Northern Composure is the largest and longest-running youth band competition in the area and offers musicians local exposure as well as invaluable stage experience. Bands compete in heats and grand final to battle it out for huge prizes and their chance to perform in front of a panel of industry experts.
Over the past 20 years we have had many success stories and now is your chance to join bands such as:
- Ocean Alley
- Lime Cordiale
- Dear Seattle
- The Rions
- Crocodylus
- C.O.F.F.I.N
- Edgecliff
- A Triple J announcer plus a wide range of industry professionals
The results are in
This year's finalists were Four Leaf Clover, Lemonjam, Lorelei, Trepan and Vertigo, each performing a mix of original material and cover songs as they competed for the title.
Vertigo, a 4-person band, wowed the judges with phenomenal musicianship, originality, stage presence, and youth appeal securing them the top honour for 2026.
As winners, Vertigo received $1,000 in prize money from Northern Beaches Council, a marketing and publicity package, a consultation with a Roland Product Specialist, a Fender Guitar, a full music production package including recording of a single, a paid gig at Brookie and a free busking licence.
Shortly after the winner was announced members from Vertigo said – “We are super ecstatic, shocked and very, very, happy!
The runners up were:
- Platinum (1st) - Vertigo
- Gold – Trepan
- Silver – Lorelai
- Emerging Artist – Lemon Jam
- People’s Choice – Four Leaf Clover
For more information contact Youth Development at youth@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au or call 8495 5104.
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