Low Stakes is an events training program for young people aged 16-25, using all-ages gigs to explore one of three streams: event management, marketing, or technical production. The team of 10-15 young people will participate in a 10-session program, learning the skills needed for a variety of roles in the music events industry. They will then get to practise and develop these skills through planning and running one ‘low stakes’ all-ages gig at Northern Sound System, with future opportunities to volunteer or intern at NSS and other creative organisations in SA. 

Event management: explore artist and venue bookings and liaising, ticketing, worksheets and venue setup

Marketing: explore social media, media releases, creating assets, promotion, design, photography and videography

Technical production: explore sound and lighting, including understanding audio and lighting systems, stage setups, soundchecks and audio and lighting operation. 

Program Details:

10 program sessions across 4 months, Tuesday evenings 6pm-8pm

1 gig planned and run by the Low Stakes team, 1 gig assisted by Low Stakes team

Fee: $150

If the fee is the only barrier to participation, please get in touch.

Stay tuned for the next program in 2026, running in Term 2.

This program is funded by the Music Development Office.