Backbone

🌿 Ya'djin Spirit Women by HUB Resident: The First Creatives 🌿
Presented at BACKBONE FESTIVAL.

This unapologetic work from a First Nations creative and performing
arts company seeks to reclaim and sustain traditional healing practices and inspire future generations to stand strong in their identity and truth. Ya’Djin, meaning ‘speak’, echoes a message of resistance and courage from the artists, inviting the community to speak up and fend off any pressure to remain silent.

Catch Ya'djin Spirit Women in the Amphitheatre, Seven Hills Hub:
📆 Thursday 17th October, 5.45pm-6.45pm
📆 Friday 18th October, 7pm-8pm
📆 Saturday 19th October, 5.30pm - 6.30pm

BOOK NOW: https://events.humanitix.com/ya-djin-spirit-women

The First Creatives are one of Backbone Youth Arts' four funded residents, receiving $5000, 100 hours of free rehearsal space, mentorship from program partner Digi Youth Arts, and more to support the development of their project!

Ya'djin Spirit Women and Backbone Festival have been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia its arts funding and advisory body. Backbone is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Backbone Youth Arts is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.

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Ya’djin Spirit Women | Humanitix Get Tickets on Humanitix - Ya’djin Spirit Women hosted by Backbone Youth Arts. Backbone Youth Arts, 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills QLD 4170, Australia. Dates from Thursday 17th October 2024. Find event information.

~~ 𝔸 ℙℝ𝕆𝕄𝕀𝕊𝔼 ~~
Backbone Festival 2024: THIS WORLD IS YOURS TOO is a promise to our next generation of Young Artists.

🎈This year's festival features a range of events showcasing the creativity of Young Artists ages 0-18 and lots of fun for the whole family to enjoy! 🎈

1) 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 - Seven Hills Hub welcomes families to our unique space to enjoy performances, playspaces and more!
2) 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀? - Led by Brymore Productions and the Backbone Theatre for Babies Program, babies 0-3 can experience their very first theatre show in a cozy woodland.
3) 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿'𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 - See our Skill Builders and Young Makers perform in their own self-generated plays; The Bozo Strikes Back and Who Wants to Own a Planet?
4) 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 - Witness the talent of our Young Artist Community as they showcase their skills at this free event.
5) 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝘆 - Presented by Virag Dombay Productions with the Room To Play kids, a play about moving on from disaster through imagination, friendship, and embracing the wonderful unknown.

BACKBONE FESTIVAL 2024 runs Oct 10th - 26th.
See the full program at www.backbone.org.au/backbone-festival-2024

Backbone Festival has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia its arts funding and advisory body. Backbone is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Backbone Youth Arts is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.

🦅 HARPIES by HUB Resident: Eli Free 🦅
Presented at BACKBONE FESTIVAL.

A physical theatre celebRAGEtion exploring what it means to be a femme presenting, and an othered human, in a society not built for us; trying to find community and joy in such chaos.

Catch HARPIES in the Amphitheatre, Seven Hills Hub:
📆 Thursday 10th October, 6pm-7pm
📆 Friday 11th October, 8.30pm-9.30pm
📆 Saturday 12th October, 6.30pm-7.30pm

BOOK NOW: https://events.humanitix.com/harpies

Eli is one of Backbone Youth Arts' four funded residents, receiving $5000, 100 hours of free rehearsal space, and more to support the development of their project!

HARPIES and Backbone Festival have been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia its arts funding and advisory body. Backbone is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Backbone Youth Arts is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.

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HARPIES | Humanitix Get Tickets on Humanitix - HARPIES hosted by Backbone Youth Arts. Backbone Youth Arts, 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills QLD 4170, Australia. Dates from Thursday 10th October 2024. Find event information.

🍚 Bahala/o by HUB Resident: Buddy Malbasias. 🍚
Presented at BACKBONE FESTIVAL.

