ALMA Network
Gig Guide
Youth-friendly events, workshops, gigs, and opportunities near ALMA Network basecamps. Art, music, culture, training — things worth showing up for.
50 opportunities currently open
Near Basecamps
New South Wales
5 eventsPenrith Youth Art Prize 2026
Penrith City Council
Annual youth art prize hosted by Penrith City Council, open to young artists with applications accepted until September 2026.
Port Macquarie Youth Art Prize
Port Macquarie Community Arts (as promoted by WhatsOnInPortMacquarie)
A youth art prize inviting young artists to submit a piece; submissions have been extended to 12 December 2026.
2026 Youth Development Scholarships
NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ)
Up to 1,500 scholarships are available to support students in social housing who are working hard to stay in school, TAFE, or university.
Battle of the Bands 2025
Central Coast Council
A music competition for young musicians aged 15-24, with a chance to perform and gain exposure in a safe and supportive environment.
Wollumbin Youth Art Award
Tweed Regional Gallery
A biennial award for young artists aged 5 to 17 years, open to young people living in the Tweed, Ballina, and surrounding areas.
Queensland
Basecamp11 eventsLogan Arts Musical Youth Battle of the Bands 2026
Logan Arts
A Logan City competition for young musicians to showcase original work; nominations close 1 September 2026.
Queensland Youth Week Community Events Grants for Young Creatives
Queensland Government
Applications are open for youth-led community events grants in the lead up to Queensland Youth Week, supporting creative projects led by young people.
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.
QTC Young Company 2026
Queensland Theatre
A program for young people interested in pursuing careers in the performing arts, including performers, designers, and more.
Digital Art Competition
Queensland Government
A competition celebrating the creativity and talent of young Queenslanders, with an opportunity to showcase their work.
Youth Music Competition Australia 2026
Brisbane International Youth Music Festival
A leading youth music competition in Australia with international judges, online entries, and global awards.
2026 International Youth Music Competition
Brisbane International Youth Music Festival
A competition where talent meets opportunity, part of the 14th Annual International Music Competition.
Queensland Youth Music Awards
Queensland Youth Music Awards
A school music competition celebrating the participation of over 4,000 young musicians.
Bond University First Nations Medical Scholarship
Bond University
Scholarship for First Nations students to study medicine at Bond University, via QTAC preferences.
Griffith College First Nations Scholarship
Griffith College
Scholarship valued at $10,000 for Trimester 1 2026, established to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.
Digi Youth Arts Programs
Digi Youth Arts
Digi Youth Arts is a not-for-profit organization that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to share their stories through digital and performing arts.
South Australia
3 eventsCountry Arts SA Breaking Ground Award
Country Arts SA
An award offering $15,000 in total support including $10,000 for artwork creation and $5,000 for mentorship, plus extensive exhibition and professional support for regional visual artists.
Yankalilla Youth Theatre and Youth Arts Opportunities
Country Arts SA
Variety of volunteer and paid opportunities for young people with Yankalilla Youth Theatre and Yankalilla Youth Arts.
Breaking Ground Award
Country Arts SA
An opportunity for regional visual artists working in any medium to receive an award and support for their practice.
Tasmania
1 eventKinimathatakinta George Town Youth Art Prize
George Town Council
An opportunity for young people to share their creativity, ideas, and artistic vision with the community.
Victoria
15 eventsFuture Ready 2027–2028 Grants
Unknown
Grants for youth development programs in Victoria, Australia, with funding ranging from AUD $24,000 to $168,000.
Youth Art Prize 2026
East Gippsland Shire Council
Annual youth art prize welcoming entries from young creatives in East Gippsland region, with exhibition launch and winners announcement.
Wellington Youth Art Prize
Gippsland Art Gallery
Youth art prize at Gippsland Art Gallery with application period May-August 2026.
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.
Grants for young people
City of Victoria
Applications are now open for grants of up to $2000 to support young people in planning and delivering activities and events in their local community.
Future Ready program
Youth Central
Applications for the Future Ready 2027-28 program are now open to support young people in Victoria.
Victorian Small Grants Program 2026
Opportunities for Youth
Applications are open for the Victorian Small Grants Program 2026, with grants of up to $5000 available.
Engage! 2025-27 Program
Funds for NGOs
Applications are now open for the Engage! 2025-27 Program, which supports youth development projects in Victoria.
Woods Street Youth Art Prize 2026
ArtsHub Australia / Woods Street
Biennial award exhibition celebrating creativity of young artists from Melbourne's west with range of prizes.
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.
2026 Youth Art Futures Competition
Colac Otway Shire Council
Competition encouraging youth artists aged 12-25 in Colac Otway Shire to submit creative works.
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.
Youth Art Prize
Mildura Rural City Council
An annual art prize open to all secondary aged students who live, study or work in the Mildura Rural City Council Municipality.
Nillumbeats Battle of The Bands
Nillumbik Youth
A competition for young musicians aged 12-25, with shortlisted acts getting to play their music to the masses at a showcase.
Battle of the Bands Applications 2025
Mount Alexander Shire Youth
An annual music competition that gives young people an opportunity to perform and gain exposure in a safe and supportive environment.
Western Australia
1 eventYoung Musician of the Year Award
Perth Symphony Orchestra
An award for talented musicians across Western Australia, with a minimum Grade 6 AMEB or Year. Entries close Friday 30 August.
National & Online
Little Sellers Art Prize
The BAS
Art competition for young artists with entries closing June 26 2026, judging period July 6-10.
The International Artist Award 2026
Arts to Hearts Project
A global open call for emerging and mid-career artists across all visual disciplines, with 100 selected artists featured.
Arranging Competitions
Music Arrangers Guild of Australia
A competition for music arrangers, with the ensemble selected and applications opening on June 1st, 2026.
Young Arts Projects
ArtsNational
ArtsNational Societies offer opportunities to students, young artists and performers in their local area, through grants to individuals, schools and community.
More infoBusiness Camp
ASE
Business Camp is a leadership & team building experience for young people aged 7 to 15 years, inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.
More infoYouth Entrepreneurship Program
iGen Foundation
iGen Foundation fuels youth potential through education and entrepreneurship, promoting business ownership as a dynamic pathway.
More infoWhat Matters Writing Competition
Whitlam Institute
An online writing competition open to Australian students in years 5-12, where students can enter in a classroom setting or as individuals.
More infoYoung Artists Competition 2026
Unknown (likely community or arts organization)
Young artists are invited to submit an A4 painting on paper inspired by the Australian landscape. Open to multiple age groups.
Youth Award for Achievement in the Arts
Creative Australia
A national award recognizing young artists and arts workers in community arts and cultural development.
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.
More infoAustralian Youth Classical Music Competition
Australian Youth Classical Music Competition
Australia's premier classical music competition for young people, now open for 2026.
More infoIndigenous Youth Leadership Program (IYLP)
The Smith Family
The Smith Family's IYLP supports scholarships for Indigenous students to attend approved secondary schools, including both day and boarding options at government and non-government schools.
More infoBCG First Nations Scholarship & Internship
Aurora Foundation
BCG First Nations Scholarship offering approximately $20,000 over 1 year for First Nations students, with internship opportunity included.
More infoPublic Education Foundation's Rural and Remote Indigenous Primary Scholarship
Public Education Foundation / QATSIF
Financial assistance for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary school students in remote and rural areas to support their education.
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