Froth & Fury Launch New Breed First Stage Experience for Under-18 Artists

Froth & Fury Fest is searching for South Australia's next up-and-coming heavy, punk or alternative rock act with the announcement of the New Breed First Stage Experience – a youth artist development program that will give eight emerging artists aged 10 to 18 the chance to perform live at the festival next year.

This exciting development from the New Breed Program Management team welcomes bands, solo musicians and vocalists to apply. All that's required is a one-to-two-minute audition video that can be an original song, cover, instrumental or vocal performance. No need for fancy equipment, just shoot it on your phone and send it in.

Four bands and four solo artists will be selected to perform on the HOTHOUSE Stage, a dedicated stage created for the program at Froth & Fury Festival on Saturday 30 January 2027. Bands will get the opportunity to play two songs and soloists one song at the festival in front of fans and a panel of three music industry professionals, who will pick one band and one solo artist as the New Breed winners on the day.

The winning band will receive a cool $1,000 Billy Hyde voucher to support further artistic development, along with a professional sound recording sponsored by Northern Sound System, a 10-week advanced training course with ARMI and a General Admission ticket and commemorative shirt for each band member to Froth & Fury 2028.

The winning solo artist will receive a $500 Billy Hyde voucher, a General Admission ticket to Froth & Fury 2028 and a commemorative shirt. All other finalists will receive 2028 festival tickets and commemorative shirts.

Applications are open now at rebrand.ly/NewBreedApply and close on Monday 7 December 2026 COB (ACST). Full terms and conditions are available at rebrand.ly/FF27NewBreedTCs. Only South Australian artists are permitted to enter.

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New Breed has been created in partnership with the Music Development Office (South Australia), Northern Sound System, Carclew and ARMI – Australian Rock & Metal Institute to allow under-18 musicians to perform live.

Froth & Fury Co-Director Anita Decoster said New Breed sits at the heart of what the festival stands for.

"New Breed is the backbone of Froth & Fury," she said. "It's about giving young people the chance to play in front of a passionate, supportive audience of alternative music lovers, gain real industry experience, and walk away inspired to keep making original, unique music.

Froth & Fury is run by fans, for fans. We want to platform artists of all ages and skill levels and build a community we can all be proud of. That’s why in 2027 we’re giving the New Breed a stage of their own."

Froth & Fury Co-Director Jason North added, "New Breed is a really exciting new initiative from Froth & Fury. It's about giving young musicians the chance to get on stage, play in front of a crowd, potentially meet other artists and get a real taste of what it’s all about. That kind of experience at a young age is massive for building confidence and growing as a musician. I wish something like this existed when I was starting out!"

Applications are open now at rebrand.ly/NewBreedApply and close on Monday 7 December 2026 COB (ACST). Full terms and conditions are available at rebrand.ly/FF27NewBreedTCs. Froth & Fury Fest takes place at Adelaide Showground on Saturday 30 January 2027. Tickets are on sale now at frothandfuryfest.com.