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
New South Wales
Basecamp2 eventsWestern 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.
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.
Northern Territory
Basecamp2 eventsBush Beats Music Workshop
Oonchiumpa
Two-day music production workshop in Mparntwe (Alice Springs). Learn beat-making, recording, and songwriting with professional producers. Equipment provided.
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.
Queensland
Basecamp5 eventsBQ 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.
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.
QTC Young Company 2026
Queensland Theatre
A program for young people interested in pursuing careers in the performing arts, including performers, designers, and more.
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.
Digital Art Competition
Queensland Government
A competition celebrating the creativity and talent of young Queenslanders, with an opportunity to showcase their work.
South Australia
1 eventYouth 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.
Victoria
3 eventsYoung 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ABC Young Performers Awards
ABC Classic
A classical music competition for emerging artists to launch their professional careers, with prizes exceeding $170,000.
More infoTHORNTON YOUNG AWARD
CMAA
An award for young musicians in the Australian country music industry, named in honour of Barry Thornton and other iconic figures.
More infoYouth Entrepreneurship Program
iGen Foundation
iGen Foundation fuels youth potential through education and entrepreneurship, promoting business ownership as a dynamic pathway.
More infoNestlé YOUth Entrepreneurship Platform
Nestlé
Join the free Entrepreneurship Development Program, earn certifications, and master essential entrepreneurial skills.
More infoYoung 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 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.
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