ABOUT
The Push is Australia's youth music charity.
For 40 years, The Push has been backing young Australians to find their sound, their people, and their voice. We’re connecting millions of young people to music through all-ages gigs, workshops, studio access, and industry mentoring, from Busselton to Brunswick.
Because young people connect, build confidence and find community through music. The Push believes everyone should have access, no matter their age or their postcode.
Annual Reports
Every year hits a new high note at The Push. With the backing of our community, more young people continue to connect with live music, skills training and creative opportunities across Australia.
Dive into our annual reports below to explore the impact, the moments, and what’s possible when young people are supported to find their sound.
The Push - Youth Music Organisation - FY24/25 Annual Report
PDF - 3.02 MB
The Push - Youth Music Organisation - FY23/24 Annual Report
PDF - 7.03 MB
The Push - Youth Music Organisation - FY22/23 Annual Report
PDF - 11.38 MB
The Push - Youth Music Organisation - FY21/22 Annual Report
PDF - 5.42 MB
Our History
The Push starts as an initiative funded by the Victorian Government, giving local teams of young people access to drug and alcohol-free music events.
The Push becomes an independent, youth-led organisation, embedding young people in governance and decision-making.
5,000 young people attend the first Push Over festival in Melbourne, demonstrating that safe, alcohol-free live music can thrive.
10,000 young people attend Push Over in Melbourne, reinforcing sustained demand for accessible, all-ages live music experiences.
The Push’s annual training summits expand the focus from events to skills, industry knowledge and career pathways.
The Push delivers annual Face The Music conference, strengthening the organisation’s role as a national convener, connecting artists, industry and young people.
Following Black Saturday, The Push supports bushfire-affected communities through access to live music, reinforcing music’s role in recovery, connection and wellbeing.
More than 10,000 young people attend Live At The Steps at Parliament House Victoria – a free all-ages music event that places young audiences and contemporary music within civic space.
The first National Music Industry Mentoring Program connects young people from across Australia directly with industry leaders, strengthening clear and supported pathways into music careers.
The first Young Australian Music Audiences research report is released, providing national data on participation, barriers, cost and access.
Multi-year national partnerships demonstrate coordinated sector commitment to youth access, wellbeing and workforce development.
A National Plan for Young Australians and Music launches at Parliament House, Canberra. Music is positioned as essential national infrastructure for young people’s wellbeing, education, workforce development and cultural identity.