Mandurah Young Songwriters Club 2026 – Applications

Take your songwriting to the next level! Join a supportive community of young musicians, work alongside experienced mentors, and develop your skills in co-writing, lyricism and song structures.

  • Weekly sessions | Term 2 
  • Limited to 12 participants

What to expect: 
Mentored songwriting sessions – Learn from industry professionals in a collaborative environment.
Group co-writing – Work closely with other young musicians within the club to create and refine original songs.
Studio recording experience – Record a demo of an original song during the July school holidays.

All eligible applicants will be invited to an informal audition/workshop to determine the final participants for 2026.

Program Requirements: 
  • Must be between the ages of 14 – 18

  • Must be able to play the basics of an instrument (or be a vocalist)

  • Must have your own instrument (unless you are a vocalist)

  • Must be available to attend the audition workshop, most sessions and the studio recording

Key Dates:
Audition/Workshop: Tuesday 7 April, 10am – 1pm

Start Date: April 20
End Date: June 29

Session Times: Mondays, 5pm – 7pm – Session Location: Mandurah Performing Arts Centre or WOTSO Mandurah
Studio Sessions: 1 day during the July school holidays at PEN CAP CHEW studios (Date TBC).

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: MID DAY, Monday 6 April


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This is a FREE program thanks to The Mandurah Performing Arts Centre and The John and Bella Perry Foundation