Port Macquarie Workshop Day 2026
Hands-on, innovative, and future-focused professional learning for music educators.
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For the first time ever, join Musical Futures for a full-day of practical and engaging workshops in Port Macquarie (NSW)! Access brand new resources for primary and secondary music teaching, engage students through music they love, and integrate new technologies and AI-assistive tools.
What You'll Learn
Boost your music program with a mega suite of brand-new & upgraded resources (valued at $145 AUD alone!)
Explore an approach to engaging students with software: Chrome Music Lab Song Maker, Soundtrap, BandLab, GarageBand iOS/MacOS & Ableton Live
Use bespoke AI tools for songwriting & enhancing (not replacing!) creativity
Try the upgraded Everyone Can Play & Rock Squad resources, designed to support whole class ukulele, keyboard, guitar and bass.
Access the new Beats resources for classroom percussion lessons using a range of styles and grooves.
Embed the Explore, Recreate, Create approach, plus earn your Level 1 Musical Futures Certification at this event!
What's included
Snacks & Lunch provided 1 Year subscription to Musical Futures International (valued at $145 AUD alone!) Full day of interactive workshops & networking with like-minded music teachers. Get your Level 1 Certification at this workshop! Visit MacKillop College (See map for location here), a Musical Futures "Champion School" and learn about how they've boosted student engagement through their innovative music program.
Why attend
- Access brilliant resources – walk away with lessons & loads of resources you can use the very next day
- Practical & hands-on – learn in an environment where you actually make music all day, rather than just listening to "presentations"
- Suits all age groups – approaches and resources suitable for students from Year 3 all the way to Year 12!
- Future-focused – learn AI and electronic music approaches relevant to your students
- Community – connect with other passionate music educators from the Mid-North Coast and beyond!
- Curriculum-aligned - use our custom curriculum mapping tool to align resources & units to the NSW curriculum.
Pricing & Registration
Key Details & Delegate Cost:
Wednesday 17th June, 2026
9:00am - 3:30pm
MacKillop College, Port Macquarie (NSW) (See map)
$249 AUD + GST for first teacher
Special offer: $220 AUD + GST for subsequent teachers from same school
Includes full day of hands-on workshops, resources, snacks, lunch and refreshments!
Hear some stories from past delegates...
Luke Watt - Maryborough Education Centre
Allison Pritchard - Barnawatha Primary School
What teachers are saying...
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Interactive, vibrant, hands on, exciting and challenging. Musical Futures walks the talk and is a tremendous teaching tool for here and now. It is a credible & intelligent music program for primary and high school students.
Cathy McEwen
/ Corndale Primary School
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Musical futures was the most nurturing and applicable PL opportunity I have had the pleasure of engaging with. It has fundamentally changed my approach to not just music education but to other curricular areas as well.
Mitchell Bowmer
/ Bexhill Public School
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I learned so much and had so much fun at the workshop! Definitely professional learning that inspires and also provides so much to take into the classroom the next day!
Rebecca Campbell
/ Richmond Christian College
FAQs
No. Any music teacher who feels they would benefit from the event may choose to attend! We've had class teachers, university lecturers, instrumental teachers and university students join us and they've loved it!
p.s. if you're a university student, please mention this in your application we will give you a discount!
Yes, this workshop will suit ALL music teachers working with students from K-12. Content will cover primary/elementary, middle school and high school settings and there will be lots on offer throughout the day
You are more than welcome to bring your preferred instrument to the workshop day! There are plenty of instruments at the host school and we'll be using a variety of instruments throughout the day.
Our cancellation policy is as follows:
After payment has been received the following policy will apply should a delegate wish to cancel their registration:
- 100% refund if cancelled prior to two weeks from the event.
- Within 2 weeks of the event, you will receive a 50% refund of your registration fees.
- Within 3 working days of the event, you will receive no refund.
Please contact our team at info@musicalfuturesinternational.org to discuss any changes to your booking.
Please also re-read the Terms & Conditions to check how changes to your booking may impact you.
Your registration fee includes a full day of practical workshops between 9:00am - 3:30pm. It also includes snacks, refreshments and lunch. You will also receive 1 year access to the Musical Futures International Starter Pack subscription valued at $145AUD.
Your registration fee does not include accomodation, transport (flights/taxis etc.) or any other expenses associated with the workshop day.