ALMA Network

Gig Guide

Youth-friendly events, workshops, gigs, and opportunities near ALMA Network basecamps. Art, music, culture, training — things worth showing up for.

21 opportunities currently open

Near Basecamps

Mounty Yarns (NSW)Oonchiumpa (NT)BG Fit (QLD)PICC (Palm Island Community Company) (QLD)

New South Wales

Basecamp2 events

Western Sydney Youth Art Exhibition

Blacktown Arts Centre

Open call for young artists across Western Sydney. Submit painting, photography, digital art, or mixed media. Winning works exhibited at Blacktown Arts Centre.

20 Apr 2026Blacktown, NSW
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Yarn Circle — Stories from Country

Mounty Yarns

A monthly gathering for young people to share stories, art, and music. Run by Mounty Yarns in partnership with local Elders. All welcome, no experience needed.

30 Apr 2026Mount Druitt, Western Sydney
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Northern Territory

Basecamp2 events

Bush Beats Music Workshop

Oonchiumpa

Two-day music production workshop in Mparntwe (Alice Springs). Learn beat-making, recording, and songwriting with professional producers. Equipment provided.

15 Apr 2026Mparntwe (Alice Springs), NT
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Desert Art Prize — Youth Category

Araluen Arts Centre

Annual art prize for young artists in Central Australia. All mediums accepted. Cash prizes for top 3. Exhibition at Araluen Arts Centre.

1 May 2026Alice Springs, NT
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Queensland

Basecamp5 events

BQ Fit Boxing & Wellbeing Open Day

BQ Fit

Free open day at BQ Fit gym in Inala. Boxing sessions, nutrition workshops, and guest speakers. All fitness levels welcome.

25 Apr 2026Inala, QLD
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Palm Island Youth Music Festival

Palm Island Community Company

Annual youth music festival on Palm Island. Live performances, DJ workshops, open mic sessions. Transport from Townsville available.

10 May 2026Palm Island, QLD
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QTC Young Company 2026

Queensland Theatre

A program for young people interested in pursuing careers in the performing arts, including performers, designers, and more.

QLD
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Youth Week Grants

Queensland Government

The program provides up to $10,000 per approved event to empower young people to showcase their skills, achievements, and contributions.

QLD
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Digital Art Competition

Queensland Government

A competition celebrating the creativity and talent of young Queenslanders, with an opportunity to showcase their work.

QLD
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South Australia

1 event

Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative

City of Unley

This initiative offers young people the chance to turn their innovative ideas into real-world businesses, with prize packages and mentorship helping them along the way.

SA
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Victoria

3 events

Young Creatives Lab

First Nations Creative Collective

The Young Creatives Lab funds up to four creative projects annually, including at least one led by a First Nations young person, for young people in Victoria aged 18-25.

VIC
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Uncovering Talent focus area - Creative Projects Fund

Creative Victoria

A fixed $5000 grant to support creatives, artists and creative workers at any career level who have not received funding from Creative Victoria before.

VIC
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TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) Program

TiE Melbourne

The TYE program is a series of structured workshops for high school students where the students learn how to come up with a good business idea and build a plan.

VIC
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National & Online

First Nations Youth Leadership Summit

National Indigenous Youth Education Coalition

National summit for young First Nations leaders. Two days of workshops, networking, and planning. Travel bursaries available.

20 Apr 2026Canberra, ACT
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ALMA Network Art Competition — "What Home Means"

ALMA Network

Monthly art competition open to all young people in the ALMA Network. April theme: What Home Means. Submit through any medium.

30 Apr 2026Online (national)
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ABC Young Performers Awards

ABC Classic

A classical music competition for emerging artists to launch their professional careers, with prizes exceeding $170,000.

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THORNTON YOUNG AWARD

CMAA

An award for young musicians in the Australian country music industry, named in honour of Barry Thornton and other iconic figures.

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Youth Entrepreneurship Program

iGen Foundation

iGen Foundation fuels youth potential through education and entrepreneurship, promoting business ownership as a dynamic pathway.

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Nestlé YOUth Entrepreneurship Platform

Nestlé

Join the free Entrepreneurship Development Program, earn certifications, and master essential entrepreneurial skills.

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Young Entrepreneurs Showcase

APM

APM and the Young Entrepreneurs Showcase are offering young people the opportunity to build and grow their business through the Self-Employment Assistance.

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Business Camp

ASE

Business Camp is a leadership & team building experience for young people aged 7 to 15 years, inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.

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What Gets Listed

Art exhibitions and gallery openings
Live music and open mic nights
Workshops — creative, skills, training
Community gatherings and yarn circles
Sport events and tournaments
Cultural days and festivals
Job fairs and career expos