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YACRadio is a youth radio show based in the Byron Shire and broadcasted on BayFm 9.99. This show celebrates and amplifies youth culture and is produced by young people with the support of the Byron Youth Service.

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    • Jan 2, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 11m AVG DURATION
    • 33 EPISODES


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    I Am Rockstar - School Holidays Program 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 8:10


    I am Rockstar was a 3 day school holiday music program series with the ultimate Rockstar coach - Zee Gachette. The days were are follows: Day 1 - Learn how to own the stage, performance techniques, audience engagement Day 2 - Explore your instrument and make the most of it (Guitar, Voice, Drums etc) Day 3 - Let's ROCK - The ultimate Jam session using LIVE performance skills Check out what the Byron Youth Service has to offer at bys.org.au

    Building a SubPod w/ Byron Community School

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 7:45


    Come on this audible journey with Byron Community School as they walk you through the steps of building a SubPod. SubPods's are like a luxury mansion for little worms to live in, they break down your food waste along with turning over the soil to support plant growth! Tune in!

    Flood Stories from Main Arm Upper Public School Part 3 - Young Legends

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 14:59


    Enjoy part 3 of Young Legends - Flood Stories from Main Arm Upper Public School. This episode catches up with the young people a year after the devastating floods that occurred in the Northern Rivers in 2022. Young Legends - Flood Stories is an integrated arts, recovery, & wellbeing project that focuses on the cathartic experience of storytelling. This project focuses on the format of podcasting,  which is a personal and public experience. Grade 5 & 6 from Main Arm Upper Public School were supported by trained youth workers as they told their personal experiences of the devastating floods of 2022 in the Northern Rivers. Such supported storytelling built resilience and provided a cathartic experience for young people ‘to feel lighter' after telling their stories. This project was made possible by funding from the Regional Youth Radio Program from the NSW Government Department of Regional NSW. This podcast was produced by Monet Shortland, Rasela Torise and Lealah Shostak and managed by the Byron Youth Service Inc.

    Flood Stories from Main Arm Upper Public School Part 2- Young Legends

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 10:59


    Enjoy part 2 of Young Legends - Flood Stories from Main Arm Upper Public School. This episode explores the community response to the floods that occurred in the Northern Rivers in 2022. Young Legends - Flood Stories is an integrated arts, recovery, & wellbeing project that focuses on the cathartic experience of storytelling. This project focuses on the format of podcasting,  which is a personal and public experience. Grade 5 & 6 from Main Arm Upper Public School were supported by trained youth workers as they told their personal experiences of the devastating floods of 2022 in the Northern Rivers. Such supported storytelling built resilience and provided a cathartic experience for young people ‘to feel lighter' after telling their stories. This project was made possible by funding from the Regional Youth Radio Program from the NSW Government Department of Regional NSW. This podcast was produced by Monet Shortland, Rasela Torise and Lealah Shostak and managed by the Byron Youth Service Inc.

    Flood Stories from Main Arm Upper Public School Part 1 - Young Legends

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 15:23


    Enjoy part 1 of Young Legends - Flood Stories from Main Arm Upper Public School. This episode explores the young peoples' direct experiences of floods that occurred in the Northern Rivers in 2022. Young Legends - Flood Stories is an integrated arts, recovery, & wellbeing project that focuses on the cathartic experience of storytelling. This project focuses on the format of podcasting,  which is a personal and public experience. Grade 5 & 6 from Main Arm Upper Public School were supported by trained youth workers as they told their personal experiences of the devastating floods of 2022 in the Northern Rivers. Such supported storytelling built resilience and provided a cathartic experience for young people ‘to feel lighter' after telling their stories. This project was made possible by funding from the Regional Youth Radio Program from the NSW Government Department of Regional NSW. This podcast was produced by Monet Shortland, Rasela Torise and Lealah Shostak and managed by the Byron Youth Service Inc.

    Save Our Koalas Event Report from the 6th November 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 4:01


    50 kids from the Byron Community Primary School teamed up with Bangalow Koalas to host youth-driven protest in Byron making their voices heard in support of koalas.

    Joyality at the YAC - Climate Change Resilience Workshop 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 7:33


    In 2021 Joyality hosted a Youth Leadership Training and Climate Resilience Workshop. Tune in to hear about what the participants learned.

    Byron Flea Market 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 6:10


    The Byron Flea Market is Byron Bay's only Market dedicated to supporting young & emerging creatives of all ages. Listen to Jax, Rosalie and some young people tell you all about it.

    The Story of a Guitar by Sunny

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 5:51


    Does a friend of yours have a beautiful instrument? Well Sunny's friend Jake does. Tune in to hear all about this particular item and the special meaning behind it.

