Australia-wide, the Music Industry Mentoring Program is now open for applications

Applications are now open for the next cohort of The Push’s national workplace learning program – Music Industry Mentoring.  

With support from The Ian Potter Foundation, this intake of the Music Industry Mentoring program will support eleven young people with opportunities to be placed and mentored in some of Australia’s biggest music companies.

This program will give you the opportunity to develop skills, confidence, and networks across a range of streams including event management, technical production, artist management and programming.

The Music Industry Mentoring program aims to respond to ongoing sector-wide skills shortages and declining enrolments across music and arts in both secondary and higher education – creating a pipeline for skilled industry practitioners and providing both young people and workplaces with a framework that ensures workplace readiness and meaningful pathways into the contemporary music sector.

Industry partners providing mentoring opportunities for this intake of the program include Live Nation, Moshtix, MusicACT, QMusic, SRO, St Jerome’s Laneway Festival, Theatre Royal, and WAM, with opportunities right across Australia. From Hobart to Darwin to Perth to Canberra, as well as Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney, there’s likely an opportunity available for YOU!

Successful applicants will be matched with a workplace mentor who will provide guidance and support throughout the workplace learning program. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in regular online workshops to connect with and learn from other young people throughout the program.

While this volunteer program is open to all young people aged 18 – 25 based anywhere within Australia, priority access will be given to First Nations young people, young people of colour, young people from low-income households, young people with a disability and LGBTQIA+ young people. To cover any expenses incurred, all program participants will receive a once-off honorarium paid at the commencement of the program.

"Laneway Festival is excited to be part of The Push’s Music Industry Mentoring program for 2025.

We believe it's essential to support and nurture ambitious young talent, helping shape the future of the festival ecosystem and develop the next generation of industry professionals."

— Jessie Parker, General Manager – St Jerome’s Laneway Festival

Program Opportunities

+ Live Nation Entertainment – Digital Marketing Assistant, Melbourne

This participant will work within Digital Tour Marketing at Live Nation Head Office in our Concerts pillar, working on providing day to day support to bring some of our biggest concerts to life for fans across Australia. In the Digital team, you will support the day to day running of the digital marketing team with the overall aim of executing best in class owned and operated campaigns for Live Nation tours to drive ticket sales for the business.

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+ Live Nation Entertainment – Tour Marketing Assistant, Sydney

This participant will work within tour marketing at live nation head office in our CONCERTS pillar, working on providing day to day support to bring some of our biggest concerts to life for fans across Australia. In the Tour Marketing team, you will support the day-to-day running of the tour marketing team with the overall aim of executing best-in-class marketing campaigns for Live Nation tours (music, comedy & family) to drive ticket sales for the business.

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+ Live Nation Entertainment – Product & Experience Assistant, Melbourne

This participant will work within the Product & Experience team, supporting fan engagement, event operations, and various initiatives that enhance the overall event experience. As part of the Product & Experience team, you will assist in managing customer service channels, coordinating event information, and facilitating communication across departments. You’ll support the implementation of Accessibility communications, VVIP Hosting events, and ancillary projects, contribute to maintaining the master calendar of touring activity, and help ensure seamless execution. This role offers hands-on exposure to the live entertainment industry and the opportunity to develop key skills in event coordination and fan engagement.

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+ Live Nation Entertainment – Sponsorship Assistant, Sydney

This participant will work within the Sponsorship team, partnering with local and international brands to build long-term relationships with their consumers through live experiences. As part of the Sponsorship team, you will work within the Business Development team along with other departments across the broader Sponsorship team when required, including integration, client services, creative and production to conduct research, assist with the development of proposals and provide general support to the team on a variety of projects and events.

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+ Moshtix – Client & Event Management Assistant, Brisbane

You will be volunteering within the Event Delivery and Client Services Team to assist the Event Delivery Team with delivering ticketing for events around the country. This will include assisting with staff briefs, rostering casuals, packing equipment for shipment, configuring scanners, and learning to plan for event logistics delivery.

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+ St Jerome’s Laneway Festival – Festival Operations Assistant, Sydney

The participant will work in the Laneway Sydney office alongside the General Manager, Operations Coordinator, Content & Socials Coordinator, Publicist, and Artist Liaison. The role will consist of administrative and operational tasks related to the preparation for Laneway Festival 2026. This could include: setting up ticketing, finance and legal administration, responding to customer service enquiries, setting up the Artist Intranet, plus creating or updating templates crucial to maintaining the smooth-running of festival operations.

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+ MusicACT – Programs Assistant, Canberra

The participant will work within the core staff team at MusicACT, working closely with the Program Manager to support coordination, marketing and delivery of the 2025 professional development program. During the program, the participant will learn about the music industry from an artist advocacy perspective, developing their understanding of the wide spectrum that contemporary music covers and how MusicACT, as a peak body, celebrates the creation and promotion of original new music. During the mentorship, the participant will be seconded to Girls Rock! Canberra for a period of 7 weeks to assist with coordinating and delivering Rock Camp in September/October 2025. Girls Rock! Canberra is primarily led by and for female, trans, and non-binary people. While this volunteer opportunity is open to all young people aged 18 – 25 based anywhere within Australia, priority access will be given to female, trans, and non-binary young people in the ACT.

