The award-winning Murbah Youth Fest (named 2025 Community Event of the Year in the Tweed Shire) is back for its fourth year – bigger, busier, and with more young people involved than ever.
As part of National Youth Week, Murwillumbah Community Centre and Tweed Shire Council have once again teamed up to deliver this full day of music, creativity and connection. The event is proudly supported by Murwillumbah Services Club, the main sponsor, along with generous contributions from Elders Real Estate, Lions Club, Crystal Castle and other local businesses.
This year’s festival will take place on Sunday, 19 April at Knox Park, from 10am to 4pm. The program includes a Battle of the Bands, a talent quest, a creative market, and the return of the Cosplay Contest.
The day will begin with an Acknowledgement of Country led by local Aboriginal young people from Kids Caring for Country, followed by an official opening from Deputy Mayor Reece Byrnes.
A key part of the festival is the Youth Action Group, formed in 2023 following the floods. The group meets regularly to help plan and shape the event, making sure it reflects what local young people actually want. This year, they’ve helped bring back crowd favourites like bubble soccer – always a hit with younger participants and just as entertaining for spectators.
The Youth Action Group will also run a chill-out space on the day, while Headspace Tweed will host a photo booth for festivalgoers to capture the moment. A range of interactive stalls will be run by local organisations including The Family Centre, Mission Australia, Lifeline/Gamble Aware and RiverTracks, offering activities alongside information and support for young people.
New this year, Totem Skateboarding will deliver a community activation featuring demos, workshops, mentoring and a skate jam.
Murbah Youth Fest continues to provide a space where young people can build confidence, learn new skills, connect with others and contribute to their community. It’s a day that celebrates the energy, creativity and voice of young people across the Northern Rivers.
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