Steve Forrest Music Tuggerah

29/08/2026

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Applications closing soon! Calling young songwriters!

Applications are now open for SongMakers Academy 2026 - a FREE three-day songwriting intensive designed to help emerging music creators take their skills to the next level.

Across Sydney and Melbourne, selected participants will collaborate, write, produce and record three original songs in professional recording studios, while developing their creative collaboration and problem-solving skills.

✨ Who can apply?

Aged 16–19
Have participated in a NSW or Victorian SongMakers workshop in 2025 or 2026
Have not previously participated in SongMakers Academy

📍 Sydney: 6–8 October at Forbes Street Studios, Woolloomooloo
📍 Melbourne: 29 September–1 October

And for successful applicants from regional areas, travel and accommodation costs are covered for the participant and a guardian if they’re under 18.

⏰ Applications close 30 August, don’t miss out!

🔗: https://www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/news-and-events/applications-open-for-songmakers-academy-2026

15/07/2026

A quick update from Matt’s wife & partner.

Over the last few weeks you’ve probably noticed things have been a little up and down behind the scenes at Steve Forrest Music.

We now have some answers: Matt has significant blockages in his heart, and right now his health is the priority.

The positive news is the shop is still OPEN and trading. We’ve got support in place and we’re incredibly grateful for the people who have stepped in to help keep things moving while Matt focuses on treatment and recovery.

A special thank you to Mum, who has been an absolute rock and has jumped in to help not just us, but the wider community that relies on this little music shop.

So this is my ask: please keep coming in. Every visit, every purchase, every lesson booking and every message of support genuinely helps. Your loyalty over the years has built more than a business — it’s built a community, and we’re feeling that support deeply right now.

Thank you for your patience while we navigate appointments, procedures and the unknowns that come with heart issues. We finally have some answers, and with answers comes a plan and a whole lot more hope.

From our family to yours, thank you for standing by Matt and Steve Forrest Music. ❤️🎶

15/07/2026

A quick update from Jules (Matt’s wife)

Over the last few weeks (and time) you’ve probably noticed things have been a little up and down behind the scenes at Steve Forrest Music.

We now have some answers: Matt has significant blockages in his heart, and right now his health is the priority.

The positive news is the shop is still OPEN and trading. We’ve got support in place and we’re incredibly grateful for the people who have stepped in to help keep things moving while Matt focuses on treatment and recovery.

A special thank you to Mum Kim, who has been an absolute rock and has jumped in to help not just us, but the wider community that relies on this little music shop.

So this is my ask: please keep coming in. Every visit, every purchase and every message of support genuinely helps. Your loyalty over the years has built more than a business — it’s built a community, and we’re feeling that support deeply right now.

Thank you for your patience while we navigate appointments, procedures and the unknowns that come with heart issues. We finally have some answers, and with answers comes a plan and a whole lot more hope.

From our family to yours, thank you for standing by Matt and Steve Forrest Music. ❤️🎶

06/07/2026

Hi everyone,

Shop closed today, Apologies Matt isn’t in today and hoping he will be ok soon.

Thank you 🙏

20/06/2026

Thankyou to all who attended our little restring workshop today. And a thank you to Warren Adams for sharing your expertise and guitar advice.

05/06/2026

Come and join us on the 20th of June for a workshop on restringing your acoustic guitar. We’ll provide a free set of the new Elixir “Attune” acoustic strings for 12 customers. We will have an in-store sign in sheet on the day available from 11:45am for a midday start. We will also cover the basics of setting up your guitar for its best playability. Please comment your interest below. Please bear in mind our store is upstairs.

21/03/2026

Technology is a wonderful thing. Our phones are back in service today.

31/01/2026

Apologies to our customers. We have been having phone difficulties for the past few weeks with service dropping in and out. We think we have isolated the issue and our phones are back in action.

Call us on (02) 4353 5490 for all your musical instrument and accessory needs.