The YAC has a long history of music in the Byron area and the team are always looking to add more opportunities for young people to rehearse, perform and entertain their community. As part of Youth Week 2024, Byron Youth Service is hosting an open mic night in the beautiful amphitheatre at The YAC for ages 12-24. Youth Week is an annual week-long celebration for young people to ‘Express, Empower & Get Loud!’
Event coordinator Max Squires says not much empowers more than the feeling of live performance and showcasing talent among friends and community.
‘The YAC is such an important space for young musicians to feel safe and confident to explore their craft and build confidence bit also just have a good time,’ says Max.The Youth Week event is open to musicians, poets, or comedians of any level or experience to come along and perform and jam along with like-minded creatives.
The open mic features a range of genres from pop to metal, folk to hip hop and the stand-up comedy sessions always get a good belly laugh.
The YAC has long been a nursery for musical talent in the region and the music program continues to offer mentorship, rehearsal space and performance opportunities for emerging musicians. So get on down to The YAC and take this opportunity to be part of this event and surround yourself in the history of The YAC building and the sounds of music and youth culture. BYS will be providing food and drink plus youth consultation for young people in the area seeking support.
Thursday, April 11 from 4pm to 6.30pm at The YAC, 1 Gilmore Crescent, Byron Bay. For more info about the open mic event email [email protected] or call the office on 6685 7777.
For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling. 
