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Check out our youth initiatives, facilities, events and activities for young people who live, work, play and study in Brisbane.

Council offers free or low-cost rehearsal and meeting spaces, events curated for young people and other facilities and activities designed for a younger audience to engage, empower and celebrate young people.

Future Founders Forums

Register your interest to attend a Future Founders Forum in 2026. Events are for entrepreneurial students who want to connect and learn from experienced entrepreneurs and each other. 

Learn more
Young people collaborating around a round table at an event.

Visible Ink

Visible Ink Youth Hub is our central hub for young people of 12-25 years of age, located at 5 Green Square Close, Fortitude Valley.

Visible ink provides spaces to rehearse, hold meetings, plan, organise and deliver projects and events and access youth networks.

The hub also provides:

  • free equipment hire to support your events and projects 
  • Media Studio that includes podcasting equipment, recording equipment and creative suites
  • Copy & Destroy Zine Library
  • computers
  • free Wi-Fi 
  • DSLR cameras and PA systems for hire
  • photocopier, printer and scanner.

This space can be accessed for activities including:

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open mic nights

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art sessions

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zine marking

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jam sessions

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badge making.

More information

To make a booking, borrow equipment or contact a Visible Ink staff member, you can:

Brisbane Youth Week

Held in April each year, Youth Week is a celebration and performance showcase for young people 12-25 years of age.

It provides opportunities for young people to share ideas, attend live events, showcase talents and celebrate their contribution to the community.

For more information about Brisbane Youth Week:

Lord Mayor's Youth Advisory Council (LMYAC)

Year 10 students elected by Brisbane high schools can participate in the Lord Mayor's Youth Advisory Council.  

The council meets with the Lord Mayor 4 times a year to share ideas on issues that affect young people.

Lord Mayor's Young Environment Leadership Network (LMYELN)

Local school students can develop skills in project management, communication and leadership through the Lord Mayor's Young Environment Leadership Network.

LMYELN empowers students to create positive environmental change and supports schools to be cleaner and greener.

The QUBE Effect

The QUBE Effect gives 12 musical acts the chance to take part in our annual music development program.

Participants in The QUBE Effect receive mentorship from industry experts and live performance opportunities.

They also film their own music videos and compete for a range of prizes.

Watch the finalist’s music videos and vote for your favourite to win the 2025 People’s Choice Award.

Youth volunteers

Volunteer to share your knowledge, learn new skills and meet new people from diverse backgrounds. 

You can volunteer at:

To find out more, email Council.   

Youth entrepreneurship

Council is committed to boosting innovation and entrepreneurship and is finding ways to support our city's future talent. 

Learn more about our our Future Founders Program to support young entrepreneurs.

Youth Register

Are you aged 12-25 or working in Brisbane's youth sector? Subscribe to our Youth Register to receive information about youth development opportunities, workshops, events, and news.

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