Backbone Youth Arts believes that creativity knows no bounds – and thatโs why theyโre proud to offer exciting opportunities for young people to engage in the arts all year ’round.
Whether you’re looking to dive into a Holiday Camp or join their Young Creator Workshops and Youth Drama Troupe programs, Backbone has something for every aspiring artist. Their programs foster collaboration, creativity, and self-expression, all while being guided by professional artists who are passionate about mentoring the next generation of creatives.
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BACKBONE FESTIVAL 2025: LOOK UP
Backbone Youth Arts proudly presents Backbone Festival 2025: LOOK UP – a vibrant celebration of young voices, bold ideas, and untamed creativity. Running from October 9 to 25, Backbone Festival: LOOK UP presents new works that challenge expectations and create space for mess, resistance, joy, and imagination. The kind of art that interrupts the scroll, asks hard questions, and refuses to wrap things up neatly. The 30-year-old tradition began as the 2high festival – a one-of-a-kind project that paired emerging talent with industry mentors. it has evolved, stretched and been flipped on itโs head as each generation of Young Artists transform it into something completely their own.
Across 17 events, the Seven Hills Hub will come alive with performance, sound, visual art, and interactive experiences created by some of the most exciting emerging artists in Magandjin: Ada Lukin (Pramkicker, Queensland Theatre), Beetle Miyela, Bella Gregory (Stir The Pot, Collective Circus), Darcie Boatswain (Glitter Martini), Jazz Zhao (Scenes From a Yellow Peril, QPAC/Queensland Theatre), Kelsey Dell, Nathaniel Crossinggum (Assembly+, La Boite), Tainika Kane-Potaka, Xanthe Jones (Brisbane Immersive), and more!
December Holiday Workshop (15th โ 17th December 2025)
Backbone Youth Arts believes that creativity knows no bounds โ and thatโs why theyโre proud to offer exciting opportunities for young people to engage in the arts all year โround.
Whether youโre looking to dive into a Holiday Camp or join their Young Creator Workshops, Backbone has something for every aspiring artist. Their programs foster collaboration, creativity, and self-expression, all while being guided by professional artists who are passionate about mentoring the next generation of creatives.
This December, give your Young Artist an unforgettable experience with Backboneโs Young Creator Camp! This three-day creative adventure at their sunny Seven Hills Hub is designed for children aged 7-11 years who are eager to explore the world of theatre, puppetry, and storytelling.
The Holiday Camp is an exciting opportunity for kids to build performance skills, collaborate with like-minded creatives, and learn from professional artists in a safe, inclusive space. Over three days, your Young Creative will unleash their imagination, develop confidence, and create new performances to showcase at the end of the camp.
This Holiday Workshop will feature an exciting new excursion to Queensland Ballet! Campers are invited to participate in a Workshop run by Queensland Ballet, a tour of the Thomas Dixon Centre, and finally to sit back and enjoy a tech-rehearsal of The Little Mermaid!
DATES: 15th โ 17th December 2025
TIME: 9:30 am โ 4:00 pm (drop off from 9:15 am, pick up from 3:30 pm)
THREE DAY REGISTRATION COST: $380 โ includes lunch on each day (BYO snacks)
SINGLE DAY REGISTRATION COST: $160 per day โ includes lunch (BYO snacks)
AGE: 7 โ 11 years
PLACE: Backbone is located at Seven Hills Hub: 28 Tallowwood Street, Seven Hills
WHAT TO BRING: Please bring your own snacks, comfortable clothes to move in, and a water bottle.
Spaces are limited, so be sure to register today to secure your Young Creatorโs spot!
Ongoing Young Creators Workshops: The Fun Never Stops!
While Backboneโs Holiday Camp offers a burst of creativity during the break, they also offer Young Creator Workshops that run year-round. These 90-minute weekly workshops are perfect for children and teens aged 7-18 who want to engage in regular drama and performance training.
Young Creator Workshops
Looking for a place where your Young Creative can meet new friends, build creative skills, and devise new performances about topics that matter to them? Backboneโs Young Creators Workshops are invigorating, creative, and uplifting spaces for Young People aged 7 to 18 to engage with imagination, playfulness, and learning through creative arts.
Come and join the fun happening in Backbone’s Term 3 classes, or check out their registration for Term 4!
Term Dates for Young Creators Workshops in 2025 (Saturdays):
- TERM 1: 1st February – 29th March
- TERM 2: 26th April – 21st June
- TERM 3: 19th July – 13th September
- TERM 4: 11th October – 6th December
Backbone Youth arts also offers a FREE TRIAL at any time.
Testimonials
โMy favourite thing about Backbone is that it gives me a chance to express myself, and I love that we get to create our own playsโ โ Jemima, 11
โI love Backbone because we get to make our own scripts, and the best part is when we work together to make the whole thingโ โ Ivan, 9
โMy favourite thing about Backbone is the sense of community. Thereโs really great people and theyโre really supportiveโ โ Ruby, 16
โ[Backboneโs Young Creator Workshops are] a truly unique program not offered in Brisbane for kids to learn creative collaboration with professional artistsโ โ Lana, parent
About Backbone Youth Arts
Backbone has been providing ways for young people to engage their creativity for over 37 years. Backbone champions the creative and curious through a unique participant-led approach that centres on young artists finding their own voice and facilitating a supportive environment with dedicated teaching artists who work professionally in the performing arts industry.
Backbone imparts skills for life, empowering young people to use their voice, express themselves confidently, and meet like-minded peers. They learn to work together, channel their creativity, and move their minds and bodies.
Backbone is the expert in engaging young people through the arts, helping them to tackle topics big and small, and encouraging them to create what theyโve never seen before.
For more information, visit the Backbone Youth Arts website.