Kid’s & Youth Music Workshop: Authenticity Through Music
A creative music workshop for ages 8–12 and 13–17.

This immersive workshop invites young people on a creative journey of self-expression through songwriting, singing and musical discovery.

Together we'll explore what authenticity means, using
music as a playful and powerful way to be our truest self.

Through collaborative songwriting, layered vocals, rhythm, percussion and the magic of live loop pedals, participants will contribute to an original song, created and performed together. Along the way they'll build confidence, creativity and an appreciation for how every unique voice strengthens the whole.

Whether they're discovering their voice for the first time or already love making music, this workshop offers a supportive space to experiment, collaborate and celebrate the joy of creating something that could only exist because everyone contributed.

No musical experience is necessary - just curiosity, imagination and a willingness to create.

ABOUT YOUR HOST: Moana Mayatrix

Moana Mayatrix is a Māori-Australian singer-songwriter, multi-disciplinary artist and creative facilitator originally hailing from Margaret River, Western Australia. An ECU Honours graduate, she has built a diverse career spanning music, theatre, film and education, performing nationally and internationally. Her work has taken her to the Sydney Opera House in support of legendary rock
band The Cult, screenings of her animated rock-opera film ‘The Colour Red’ across Europe and America, and she has been recognised by Triple J as “One of Australia's Fiercest Front Women" for her commanding stage presence and powerful vocals with her rock-project Mayatrix & The Psychics.

Alongside her performing career, Moana is deeply passionate about nurturing creativity in young people. She has facilitated music and songwriting workshops across metropolitan, regional and remote Western Australia through programs including WAM Girls Rock, Baba-Lala Musical Playtime, Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company and the Bloodbeats Music Program, creating inclusive and engaging spaces where participants are encouraged to explore, collaborate and express
themselves with confidence.

Drawing on over 10 years of experience as a professional artist, Moana's workshops inspire young people to discover the power of their own voice, embrace their individuality and experience the joy of creating music together. Her approach is playful, supportive and empowering, encouraging every participant to leave feeling seen, heard and creatively inspired.