Bendigo Autumn Music Festival Announces Youth Mentorship Program

Ahead of its inaugural event next April, the Bendigo Autumn Music Festival (BAM) has today announced the launch of its Youth Mentorshi Program.

The initiative will offer artists under the age of 19 a rare opportunity to work with established acts, including rehearsal sessions, one-on-one expert advice and a 20-minute performance at BAM.

The 2019 mentors include Harry James Angus (The Cat Empire), Nkechi Anele and Liam McGorry (Saskwatch), Thando, Lamine Sonko (Lamine Sonko & The African Intelligence) and Skyscraper Stan.

Applications are open now and close on 31 March; for more details, check out the BAM website.

The debut BAM festival will feature performances from the likes of Kurt Vile & The Violators, Cash Savage & The Last Drinks, Mojo Juju and Tex Perkins; click on theGuide for more details.