    Max on the road - Pave the Way to Gular Festival 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 17:54


    Max and Tilly Tancred takes us to Gulargambone for the fourth 'Pave the Way to Gular Street Art Festival'. Where street art is made in front of your eyes with 3 newly installed Billboards on the Riverwalk as canvasses for 6 artists to paint provocative concepts such as climate change, mental health, animal extinction and Biodiversity to add intrigue and stimulate conversations. There was also a street party to close the festival including live entertainment, a range of market stalls including food vans, and workshops. Max and Tilly take the opportunity to meet the artists and get to know the locals.

    BMF Youth Stage - Kaliya Lee & Concrete Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 11:23


    Byron Music Festival and Byron Youth Service have teamed up to provide an exciting and potentially career defining opportunity for four local artists from the Northern Rivers youth community. You will hear from the BMF Youth Stage Team, Kalia Lee & Concrete Gold. BMF Youth Stage is a two-month music mentoring program developed by Byron Music Festival and Byron Youth Service to encourage creation of new works by emerging artists between 12-24 years. Through an online audition process, four artists have been selected to work alongside four of our region's most renowned and successful musicians who have mentored and helped the young artists produce an original song at a local recording studio. The culmination is a radio-ready song for release and a showcase performance at Byron Youth Arts Centre (YAC) on Saturday 15 October 2022. The Showcase community event will include an all-day showcase of the talent of our local youth, food & beverage, and hangs in the sun with family and friends! Byron Youth Service General Manager Christian Tancred said "This is a fantastic opportunity for young artists to plug into and gain experience in the music business. Byron Music Festival has been a terrific supporter of the music program at The YAC and we are stoked to be able to continue this relationship and foster the next generation of local artists".

    Grommets Bluesfest Busking Comp 2023 covered by YAC Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 50:55


    Tune in to hear first-hand the Grommets Bluesfest Busking Competition 2023. The Bluesfest Busking Comp is the perfect platform for unsigned, original, Australian artists to showcase their talents to an untapped audience, an opportunity by providing a key steppingstone for your musical career development! The Competition is held in and around Byron Bay in the week leading up to Bluesfest, igniting the Bluesfest buzz, the town comes to life with live performances from musicians travelling from all corners of the country for the chance to win this exclusive, sought-after competition. Countless prizes and opportunities will unveil themselves, including main stage performances at Bluesfest for the winner and live music performances on the BLUESFEST BUSKING STAGE for all Semi-finalists.

    Women In Music Forum 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 15:49


    WMIF is in it's second year and is an event that offers professional development opportunities to local women in the music industry and is specifically designed to benefit women in regional areas. The WMIF is part of Project U -Turn, which is a grassroots project focusing on creating safer communities and building resilience. The WMIF offers opportunities for early intervention, community capacity building, employability, life skills training and support. "It is a fun day of music, internationally acclaimed speakers, learning, empowerment and connection", says Lindy Lou, the producer of the WMIF.

    AUREATE Exhibition - interview with Jax - part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 7:47


    Hear from Jax about the Aureate exhibition. A wonderful exhibition opening for the AUREATE - ‘The Ultimate Guide to Where Ever You Need to Be' group art exhibition. Nine amazing young artists present the show you need to see at the end of 2022! Come and check out their amazing work at The Hivery Youth Art Gallery at The YAC! AUREATE - ‘The Ultimate Guide to Where Ever You Need to Be' group art exhibition. Paintings, photography, digital arts & sculptures from the emerging talent of local young artists. Where: The Hivery Youth Gallery @ The YAC | Byron Youth Services | 1 Gilmore Crescent, Byron Bay Check out our website for programs and events ​​​​​​​​ Link in BIO​​​​​​​​ #byronyouth

    AUREATE Exhibition - interview with Xanthe - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 11:30


    Interview with project coordinator Karma Barns and artist Xanthe A wonderful exhibition opening for the AUREATE - ‘The Ultimate Guide to Where Ever You Need to Be' group art exhibition. Nine amazing young artists present the show you need to see at the end of 2022! Come and check out their amazing work at The Hivery Youth Art Gallery at The YAC! AUREATE - ‘The Ultimate Guide to Where Ever You Need to Be' group art exhibition. Paintings, photography, digital arts & sculptures from the emerging talent of local young artists. Exploring themes of identity, connection, beauty, skulls, growth & change. Where: The Hivery Youth Gallery @ The YAC | Byron Youth Services | 1 Gilmore Crescent, Byron Bay Check out our website for programs and events ​​​​​​​​ bys.org.au

