Youth Fest
Youth Fest is back in 2024!
It will be held on Saturday 21 September from 12pm-3pm at the Woodend Community Centre, corner High and Forest streets.
It's a celebration of local arts and artists featuring an art competition, maker's market, and live performances. Food trucks will be there too!
The focus of the event will be on highlighting the talents, accomplishments, and contributions of young individuals within the Macedon Ranges Shire community. The event will offer a safe and inclusive space for young people to exhibit and endorse their artistic creations to the community.
Art competition and exhibition
Entries will be displayed as part of an exhibition on the day where attendees can appreciate the works and young participants can vote for their favourites.
Two winners will receive a $250 gift voucher from local artist supply stores.
Submissions close at 5pm on Sunday 15 September 2024.
All submissions must incorporate the theme of connection, this may be interpreted as you wish.
Entry guidelines
- All young people between the ages of 12 and 25 who live, work, recreate or study in the Macedon Ranges are eligible to enter.
- All submissions must incorporate the theme of connection, this may be interpreted as you wish.
- Submissions can be made by individuals or groups. However, the prize money will be provided in the form of a gift card, and it will be the responsibility of the group to divide the prize between themselves in the event of a group winning the competition.
- A variety of art forms are encouraged, including paintings, drawings, photos etc. The artwork must be able to be displayed sitting on a trestle table. Entrants must bring any stands, accessories, frames, etc. to display their artwork. If you are unsure if your submission meets the criteria, email us at youth@mrsc.vic.gov.au
- A photo or video of your submission must be submitted via the entry form below by 5pm on Sunday 15 September 2024.
- There is no limit to how many times a group or individual may enter.
- The winner will be chosen by young people via a voting process at the Youth Fest event on Saturday 21 September.
Terms and conditions
By entering into the Youth Fest art competition, you are agreeing to the following terms:
- You consent to your work being displayed at the Youth Fest event on Saturday 21 September 2024.
- You consent to Macedon Ranges Youth Services sharing your artwork digitally via social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram, and any other channels used for the promotion of Youth Services within the Macedon Ranges
- You will avoid offensive phrases (including inappropriate language) or topics in your submission.
- Your submission will relate to the theme of connection.
- The decision will be final, and no subsequent discussion will be entered into. Due to the high volume of entries, individual feedback cannot be given.
Submit your entry
Maker's market
The maker's market will enable young talents from the Macedon Ranges to exhibit and sell their creations to the community.
Register to be a stall holder
Musical performances
Youth Fest 2024 will feature local musicians:
- Eloise Jean
- Finn Farrell
- Rhiannon Winchester
To get involved in this and other events, email Music In The Sticks at mits@mrsc.vic.gov.au
If you have any questions or would like more information, call Isabelle on (03) 5422 0333 or youth@mrsc.vic.gov.au