FORGET Facebook or the Xbox, one group of Tamworth siblings has shown how rich school holidays can really be with a bit of talent and entrepreneurial flair.
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Rather than laze the days away, the Griffiths – Leah, 14, Hannah, 11, and Caleb, 8 – spent the holidays busking in busy Peel St.
Camped outside Cheapa Music in the morning and the post office in the afternoon, the Griffiths pumped out a host of big band favourites, with Leah on cornet, Hannah on saxophone and little Caleb on tenor horn.
They even encouraged passing kids to pick up the maracas or a tambourine and join in the fun.
"They do it most holidays and they just love it," granddad John Griffiths said.
"They earn a bit of pocket money, but the money is just incidental to them.
"The public is just incredible in their appreciation.
"It's pointless just practising at home when you can go downtown and have an audience."
The siblings, who play in the Tamworth RSL Band, use the money they earn to buy new equipment.
Mr Griffiths said the group's next step was to start playing in local nursing homes.
According to Hannah, the joy music brings to people's faces is the most rewarding part of busking.
"You can see it on their face, they're all so happy that us as kids are playing," she said.