Applications now open for young women and gender non-binary young people to be mentored on the upcoming Crowded House Australian tour.
The Push is partnering with Crowded House and Live Nation to create an unparalleled mentorship experience. The initiative focuses on providing opportunities for women and gender non-binary people, who have a historically lower participation rate within Australia’s live entertainment sector, to progress their career pathways within contemporary music.
The program will support two young people with the opportunity to gain substantial work experience, develop skills, networks, practical training, mentorship, and confidence in bespoke roles on the upcoming Crowded House ‘Dreamers are Waiting’ tour across Australia’s most prominent and busiest live entertainment venues.
The successful mentees will be mentored in the roles of Stage Technician and Tour and Production Management, supporting Sarin Moddle and Manny Economidis, seasoned tour professionals. The mentees will be included as official members of the Crowded House touring team, with access to meet regularly with other crew members including industry veterans Nik Tischler, Live Nation’s Vice President of Touring and Logistics and Robert Herr, Crowded House Tour and Production Manager. The program also provides training from Arts Centre Melbourne, which will cover event safety and event bump in/bump out, before heading off on the national tour in April.
The successful applicants will be selected through a competitive application process, focusing on the applicant’s ability to demonstrate a commitment to a career in technical production or tour management.
Crowded House’s ‘Dreamers are Waiting’ tour commences in April 2022, with the iconic Aussie rockers set to perform their fresh new music and legendary anthems across Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Bowral, and Byron Bay.
Important Dates
| Applications open | Tuesday 1 February 2022 |
| Applications close | 5pm, Tuesday 22 February 2022 |
| Applicants notified of outcome | Thursday 3 March 2022 |
| Online Program Induction | 4pm, Thursday 10 March 20224pm, Thursday 24 March 2022 |
| Arts Centre Melbourne Training Sessions | 2pm – 5pm, Monday 14 March 2022 2pm – 5pm, Monday 21 March 2022 |
| Crowded House ‘Dreamers Are Waiting’ Australian Tour | 1 - 3 April | Perth – Kings Park & Botanic Gardens5 April | Adelaide – Entertainment Centre 8 - 9 April | Melbourne – Sidney Myer Music Bowl 12 - 13 April | Sydney – Aware Super Theatre 16 April | Bowral – Centennial Vineyards 17 April | Byron Bay - Bluesfest |
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 5pm, Tuesday 22 February 2022.
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 18 – 25 years old
- Be based anywhere in Australia – this is a nation-wide program
- Be able to attend all briefing meetings, trainings and tour dates. Video/teleconference is available for rural and regional or non-Victorian based participants for induction meetings and training sessions
- Be involved as an active participant of the program until the end of April 2022.
- In line with the latest Government guidelines, all participants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a valid medical exception to participate in this program.
+ Who can apply?
While the program is open to all young women and gender non-binary young people aged 18 – 25 based anywhere within Australia, 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 substantial work experience, practical training, mentorship, and networking opportunities in technical event production or a large-scale music tour. You will refine your skills, knowledge and understanding of the following roles:
- Stage/Guitar Technician
- Tour and Production Management
+ How much does the program cost?
Participation in the program is free. All your fights and accommodation will be arranged and paid for, and food costs on tour will be covered by a per-diem payment.
+ Where does the program take place?
In the lead up to the tour, briefings and training will take place online. The Australian tour will run on the following dates, at the following locations:
- 1 - 3 April | Perth – Kings Park & Botanic Gardens
- 5 April | Adelaide – Entertainment Centre
- 8 - 9 April | Melbourne – Sidney Myer Music Bowl
- 12 - 13 April | Sydney – Aware Super Theatre
- 16 April | Bowral – Centennial Vineyards
- 17 April | Byron Bay - Bluesfest
+ What makes a strong application?
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate their commitment to a career in the live music production through:
- Relevant training or practical experience as a Stage Technician or in Tour and Production Management
- Evidence of pro-actively pursuing a career in technical event production, live events, or touring
- Current interests and future career goals aligned to the outcomes of this program
+ What skills and experience should I show in application for the stage technician or tour and production manager roles?
STAGE TECHNICIAN
- Experience in a live music environment
- Ideally, you play an instrument, and have a basic knowledge of that instrument and how to service it (i.e tuning guitars, re-stringing guitars, skinning drums, etc.)
- Experience setting up / pulling down band equipment (i.e drums, amps, etc.)
- Experience working within a team to meet goals within deadlines
- Excellent work ethic with a strong focus on reliability and trust
- Great communication and multi-tasking skills
- Basic knowledge of touring and the roles that exist out on the road (sound engineers, tour managers, production managers etc)
- Basic understanding of electronics or the desire to learn
- Basic hand tool skills
TOUR AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
- Experience in a live music environment
- Strong administrative and spreadsheeting skills, with experience with e-mail, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team to meet goals within deadlines
Responsibilities will include:
- Generating tour day sheets
- Coordinating and sourcing artist catering rider with tour runners
- Updating and maintaining artist guest lists
- Updating and maintaining tour rooming lists
- Updating and maintaining tour itinerary
- Providing general office assistance to the touring team
The Music Industry Mentoring program is delivered in partnership with Crowded House and Live Nation, as a part of The Push’s Music Industry Mentoring program.