...and now Tweed
GROWING GOLD COAST MUSIC FROM GRASSROOTS UP!
SINCE 2009
We teach young musicians how to play in a band - for FREE!
Since 2009, the Youth Music Venture (YMV) has been a youth music initiative run by amazing volunteers, for the local community.
The Youth Music Venture first started in Palm Beach and now works right across the Gold Coast, putting young people (11-17 y/o's) into bands, readying them for all things music, before they perform on stage at the finale concert for each program.
The Youth Music Venture first started in Palm Beach and now works right across the Gold Coast, putting young people (11-17 y/o's) into bands, readying them for all things music, before they perform on stage at the finale concert for each program.
WINNER COMMUNITY ORGANISATION
OF THE YEAR 2022
Much excitement at the Volunteering Gold Coast’s Annual Awards, a sold out gala event at The Star on 2nd December, when Youth Music Venture took out the two top awards:
Community Organisation of The Year and also Gold Coast Volunteer of The Year!
This video was prepared for the evening and gives a good idea of what Youth Music Venture is all about and what it has achieved for young people since 2009.
Community Organisation of The Year and also Gold Coast Volunteer of The Year!
This video was prepared for the evening and gives a good idea of what Youth Music Venture is all about and what it has achieved for young people since 2009.
Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans
John Lennon
THE PROGRAM
Are you 11 to 17 years of age?
Can you play a musical instrument or sing?
That's all it takes, you'll be in a band!
Youth Music Venture is celebrating its 14th year!
While 2022 was huge with 4 programs:-
HOTA Program
Emmanuel College Program
New Tweed Program at Seagulls Club
Southern Cross University Program
2023 was even bigger with Emmanuel College, Tweed Seagulls Club, Southern Cross University and 2 programs in a countrywide first - a Veterans Music Venture! Run in conjunction with the kids’ programs!
SIGN UP HERE NOW FOR OUR FIRST 2024 PROGRAM!
NEW PROGRAMS COMING SOON!
While 2022 was huge with 4 programs:-
HOTA Program
Emmanuel College Program
New Tweed Program at Seagulls Club
Southern Cross University Program
2023 was even bigger with Emmanuel College, Tweed Seagulls Club, Southern Cross University and 2 programs in a countrywide first - a Veterans Music Venture! Run in conjunction with the kids’ programs!
SIGN UP HERE NOW FOR OUR FIRST 2024 PROGRAM!
NEW PROGRAMS COMING SOON!
HOW IT WORKS
WHO WE ARE
WHAT WE'VE ACHIEVED
We establish between 4 - 6 bands, based on their performance and interests from the video auditions. Then for 8 weeks the bands rehearse for 1½ hours per week at the relevant rehearsal venue with professional musical mentors. We finish each program off with a bang, as all the bands perform onstage like rock stars.
Be sure to be a part of it, it's a hoot!
Be sure to be a part of it, it's a hoot!
Check out our amazing mentors here:
MENTORS & WORKSHOPSVideo: Channel 7 footage - Youth Music Venture 10th year anniversary concert.
We are a committee of musicians, business owners and community participants who volunteer our time to run this program.
COMMITTEE MEMBERSYouth Music Venture has picked up some great friends along the way. They are our sponsors & partners. Without them, we wouldn't be where we are.
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
Youth Music Venture is proud to be a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.
Play an instrument? Good with social media? Cook a mean barbie? There are plenty of ways to get involved at YMV. Drop us a line!
This free and voluntary run initiative relies solely on sponsors, grants and most importantly, your donations. Thank you for considering us.
Over 500 young people through our annual program, over our 12 consecutive years
13 Performances at the Commonwealth Games! Including Opening Ceremony Pre-Show to 35k attendees
A platform for musicians to contribute back into their community through volunteer mentoring
$150,000+ portfolio of grants & sponsorships
International Volunteer Awards 2011 Finalist 'Community Organisation of the Year'
Community Organisation of the Year 2012 (Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce)
International Volunteer Day 2012 Winner 'Under 25 Volunteer of the Year' (Individual Award)
International Volunteer Day Finalist 'Gold Coast Community Project of 2016'
Multiple awards to individuals for their efforts in contributing to the Youth Music Venture
Gold Coast Volunteer of The Year Finalist 2021
Find out more about YMV's history:
HISTORYFOLLOW US:
ACHIEVEMENTS
Youth Music Venture has been proud to be servicing the Gold Coast Community these past 14 years and has even had the opportunity to participate in the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony Pre-Show! Such a honour and a treat for the participants and the team alike!
Here's to many more successes to come!
Here's to many more successes to come!
14 Years
Of FREE Service to
the Community
the Community
Over 600
Happy Participants
so far
so far
13
Performances at the
Commonwealth Games!
Commonwealth Games!
$150,000+
Portfolio of Grants
& Sponsorships
& Sponsorships
TESTIMONIALS
Ian Peres
International artist & Workshop mentor
There's not enough kind things I can say about it (YMV), I think it's an amazing organisation to have and I don't think there's anything on the Gold Coast like it.
Xavier
Past participant 2020
I've just had my first day at Youth Music and it's been amazing. I've met my band and we've already fully learnt a song.
Inge Light
Parent of past participant
I just want to say a huge thank you to the Youth Music Venture for the amazing opportunity it's giving kids on the Gold Coast.