    BMF Youth Stage - ANEMOI and SIMON LEWICKI

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 8:26


    Byron Music Festival and Byron Youth Service have teamed up to provide an exciting and potentially career defining opportunity for four local artists from the Northern Rivers youth community. You will hear from ANEMOI and SIMON LEWICKI BMF Youth Stage is a two-month music mentoring program developed by Byron Music Festival and Byron Youth Service to encourage creation of new works by emerging artists between 12-24 years. Through an online audition process, four artists have been selected to work alongside four of our region's most renowned and successful musicians who have mentored and helped the young artists produce an original song at a local recording studio. The culmination is a radio-ready song for release and a showcase performance at Byron Youth Arts Centre (YAC) on Saturday 15 October 2022. The Showcase community event will include an all-day showcase of the talent of our local youth, food & beverage, and hangs in the sun with family and friends! Byron Youth Service General Manager Christian Tancred said "This is a fantastic opportunity for young artists to plug into and gain experience in the music business. Byron Music Festival has been a terrific supporter of the music program at The YAC and we are stoked to be able to continue this relationship and foster the next generation of local artists".

    Music Makers - The Irreplaceables

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 14:30


    Tune into the chat with local youth band The Irreplaceables. We chat about school, music, life and even get a live to air song. Save the date - 23rd Sept they will be playing a free show at the YAC You can find them on socials under @theirreplaceablesmusic

    Shredders - Come on the audio experience of a Jam Session

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 6:35


    Shredders is a music project where young participate in a jam session meets open mic night. Lend us your ears and come and hear the experience.

    BMF Youth Stage mentorship opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 11:12


    Lindy Lou gives the scoop on who the mentors are for the Byron Music Festival Youth Stage.

    Byron Youth Live Music Sessions 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 27:22


    Byron Youth Live Music Session Byron Youth Service Inc, Ace Entertainment and Byron Music bring you this youth-inspired live stream musical initiative. The musicians Remedi, Molly Jane & Georgia Gray all participated in a Facebook live stream. Listen in to come on a behind-the-scenes audio journey with us through the live stream concert. Watch the live-stream here WATCH LIVE STREAM

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    Youth and Community Fair in Mullumbimby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 4:45


    Wednesday June 22nd 3-6pm at Mullumbimby Civic Hall Free all-ages event with live bands, food, drinks and more

    Creatures Production 2022 - Jazz and Carlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 5:34


    Jazz and Carlin speak about the process and experience in the Creatures production which will happen over 2 days (18 & 19th June) at the YAC, 1 Gilmore Crescent Byron Bay

    CREATURES 2022 - Tulli

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 4:48


    Tulli speaks about the process and experience in the Creatures production which will happen over 2 days (18 & 19th June) at the YAC, 1 Gilmore Crescent Byron Bay

    CREATURES 2022 - Jax

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 4:44


    Jax speaks about the process and experience in the Creatures production which will happen over 2 days (18 & 19th June) at the YAC, 1 Gilmore Crescent Byron Bay

    Creatures Production 2022 - Rory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 8:24


    Rory speaks in 2 parts about the process and experience in the Creatures production which will happen over 2 days (18 & 19th June) at the YAC, 1 Gilmore Crescent Byron Bay

    Creatures Production 2022 - Xanthe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 8:39


    Xanthe speaks in 2 parts about the process and experience in the Creatures production which will happen over 2 days (18 & 19th June) at the YAC, 1 Gilmore Crescent Byron Bay.

    Music Makers: Bluesfest Busking Comp 2022 Grommet Semi Finals Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 9:08


    Featured on this episode - Loose Content and their Song Sheep Shagger This event was held on the 9th April 2022

    Music Makers: Bluesfest Busking Comp 2022 Grommet Semi Finals Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 15:20


    Featured on this episode - Envy Music and their song Take it Easy - Levi Maxwell with Village on the Hill This event was held on the 9th April 2022

    Music Makers: Bluesfest Busking Comp 2022 Grommet Semi Finals Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 19:10


    Featured on this episode: - Isy Cappo band talking about their band featured alongside Isy Cappos Original song Circles - Stereo and their original song Cracked Lips This event was held on the 9th April 2022

    Music Makers: Bluesfest Busking Comp 2022 Grommet Semi Finals Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 14:01


    Featured on this episode: - Lily Charmers featured along side her song Young Dumb Stupid - Noah Robertson and his original song Run that was recorded live at the Grommets Semi Finals This event was held on the 9th April 2022

    Chatterbox Radio: Grayson and Bello talking about Pride Month (June 2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 4:30


    Chatterbox Radio celebrates young people talking about issues that they care about! This episode is about Pride Month and its significants

    Haven Girls Group Program 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 5:00


    Have offers young women a safe space to meet, socialise, converse and harness the power of creativity through a range of arts and crafts activities that focus on wellbeing and resilience.

    Creatures 2020 @ the Library Byron Bay

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 2:29


    Hear about a creative project for young people and the final celebration at the Byron Bay Library.

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