MusicNSW and Arts Mid North Coast are excited to announce the members of the OUTSET Youth Committee and the lineup of mentors we have on board for the program.
Outset is a Youth Music Industry program presented by MusicNSW in partnership with Arts Mid North Coast for young people aged 15–25.
The members of the Youth Committee come from across the Mid North Coast and will work together to develop and deliver their own all-ages live music event scheduled for the end of August.
Meet the Youth Committee:
Annabelle Kerr, Arlo Smith, Brylee Eklund, Ethan Pursch, Isaiha Kelly, Jayden McDermid, Mahli Grant, Sam Duff and Scott Shrimpton.
The Youth Committee will be mentored by inspirational music industry professionals.
Meet the mentors:
Ben Lewis - Festival Director, Event Specialist, Founder (Gig Big)
Daniel Whiffen - General Manager (Hoey Moey)
Lisa Willows - Founder/Co-Founder (RAWR Music Management/Rough Velvet Records)
Lola Willows - Programming & Promotions (The Cage)
Nanette Backhouse - Co-Founder (saso.creative), Program Facilitator (Punk Arts Collective)
Under the guidance of their mentors, the youth committee will gain real-world experience and build valuable music industry connections and skills that they can take away and apply to future opportunities, whilst helping grow live music opportunities in their local region.
Stay tuned for their upcoming event!