Uncovered workshop FAQ's

Who can attend the workshops?

Workshops are open to all Territory Government middle and senior school students. Please note workshops for upper primary school are only open to teachers.

What are the workshops about?

There are two workshops available to participants: Songwriting and Composition, and Recording and Producing.

When will they be held?

Workshops will be held mid term 2. Dates for specific workshops are listed in the workshop expression of interest page. Workshops will be provided subject to sufficient expressions of interest numbers. Please make sure to register your expressions of interest as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

Where will they be held?

Workshops may be held at NT Music School or a predetermined venue, and online.

What about if I only wanted to do the workshops?

The workshops are open to all registered participants from NT Government schools intending to participate in the UnCovered competition, including individual middle and high school entrants, or teachers from primary schools. Please note you must be able to make your own way to the events (Darwin or Alice Springs).

I live too far away to attend either the Darwin or Alice Springs workshops, have you got an alternative? 

Yes, NT Music Schools' UnCovered workshops will also be held online and recorded if you cannot make it to the live session.

When does registration for the workshops open? 

Workshop expressions of interest open mid term 1, 2024. 

When does registration for the workshops close? 

Workshop expressions of interest close April 19, Week 1, Term 2. 

What are the categories that I can enter in? 

There are three categories you can enter. Each category has a winner and runner-up prize. You must choose the correct category when uploading your application.
The categories are:

• Contemporary Melodic - music with lyrics and sung melodies. Anything from hard rock to country ballads, R&B, and everything in between.
• Rap and Rhyme – music and beats with lyrics spoken, rapped, spat, chanted, can also contain some melodically sung passages.
• Instrumental – beats, electronic dance music, acoustic and or electric instruments. Can include minimal lyrics and/or vocal effects, but predominantly instrumental.

How will my composition be judged?

Judging criteria for each category can be found here (Link).

Who will be judging my work?

NT Music School engages judges from various music industry backgrounds from outside of the school. Judges can be subject to change according to their personal availability. 

When will the finalists be announced?

Finalists will be announced on Thursday October 17.