Over the last 15 years, we’ve witnessed a powerful and encouraging change in the music world—particularly when it comes to young girls picking up instruments, joining bands, and stepping confidently into creative spaces that were once heavily male-dominated. When we first began running our holiday programmes, the difference was striking. For every girl who enrolled, there were often ten boys . Girls were present, but they were vastly outnumbered, and many were hesitant to tak

Holy Grail: Forging Their Sound at Rock Academy At Rock Academy Band School, we’re proud to support young musicians as they grow in skill, confidence, and creativity. One band that truly embodies this journey is Holy Grail —a dedicated group of students who continue to develop their sound through commitment, collaboration, and live performance. Holy Grail is made up of Leo  on vocals and guitar, Jonty  on drums, Tane  on keyboards, and Will  on guitar. Together, they bring en

Empowering Youth Through Live Music Performance In a world where screens dominate so much of young people’s time, finding meaningful, confidence-building experiences away from devices has never been more important. One powerful and often underestimated tool for youth development is live music performance . Beyond learning notes and rhythms, stepping onto a stage can help young people build confidence, manage social anxiety, and reconnect with real-world interactions in a heal

When you walk into the EBIS school hall on any given day during our holiday programme or catch a session at Band School on Cuba Street, you’ll probably hear it before you see it — that silky smooth bass line  that pulls everything together. That’s the magic of our resident bassist, a true style guru and a cool customer with serious musical flair. At just 14 years old, she’s already mastered the kind of bass presence that makes every jam session feel tight and every groove fee

Our Wellington holiday programme is all about creativity, confidence, and fun  — and nobody embodies that spirit quite like Savana , one of our most beloved tutors. Savana brings amazing energy  to every day of our sessions. From the moment the kids arrive, her infectious smile  puts everyone at ease and sets the tone for a positive, welcoming environment. Whether it’s a jam session, a dance around the hall, or a quick laugh between activities, Savana makes every moment feel

We are incredibly passionate and excited  to announce that in 2026  we’ll be launching guitar and singing lessons  across Wellington! This has been a long-time dream for us, and we can’t wait to bring high-energy, confidence-building music lessons to even more young musicians and families in the community. Music has an amazing way of bringing people together, building self-belief, and unlocking creativity—and that’s exactly what we aim to do with our guitar and singing lesson