This opportunity is generously supported by Moshtix.

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+ SRO – Event Management Assistant, Darwin

This participant will work at SRO Events, alongside our full-time employees, providing essential support in the planning and delivery of our events. Their role will focus on ensuring smooth coordination and execution across various event operations, contributing to the overall success of our events.

This opportunity is generously supported by Moshtix.

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+ West Australian Music (WAM) – Major Music Event Assistant, Perth

The participant will work with the CEO and the small but mighty WAM team in the delivery of WA Music Week. WA Music Week is WAM’s annual major event which has recently received State Government funding. The week is comprised of a series of events including:

• WAMFest, a showcase of local contemporary music
• WAMCon, our skills development conference for the local music sector;
• WA Music Awards, our night of celebration

This opportunity is generously supported by Moshtix.

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+ Theatre Royal – Audio Technical Assistant, Hobart

This participant will work within the Operations team at Theatre Royal working on all aspects of the Audio department. You’ll be working alongside the Senior Technician as he plans and sets up the audio requirements for shows appearing in any of our three venues.

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+ QMusic – BIGSOUND Special Events Assistant, Brisbane

The Special Events Assistant - BIGSOUND will provide support to the Special Events Producer and Director of Partnerships in the planning and delivery of special events, activations, and experiences for BIGSOUND's corporate and government partners. This opportunity focuses specifically on ensuring partner events are successfully executed and deliver exceptional value to key stakeholders.

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Important Dates

Applications open	Thursday 3 April 2025
Applications close	7pm AEST Wednesday 30 April 2025
Interviews	26 May – 7 June
Applicants notified of outcome	Tuesday 10 June 2025
Workplace Learning Program	July – December 2025
Fortnightly online check-ins	July – December 2025
End of Program Celebration	December 2025, Date TBC

How do I apply?

Applications close 7pm AEST, Wednesday 30 April 2025

Please contact The Push on (03) 9380 1277 or email hello@thepush.com.au if you have any access or support needs, or with any questions about this program. 

Frequently Asked Questions

+ What are the requirements?

All participants must:

• Be aged between 18 – 25 years old at the time of the program

• Be able to attend all dates of the in-person program in-person

• Be able to attend all online briefing meetings and trainings

• Be involved as an active participant of the program until the end of December 2025.

+ Who can apply?

While the program is open to all young people aged 18 – 25 based anywhere within Australia, priority access will be given to:

• First Nations young people
• Young people of colour
• Young people from low-income households
• Young people with a disability
• LGBTQIA+ young people

+ What will I gain from participating in this program?

As part of the program, you will gain substantial work experience, practical training, mentorship, and networking opportunities. You will refine your skills, knowledge, understanding and confidence in working in the contemporary music industry.

+ How much does the program cost?

Participation in the program is free.

All participants will receive an honorarium to help cover travel to and from workplaces, meals and other expenses. This honorarium is not linked to the number of volunteer hours and is not subject to any reimbursement obligations.

All participants living outside the city where the end-of-program celebration will be held will have travel and accommodation arranged and paid for. This end of program celebration will be held in December 2025.

+ Where does the program take place?

The program takes place across Australia. Each opportunity has different locations listed, with some based in one location while others take place across multiple locations within Australia.

+ What makes a strong application?

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate their commitment to a career in the contemporary music industry through:

• Evidence of pro-actively pursuing training, practical experience or work relevant to the opportunity you are applying for
• Current interests and future career goals aligned to the opportunity you are applying for

+ What skills and experience should I show in my application?

Each opportunity has a different set of skills you will learn. Take a careful look at the dot points listed in the “About The Opportunity” section of the opportunity you are applying to.

Strong applicants will be able to show some training, practical or work experience that shows experience with some of these skills, and that aligns generally to the organisation and role.

Strong applicants will also have a sense of their future career goals and be able to provide a clear argument as to how learning the skills outlined in the opportunity description will help them achieve these goals.

+ I want to apply for multiple opportunities, what should I do?

You are welcome to apply for more than one opportunity – however you will have to submit multiple applications. Make sure to tailor your responses to the specific opportunity you are applying for.

+ I have questions! Who should I ask?

If your question is regarding any aspects of the program, or you’d like to enquire about submitting your application in another way, please reach out.

You can contact our Manager, Programs – Aarti Desai via email on aarti@thepush.com.au

Media

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Manager, Communications and Engagement
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The Push Music Industry Mentoring Program is delivered with support from The Ian Potter Foundation - one of Australia’s major philanthropic foundations, delivering grants to support charitable organisations working to benefit the community.