There are now even more reasons to love your radio, with the PBS Radio Festival kicking off with a bunch of cool prizes up for grabs for sigining up as a member! You could win a sassy Red Vespa PX-­‐150 scooter (thanks to Peter Steven Motorcycles), an Audiophile hi-­‐fi system, special edition PBS Radio Festival t-­‐shirts, or a CD featuring exclusive live material from PBS Studio 5 Live, faithfully brought to you by Coopers. Best of all you'll be supporting the great work of community radio to continue its incredible programming and diverse mix of music for another year. Show some love and sign up today by calling (03) 8415 1067 or go to pbsfm.org.au.

Sunbury's FReeZA committee 'Elevation Events' is looking for new members to join the group on Monday afternoons. If you're interested in getting involved contact Jono at jonathonv@hume.vic.gov.au

A Is For Atlas currently has a number of work experience/mentorship opportunities available through their Youth Mentoring Program. The program is supported by the Besen Family Foundation and allows young people the opportunity to gain experience in the performing arts whilst working alongside professionals to deliver a creative project. There are mentorships currently available in the areas of Production & Stage Management, Publicity, and Graphic Design. More information about the program is available at aisforatlas.org.au.

Do you have an upcoming event? List your event free on Event Finder.  

Wangaratta's Unbranded FReeZA Committee meet to organise a drug/alcohol/smoke free hub where young people can hang out. They're also giving young musicians the opportunity to showcase their skills to a wider audience one Thursday every month at Gloria Jeans in Wangaratta, from 4.30 – 8pm. To get involved or for more info email unbranded.wangaratta@gmail.com.

Brimbank's Loose Studios is up and running once again. If you play an instrument, want to start a band or just want to have a go, go check it out. The best part is it's free! Brimbank Youth Services has the details on 9091 8229.

The 2013 Asia-Pacific Chamber Music Competition will take place from 8-14 July in Melbourne, Australia. It acts as a crucial stepping stone towards the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition. Cash prizes and invaluable support from Musica Viva Australia ensure that prize winners of the Asia-Pacific Chamber Music Competition can take the next leap towards establishing a performing career. For info go to chambermusicaustralia.com.au.

Melbourne entertainment agency Red Entertainment is looking for many different talents to work with in many different environments: corporate events, weddings, venues, sporting clubs, RSL Club's and private functions. Quality not quantity is what they're after. If that sounds like something you might be interested in, email gina@redentertainmentagency.com.au.

If you have always dreamt of becoming part of Dancehouse team, here's your chance! Two positions, including admin and marketing are currently open, check them out at dancehouse.com.au.

Come join Ballarat Foto, one of Australia's largest and most significant photographic festivals held from August 17 to September 15, 2013. Roles exist for Manual and Technical Assistance, Framing, Hanging and Labelling, Exhibition Sitting, Exhibition Guiding, Administration, Education Volunteering and Festival Tourism. All the info is at ballaratfoto.org, register your interest by August 12, 2013.

Have you checked out Beat Magazine's website yet? It lists plenty of music industry jobs in all areas. Check out beat.com.au/jobs.

Vicious Recordings are looking around for some keen young new interns for their Melbourne office! As an independent label, everything happens there under the one roof in the same office, giving plenty of potential for students to gain experience in the world of digital marketing, blog and social media promotion, distribution, licensing, business affairs and general administration of a functioning record label. If you're studying in the field of music or entertainment this opportunity could be exactly what you're looking for! Positions are ongoing until the end of the year and range from one day a week to a couple of days per week. For more information or to apply, contact Eva Guss, Office Administration at Vicious Recordings by calling (03) 9804 5002 or email eva@vicious.com.au

Ever wanted to join your local FReeZA committee? Well now's your chance as FReeZA committee's across Victoria are looking for new members! If you're interested in learning about event management, promotion and marketing, stage management, artist booking, teamwork, networking and budgeting in a drug/alcohol/smoke free environment, then consider what joining your local crew might have to offer. The contact details for all FReeZA committees can be found at freeza.vic.gov.au.

Sunbury's FReeZA committee 'Elevation Events' is looking for new members to join the group on Monday afternoons. If you're interested in getting involved contact Jono at jonathonv@hume.vic.gov.au

SYN Media is looking for volunteers aged 12 – 25 years! You could volunteer on radio, television and online! Head to the Info Session on February 14 from 6pm at The House of SYN, 16 Cardigan St, Carlton. To RSVP, send your full name, date of birth, contact number and email to info@syn.org.au.

SYN offers work experience positions to one or two high school students per month between March and November. Work Experience positions are highly sought after and so thus require a written application to be filled out (available at their website). For information on getting involved visit syn.org.au/getinvolved and direct enquires to info@syn.org.au. 

