Central Coast BandFest 2026 will see around 30 bands from across 18 schools come together for the Central Coast Conservatorium Schools Program's annual band showcase.

Held at Narara Valley Baptist Church, the day is a celebration of music and an opportunity for our School Band students to represent their school in a friendly competition-style event. There will be two concerts held throughout the day (11:00am and 1:30pm) with performances from training bands and concert bands.

All school bands will receive a gold, silver or bronze rating as well as constructive feedback on their band’s performance from an external adjudicator.

Central Coast Band Fest is a ticketed event. Entry is $15 per ticket (2 comp tickets are given per family for students performing, details for this can be found after filling in the sign up form)

Concert 1: 11:00am (bands please arrive for registration between 10:30 - 10:45am)

Concert 2: 1:30pm (Bands please arrive for registration between 1:00 - 1:15pm)

Band allocations:

CONCERT 1

Gosford East Concert Band

Gosford East Training Band

Holgate Concert Band

Lisarow Concert Band

Lisarow Training Band

Narara Concert Band

Narara Training Band

Star of Sea Concert Band

Star of Sea Training Band

Umina Concert Band

Umina Training Band

Valley View Concert Band

Valley View Training Band

CONCERT 2

CCAS Concert Band

CCAS Training Band

Gosford Public Chapman Band

Gosford Public Concert Band

Gosford Public Training Band

Kariong Concert Band

Kariong Training Band

Point Clare Concert Band

Point Clare Training Band

St John Baptist Concert Band

St John Baptist Training Band