The Push publishes landmark resource, Good Practice Guide for Staging All-Ages Music Events in NSW, with MusicNSW, supported by Sound NSW
The Push is excited to launch an Australian-first resource, leading industry and community practice for staging all-ages events in New South Wales, funded and supported by Sound NSW through strategic project funding, and in partnership with MusicNSW.
This initiative marks a significant step forward in enhancing the inclusivity and accessibility of live music events for young people across New South Wales.
The landscape of music events for young people has changed significantly over the past 10 years, however the demand for all-ages music events has remained as young people seek out opportunities to engage with live music events in safe, inclusive and dynamic environments. Two-in three (64%) of young people in Australia aged 16 - 25 confirm that attending music events is important to them. Despite this, access to live music events isn’t a reality for all young people with a steady decline in the number of all-ages music events over the past 10 years. In recent years, significant challenges have emerged that have impacted the staging of all-ages music events and made live music less accessible to underage audiences. The Good Practice Guide aims to address these challenges.
The Good Practice Guide provides a set of robust frameworks and resources for venues, event organisers, and music industry professionals to create safe, engaging, and inclusive environments for young people. Based on a rigorous consultation process led by MusicNSW, The Push has consulted industry experts, young people, and community stakeholders via a series of roundtables and in-depth conversations to ensure the guide reflects the diverse perspectives and aspirations of the industry.
“Contemporary music plays a vital role in the daily lives of young people. However, with promoters and venues increasingly prioritising 18+ events in licensed premises, there have been reduced opportunities for underage young people to experience and build a connection to live music culture across New South Wales,” said Kate Duncan, CEO of The Push. “Sound NSW’s investment in the Good Practice Guide sets the benchmark nationally.”
Joe Muller, Managing Director of MusicNSW, adds, “MusicNSW understands the critical importance of increasing participation in live music for young people both on and off the stage. The Good Practice Guide demystifies the steps involved for industry at all levels to deliver safe and inclusive all-ages events across the state.”
Emily Collins, Head of Sound NSW said “Young people are key to building a more viable music industry. By supporting initiatives like The Push’s Good Practice Guide, Sound NSW is helping to ensure that the next generation of music lovers and creators can experience and contribute to the state’s rich cultural landscape.”
The Push has a long history of championing youth engagement in the music industry, with a focus on creating opportunities for young people to connect with live music in meaningful ways.
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About The Push
The Push is an Australian youth music organisation and registered charity based in Melbourne. Over nearly four decades we have supported millions of young people with access to contemporary music programs and events. Our work is guided by our purpose of giving every young person the opportunity to participate and thrive in Australian music. Our program alumni include Courtney Barnett, Alex Lahey, Alice Ivy and Angie McMahon — who have each progressed onto successful, global careers.
About MusicNSW
About MusicNSW
MusicNSW is the state music body in NSW. It empowers and connects artists and industry through programs and services focused on professional development of emerging artists and industry, regional music development and supporting First Nations artists and industry.
For more information, visit MusicNSW
About Sound NSW
Established by the NSW Government in 2023, Sound NSW is a dedicated office committed to the promotion of contemporary music in NSW. Through targeted programs and advocacy, Sound NSW champions and invests in the contemporary music sector to deliver positive outcomes for artists and audiences alike.
As an office within Create NSW, Sound NSW supports the contemporary music sector by encouraging collaboration, innovation, and by identifying investment opportunities.
For more information, visit Sound NSW
Media
For media enquiries about The Push’s Good Practice Guide to Standing All-Ages Events in NSW, please contact:
Julia Gregg (she/her)
Head of Partnerships and Engagement
julia[at]thepush.com.au
The Push’s Good Practice Guide to Staging All-Ages Events in NSW is funded and supported by Sound NSW through strategic project funding, and in partnership with MusicNSW.