Fancy some expert advice and professional mentoring on a creative project over 2-3 months? The A is for Atlas Youth Mentoring Program, supported by The Besen Family Foundation, offers young people the opportunity to develop skills and pathways in the creative industries by working under experienced artists on projects in production. Mentoring opportunities are available in theatre design, directing, admin, production and ensemble performance. Apply by February 15 by contacting Mary Harvey on (03) 9329 5259 or email mary@aisforatlas.org.au.

 Signal's Expression of Interest Program provides an opportunity for artists and organisations to propose new projects to undertake at Signal. If you would like to be contacted about the 2013-14 program join their mailing list at signal@melbourne.vic.gov.au.

Pearl Magazine is looking for talented writers and a social photographer to join their friendly team based in Mornington. From time to time they also take interns and work experience placements. If you're interested email publisher@pearlmag.com.au.

St Kilda Youth Services are looking for young people aged 15 - 25 to volunteer on the committee for St Kilda Youth Festival April 14, 2013. If you're interested in music, festivals or event management they want to hear from you! There will be a heap of exciting opportunities in stage management, booking talent, sound tech, media and communications and deciding on festival content. Email ed@skys.org.au or sharni@skys.org.au or call (03) 9534 3685 for more info.

Indiemunity are looking for writers experienced in the music industry especially in the independent music industry writing about new music, albums, bands and everything in between. Join their team and get plenty of opportunities to help get your name out there and noticed as a writer/journalist. Indiemunity.com has more info if you're interested.

St Martins Youth Arts Centre is launching ‘On the floor’, classes for emerging and established performance practitioners and theatre-makers to enable professional artist development, covering a broad range of performance skills. It’s happening every Friday evening from 5pm – 6.30pm at St Martins Youth Arts Centre in South Yarra, $15 and no booking needed. Email info@stmartinsyouth.com.au for more.

Phoenix Movement Records offers a range of unpaid internships and work experience opportunities. Their primary focus is on viral marketing, as well as graphic design and website design. If keen, send your info through to supportaussiemusic@gmail.com with the subject 'Phoenix'.

The Victorian Public Sculpture Fund will provide $1m over the next two years to contribute to the commissioning and/or installation of new public sculpture, of all forms, throughout the state. Support is one-off (i.e. not recurrent) with a maximum of one grant per applicant, although more than one application from an applicant is welcome. Apply by February 15, find out more at arts.vic.gov.au.

The Australia International Cultural Council (AICC) Grants Program invites expressions of interest for international arts and culture projects. The program provides funding of up to $40,000 for Australian. It closes February 18, contact (02) 6261 9981 or aicc@dfat.gov for more info.

If you're in Hobsons Bay here's your chance to have your say in creating the library you want, and also get the chance to win a Samsung tablet. If you're aged 12-18 complete their short library survey at surveymonkey.com/s/librariesforyou by February 28.

Project Fellowships Music Board Grant support mid-career and established artists to develop significant creative and/or developmental projects over 12 months. There's up to $30,000 on offer. Make your grant submission by September 2013 by contacting Andy Rantzen, Program Officer on a.rantzen@australiacouncil.gov.au.

Are you funny enough to win $1000 for yourself and $1000 for your high school? If you think you are, then enter the Class Clowns competition and learn how to refine your skills in writing and performing comedy and channelling all that cheeky tomfoolery into entertainment for a wider audience. It’s free, complete an online registration form at comedyfestival.com.au or email info@comedyfestival.com.au.

The Australia Council has announced a new grant scheme for small labels, The Recording Initiative, which will offer funding of up to $50,000 to support growth for smaller music businesses. The Recording Initiative will cover costs associated with artist fees, recording, promotion and administration.Applications close February 18 and are available at australiacouncil.gov.au.

The City of Melbourne Indigenous grants are awarded to organisations that deliver projects supporting improved outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Victorians. Applicant organisations can be Indigenous or non-Indigenous. Applications are open till May 31, 2013 or until funding has been allocated. To find out more, visit melbourne.vic.gov.au.

The 2013 Asia-Pacific Chamber Music Competition will take place from July 8-14 in Melbourne. This competition acts as a crucial stepping stone towards the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition, with cash prizes and invaluable support from Musica Viva Australia up for grabs. More info is at chambermusicaustralia.com.au, enter by July 8.

Film Victoria is the State Government agency that provides strategic leadership and assistance to the film, television and digital media sectors of Victoria, including funding. If you're interested in making film, check out their website film.vic.gov.au for resources and any funding opportunities that may be available.

Screen Australia offers funds for the development, production and marketing of Australian screen content, as well as for the development of Australian talent and screen production businesses. Project funding is generally provided to professional filmmakers with some level of industry experience, depending on the program. Check out their website for funding information and deadlines screenaustralia.gov.au/funding.

The Pinnacle Foundation was established to provide scholorships and mentoring to disadvantaged GLBTIQ young people. No matter what your interest or what you aspire to be, they may be able to offer the financial support and resources to help you get there. Organisations and community groups can also apply for funding. Contact steven@thepinnaclefoundation.org or facebook.com/thepinnaclefoundation.

The PPCA Performer's Trust Foundation provides one off grants to encourage music and the performing arts. Grants can be used to cover performance costs, the promotion and encouragement of musical and theatrical education, tuition fees, travel costs, accommodation, and venue and PA hire. Individuals can apply for up to $2,500, while groups or organisations can apply for up to $5,000. Applications are assessed four times a year. For more info, go to ppca.com.au.

The SYN Awards recognise young people in a range of fields, across radio, television and online, with categories for under 18s and specific areas of radio programming. If you know someone (maybe yourself?) who deserves recognition for all of their hard work and great content, head to syn.org.au/awards and start nominating! Open all year round.

The Australian Council of the Arts offers various grants for musicians, organisations, aspiring music industry professionals and arts programs around Australia. Amounts and application closing dates vary depending on the specifics of the grant but all information can be accessed at australiacouncil.gov.au/grants.

Young Victorian journalists are invited to join the team at The Under Age, a fortnightly online newspaper written entirely by high school journos. Express Media are looking for a group of new young journalists to join the team. If you're in high school this year and think you've got what it takes, email underage@expressmedia.org.au. Go to theunderage.com.au for more info on applying.

YouthCentral has some new changes to its Roving Reporter program. There are now three categories for participation in the Get Published program: Guest Reporter, Roving Reporter, and Youth Central Blogger. If you're interested in writing or journalism, then you should definitely head over to youthcentral.vic.gov.au and check it out.

Voiceworks Magazine is constantly calling for submissions of fiction, poetry, nonfiction, opinion and artwork by writers and artists under 25. Get published on a professional level. See express-media.tumblr.com/.

Story Weavers is a free filmmaking project for young Melbourne Pacific Islanders exploring identity in urban Australia. Work with professional PI filmmakers to develop, shoot and screen a short fiction film for the 2013 Contemporary Pacific Arts Festival. It's happening every Thursday February 7 through March 7; weekends (Saturday/Sunday): March 16 and 17, March 23 and 24. Email pacificstories@gmail.com or inbox facebook.com/pacificstories for more info!

SYN Media is looking for volunteers aged 12 – 25 years! You could volunteer on radio, television and online! Head to the Info Session on February 14 from 6pm at The House of SYN, 16 Cardigan St, Carlton. To RSVP, send your full name, date of birth, contact number and email to info@syn.org.au.

Fancy some expert advice and professional mentoring on a creative project over 2-3 months? The A is for Atlas Youth Mentoring Program offers young people the opportunity to develop skills and pathways in the creative industries by working under experienced artists on projects in production. Apply by February 15 by contacting Mary Harvey on (03) 9329 5259 or mary@aisforatlas.org.au.

Signal Screen Commissions invites young artists aged 16 – 25 years to produce a screen based work that combines art and technology in weird and wonderful ways. Young artists will have the opportunity to participate in developmental workshops including technical and creative support and mentoring. Applications open April 22, melbourne.vic.gov.au/Signal for more info.

Film Victoria is the State Government agency that provides strategic leadership and assistance to the film, television and digital media sectors of Victoria, including funding. If you're interested in making film, check out their website film.vic.gov.au for resources and any funding opportunities that may be available.

Screen Australia offers funds for the development, production and marketing of Australian screen content, as well as for the development of Australian talent and screen production businesses. Project funding is generally provided to professional filmmakers with some level of industry experience, depending on the program. Check out their website for funding information and deadlines screenaustralia.gov.au/funding.

Work on the Union Lane Murals in Melbourne is planned at regular times throughout the year and is linked to the skills workshops for young people aged 13 to 20 that are delivered at Signal. Artists interested in being involved should contact Signal and submit a resume and biography. For more info email signal@melbourne.vic.gov.au or call 8696 5400 .

Channel 31's public noticeboard is where you'll find all the latest opportunities to be involved in community television. With positions ranging from technical assistants, camera and sound crew, consultants. If you have any interest in getting involved, keep an eye out at c31.org.au/make-tv/noticeboard.

