Battle on the Bank 2026

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Hosted by the Youth Think Tank Team (Y3T), Battle on the Bank will be held Friday 25th September 2026, 6pm-9pm in Campbell Park, Inverell. 

Battle on the Bank (BOTB) is your chance to get on stage and show everyone what you've got! Whether you're a solo artist, in a band, or an instrumentalist, this event is all about giving young people aged 12-24 years the opportunity to perform, have fun, and share their talent. Sign up using the form below.

Y3T are a team of passionate local young people - Hollie Purvis, Sophie Partridge, Abigail Beckhouse and Sav Maybury, who are excited to host the 2026 event that celebrates local youth talent.

BOTB is a drug and alcohol-free event. This event is proudly funded by Sapphire Wind Farm and Ladybug Projects.

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Battle on the Bank 2025

Battle on the Bank 2025

Hosted by the Youth Think Tank Team on Friday 20 June 2025, the first Battle on the Bank was a free event organised by youth for youth. Following a youth led survey of young people in the community, results indicated youth wanted to see more opportunities for live music.

Hearing this feedback, the Youth Think Tank Team joined forces with Ladybug Projects and Regional Community Builders to deliver this event.

BOTB 2025 featured emerging star Kyla Belle, Inverell's Jemima McLachlan plus 7 youth taking to the stage and performing everything from Paul Kelly to Radiohead. Young soloist PJ claimed the audience vote, closely followed by Cooper Blair's didgeridoo performance and Natalie Tu in third.

A night of epic music, food, and local talent made this a memorable first event, with plans for a 2026 event. 

The 2025 YTTT members were:

  • Daniel Bernard

  • Rohan Cowley

  • Hollie Purvis

  • Savannah Maybury

We thank the NSW Government and supported by Regional Community Builders and Ladybug Projects. If you have any questions, please email the Think Tank Team: yttt@ladybugprojects.com.au