When do entries close?
We have both EARLYBIRD ENTRY and GENERAL ENTRY cut-off dates. Click on the link below for the cut-off dates and entry fees. Entry Cut-Off Dates and Fees
What will happen to my ensemble on the day?
Parents/students should meet outside the venue at which the school is scheduled to play. All venues have their own warm up room facilities. Your group should arrive at the venue on or prior to the arrival time published on the ASBOF website. Your group should remain together and you or your ensemble organiser should [...]
Is there a drop off zone for buses?
Conservatorium of Music Yes, directly out the front of the main entrance. Click the link below. Bus Drop-off Zone Clancy Auditorium, University of NSW Kensington There are bus stops on either side of High Street, however, due to the ongoing construction of the light rail you are advised to make inquiries closer to [...]
How do I find out what time my child is performing?
Please contact your school Music Director in the first instance. Your school Music Director will have been given an ensemble arrival time which is advised by the ASBOF. This arrival time is set approximately 1 hour before the ensemble is due to play. This allows for an adequate time in the warm-up rooms. There [...]
Where should I take my child on the day?
Parents/students should meet outside the venue at which the school is scheduled to play and remain together. A parent from the organising committee or the School Music Director should make themselves known to the Festival registration desk. Parents and students arriving early are encouraged to enter the auditorium (tickets required for adults) to listen to other [...]
What happens once my child is taken to the warm-up room?
Ensembles usually have between 15-30 minutes in the warm up room. They are then ushered straight on to the stage. Ensembles are permitted to have 1 parent helper to assist them back stage. Watching other schools perform prior to your school going on stage adds to the sense of occasion and makes the event [...]
What happens once my child has finished performing?
Once the ensemble has finished playing they will return to where they have unpacked their instruments and will then be under the direction of their Music Director. They will then move back around to the front of the auditorium/where they were first met by the ASBOF marshaling staff. Students are free to leave once [...]
When does the adjudication take place?
Typically, we will have an adjudication at the end of each section. If there are a large number of ensembles in a section we might have an adjudication halfway through the event. The compere will announce the adjudication times during the course of the event.
What is the Admission cost for the audience at the Festival?
The Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival is a not-for-profit organisation. All proceeds from ticket sales go towards running the Festival and its associated Professional Development programs. Click to tab below to see the current prices. All school aged children or under are admitted free to the ASBOF. TICKET INFO