Arts Mid North Coast's Youth Music Development program engages local music industry professionals as mentors to young people who have an interest in music and entertainment. Through regular workshops, participants build their creativity, music and performance skills whilst gaining an understanding of the different career pathways in the industry - such as performance, production, events and management.
Being involved in music and creativity has long been known to have positive effects on our mental health and emotional well-being. Research has shown music can benefit young people in so many ways including:
- helping improve memory and thinking skills
- contributing to positive wellbeing and improved confidence
- teaching discipline and inspiring creativity & self-expression
Outset Program
Applications are now open for Outset, a new program that’ll see up to 10 local young people from the Mid North Coast work together to create their own all-ages live music event.
Presented by MusicNSW in partnership with Arts Mid North Coast, Outset is a free program that offers participants a chance to gain real-world experience and build valuable music industry connections & skills.
Applications are now open for the Youth Committee and Artists/Bands aged 15 - 25 years, who are based in Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Nambucca, Kempsey or Port Macquarie. If you are passionate about live music and exploring a career in the industry, submit your application now!
🤝 Youth Committee applications close: 1 June 2025
🎸 Artist applications close: 11 June 2025
Let's Make Tracks
An exciting new Songwriting & Music Production workshop series at the Bello Youth Hub with producer LTTLEKNG!
Wednesdays 3:30–5:00pm
Starting 7 May 2025 (Term 2)
Over 10 weeks, you’ll learn the ropes of songwriting and music production. Then take your tracks into a professional studio to record with Grow the Music!
Week 1–6: Songwriting & production
Week 7–10: Recording at Grow the Music studio
Open to young people keen to explore music and create something real.
Spots are limited – register your interest now by emailing j@lttlekng.com
Brought to you by Arts Mid North Coast, ADF Local Drug Action Team Program, and the Bello Youth Hub.
Ready Set Go - Macksville
Ready Set Go 2024 - That's a WRAP!
Congratulations to our 2024 Ready Set Go cohort who performed their final performance in September.
Another year down and another awesome bunch of straight up legends! Such an honour to have you all a part of our program. We couldn’t be any prouder of you all absolutely shining on stage at the Music Station!
Thank you to everyone - parents, friends and family - who came to support and encourage these beautiful young superstars, we couldn’t do it all without you!
Plus a big thank you to our mentors - DeeBee Bishop, Rob Torelli and Alicia Parry. Your support and guidance has produced some stellar young musicians, and we have no doubt they will go on to do great things!
Ready Set Go has been supported by the Alcohol & Drug Foundation.
Arts Mid North Coast are seeking further funding to expand this program into other regions on the Mid North Coast. If you are interested in becoming a partner, get in touch via projects@artsmidnorthcoast.org