By creating an inclusive, fun, and supportive space for our young people, we’re helping to build a brighter future for music and musicians in Aotearoa.
MISSION
Girls Rock Aotearoa is a charity that offers holiday programmes and workshops for young women, trans, intersex, takatāpui, queer and gender-diverse youth where music is the medium to build confidence, empowerment and foster social change.
21
Holiday programmes across 4 centres
22
Workshops across 5 centres
147
Bands formed
809
Youth engaged
“They came home buzzing each day and it was really nice to see their confidence building. We really appreciate this space for them to be in that builds their talents and affirms their gender.”
Whānau of youth participant
“I got to learn drums and they filled a hole in my heart I didn't know I had”
Youth participant
“The benefits of camp continue long after it finishes - friendships made and confidence grows. It really is an amazing experience.”
Whānau of youth participant
“Not only did the programme sponsor me when I could not afford to attend regularly, it set me on a completely new and exciting path towards that of a Music Professional, and I have grown both as a person and a musician in the lovely educational community they have created.”
Musician, previous youth participant and mentor
100%
Of youth participants learnt new skills
Feedback gathered from post programme surveys.
97.5%
Of youth participants whose general
confidence had increased
Feedback gathered from post programme surveys.
Nov 8th 2025 — Ōtepoti
Workshop: Make A Band From Nothing
Come make music with others in a fun and supportive environment! Be guided by professionals through a series of activities designed to take some of the stress out of the creative process. Suitable for all experience levels.
Guides: Top Tips Videos!
Get started on your music making journey with these practical videos from the To The Front team
Nov 15th 2025 — Tāmaki Makaurau
Workshop: Crafting Creative Identity
Join us in a supportive space for you to meet fellow musicians, share your music and have a kōrero about ways to help artists grow – hosted by Huiming from Flowerstream!
Feb 6-8th 2026 — Whanganui
Adult Rock Camp Manawatū-Whanganui
Calling adults over 18 for a 3 day, 2 nights sleep-away camp where participants will participate in instrument lessons, band practice, workshops and more! Held at The Learning Environment, Whanganui
IMPACT
We've had a fantastic year at Girls Rock Aotearoa with our To the Front and Pathways programmes.
Check out our Annual Return for the year end 31 March 2025 to learn all about what we do at Girls Rock Aotearoa!
Girls Rock Aotearoa have been selected as the Tier 3 winners for the 2025 New Zealand For Purpose Reporting Awards.
The Awards, organised by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), celebrate best practice in adopting accounting standards which provide greater transparency and consistency in reporting across the sector.
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