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 7-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 two ‘low stakes’ all-ages gigs 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, 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:

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

2 gigs planned and run by the Low Stakes team

Fee: $150

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

Semester 2 is now underway, stay tuned for the next program in 2026.

This program is funded by the Music Development Office.