Low Stakes is an events training program for young people aged 16-21, using all-ages gigs as the vehicle to explore one of three streams: event management, marketing, or technical production. The team of 10-15 young people will participate in a 5-week 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:

• Dates: Tuesdays 4th March - 1st April (5 sessions)

• + 2 sessions in May/June (TBC)

• Time: 6pm-8pm

• Location: Northern Sound System, 73 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth

Low Stakes Gig Dates:

• Friday 11th April 4pm-10pm

• Friday 6th June 4pm-10pm

Fee: $150

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

The Semester 1 program is currently underway. Stay tuned for the Semester 2 program.

This program is funded by the Music Development Office.