Carclew Holiday Bands: Night Mode July 2026

Holiday Bands Night Mode is an after-hours, advanced version of Holiday Bands for participants who've attended at least two Holiday Bands, are committed to their instrument and want to take being in a band further. Night Mode participants are expected to have an intermediate skill level and their own instruments.

Led by Interim Studios/Empty Threats overlord Matt Schultz and ADL High Priestess of Bass Felicity Freeman participants will write original music, develop communication skills, strong practice methods and create strong outcomes. Their work will be recorded at the very legendary Interim Studios before they perform with the other Holiday Bands bands at Jive!

You are welcome to sign up as a band! We will provide drums, amps, and all PA equipment.

At the end of Holiday Bands you have or be sent:

• Custom screen printed Holiday Bands merch item

• Studio recording of your original song

• Press Photos of your band

• Band Business Pack: Bio, Stage Plot, Press Photo.

• Live video recording of your performance

• Live Performance Photos

• A vibrant new community of like-minded creative people!

• Connection to the Adelaide music scene: Youth Orgs, Band Members, Venues and more!

Dates: Monday 6th July - Thursday 9th July

Times:

Mon 6th- Weds 8th 4:30 pm - 8:30pm at Carclew, 11 Jeffcott St North Adelaide

Thurs 9th 10am - 2pm at Interim Studio's 18 Gunson St Adelaide SA 5000

Thurs 9th 2pm - 8pm at Jive 181 Hindley St Adelaide 5000

Ages: 13-17

Cost: $200 per participant

Limited spots available:

• 20 tickets

Note: If the cost is the only inhibitor to your participation please email noconnor@carclew.org.au to discuss alternatives.

Accessibility information:
This event will occur within Carclew's Board Room, Art room, Low Down Studios, Stables Studio and Ballroom. Low Down Studios is not wheelchair accessible due to a step and tight doorway. All other spaces have flat approaches and standard doorway widths. Ramp entrance available at rear of building. If you have any specific needs or queries please feel free to get in touch! 8267 5111 noconnor@carclew.org.au

Further information about accessibility for this venue is available on Carclew's website. 

Holiday Bands July 2026 Artwork by Max Baird