An evocative new dance-theatre work exploring cultural identity and
personal authenticity, set against the backdrop of culture and family.

Catch Bahala/o at the Ron Hurley Theatre, Seven Hills:
📆 Thursday 10th October, 7.30pm - 8.30pm
📆 Friday 11th October, 7.00pm - 8.00pm
📆 Saturday 12th October, 8pm-9pm

BOOK NOW: https://events.humanitix.com/bahala-o

Buddy is one of Backbone Youth Arts' four funded residents, receiving $5000, 100 hours of free rehearsal space, and more to support the development of their project!

Bahala/o and Backbone Festival have been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia its arts funding and advisory body. Backbone is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Backbone Youth Arts is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.

📸 : Aeron Maevin

Bahala/o | Humanitix Get Tickets on Humanitix - Bahala/o hosted by Backbone Youth Arts. Backbone Youth Arts, 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills QLD 4170, Australia. Dates from Thursday 10th October 2024. Find event information.

🚨 Backbone Festival 2024: THIS WORLD IS YOURS TOO will transform the Seven Hills Hub across 3 weekends of Youth Arts, from October 10th - 26th.🚨

View the full program now at backbone.org.au/backbone-festival-2024. Tickets are on sale now!

This year's program features a stacked lineup of Young Artists, challenging the world we live in and encouraging the voices of those who have been sidelined. Support Magandjin's Young Artists and buy a ticket to one (or MORE) of our 20+ events across October!

Backbone Festival has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia its arts funding and advisory body. Backbone is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Backbone Youth Arts is proudly supported by City Council.

👶 Backbone Theatre for Babies has ARRIVED! 👶

Congratulations to Brymore Productions and the Backbone Team for the warm, cozy, cuddly launch of the new Backbone Theatre for Babies program. We loved learning about the program and its inaugural production 'What's In The Woods?'.

Thank you to all those who visited the sensory woodland to learn about the project and what comes next. 'What's In The Woods?' now moves into a trial period throughout August and September with sessions and tailor-made content for three distinct age groups 0-1, 1-2 and 2-3 years old, before officially opening as part of Backbone Festival in October.

Families with children in this age group are encouraged to book into these trial sessions via the Backbone Website, and interested industry professionals who are keen to learn more or potentially see the program delivered in their community are encouraged to contact us for more information.

Backbone Theatre for Babies has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia its arts funding and advisory body. Backbone is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Backbone Youth Arts is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.

🚨Applications for Backbone's TECH BOOTCAMP close this Wednesday 7th August!🚨

Don't miss out on paid training, festival employment, technical masterclass, and ongoing mentorship and support from Steven May Productions.

Applications Due: 7th August by 5:00pm
Backbone Festival: 7th - 26th October 2024
APPLY HERE: https://backbone.org.au/tech-boot-camp
Application form can be found on our website.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body. Backbone Youth Arts is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Backbone Youth Arts is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.

💤 DON'T SLEEP ON THIS OPPORTUNITY! 💤

Applications for our TECH BOOTCAMP close next week! Young technicians who want paid training, hands-on experience, and participation in an exciting arts festival, this one is for you!

You’ll dive deep into theatre production and lighting design through exclusive mentorship and masterclasses provided by experts at Steven May Productions.

Remember the deal is...
🏋️‍♀️ 42 hours of training paid at $23.46 per hour (LPA award Production & Support Staff - trainee level).
🧑‍💼 3 weeks of full-time employment during Backbone Festival (October 8th - October 26th) paid at $965.60 per week (LPA award Production & Support Staff Level 2).
⚙️ Ongoing mentorship and support from the experts at Steven May Productions
📚 Masterclasses in Lighting Design, Technical Operations and Event Production

Applications Due: 7th August by 5:00pm
Backbone Festival: 7th - 26th October 2024

APPLY HERE: https://backbone.org.au/tech-boot-camp
Application form can be found in our bio or on our website.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body. Backbone Youth Arts is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Backbone Youth Arts is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.

