Part of Randwick City Council's Town Hall Takeover.

Heaps Decent will transform Randwick Town Hall into a vibrant creative hub through a free week-long youth program spanning music, digital media and multidisciplinary arts. Evening workshops will invite the wider community to create alongside artists, culminating in a public showcase celebrating the original work and talent developed throughout the week.

About this panel talk

What does it take to build a life and career in music and the creative industries?

Behind the Music brings together artists and industry professionals for an honest and practical conversation about creative careers. Panellists will share their experiences of developing an artistic practice, finding collaborators, navigating opportunities and setbacks, and building sustainable pathways within a changing cultural landscape.

The discussion will explore the many roles that exist across music and the arts, both on stage and behind the scenes. It will also consider how emerging artists can develop their networks, communicate their ideas, access support and create opportunities within their own communities.

Designed for young people, emerging creatives and anyone curious about the realities of creative work, the session will conclude with an audience question-and-answer discussion. No previous industry experience is required, and attendance is open to the broader community.

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 - 730pm

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

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.

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Access

Randwick Town Hall is located on the ground floor at 90 Avoca Street, Randwick.

The main entrance is via double doors located on Frances Street. From this entrance there are 8 steps with handrails to reach the hall.

There is a wheelchair accessible entry via the carpark on Avoca Street. There is an accessible car park located on Frances Street.

If you would like a Council staff member to reach out to you and discuss your access requirements, please select the checkbox on ticketing registration.

Town Hall Takeover takes place on the land of the Gadigal and Bidjigal people. We pay respect to Elders past and present, recognising their strength, wisdom and creativity.

Contact the host of Heaps Decent: Behind the Music: Creative Careers and Pathways