To The Front Te Papaioea 2026 applications are now open. The 4-day October programme is open to youth aged 12-19 years who are women, intersex, trans, takatāpui, queer and gender diverse.

Held in the school holidays from Friday 2 October to Monday 5 October 2026 at The Stomach in Palmerston North, this unique programme fosters confidence and community through the power of music.


To The Front offer a sliding scale of payment options, with an allocation of free financial assistance available for low-income families and sponsored places for Māori and Pasifika youth.

See the girlsrock.co.nz website for more information and to apply.