The growth and development of youth bands form a microcosm of the ministry’s strategic plan for youth development.  Youth bands provide healthy alternatives for youth at the community level.  It is an avenue for discipline and training, development of artistic ability, enhancement of personhood through the acquisition of pride and self-fulfillment, enhancement of self worth, cultural awareness and positive socialisation.

Youth Band may register with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture to be eligible for government grants and other assistance offered by the Department of Youth.

Band members must be Bahamian citizens or residents.

1. Bands in New Providence and Grand Bahama may be collect application forms at The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture Offices. Youth Bands from the Family Islands may collect from the Administrator’s Office on the island. Alternatively, you may use the link below to download the application form.
2. New Providence and Grand Bahama Youth bands must fill out and submit the application form to the Ministry in New Providence and Freeport respectively.  Youth Organisations from the Family Islands may submit completed forms to the Family Island Administrator Office on the island.  
3. The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture will phone Nassau and Freeport applicant acknowledging receipt of the application.
4. The Department of Youth will review the application to ensure that mandate of the ministry is being supported by the youth band’s objective.
5. The department will contact successful Youth band in writing to inform them that they’ve been registered with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture.

National Youth Band Registration Form

• A letter addressed to the Director of Youth requesting registration of the band
• A profile of the band

There are no associated fees.

Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture
Department of Youth
Ground Floor West Wing
Education Building
Thompson Boulevard
P.O. Box N4891
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 502-0600
Fax. (242) 356-2693
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays