CONSCIOUS ELEVATE

Pictured: Conscious Artistic Director L-FRESH the LION at Campbelltown Arts Centre

Campbelltown Arts Centre (C-A-C) launches ‘Conscious Elevate’ a new initiative building upon the success of the Conscious program, developed in collaboration with Village Boy Entertainment and led by L-FRESH The LION. The suite of programs presented as part of this initiative is proudly funded by the NSW Government through Sound NSW and will support musicians and industry workers to sustain practice, level up skills and continue the positive trajectory of their career.

The initiative, which will run over the next 12 months, includes a keystone residency and mentorship program designed to empower emerging and mid-career First Nations musicians from the South-West Sydney region.

The First Nations Development Program is a first-of-its-kind program that supports a mid-career First Nations artist to undergo a paid 3-month residency program at Campbelltown Arts Centre and other locations and music industry facilities throughout the South-West and beyond. As part of this residency program, the mid-career artist will also be engaged to mentor a local young and emerging First Nations artist from the South-West Sydney region. This mentorship component allows for professional development opportunities in areas such as songwriting, recording, live performance and music business.

Campbelltown Arts Centre’s commitment extends to bridging industry gaps by hosting other innovative programs such as Conscious Connects, a skills development event for emerging and mid-career musicians, and a brand-new Conscious Youth program, led by Conscious artistic director L-FRESH The LION, as well as engaging Conscious alumni artists and Conscious Collaborators to nurture diverse young participants from South-West Sydney.

Conscious Elevate initiative will see Campbelltown Arts Centre and the South-West Sydney region leading the development of the next generation and continuing to support the successful careers of Western Sydney musicians and practitioners. By facilitating skills development opportunities and fostering industry connectivity within the region’s vibrant music landscape, the program addresses pressing industry needs and fosters a more inclusive and diverse music industry in Western Sydney, that is promoted and profiled locally, nationally and internationally. Further program details to be announced.

Proudly funded by the NSW Government through Sound NSW.