Entertainment is an awesome course allowing insight into various aspects of the entertainment industry. From lighting, sound, production, guest relations, stage crew and show support.
Most positions available for placements are associated to events. This means an external application process is required.
Youth Up Front manage relationships with a number of events and productions who will support placement but initial applications are required by the student.
Detail of these opportunities are shared well in advance with dates available to be locked in. Details of these events are listed below.
If you have a lead of your own, please submit them at least 6 weeks prior to the date you wish to attend OR by the closing date for each year (Year 11 closing date is Week 10 of Term 2, Year 12 closing date is Week 10 of Term 1). You can access the form by clicking here.
Sydney Royal Easter Show
Date Range: from Friday, 11th April to Tuesday, 22nd April
Max Hours available: 70hrs per student
Includes weekend and Public Holiday Work
To Apply Click Here
Brookvale Public School - Halloween Festival
Date Range: 24th and 25th October 2025
Max Hours available: 10hrs per student
Includes weekend work
Link to apply - YET TO OPEN
Sydney Opera House
Date Range: Various throughout 2025
Max Hours available: 35hrs per student
Includes weekend work
Application Process Yet to Open (work-experience)
Glen Street Theatre (Northern Beaches Council) - Belrose
Date Range: Various throughout 2025
Max Hours available: 35hrs per student
Includes weekend work
Application: Please complete this EOI link - CLICK HERE
School Spectacular (Government School Students Only)
Date Range: Applications Open March - Performance dates in November (TBC)
Max Hours available: 35hrs per student
Includes weekend work
Application Process Yet to Open (work-experience)
SpecFest (Government School Students Only)
Date Range: TBA for 2025
Max Hours available: 35hrs per student
Includes weekend work
Application Process Yet to Open (work-experience)
Pulse Alive (Government School Students Only)
Date Range: Term 3 - Applications Open in Term 1 (see link for application info so you can get ready!)
Max Hours available: 35hrs per student
Includes weekend work
Application Process Yet to Open (student-crew)
In the Spotlight Dance Festival (Government School Students Only)
Date Range: Term 2, Week 8 & 9 - Applications Open in Term 1 (see link for application info so you can get ready!)
Max Hours available: 44hrs per student
Includes weekend work
Application Process Yet to Open (https://artsunit.nsw.edu.au/local-arts-programs/in-the-spotlight-dance-festival)