Don’t miss out!

✨ Don’t forget! There is still time to register for our Undercover Artist workshops designed to teach the basics of being an artist in the business. Delivered accessibly and open to all, the 2024 Program offers storytelling, producing, marketing and tour admin skills development.

Register now! https://bit.ly/4cMmwVN
We have a variety of in-person and online events on the following dates:

Tuesday 30 July
• Tell it! 10:30am – 12:30pm | BackBone Youth Arts
• Produce it! 5:00pm – 6:10pm | online

Tuesday 6 August
• Market it! 10:30am – 12:30pm | BackBone Youth Arts
• Tour it! 5:00pm – 6:10pm | online

All workshops are free thanks to the generous support of our sponsors Brisbane City Council and Backbone, but you must register to attend. Don’t miss out! 🎇

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Thanks Di Farmer MP!!!

Join us on August 3rd for the launch of our new program, Backbone Theatre for Babies and hear all about the exciting experience we are creating with Brymore Productions

More info - www.backbone.org.au/backbone-theatre-for-babies

Theatre for babies!!

So exciting for kids 0-3yo and their caregivers to see What’s in the Woods? A series of sensory performances at the Backbone (our very own wonderful local arts organisation) theatre in Seven Hills.

RSVP at [email protected].

(I do love having Backbone in our neighbourhood…💕)

🎁Check out these FREE Undercover Artist Workshops!! 🎁

Over two weeks, tune in to a mixture of both online and in person workshops. The in person workshops will be happening here at Seven Hills Hub & we'd love to see you there!

Designed & delivered accessibly, but open to all!

Tell it! - Facilitated by Steven Pirie
Produce it! - Facilitated by Andi Snelling
Market it! - Facilitated by Nadia Jade
Tour it! - Facilitated by Nicole Reilly

Get on it!

📢 2024 Undercover Artist Workshops

Many artists go through training at uni and learn about the basics of being an artist in the business. Many artists are self-taught. Many artists with disability or who are d/Deaf miss out on this training due to issues with accessibility.

The Undercover Artist Workshop Program is designed to teach the basics. Delivered accessibly and open to all, the 2024 Program offers storytelling, producing, marketing and tour admin skills development.

If you want to apply for Undercover Artist Festival 2025 or present new work elsewhere, our Undercover Artist Workshops have something for you.

Register now! https://bit.ly/4cMmwVN

All workshops are FREE, but you must register to attend. Don’t miss out! ✨

[Image Description: A graphic of a person mid-performance with their hands in the air and smiling towards the camera. A blue overlay is placed on top of the photo with text that reads: "Free Workshops - Career Development for Performing Artists with disability or who are D/deaf" with a button on the bottom right hand corner with text that reads "Register Now". The Undercover Artist Logo is in white on the top left hand corner.]

💡 OH, YOU WANT TECH TRAINING?! 🎙

Backbone Youth Arts and Steven May Productions present an exclusive opportunity: TECH BOOT CAMP. This program offers hands-on experience, learning from industry experts, and participation in an exciting arts festival.

You’ll dive deep into theatre production and design through exclusive mentorship and masterclasses provided by experts at Steven May Productions.

As a part of the TECH BOOT CAMP, you will receive:
💰 42 hours of training paid at $23.46 per hour (LPA award Production & Support Staff - trainee level).
💰 3 weeks of full-time employment during Backbone Festival (October 8th - October 26th) paid at $965.60 per week (LPA award Production & Support Staff -Level 2).
🎙Ongoing mentorship and support from the experts at Steven May Productions
🎙Masterclasses in Lighting Design, Technical Operations and Event Production

Applications Open: 15th July
Applications Due: 7th August by 5:00pm
Backbone Festival: 7th - 26th October 2024

Application form can be found on our website at https://backbone.org.au/tech-boot-camp

⏰ While we know you don’t want school holidays to end, we can’t wait for our Young Creators Workshops to begin again in Term 3 NEXT SATURDAY! ⏰

We love to see the Seven Hills Hub busy with the creative minds of young artists every weekend and this term, Backbone’s Saturday drama classes will shift focus to Performance Creation through collaboration, teamwork, and sharing ideas.

