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Student Registration
COMMOTION registration for students
REGISTRATION UPDATE: We're Fully Booked! 🎶

Kia ora music community! We are completely blown away by the response – COMMOTION is now 100% full! A massive thank you to everyone who has registered. We can't wait for an epic weekend of music with you all.

If you missed out on a spot, don't worry! We have now opened an official waitlist.
We know that plans can change and a few spots almost always open up closer to the date. Joining the waitlist means you have a really good chance of getting in on the action, so don't hesitate to add your name.

Ready to take that chance? Complete and submit the registration form below to be the first in line when a place becomes available. You don't need to pay anything unless we contact you that a place is available.

➡️ Join the COMMOTION Waitlist!
COMMOTION student registration costs just $130 plus ticketing fee.

This includes:
  • A full weekend of amazing workshop content
  • Tutoring and mentoring from legends in New Zealand music
  • Entry to the Saturday night showcase gig
  • A multi-use 10% discount card for Beggs Musicworks, valid for 12 months
  • A chance to win Serato music software. We have some licenses for Serato Studio worth $405/each and Serato DJ Suite worth $727/each to give away.
  • Over $800 in value per-attendee, with the remaining costs being met through funding and sponsorship.
Note: Please get in touch by email to info@commotion.nz to enquire about scholarships and payment plans.
COMMOTION
Student Registration Form
Funders want us to report on diversity
If youre not in school, just put the town or city you live in
Pre-Commotion emails will also be sent to this person and they will be your emergency contact
Music experience
Please tick all that apply to you
What you play e.g. guitar, vocals, drums etc. How many years experience; performance experience; any links to your music online?
If you're in a band, what is the name of your band?
Are you interested in performing your own music on stage at the Saturday Showcase?
Can be either as a solo performer, or as a duo or band.
Do you wish to be placed in a colab band to learn a song to perform at the Sunday Showcase?
We are able to coordinate a limited number of colab bands. These bands are made up of part bands, individuals, and COMMOTION tutors.
How did you find out about Commotion?
Commotion terms & conditions

Terms & Conditions


Behaviour - Similar to behaviour rules at high school.

  • You will enter into the spirit of the event and attend with an open mind; be open to feedback; be supportive and encouraging of others.
  • Putdowns, bullying, rude or abusive language etc will not be tolerated.
  • COMMOTION is drug and alcohol free. You agree to not consume alcohol, recreational drugs, cigarettes or vape.
  • In the event of poor behaviour, you may be asked to leave COMMOTION. In this situation, no refund will be given.

Photo/video release

  • By participating you agree that COMMOTION may use any images or video for COMMOTION promotional and reporting purposes

Withdrawals and refunds

If you can no longer attend COMMOTION, you can notify us by email at info@commotion.nz

  • Before July 15th - Full refund, less ticketing fees.
  • After July 15th - No refund.

Cancellation

In the unlikely event COMMOTION is cancelled due to COVID-19, or another event outside of our control, full refunds will be provided, less ticketing fees.