Here and Now Youth Festival 2025

Join us for a celebration of regional talent, featuring a full line-up of local bands and headlined by acclaimed artist Ella Hooper, returning to her roots in Violet Town. Showcasing our extraordinary talent growing right here in our own backyard including The Viceroys, Swim State, Glass Walls, Lill Kill, Clean Coil, Desirable Addictions, Ungraded, Elliot P, Tyler & Alina, Mason Rae Green and Jeremiah Johnston.

Plus, enjoy a great selection of food trucks serving up delicious eats throughout the day!

Violet Town Community Complex

13th September 2025, 3.00pm-10.00pm

Strictly drug, alcohol, smoke and vape-free event

All ages, free secure event. No Pass outs

The Here and Now Youth Festival is an annual event run by the Strathbogie Rocks youth team in September for Victorian Youth Festival and supporting the mission to celebrate and empower young people across the state. Led by young Victorians aged 12 to 25, the event highlights their skills not only as musicians and performers, but as sound technicians, producers, and event organisers, demonstrating the breadth of their talent, initiative, and community engagement.

Parental Supervision Policy
This is a fully supervised, all-ages event.

Attendees under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.

No Pass-Outs
There are strictly no pass-outs for this event. If you leave the venue, re-entry will not be permitted under any circumstances.
If you need a break or a quiet moment, please see a staff member or security, there will be a chill out space.

Empty Water Bottles Only
Reusable water bottles are welcome, but they must be empty upon entry. Water refill stations will be available inside the venue.

Here and Now Youth Festival is supported by the Victorian Government.