Schools and participants will receive music copies upon reservation and payment, allowing students to learn and practice ahead of the workshop and concert—memorisation is encouraged for a full Hot Potato Band experience. Workshops are limited to 50–75 participants. Students must bring their own instruments and equipment. All wind, brass, and percussion instruments are welcome!

Recommended Playing Requirements – Schools:

• Beginner/Novice Players: approx. 1 year of learning, concert band level 0.5
• Intermediate Players: approx. 2+ years of learning, concert band level 1.5–2
• Advanced Players: approx. 3+ years of learning, concert band level 2.5–3

HOT POTATO BAND repertoire will be emailed to participating schools and individuals upon booking.

For information please contact: hotaeducation@experiencegoldcoast.com

Years 4–12 Music | Australian Curriculum & QCAA

Attending the Hot Potato Band concert at HOTA provides students with a rich, real-world opportunity to engage with key music curriculum outcomes. Students develop critical listening and performance skills, exploring rhythm, melody, harmony, dynamics, and texture, while understanding how musicians convey energy, mood, and cultural expression. The experience inspires composition and improvisation, demonstrates contemporary music technologies, and showcases how visual elements enhance live performance. It also connects students with diverse music styles, inclusive communities, and professional pathways in the music industry.

General Capabilities

• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Personal and Social Capability
• Intercultural Understanding
• Literacy
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability
• Ethical Understanding