Do you know a young creative aged 7-17 who would love learning these skills? They can join us at the Young Creators Workshops. Term 3 Registrations are filling up fast so head to our website now to secure a place for your child!

Register now: backbone.org.au/young-creators-workshop

💈Spend tomorrow afternoon at Backbone with TWO free events!💈

This youth arts double bill will see our Fresh Ink and On Display participants showcase their work across their unique disciplines.

Start the arvo with 4 new 15-minute plays by Matt Bapty, Sophie Wickes, Olivia Brand, and Sarah Esser. Then stick around for some nibbles by Rabbit Hole Cafe - Seven Hills and an Artist Talk held by Visual Artists Lily Turek and Ben Mostert.

🔵 4PM: Fresh Ink Playreadings, The Ron Hurley Theatre
🟣 6PM: On Display Artist Talk, The Workshop Space

Join us at the Seven Hills Hub, July 4th!

The Fresh Ink National Mentoring Program is mentored by Lewis Treston and co-presented by Backbone and Australian Theatre for Young People (atyp).

These projects have been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body. Backbone Youth Arts is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Backbone Youth Arts is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.

🎙Interested in Meanjin's up-and-coming Visual Artists!? Hear from On Display Resident Ben Mostert🎙

Ben will discuss his On Display project on July 4th, at 6pm at the Seven Hills Hub.
Join Ben as he dives deep into his work...

THE BNE PROJECT
~ Analog meditations on process, politic and artifacts. ~

Joined by fellow On Display resident Lily Turek in front of their unique display projects, Ben will welcome you into his process, his aesthetics, and his artistic backgrounds through this Artist on Artist conversation.

Don't miss Lily discussing 'Chamber of Reflection' and Ben unpacking 'The BNE Project' Thursday, July 4th at 6pm!

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through CREATIVE AUSTRIA, its arts funding and advisory body. Backbone Youth Arts is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Backbone Youth Arts is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.

✒️ Meet Fresh Ink Playwright: Sophie Wickes🖊

See Sophie's work GRANNY'S BROWNIES at the first public reading of the 2024 Fresh Ink program, presented by Backbone Youth Arts + Australian Theatre for Young People (atyp)!

// Granny's Brownies by Sophie Wickes //
"Audrey and Granny don't talk. Not about the things that really matter. So when Audrey hears from a snooping neighbour that Granny has been distributing 'special brownies' to her community, she decides she must intervene. But do Granny's Brownies offer a freedom Audrey is lacking?"

Join us at the Seven Hills Hub at 4pm on Thursday 4th July to hear Sophie’s play and the work of our 3 other Fresh Ink Playwrights. Rehearsed and performed by a professional director and actors, don't miss out!

📅 Date: Thursday, 4th July
🕓 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
📍 Location: Ron Hurley Theatre, Seven Hills Hub
📌 Address: 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body. Backbone Youth Arts is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Backbone Youth Arts is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.

✒️ Meet Fresh Ink Playwright: Olivia Brand 🖊

See Olivia's work DISCO SUNDOWN at the first public reading of the 2024 Fresh Ink program, presented by Backbone Youth Arts + Australian Theatre for Young People (atyp)!

// DISCO SUNDOWN by Olivia Brand //
"In their late-late youth, two old friends are enchanted by the buzz and nostalgia of their old clubbing days. Seizing a rare chance to party, they’re determined to manifest the most memorable night ever. But as they bounce from club to club, will their youthful hopes merely fade with the moon?"

Join us at the Seven Hills Hub at 4pm on Thursday 4th July to hear Olivia's play and the work of our 3 other Fresh Ink Playwrights. Rehearsed and performed by a professional director and actors, don't miss out!

