Youth & Education

Festival Connect 
Festival Connect is our inclusive equity program for category 1-4 schools to cover the cost of transport to Festival performances. The program also subsidises both transport and accommodation for remote and regional schools. This initiative is made possible with the significant support of James & Diana Ramsay Foundation, SA Power Networks and Waternish. 

To apply for Festival Connect funding, please contact Julie Orchard: jorchard@adelaidefestival.com.au 

Tix For Next To Nix 
With the generous support of The Balnaves Foundation, we provide a limited number of $5 tickets across a selection of Festival events for socio-economically disadvantaged schools. Category 1-4 schools will be contacted directly by Julie Orchard.  

Thanks to the generous philanthropic support of the Thyne Reid Foundation, we can deliver a program of masterclasses and hands-on workshops for professional dancers, actors, musicians and tertiary students of dance, theatre, and music with world-class artists from the Festival program. 

Full schedule available from January on the Helpmann Academy website: helpmannacademy.com.au/masterclasses 

On Fri 28 Feb, join us in the Pioneer Women’s Memorial Garden for Schools Day where students will learn from some of the most exciting authors, illustrators and storytellers with a program that will inspire this generation of readers. Sessions are available for Primary and Secondary Schools. Visit the event page for full program information or contact Katya: Kfedyk@adelaidefestival.com.au

Adelaide Festival is dedicated to giving every young person in South Australia the opportunity to experience international art, not just as audience members but as active participants and artists. We are committed to helping young people to develop their artistic knowledge and creative skills in collaboration with artists, community and cultural partners, teachers and schools. 

Every young person should feel that the arts is something open to them, that every art venue and cultural institution belongs to them. Experiencing world-class performances and exhibitions provides an opportunity for students and teachers to share creative conversations and critical debates on important global issues. In addition, it is important for young people to express themselves creatively and work with artists who can support them. This can have a lasting impact on how they engage with their communities. 

Adelaide Festival will provide ongoing avenues for young people to have their voices heard and contribute their creative ideas.