Play Anything Music Therapy

06/10/2026

Our With One Voice Newcastle choir is part of this! 🎶💛

We’re so happy to join choirs from across Australia for With One Voice’s national video project 'I’m a Believer'. A lovely celebration of singing together and the connections we make along the way.

Have a watch and see if you can spot some familiar Newcastle faces!

16/09/2026

We are so proud of our incredibly participants who got up and performed at our Play Anything midyear concert.

We love being able to provide this important experience to our partipants. Performing increases self confidence, boosts endorphins and leads to a huge sense of achievement and pride.

We are open to inquiries and new participants, so if you have questions or are curious, just get in touch!

14/08/2026

The hardest part of writing a song is often knowing where to start.

That’s why we created Songmaker, a simple songwriting companion designed to help you turn ideas into songs you can actually play.

Whether you’re staring at a blank page, looking for fresh lyric ideas, exploring chord progressions, or trying to shape a song from scratch, Songmaker gives you creative prompts and inspiration to get you moving.

✨ Generate song titles
🎸 Explore chord progressions
📝 Spark lyric ideas
🎶 Build your song structure

Perfect for beginners, educators, music therapists and anyone who loves making music.

Find Songmaker here https://polyphonic.com.au/songmaker or follow the link in our bio!

05/08/2026

We’re celebrating a story that’s really about the incredible young people who make Polyphonic what it is.

Seeing Julia’s journey from being too nervous to play in front of anyone to finding confidence through music is exactly why Polyphonic exists.

We’re so grateful to everyone who has trusted us with their creativity, courage and growth, and to the families, facilitators and community who make this program possible.

A huge thank you to the Newcastle Herald for sharing Julia’s story and helping shine a light on the importance of accessible, inclusive creative spaces for young people.

We’re also incredibly thankful for the ongoing support from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, whose funding allows us to continue offering Polyphonic free of charge through 2027.

Here’s to many more young people discovering their confidence, finding their voice and making music together.

27/07/2026

Young people interested in music wanted!

SoundLab - a free weekly after school musical workshop - starts this Thursday at Windale Hub!

SoundLab is a relaxed, inclusive music group where young people can explore instruments, write songs, and create their own music.

Sessions include a mix of live music-making and music technology, including keyboard, guitar, beat-making, lyric-writing, recording and music production.

Whether you’re an experienced musician or just starting out, SoundLab is a friendly and creative space to develop your skills, share ideas, and make music with others.

Sign up at link in bio!

27/07/2026

Looking for something creative after school?
SoundLab is a free, inclusive after-school music program where young people can create, play music and connect through songwriting, instruments and music technology.
📅 Thursdays, starting 30 July
⏰ 3:30–5:00pm
📍 Windale Hub
🎧 Ages 12–17
💛 Free to attend — no musical experience needed

There are still places available for this term. Register here:

SoundLab is a relaxed, inclusive jam session where participants explore instruments, experiment with music technology, and make music together.

22/07/2026

SoundLab returns next Thursday, offering young people a relaxed and inclusive space to explore music, build skills and connect with like-minded creatives.

Over 10 weeks, participants can develop their skills in songwriting, beat-making, music production or learning an instrument, with support from experienced mentors and musicians.

📅Thursdays, 3:30pm (Starting 30 July)
📍Windale Hub
🎶 FREE

Head to the link in our bio to secure a place in Term three!

16/07/2026

Recently I had the opportunity to attend an inspiring 2 day training session with the Hunter Community Alliance alongside a wonderful group of people from across our region.

It was a valuable chance to learn more about how strong relationships, genuine listening and collective action can help create meaningful change in our communities.

I came away with plenty of ideas to reflect on and apply to our work at Play Anything, particularly as we continue building inclusive programs shaped by the voices and experiences of the people involved.

Thanks to Hunter Community Alliance and everyone who took part!

09/07/2026

What a wonderful day!

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to support our Mid-Year Showcase Concerts today. Seeing the room filled with family, friends and supporters made the performances even more special.

To all of our performers: you should be incredibly proud. It takes courage to get up and share your music, and today you did exactly that. Every performance reflected the hard work, growth and passion you’ve put into your music this year.

Thank you to our amazing team for everything that happened behind the scenes, and to everyone who helped make today such a success.

We couldn’t be prouder. 🎵💜

07/07/2026

Thank you to Newcastle Herald and Jess Belzycki for this wonderful write up in Saturday’s paper!

We’re running free weekly SoundLab sessions at Windale Hub this coming term! Sign up and more information via the website:
https://www.polyphonic.com.au/sound-lab