Parents Battle of the Bands: Music, Connection, Creativity, Growth
Parents Battle of the Bands: Music, Connection, Creativity, GrowthParents Battle of the Bands: Music, Connection, Creativity, GrowthParents Battle of the Bands: Music, Connection, Creativity, Growth
PBOB: a not-for-profit organization building social connections while raising funds for kids’ music programs, including exciting events like the battle of the bands in Melbourne, which boosts potential and growth.
PBOB is an Australian Registered Charity that harnesses the power of music to build community, strengthen social connections, and enhance individual and communal well-being. We aim to create a lasting impact across ALL generations by organizing events like the battle of the bands, where participants showcase their talent. Our mission is t
PBOB is an Australian Registered Charity that harnesses the power of music to build community, strengthen social connections, and enhance individual and communal well-being. We aim to create a lasting impact across ALL generations by organizing events like the battle of the bands, where participants showcase their talent. Our mission is to bring music back into the daily rhythm of life, with exciting competitions such as the battle of the bands Melbourne, fostering creativity and connection among all ages.
THE CONCEPT
THE CONCEPT
THE CONCEPT
Join us for our annual Battle of the Bands live music events in your neighbourhood: Parents Battle Of the Bands. All proceeds from these exciting battle of the bands performances are donated back to participating schools' music programs. To date, we have staged over 300 shows featuring parent musicians, contributed more than $130k to musi
Join us for our annual Battle of the Bands live music events in your neighbourhood: Parents Battle Of the Bands. All proceeds from these exciting battle of the bands performances are donated back to participating schools' music programs. To date, we have staged over 300 shows featuring parent musicians, contributed more than $130k to music education, and engaged over 15,000 children. For more information on our battle of the bands events in Melbourne, check out our Battle page!
3 OUTCOMES
THE CONCEPT
3 OUTCOMES
Parents and adults can enhance personal creativity and reconnect with play by building communities that harness music’s positive impact on well-being. For kids, participating in initiatives like the battle of the bands can boost cognitive, social, and emotional development through music, particularly by funding music programs in public pr
Parents and adults can enhance personal creativity and reconnect with play by building communities that harness music’s positive impact on well-being. For kids, participating in initiatives like the battle of the bands can boost cognitive, social, and emotional development through music, particularly by funding music programs in public primary schools. The creative industries play a vital role in strengthening and expanding the ecosystem by championing local live music venues and events like the battle of bands Melbourne, which support the vibrant music scene.
BECOME PART OF THE MOVEMENT
EOI's 2026 BATTLE SEASON NOW OPEN! *
* Dates for the battle of the bands in Melbourne are yet to be confirmed.
Your school is a public primary school. The band members participating in the battle of the bands are all parents or carers of children enrolled at the primary school as of the date of the Battle of the Bands Melbourne. Please note that school staff are not eligible unless they are also parents. Exception requests or questions regarding participation in the battle of bands are welcome and will be considered by the PBOB board on a case-by-case basis. Contact us!
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This means your donation—whether small, big, corporate, or private—is now tax-exempt! Just click the pink button and select the option that suits you best. Your contribution directly supports public primary school music education, making a real difference, note by note, especially as we prepare for events like the battle of the bands in Melbourne.
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Are you:
a parent with particular skills keen to volunteer at PBOB for our exciting battle of the bands?
a company or organisation interested in playing a part in our movement to increase social connection and access to music for all kids through initiatives like the battle of the bands Melbourne?
an industry professional or an artist interested in being a guest judge for our upcoming battle of the band events?
a person who would like to learn what it's all about regarding the battle of the bands?
Please get in touch. We would love to hear from you!
Parents Battle of the Bands Pty Ltd
Suite4/67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda Victoria 3182, Australia
At Parents Battle of the Bands, we honour the Traditional Custodians of the lands where music and stories have been shared for generations. We pay our respects to Elders past and present — and we celebrate the spirit of music as a timeless way to educate, connect, inspire, and bring community together.
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