Music Careers Expo is back and we’re looking for a team of young people in Vic, SA and QLD to help us organise it!

UPDATE: Applications for the Music Careers Expo Events Team have now closed. If you would like to register to attend any of the events, find out more at our events page.

The Push is looking for young people aged 15 – 17 years interested in a career in music from Victoria, South Australia and Queensland to lead the delivery of our Music Careers Expo.

Participants of the Music Careers Expo Events Team will take part in a six-month learning program, receiving hands-on experience, developing skills, and gaining valuable connections within the Australian music industry.

As part of the team, you’ll learn how to put on an expo style event across multiple states, gaining experience in event management, stage management, promotions and marketing, video production, photography, artist liaison and bookings – as well as join the huge Push music community across the country.

Music Careers Expo Events Team meetings will be held fortnightly to monthly and mostly online in the lead up to the in-person events.

Important Dates

Applications opened	Thursday 29 February 2024
Applications closed (VIC, SA)	Tuesday 2 April 2024, 5pm AEDT
Applications closed (QLD)	Monday 15 April 2024, 5pm AEST
Applicants notified of outcome	Thursday 4 April 2024
Music Careers Expo Events Team Meetings (Online)	All Teams: Wednesdays (fortnightly); 17 April – 12 June 17 April 5pm – 6:30pm (Melbourne + Brisbane) 4:30pm – 6pm (Adelaide) 1 May 5pm – 6:30pm (Melbourne + Brisbane) 4:30pm – 6pm (Adelaide) 15 May 5pm – 6:30pm (Melbourne + Brisbane) 4:30pm – 6pm (Adelaide) 29 May 5pm – 6:30pm (Melbourne + Brisbane) 4:30pm – 6pm (Adelaide) 12 June 5pm – 6:30pm (Melbourne + Brisbane) 4:30pm – 6pm (Adelaide) Melbourne Only: Tuesday 16 July 4:30pm – 6pm local time. Final pre-event meeting on Monday 12 August, 4:30pm – 6pm (in person, location to be confirmed) Adelaide Only: Wednesday 17 July 4:30pm – 6pm local time(online) Final pre-event meeting on Monday 19 August, 4:30pm – 6pm (in person, location to be confirmed) Brisbane Only: Thursday 18 July 4:30pm – 6pm local time (online) Final pre-event meeting on Monday 21 August, 4:30pm – 6pm (in person, location to be confirmed)
Music Careers Expo Events Team program concludes	Melbourne: Feedback session, Tuesday 3 September 4:30pm – 6pm local time Adelaide: Feedback session, Wednesday 4 September 4:30pm – 6pm local time Brisbane: Feedback session, Thursday 5 September 4:30pm – 6pm local time

How do I apply?

Please note: This application will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete. You may save your progress via creating an account through the application form.

Applications close Tuesday 2 April 2024, 5pm AEDT.

Please contact The Push on (03) 9380 1277 or email hello@thepush.com.au if you have any access or support needs, or with any questions about this program.

Frequently Asked Questions

+ What are the requirements?

All participants must:

• Be aged between 15 – 17 years old
• Be able to attend at least 80% of weekly meetings (video/teleconference is available for rural and regional participants) for the duration of the five-week program
• Be able to attend the respective Music Careers Expo in person (dates above)
• Be involved as an active participant of the program until September 2024.

+ Who can apply?

While the program is open to all young people aged 15 – 17 in the relevant states, priority access will be given to:

• First Nations young people
• Young people of colour
• Young people from low-income households
• Young women
• Non-binary young people
• Young people with a disability
• LGBTQIA+ young people

+ What will I gain from participating in this program?

As part of the program, you will gain hands on experience, training, and networking opportunities in the contemporary music industry, across a range of areas including:

• Event Management
• Stage Management
• Promotions and Marketing
• Photography, Videography and Social Media
• Artist Liaison and Bookings
• MC-ing

+ How much does the program cost?

Participation in the program is free.

The Push offers financial subsidies for internet access and travel expenses to participants who may be experiencing financial hardship.

+ Where does the program take place?

Program meetings are as per the dates above.

All teams will meet online fortnightly on Wednesday nights from 17 April – 12 June.

We will then meet once more online on Tuesday 16 July for the Victoria team, Wednesday 17 July South Australia team, and Thursday 18 July for the Queensland team, from 4:30pm - 6pm local time.

All event teams will then gather in person the day before the event to prepare for the day, work with The Push to run the event in person on the day and meet online post-event to celebrate and give feedback on the program.