Join the Amped Up Events Committee

Join the Amped Up Events Committee

Be part of a dynamic team that organises and runs local music & art events

By Merri-bek Youth

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Location

Oxygen Youth Space

4-8 Gaffney St Coburg North, VIC 3058 Australia

About this event

Are you aged 14 - 24 years and passionate about music, putting on all - ages events, and making a difference in your community?

Amped Up (Merri-bek's Freeza Committee) are now looking for new members to join!

You will have the opportunity to run festivals and events, gain hands-on music industry experience & connect with and have fun with like-minded people.

You will learn skills in event management, audio & lighting, risk assessment, budgets, booking artists & performers, marketing and promotion & managing events on the day.

You'll enjoy Amped up if:

🎸 You like music, or sound production, or photography or event management

🎸 You want to meet and socialise with other young people in your community

🎸 You find running & organising events fun

🎸 You want to develop your event management skills and connections with the music industry

🎸 You want to make a difference in your community


🌟This group is fully supervised by Merri-bek Council staff and facilitated by Steve from Merri-bek Youth.

🌟If you have any questions or would like to chat to someone about this program, you can email shuf@merri-bek.vic.gov.au or call us on 1800 699 688.

Here's a short film from an event run by Amped Up at the Sydney Road Street Party 👇

Frequently asked questions

When does Amped Up meet?

Our team for Amped Up meets regularly every Wednesday from 4.30pm to 6pm in the Studio at the Oxygen Youth Space.

What are the time commitments?

There is a significant level of commitment involved with being a member of Amped Up, but in exchange, you get invaluable experience in the live music industry. If you are considering joining the team, you will need to commit to attending: At least 80% of weekly meetings & all events

Organised by

Merri-bek Youth is Merri-bek City Council's dedicated youth service.

Our services are available and free to young people aged between 12 and 24 years.

Need help? Got questions? Call us on 1800 MY YOUTH (1800 699 688)