantial and encouraging audience is an important part of the experience, so we appreciate performers and guests staying for the full session. We understand this may not always be possible, particularly with young children. If you need to leave early, please do so between acts to avoid disrupting a performance.