One of the most successful singer-songwriters and performers of all time is bringing his phenomenal Got Back tour down under next month: Paul McCartney!

The Paul McCartney live experience is everything any music lover could ever want from a rock show – and so much more: nearly three hours worth of the greatest moments from the last 50 years of music, dozens of songs that have formed the soundtracks of our lives.

To celebrate his return and the final show of the Australian tour, Frontier Touring is giving the next generation of aspiring musicians the chance to win a huge prize: an exclusive group photo opportunity with the global music icon, attendance at his soundcheck, and tickets to McCartney’s Gold Coast performance – held on Saturday 4 November, Heritage Bank Stadium.

Calling all music classes, students, teachers and music education professionals across Australia from high school, university or TAFE: film a video cover version (phone quality is fine) of your group’s favourite Paul McCartney song for your chance to win! To enter, simply upload a video of your cover to social media using the hashtag #GotBackToSchool – and don’t forget to tag us at @frontiertouring. Then submit your online form here.

Entries will be judged by an esteemed panel of music industry experts, with decades of experience between them – including (in alphabetical order):

Annabelle Herd – CEO, ARIA

Michael Chugg – Founder, Chugg Entertainment

Reegan Stark – CMCO, Frontier Touring

Sean Warner – President & CEO, Universal Music ANZ

Susan Heymann – COO, Frontier Touring

The successful entrant could win up 40 tickets for their class (minimum in group being five) to attend Paul McCartney’s Gold Coast show this November… including a once in a lifetime chance for your class to meet with Paul face to face!

See here to read full T&Cs and entry restrictions – note transport and accommodation to the Gold Coast are not included in the prize. Entries open Wednesday 20 September 10am AEST and close 10am AEDT, Monday 9 October. Entry is open to Australian educational institutes only. All entrants and attending members must be 15+. Winner will be notified via email by 6pm AEDT on Wednesday 11 October 2023.

Aspiring music students everywhere should not miss this chance to win the prize of a lifetime… Get practicing and submit your cover song now!

Returning for his first live performances in Australia in six years, Paul McCartney live on stage is a once in a lifetime evening that transcends and elevates the potential of live music. With two shows already sold out, tickets are on sale now.

‘A masterclass from the greatest living cultural figure – a true privilege to behold’ ★★★★★ The i Newspaper

‘If the greatest songs elicit an emotional response too powerful to properly explain, it’s safe to say no review of Paul McCartney’s tour will quite do it justice’ – Sydney Morning Herald