[CLOSED] Applications Now Open For Vivid Sydney All-Ages Events Team

The Push is looking for 15 dedicated and enthusiastic tastemakers aged 15 – 17 years to lead the delivery of our all-ages event with Mallrat and Tiffi at Vivid Sydney, taking place on opening night of the festival!

As a member of the Vivid Sydney – All-Ages Events Team, you will participate in a five-week training program, with access to hands on experience, skills development and networking opportunities in the contemporary music industry, across a range of areas including stage management, technical and sound production, promotions and marketing, video production, photography, artist liaison and bookings.

All-Ages Events Team meetings are fortnightly on Wednesday nights, 4:30pm - 6:30pm at Destination NSW, Sydney and online.

Applications now open and close 5PM AEDT 2 April 2024.

Important Dates

Applications open	Monday 11 March 2024
Applications close	5pm AEDT Tuesday 2 April 2024
Applicants notified of outcome	Wednesday 10 April 2024
Vivid Sydney All-Ages Events Team meetings (Destination NSW, Sydney and online)	Wednesdays (fortnightly) 4:30pm – 6:30pm, commencing Wednesday 24 April 2024
Vivid Sydney event Tumbalong Park, Sydney	Friday 24 May 2024
Vivid Sydney All-Ages Events Team program concludes	Wednesday 29 May 2024

How do I apply?

Applications are now closed.

Frequently Asked Questions

+ What are the requirements?

All participants must:

• Be aged between 15 – 17 years old
• Be able to attend at least 80% of fortnightly meetings (video/teleconference is available for rural and regional participants) for the duration of the five-week program
• Be able to attend the Vivid Sydney All-Ages event on Friday 24 May 2024
• Be involved as an active participant of the program until June 2024.

+ Who can apply?

While the program is open to all young people in New South Wales aged 15 – 17, priority access will be given to:

• First Nations young people
• Young people of colour
• Young people from low-income households
• Young women
• Non-binary young people
• 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 hands on experience, training, and networking opportunities in the contemporary music industry, across a range of areas including:

• Event Management
• Stage Management
• Promotions and Marketing
• Photography
• Artist Liaison and Bookings

+ How much does the program cost?

Participation in the program is free.

The Push offers financial subsidies for internet access and travel expenses to participants who may be experiencing financial hardship.

+ Where does the program take place?

Program meetings are fortnightly (online and in person) on Wednesday nights, 4:30pm - 6:30pm at Destination NSW, Sydney.

Wednesday 24 April: In-person Program Kick-off
Wednesday 8 May: Online training
Wednesday 22 May: In-person training and Site visit
Friday 24 May: VIVID Festival All-Ages Event w/ Mallrat
Wednesday 29 May: Online Evaluation