Arts, Events and Recreation
The Indigo Arts, Events and Recreation program is an engaging, inspiring and inclusive program that works with local young people to facilitate music and cultural events for the Shire’s young people.
We organise, promote and support opportunities that empower young people to develop the confidence and skill sets to participate, create, organise and lead inspiring creative events. Events are curated throughout the year by young people from across Indigo Shire.
Our program plan includes;
- The North East Skate Park Series
- Battle of the Bands
- Drag'd Out Festival
- Drumming workshops and more.
Get involved in the upcoming events
If you are a musician or an artist and would like to receive any specific training to further develop your skills, please contact our Youth Officer at youth@indigoshire.vic.gov.au
** All events and activities are funded by the Victorian Government through Freeza grant funding.
** All events are drug, alcohol, smoke/vape free and fully supervised.
Battle of the Bands
Saturday 2 November - Rutherglen
Brace yourselves - The Battle of the Bands is back for another year!
This year we will be taking it to Rutherglen!
Date: Saturday 2 November 2024
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Venue: Rutherglen Community Centre (at Rutherglen High School)
Attention all bands, solo performers, and music fanatics! Register now to secure your place in the Battle of the Bands.
Book your free ticket to attend
here
This event is supported by the State Government Freeza program.
Makers & Milkshakes
Weekly from 14 October - 30 November
Free weekly makers sessions at your local cafe for all 12-25 year olds!
What's happening?
We are hosting local creative artists in your local cafe - and shouting you a milkshake! You can join in and learn a new skill, sit back and watch or simply join us for a chat. Stay for the full two hours, or just drop in and check it out.
Why are we doing it?
To connect you with other young people in your community, while introducing you to skilled and interesting people to learn from.
What do you need to do to join in?
For anyone ages 12-25 years old, simply come along! No registrations, no forms, no commitment.
Worskhops will run every week commencing Monday 14 October for 7 weeks
All workshops will run from 3.30-5.30pm
Mondays
- RUTHERGLEN, Silver Key Cafe - your artist Adele Packer with Zine making
- BEECHWORTH, TINY - your artist Adrian Osborne with Cartooning
- TANGAMBALANGA, Tangambalanga General Store - your artist Kurt Suggars with the Makers Station
Wednesdays
- YACKANDANDAH, Beechworth Bakery - your artist Tim Schloss with woodwork and carving
- CHILTERN, Lulu&Didge - your artist Nat Ord with Photography (and perhaps some surprise carving...)
This program is grant funded by the State Government Future Proof Program.
Have Questions?
Contact our Youth Team and we'll get back to you.