{"title":"Sunday Music Fest: Sydney 2027","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"custom-two-columns\" style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-column\" style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 28px; line-height: 1.2; padding-bottom: 30px; border: none;\"\u003eFor everyone who loves and leads Christian singing!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.2; border: none;\"\u003e13 March 2027 | 10am - 3:30pm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* Flexbox layouts automatically align elements side-by-side *\/\n  .custom-two-columns {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    gap: 30px; \/* Space between the two columns *\/\n    width: 100%;\n    margin-top: 0px !important;    \/* Pulls the layout right up to the section above *\/\n    margin-bottom: 35px !important; \/* Creates a clean, distinct gap at the bottom *\/\n    padding: 0 !important;\n  }\n  \n  \/* Forces each column to take up exactly half the width minus the gap *\/\n  .custom-column {\n    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 15px);\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n    padding: 0 !important;\n    margin: 0 !important;\n  }\n\n  \/* Specific header adjustments to re-balance the spacing *\/\n  .tight-heading {\n    margin-top: 0 !important;      \/* Strips top space completely *\/\n    margin-bottom: 10px !important; \/* Gives breathing room beneath headings inside columns *\/\n    padding-top: 0 !important;\n    padding-bottom: 0 !important;\n    line-height: 1.3 !important;\n  }\n\n  \/* Responsive design: stacks columns on mobile screens so it stays readable *\/\n  @media screen and (max-width: 749px) {\n    .custom-column {\n      flex: 1 1 100%;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-column\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c!-- NOTE: This script handles the Ticket Tailor pop-up widget. Do not delete. Event ID number is specific to each event in Ticket Tailor. --\u003e \u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tickettailor.com\/js\/TTWidget.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003ca href=\"javascript:\/\/\" onclick=\"TTWidget.loadEvent('EMU', 2377684, 'widget', 'events.emumusic.com');\"\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"btn default\"\u003eRegister here\u003c\/button\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFor over 20 years Emu has been supporting local church music through its Word In Song conferences: combining Bible teaching and practical seminars in music, tech and leadership. In 2027 we’re doing something new: the Sunday Music Fest. Created for everyone who loves and leads Christian singing, this single-day festival explores why congregational song is so central to gospel ministry. It’s also going to be lots of fun! Experience the joy of singing in a large crowd with excellent musicians. Be challenged to think how Christian singing can transform both your church gathering and your Christian life. And enjoy the festival vibes with live music, good food and great coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-column\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(74, 92, 243);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho's it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich, gospel singing isn’t just the responsibility of the music team, but the whole church. That’s why Sunday Music Fest is designed for everyone. Yes, we will have streams for musicians, tech teams, those in leadership, and… for the people actually doing the singing: the church. Great music happens when we sing, serve and celebrate the gospel together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-column\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(74, 92, 243);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"custom-bullet-list\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-e34722d1-7fff-f387-aefc-34ed65defcc0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Session:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eInsightful Bible teaching paired with rich congregational singing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-542a9903-7fff-33f1-6903-951125584ed8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePunchy, Short-Form Seminars:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePractical talks tailored for leaders, musicians and everyday church members.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ad4e6b81-7fff-6a78-7e4a-0fd1eb6d260c\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFestival Experience:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLive music showcases, street food, team-building activities, and great coffee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIf you’ve ever thought about what the purpose of singing is, or why music matters in our services; or how to skill up as a congregational singer, musician, leader, or tech? That's what Sunday Music Fest is about. Come with your church or come on your own, but leave inspired, equipped, and refreshed to help shape gatherings that are biblical, beautiful and transformative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon’t miss out!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Register now and be part of a transformative experience that will help shape the way you sing, lead, and live out the gospel. Group discounts available (\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(74, 92, 243);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#groupdiscount\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 92, 243);\"\u003eclick here to find out more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"border: none;\" height=\"400px\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/snazzymaps.com\/embed\/811513\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(74, 92, 243);\" id=\"groupdiscount\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e1. Is there a group discount?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes! Group discounts are available for our conference and package (10% off each ticket for groups of 5-14, and 20% off each ticket for groups of 15+). Please select the group discount option at checkout. Alternatively, if members of your church would like to register separately, please \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(74, 92, 243);\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/emumusic.com\/pages\/word-in-song-group-tickets-5\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 92, 243);\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if your team is 5-14, and please \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(74, 92, 243);\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/emumusic.com\/pages\/word-in-song-group-tickets-15\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 92, 243);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(224, 251, 97);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eif your team is 15+ to receive your \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eunique discount code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Who is this conference useful for?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYou! If you care about the music in your church - from the congregation, to the band, or as a leader – Sunday Music Fest is designed to support the goals of Colossians 3:16 that we together share in this ministry of the Word of Christ.  We’ll be running sessions for everyone. And at nearly every event, we meet someone who tells us they wish they’d brought along their team, their friends, or pastors – as listening and learning together makes the biggest difference back in your church.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e3. I'm a pastor or service leader - is this conference useful for me?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes! The ministry of the word in song flourishes when it intentionally complements the spoken word. As the leader of the congregation's praise, we hope you'll embrace the responsibility and joy of overseeing the music ministry in your church. What's more, your team will find it a great encouragement to see you supporting this ministry.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e4. I don’t play an instrument or lead singing. Are you sure I should come?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe like to encourage churches that the centre of music ministry is not on the platform, but in the pews! Heart engaging, biblically rich singing is more about the congregation than it is the band, organ or choir. And we’ll be helping you think how you can engage 100% in the music.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. I've been doing music for many years. Will I learn anything new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaybe yes; maybe no! Many people come to our events simply for the refreshment, encouragement and fellowship with those doing similar ministry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. We are a small church with few resources - will this day be relevant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes! We love helping smaller churches work out how to effectively use their resources to lead singing. There will be lots of opportunities for applying biblical and practical principles to every context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. Do I need to bring food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the day. There will also be coffee and sweet treats available to purchase on the day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(74, 92, 243);\"\u003eCancellations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\nDelegate cancellations will incur a $10 administration fee. Sorry, no refunds will be given for cancellations within one week of the event. In the event that we need to cancel or postpone the conference, Emu Music will provide a full refund.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(74, 92, 243);\"\u003eCommunications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\nBy registering you are agreeing to receive communication about this event from Emu Music. 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