📅 Date: Thursday, 4th July
🕓 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
📍 Location: Ron Hurley Theatre, Seven Hills Hub
📌 Address: 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body. Backbone Youth Arts is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Backbone Youth Arts is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.

🎙Interested in Meanjin's up-and-coming Visual Artists!? Hear from On Display Resident Lily Turek🎙

Lily will open a conversation about their On Display project on July 4th, 6pm at the Seven Hills Hub.

Join Lily as they discuss their work...
CHAMBER OF REFLECTION
~ Reflective Excavation; stained in colour. ~

Joined by fellow On Display resident Ben Mostert in front of their unique display projects, Lily will welcome you into their process, their aesthetics, and their artistic backgrounds through this Artist on Artist conversation.

Don't miss Lily discussing 'Chamber of Reflection' and Ben unpacking 'The BNE Project' Thursday, July 4th at 6pm!

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This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body. Backbone Youth Arts is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Backbone Youth Arts is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council

✒️ Meet Fresh Ink Playwright: Sarah Esser🖊

See Sarah's work THICK SKIN at the first public reading of the 2024 Fresh Ink program, presented by Backbone Youth Arts + Australian Theatre for Young People (atyp)!

// Thick Skin by Sarah Esser //
"Pat is a teen girl with a toothy secret - where others fight, fly or freeze, she has taken to transforming into a man-eating crocodile. In her wrestle to stay above water, Pat kidnaps Barry, the weather-beaten bounty hunter hot on her tail. Will she give herself up or give in to the change?"

Join us at the Seven Hills Hub at 4pm on Thursday 4th July to hear Sarah’s play and the work of our 3 other Fresh Ink Playwrights. Rehearsed and performed by a professional director and actors, don't miss out!

📅 Date: Thursday, 4th July
🕓 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
📍 Location: Ron Hurley Theatre, Seven Hills Hub
📌 Address: 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body. Backbone Youth Arts is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Backbone Youth Arts is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.

✒️ Meet Fresh Ink Playwright: Matt Bapty 🖊

Witness Matthew Bapty's work HUSHTONE at the first public reading of the 2024 Fresh Ink program, presented by Backbone Youth Arts + Australian Theatre for Young People (atyp)!

// HUSHTONE by Matt Bapty //
"Two boys sit in a living-room-turned-pub in the Isle of Skye, where cliffs abound, the people never talk, and the smell of fish lingers in the air. With word of a crime spreading a little too slowly, however, they can only look to the one thing causing them the most grief - relationship drama…"

Join us at the Seven Hills Hub at 4pm on Thursday 4th July to hear Matt's play and the work of our 3 other Fresh Ink Playwrights. Rehearsed and performed by a professional director and actors, don't miss out!

📅 Date: Thursday, 4th July
🕓 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
📍 Location: Ron Hurley Theatre, Seven Hills Hub
📌 Address: 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body. Backbone Youth Arts is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Backbone Youth Arts is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.

🎭 Term 3 Young Creators Workshops are approaching! 🎭

Skill Builders (Ages 8-12) and Young Makers (Ages 13-18) drama classes will be back after these school holidays, starting July 13th with a focus on Performance Creation and Playmaking! Join our Saturday YCW community!

These weekly classes are an energetic, curious, and supportive environment for Young People aged 8 to 18 to nurture and develop their imagination, creativity, and collaboration skills. Allow your Young Artist to creatively flourish in 2024 at Backbone Youth Arts!

Register your child now: https://backboneyouthartsincorporated.formstack.com/forms/backbone_workshop_registration_form

🎭✨ You're Invited! 🎭✨

Join us for the first public reading of the 2024 Fresh Ink program, presented by Backbone Youth Arts + Australian Theatre for Young People!

