ROCKSTAR SCHOOL & THERAPY
ROCKSTAR COLLABORATES WITH AUSSIE STAR GO-JO!!
"THESE KIDS" MUSIC VIDEO
Today Rockstar collaborated with Aussie pop star, GO-JO! Following on from his Eurovision success, Go Jo is set to release his album with the lead single being "THESE KIDS". After our involvement today we can positively say it is the best ever video clip made in Australia, starring our very own Rockstar kids, with the exception of AC/DC's Long Way To The Top, which has Rockstar's very own Mark Evans starring in it, so I reckon we've got the music video market covered.
This music video followed on from Rockstar's involvement with the recording of GO-JO's banger of a song THESE KIDS at Parliament Studios in 2024. Everyone had a ball today and are waiting with bated breath for the music video release in JUNE. We all know it will be a cracker and can't wait to see it! Please look GO-JO up and check out his stuff, he's not only a superstar but a super lovely guy!
PHOTO: Rockstar Founder Director LUKE (left) and Aussie super star GO-JO (middle) with our incredible Rockstar kids crew on the set of "THESE KIDS" music video. WELL DONE (left to right) to Louie, Nyah, Nova, Hazel, Arlo, Ripley, Jakob, Teddy, Toby and Cassidy!
AUTUMN BAND CAMP 2026
REGISTER NOW!
Calling all band campers! Whether you are an experienced young rockstar or completely new to music, everyone 8 to 16 is welcome to join band camp for a 2 day school holiday music intensive.
Our band camp program is always fully booked, So get your skates on Rockstar peeps and book in now!
NOTE: You don't have to be a Rockstar student to do Bandcamp! New Rockstars very welcome!
Band Camp Fees are $350 for each camper for the 2 day program.
IMPORTANT DATES 2026
TERM 1 2026
ROCKSTAR MAKING HEADLINES
ROCKSTAR - AS SEEN ON ABC TV
The ABC's 7:30 Reporter Mike Lorigan flew up from Melbourne to interview Rockstar’s Mark Evans to talk about everything AC/DC, past and present, and his work with Rockstar School and Therapy.
Check it out on ABC iview, or click the YouTube link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9yHkxQo9aI
Luke Edwards
Founder Director
Rockstar School and Therapy
SUPPORT BAND - SUPPORTING THE HOME SCHOOL COMMUNITY
SUPPORT BAND FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
Rockstar’s Support Band program is designed to support and bring joy to children and young people with neurodiverse and mental health challenges, particularly those in the home school community. Our Senior and Junior rock band program is kicking off this week, Thursday February 19th but is open to all young people looking for a place to socialise, learn, connect and create a positive space to enjoy each week. This unique program is designed and run by highly experienced Social Worker and Rockstar Director Luke Edwards as well as Australian rock legend Mark Evans the original bass player from AC/DC.
Our program runs each Thursday in our wonderful rehearsal space under the light right line near the Tramsheds. Junior Band (primary school age 7-12 years) is 10-11:30am and Senior Band (high school age 13-18 years) from 12-1:30pm. For those with NDIS funding there are two line items that can be used for the program, for those without NDIS funding fees will be assessed pro-rata. Whatever your situation, we will do what we can to assist with your access to the Support Band program.
For newcomers, you will be required to have a registration meeting at Rockstar School and Therapy in Leichhardt, with Luke and Mark, so that we can best look at how we can support you!
To find out more don’t hesitate to text or call Luke on 0425253499.
Luke Edwards
Founder Director
Rockstar School and Therapy
MARK EVANS (EX-AC/DC) HAS ARRIVED AT ROCKSTAR
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!
Rock legend Mark Evans has landed at Rockstar and we are fortunate to have his incredible expertise and experience as part of the Rockstar team.
Mark is now taking bookings on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and places are filling up! Not a local? Not a problem, Mark is also available via Zoom! Whether you are from Leichhardt or Luxembourg, you will get the opportunity to enjoy the Mark Evans experience!
Mark's approach to bass playing is all about the fundamentals - what he calls "The Bassics". According to Mark:
"I have been keen for a long time now to find a way to pass on what I have learned and experienced playing bass in bands live, recording and touring internationally since 1975, and Rockstar is the perfect home for passing on my knowledge to our future rockstars".
"During my years playing bass in AC/DC, Rose Tattoo amongst many others (and touring internationally alongside KISS, Black Sabbath, Motley Crue and Status Quo) the experience, knowledge and the lessons I have learned are many. In essence this is what I want to share with fellow bass players, young and not so young, experienced or just starting their playing journey"
Lessons are open to all ages from 8 years to 80+, and all skill levels. Whether you are an experienced bass player wanting to explore ways to make your playing better (for you and your band!) or a beginner looking to develop solid bass playing (the right way!), Mark will guide you on your journey to bass excellence.
