Get Involved - Youth Week 2025 Volunteers and Work Experience

Join our Youth Week Organising Committee to help plan and organise our 2025 Battle of the Bands competition. As part of the Organising Committee, you will: 

• help to decide key event details,
• plan activities and stalls,
• assist with promotion, and
• be involved in band selection. 

Keen to join the Organising Committee? Apply now by completing our Youth Week Volunteer Expression of Interest Form. 

Check out the Youth Week Organising Committee Volunteer Position Description and Terms of Reference for a more detailed outline of what is involved. 

Note: We do allow band applicants to be part of our Organising Committee. However, if you plan to apply to compete in the Battle of the Bands, you cannot be involved in band selection or be privy to any information that would give you an unfair advantage in the competition. It is important that you notify staff straight away if you plan to compete in the Battle of the Bands. For more details about this, please read the Youth Week Organising Committee Terms of Reference.

We are currently seeking young people aged 11 - 24 to join our Youth Week Battle of the Bands Events Crew. 

Opportunities include: 

• Gain experience with lighting and videography by assisting qualified technicians. 
• Gain experience with sound checks, backline set-up and operating a mixing deck by assisting qualified technicians.  
• Run an activity at a stall. 
• Stagehand and green room supports.

More information will be available about Events Crew roles in 2025.

Expressions of Interest for the 2025 Youth Week Events Crew now open. 

Check out the Youth Week Events Crew Volunteer Position Description for a more detailed outline of what is involved. 

We are seeking 2 young people and 2 industry professionals to judge our Youth Week Battle of the Bands competition in 2025.  

General Requirements: 

• Available in April 2025 (date to be confirmed)
• Have a valid Volunteer Working With Children Check (if aged 18+) 
• Must not know or be connected with band members from any bands entered into the competition

Requirements for Youth Representative Judges: 

• Aged 15 - 24
• Some knowledge and experience with music

Requirements for Industry Professional Judges: 

• Aged 25+
• Experience in the music industry

To apply for this opportunity, please email youth@lanecove.nsw.gov.au with the subject heading: Youth Week Battle of the Bands - Competition Judge. Please address the above requirements in your email.