📅 Date: Thursday, 4th July
🕓 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
📍 Location: Ron Hurley Theatre, Seven Hills Hub
📌 Address: 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills

Meet our 2024 Brisbane participants, mentored by award-winning playwright Lewis Treston, as they showcase their incredible talent! Enjoy four 15-minute plays rehearsed and performed by a professional director and actors.

Clock off early and immerse yourself in Meanjin's most exciting new works! See you there! 🌟

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body. Backbone Youth Arts is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Backbone Youth Arts is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council

🎙Hear from our first two On Display artists at the premiere On Display Artist Talk!🎙

Join Lily Turek and Ben Mostert as they deep dive into their art on Thursday, July 4th. Hosted at the Seven Hills Hub in front of their unique display projects, the two Artists will welcome you into their process, their aesthetics, and their artistic backgrounds through this Artist on Artist conversation.

Don't miss Lily discussing 'Chamber of Reflection' and Ben unpacking 'The BNE Project' Thursday, July 4th at 6pm!

📷 Morgan Roberts Photography

🎨 Get CREATIVE these school holidays with Backbone's Young Creators Camp! 🎨

A three-day drama workshop experience for young people ages 7 - 11 who want to explore their creativity, meet like-minded peers, and learn new skills for life.

DAY 1: 👚 Costume creation and outdoor place making.

DAY 2: 🎭 Storytelling and character exploration.

DAY 3: 💡Puppet-making then make your own play!

Led by industry professionals with lunches INCLUDED each day!

Register now at https://backboneyouthartsincorporated.formstack.com/forms/backbone_workshop_registration_form or head to backbone.org.au/school-holiday-camps for more info!

🧠 Last but not least, a collection of Mental Health Resources for Young People 🧠

To round out Queensland Youth Week, we’ve collated a series of digital resources to support Young People’s mental health awareness. In this document are some websites and phone numbers of organisations dedicated to help those struggling with their mental health.

Download the resource pack on our website to see learn more about the mental health support out there: backbone.org.au/youth-week-2024

📷 Morgan Roberts

💰Money, money, money! Today we look at the financial basics of being a Young Artist. 💰

We’ve collated some of the things we wish we knew as a Young Artist when it comes to turning your art into a business! What is a sole trader? How do I invoice for my work? What is up with super? We do our best to answer all these questions and more, with the help of some online resources!

Download the resource pack on our website to see learn more about the financial side of being a Young Artist: backbone.org.au/youth-week-2024

📷 Morgan Roberts

📧 You’ve got mail! A look at the arts newsletters out there to help Young Artists! 📧

Today our Youth Week gift is a look at different Email subscriptions you can sign up to, to make sure you never miss out on an opportunity in the arts! These newsletters can teach you something new, keep you up to date and remind you what’s happening near you and beyond!

Stay ‘in the know’ about the art you’re passionate about with these email subscriptions!

Download the resource pack on our website to see a full list: backbone.org.au/youth-week-2024

📷 Morgan Roberts

🖥️ What’s this? Online Arts Resources and Opportunities for Young People? 🖥️

Mid-way through Youth Week, we’re looking at all the online resources and opportunities for Young People and emerging artists in a wide range of arts disciplines. The internet has opened up the whole world which means that Young Artists right here in Meanjin can learn from arts practitioners based almost anywhere!

Learn more about visual art, theatre, dance and circus with these digital resources and online opportunities!

Download the resource pack on our website to see a full list: backbone.org.au/youth-week-2024

📷 Morgan Roberts

✈️ What's on offer across Australia for Young Artists?✈️

Today, for Youth Week, we've collected opportunities beyond Brisbane for Young People and emerging artists that might be open to our local community. This is stretching beyond our local arts knowledge so if you have an exciting program or development opportunity for young people that we should know about, send it in!

Again, several of these programs run annually or on a term-by-term basis so be sure to note down any that pique your interest for 2025 and beyond.

Learn more about opportunities in the Gold Coast, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and more.

Download the resource pack on our website to see a full list of all the programs and events: backbone.org.au/youth-week-2024

📷 Morgan Roberts