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Heaps Decent will transform Randwick Town Hall into a vibrant hub of creativity through a week-long program connecting young people, artists and the broader community.
Heaps Decent’s Take Over: Youth Creative Lab is a free five-day school holiday intensive for young people aged 14–20, focused on music creation and the ideas, images and identities that surround it.
Whether you are already creating or curious to begin, you will work alongside Heaps Decent artists to explore songwriting, beat-making, DJ-ing, recording, music production and performance.
Over the course of five days, participants will also incorporate visual and digital art into their projects, developing album covers, logos, merchandise concepts, branding and promotional designs.
Through practical individual and collaborative activities, participants will create original work, build skills and connect with other young creatives. No previous experience is required, and all activities will take place in a welcoming and supportive environment.
The program is about more than making music and art: it is an opportunity to find your voice, build community and connect with your people. The week will culminate in an optional public showcase for families, friends and the wider community.
Take Over: Youth Creative Lab is hosted by Heaps Decent (who’ve been empowering young people through music for nearly 20 years across NSW), with mentorship from practicing artists across music, visual art and digital art.
Please note, all Heaps Decent artist facilitators hold Working With Children’s Checks and are experienced in delivering workshops supporting youth across broad demographics.
Expressions of interest are now open to take part in this series. Places are limited, and registration is essential through the registration link above.
If you are outside the ages listed above, please reach out to [email protected] to express your interest.
Heaps Decent Creative Hub Town Hall Takeover also features the following workshops and events
- Feeling to Song with Betty – Monday 28 September, 5:30 pm – 7:30pm
- Un-Logoed: Rework Your Wardrobe with Rose Ashton – Tuesday 29 September, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
- Igniting Stages, DJing and Electronic Performance with Djanaba – Wednesday 30 September, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- Wear Your Art with Lachlan Hazelton – Thursday 1 October, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- Hip, Hop, Paint, Pop with Rose Ashton – Friday 2 October, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- Behind the Music: Creative Careers and Pathways – Saturday 3 October, 10:00 am to 11:30 am
- Take Over: Community Showcase – Saturday 3 October, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
About Heaps Decent
Heaps Decent’s Town Hall Takeover will be delivered by a multidisciplinary team of practising artists, facilitators and program leaders working across music, songwriting, DJing, performance, poetry, digital design, visual art, streetwear and community engagement.
All workshops will be led by artists actively working in their fields, combining professional creative practice with strong facilitation experience. Their industry knowledge and confidence help participants engage with new ideas, creative processes and pathways.
Youth facilitators will hold current Working with Children Checks and bring relevant youth engagement and trauma-informed experience. The team is skilled in building trust, creating safe and inclusive environments, and adapting activities for different abilities, backgrounds and experience levels.
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