Have you got an event you want recorded and podcast? Or a conference you want filmed? What about a promo video for your website? SYN's outstanding group of young media producers can do all of that and more. To discuss your project, email Tahlia at gm@syn.org.au or call (03) 9925 4788.

Young people looking for television experience have an amazing opportunity to do so through youth music program 1700. The team at 1700 are always looking for new hosts and crew members for live-to-air television productions airing weekdays on C31. See syn.org.au/1700 for details of how to get involved.

There are now even more reasons to love your radio, with the PBS Radio Festival kicking off with a bunch of cool prizes up for grabs for sigining up as a member! You could win a sassy Red Vespa PX-­‐150 scooter (thanks to Peter Steven Motorcycles), an Audiophile hi-­‐fi system, special edition PBS Radio Festival t-­‐shirts, or a CD featuring exclusive live material from PBS Studio 5 Live, faithfully brought to you by Coopers. Best of all you'll be supporting the great work of community radio to continue its incredible programming and diverse mix of music for another year. Show some love and sign up today by calling (03) 8415 1067 or go to pbsfm.org.au.

Have you got an event you want recorded and podcast? Or a conference you want filmed? What about a promo video for your website? SYN's outstanding group of young media producers can do all of that and more. To discuss your project, email Tahlia at gm@syn.org.au or call (03) 9925 4788.

Sign up for a SYN 4 week radio course $50 (18-25 year olds), or a 10 week radio course $80 (for under 18). Membership (compulsory) costs $5 for under 18s or RMIT students, $15 concession and $25 full price.

Local current affairs journos and SYN's Panorama current affairs team will show you how to find, prepare and run hard hitting current affairs and political interviews. To reserve a place at the next Current Affairs Workshop at SIGNAL youth arts space (Flinders Walk in Melbourne), email training@syn.org.au.

Do you know the benefits of volunteering at the PBS studios? You can gain valuable skills, do an internship, become an announcer, work in reception, help out in the music library, help run music events, meet like-minded music-loving people, and contribute to your favourite radio station! For more info on how you can get involved, call Mara Williams on 8415 1067 or email mara@pbsfm.org.au.

The PBS Announcer Training Course gives you the basic skills to plan and put together a radio program of broadcast quality. The course runs over five consecutive weeks, generally held on a Monday or Wednesday night from 6.30 to 9pm. To book a place in the course, or for more information, contact Mara Williams at PBS on 8415 1067 or email mara@pbsfm.org.au. 

Triple j’s Unearthed radio station is dedicated to independent and unsigned Australian music 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you’re a musician writing original music there’s never been a better reason to upload your music to triplejunearthed.com.

Dancehouse Diary is now open to contributions, searching articles which are thought provoking, challenging and experimental responses to the editorial theme. Email info@dancehouse.com.au with your submission by February 9.

Check out the latest opportunities from Dancehouse. They have an open day coming up on February 16 where you can try out free classes, meet the artists and have a chat with the team. It's the best way to find out what Dancehouse is about and visit the house! For more information, email info@dancehouse.com.au.

If you have always dreamt of becoming part of Dancehouse team, here's your chance - two positions are currently open, check them out at dancehouse.com.au.

Right now The Push is on the lookout for young hip hop dance crews to be part of Push Over 2013. Hip hop dance crews can compete in 3-on-3 Breakin' Battles with cash prizes up for grabs! For more info or to apply, click here.

The Australian Street Entertainment Championships is an international street entertainment festival held in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Performers from around the globe will perform and entertain to be crowned victorious and collect the major cash prize. To enter grab an application form from and contact Rob Thompson on (07) 5584 3700 or festival@surfersparadise.com. 

The City of Greater Bendigo is calling for entries from young people for its 2013 RAW Arts Awards, an annual celebration of the creative talents of young artists living in the municipality. You have to be 25 or under and could win prizes of $1,000 and $250 offered in each of the Visual Arts, Literature, Performing Arts and Digital Media categories. Get more info from www.bendigo.vic.gov.au or by contacting Rohan Phillips on 5434 6478 or emailing raw@bendigo.vic.gov.au.

If you're in Strathbogie and are interested in acting/singing, check out the auditions for 'The Real Story of Little Red Riding Hood' presented by Euroa Little Theatres. The performance dates will be July 6 and 7. For more info call 5795 0101 or 5795 0092.

Platform Youth Theatre works with professional artists to create theatre with young people. Since their first production in 1998, Platform has carved a niche for itself as a company with a youth-focused approach to making quality work. They're at the Arts House,15/117 Sturt St, Southbank. You can find out more info at pyt.org.au, to get involved contact 0419 355 862 or email info@pyt.org.au.