Mark will be operating from his purpose built headquarters at Rockstar, so whether you are an existing Rockstar student or future student, don't hesitate to take this incredible opportunity to learn from an iconic Aussie rock musician who not only has a wealth of experience to share but many a yarn about Australian rock history as well.
For further details please check out the Mark Evans "Bassics" page and message me on M: 0425253499.
Luke Edwards
Founder Director
Rockstar School and Therapy
MARK'S GUITAR MAINTENANCE
GET YOUR GUITAR READY TO ROCK!
Rock legend Mark Evans is now offering guitar maintenance at Rockstar!
You may not know this but your child's guitar should have new strings every few months. Old strings get rusty, crusty and dull, and make playing more difficult. This can be affecting a students ability and desire to play and practice!
Also, your guitar may be out of tune and set up poorly, which again makes it harder to play and practice! Does your acoustic guitar buzz and not sound right? Does your electric guitar crackle, buzz or the sound cuts out?
The solution? Mark's Guitar Maintenance by none other than ex-ACDC Mark Evans!
We would highly recommend getting your guitar restrung and set up at least twice a year, especially before our shows in Term 2 & 4! Don't show up on show day with a sad dysfunctional guitar, get your guitar happy and ready to rock!
CONTACT NEL M: 0412488355 OR EMAIL US AND GET YOUR GUITAR LOOKED AFTER BY EX-ACDC MARK EVANS! RESTRING PRICING STARTS AT $50 AND INCLUDES STRINGS!
GUITAR RESTRING:
$50 (including strings)
BASS RESTRING:
$95 (including strings)
GUITAR COMPREHENSIVE SET UP:
includes restring, cleaning, truss rod, electrics, action and intonation
$175 (including strings)
BASS GUITAR COMPREHENSIVE SET UP:
includes restring, cleaning, truss rod, electrics, action and intonation
$225 (including strings)
CALL/MESSAGE NEL NOW!
0412488355
Luke Edwards
Founder Director
Rockstar School and Therapy
15 YEARS OF ROCKSTAR!
Rockstar's 15th Anniversary!
15 years of Rockstar in our beloved Leichhardt community. From teaching music to my sons and their friends, to becoming an inner west institution with a brilliant team of educators and 300+ wonderful students, the Rockstar journey has been a fantastic story of success through community connection and our goal to make music accessible and enhance lives.
With the growth of Rockstar school has also been the growth of Rockstar Therapy. More than a decade ago my Social Work career inevitably converged with my music career and Rockstar Therapy was born - who said therapy can't be cool.
Rockstar Therapy is an innovative multi-faceted program that builds resilience, enhances positive self identity and supports developmental growth to alleviate neurological, mental health and social challenges.
TRIBUTE TO MY BELOVED FATHER
TRIBUTE TO MY FATHER JON EDWARDS
My much loved father/grandfather/friend to many - Jon Edwards - passed away peacefully at home with family on Tuesday 10th December. Before his battles with dementia and cancer, Dad was the head of maintenance at Rockstar for many years. In addition to being a dedicated parent and family man, he was an elite athlete, an electrician and builder and a man with a big heart and would go out of his way to help family, friends or indeed anyone in need.
It goes without saying that I would not be the same without him, and the same goes for Rockstar. The building skills that he taught me have allowed me to build every studio, the front stage and much more. Where he had a hand in renovating a studio, we have MANY power points.
My father was an incredibly generous, compassionate and caring man and it's his spirit that led me to create a music school that was not just about music but also about helping and empowering and supporting people.
Although known as a footballer and builder, he had a strong sensitive artistic side, with a particular love for music. His love for music was no more apparent than when he tore up the dance floor, after weeks of battling through radiotherapy, at his 80th birthday celebration - where we performed his favourite songs in a singalong with family and friends. Even when life was hard he showed us all the power of love, family, community and music.
Thank you for everything Dad. You will be sorely missed but you are part of everything I do.
Luke Edwards
Founder Director
Rockstar School and Therapy
THE HUGE PROGRAMS FOR OUR MOST RECENT SHOW - ROCKALICIOUS 4
THE PEOPLE'S STAGE
THE PEOPLE'S STAGE
THE PEOPLE'S STAGE
The Bar stage is what we like to call - "The People's Stage". This is the authentic pub venue vibe where the audience is just an arms length away. Much the same environment in which bands like AC/DC learned their craft and an important part of any young rockstars experience.
THE VENUE STAGE
THE PEOPLE'S STAGE
THE PEOPLE'S STAGE
The Venue stage @ crowbar will give young Rockstars a real feel of the real deal when it comes to performing at a world class venue. However our goal at Rockstar shows is ALWAYS to help our young rockstars feel good, no matter how big the stage the goal is to have fun and learn. Our stage experience is exactly that - an experience - and even though we are in a different forum we are still in the classroom learning and growing and becoming more confident and capable as young artists.