YO Events
YO Events is a youth-led team that plans and produces live music and entertainment events by young people, for young people in Bendigo, providing hands-on experience in all aspects of event production.
By joining the team, members gain the opportunity to acquire real-world experience in event production, including planning, artist booking, budgeting, promotion, stage management, and more, while developing technical skills, receiving mentorship, and expanding their professional network. Former members have even gone on to work on international music tours and festivals!
If you are aged 12 - 25, want to work in the music and entertainment industry, and gain new event management and production skills, YO Events is for you!
Click here to sign up and volunteer with YO Events! Or for more information, email: [email protected]
YO Events Program 2025
YO Bendigo’s Youth Events Program is all about empowering young people to create, plan, and deliver fun, inclusive, and safe events across our community. From music festivals to pool parties, and training opportunities to themed celebrations, there’s something for everyone.
Check out what’s happening in 2025 below (note dates may change):
| Throughout the year | Young Performers Community Events Program – A year-round initiative offering paid performance opportunities for young musicians aged 12–25 at local community events. Interested in performing? Get in touch by emailing [email protected] |
| Youth Arts Industry Training – A series of practical training and upskilling opportunities aimed at preparing young people for careers in the arts and creative industries, covering topics such as RSA, food handling, audio equipment operation, event planning, and songwriting. | |
| April | YO Easter Fest – A youth music stage as part of the Bendigo Easter Festival. |
| July | Fruit Punch – A rainbow pool party & movie night for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies. |
| August | Wear It Purple Day Party & Fashion Parade – A youth-led celebration and fashion parade that promotes LGBTQIA+ pride, visibility, and self-expression in a safe and inclusive space. |
| September | BendiGLOW YouthFest – A glow-in-the-dark themed youth festival full of music, fun, and awesome local performances. |
| October | Halloween Youth night – A Halloween themed event for young people (12-25) with spooky vibes and dress-ups! |
| November | Jam Sandwich – Youth-run music stage to where young people can have the chance to perform, collaborate, and connect. |
| December | YO Bendigo Volunteer Celebration – A youth-led end-of-year thank-you party for all our amazing volunteers as part of YO Bendigo e.g. YO Events, YO Media and Youth Council! |
Small Event/Workshop Grants
Amplify (previously named FReeZA) can support you in producing and running your own workshop or event in Bendigo, with a small event grant of up to $1000. Whether you are looking to showcase your creative talents or share your skills with others, this grant can help bring your vision to life. For more information, contact the team at YO Bendigo by emailing [email protected].
Looking for paid gigs?
Are you a musician or band looking for paid live performance opportunities at All-Ages events? If you're 25 or under, sign up for The Push's Young Artist Database and put your music in front of youth-led Amplify teams across Victoria looking for young artists to perform at their events.
YO Events is supported by the Victorian State Government Amplify program. Amplify is a Victorian Government initiative that supports organisations to work alongside young people aged 12 to 25 to create, plan, and deliver drug, alcohol, vape, and smoke-free music, creative arts, and cultural events across Victoria.
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