This year Clairvaux MacKillop College’s Battle of the ROCK Bands Festival is turning up the volume, and you’re invited to an exclusive sneak peek (Thursday 9 October), ahead of the live shows (6.30pm from 9 to 11 October).
Teacher, and Battle of the ROCK Bands event co-founder, John Daly said after rocking it out throughout the school holidays, 30 schools from across Queensland are ready to amp it up for the 8th annual Clairvaux MacKillop College, Upper Mount Gravatt rock music Festival event.
“This is a special year as we have our 1000th student performer ready to hit the stage,” he said, and we also celebrate the milestone of having our 100th student crew member working backstage at the festival in 2025. This is such an achievement from a small, simple event we created in 2016 to a three day festival in 2025.
“If you’ve ever thought about attending this event, now’s the time, as we have the best student musicians in Queensland lined up to play.”
Co-founder Tim Hondroudakis adds, “the festival is more than just a music event, it’s a stage for student talents to shine in a real rock band atmosphere.”
“There are so many talented musicians, and this event provides them with the on stage experience they will need as they pursue careers after school.
“Beyond the music, it’s a hands-on opportunity for students who have an interest in stagecraft and technical production to gain real world experience.
“Whether they’re on stage or behind the scenes, students walk away with experience that’s as authentic as it gets.”
The 2025 Battle of the ROCK Bands Sponsors include:
The Brisbane City Festival Funding Program, BJ’s Sound and Lighting, Southside Toyota, The Triffid, The Music Spot, Shure, Zildjian, IJS, QCEC, the Guitar Centre at the Gabba, Manny’s, Reval Real Estate, IJS, Yamaha Music Australia, and SB LB Pedals.”
Clairvaux MacKillop College also welcomes Griffith University Queensland Conservatorium and Tafe QLD as Tertiary Industry Event supporters in 2025, and 4ZZZ as the events official media partner.
Battle of the ROCK Bands showcase details:
Dates: 9 to 11 October
Time: The performances start at 6:30pm each night and there will be food vans and coffee vans on site from 5pm.
Location: Clairvaux MacKillop College, Upper Mount Gravatt (Mary MacKillop Learning Centre, Klumpp Road, Upper Mt Gravatt).
Don’t miss out on witnessing the rise of future music legends. Book your tickets today!
Allocated seated tickets can be purchased here.
While general admission tickets can be purchased here.
There will be limited parking onsite, parking is also available via a short walk from the Park and Ride facility on Klumpp Road.
For more information, please direct any enquiries through to Clairvaux Mackillop College Mt Gravatt Facebook page or contact the Clairvaux MacKillop College office on 3347 9200.