Bassline Productions (FReeZA Program)
We're recruiting for our 2025 crew! Find out more.
“FReeZA is a Victorian Government initiative that supports young Victorians to get involved in their community by planning and running drug, smoke and alcohol-free music and cultural events for other young people.”
Ever wanted to learn the skills required to run a live music gig? FReeZA is a free event management and personal development program for young people aged 15-25 that teaches you everything from booking bands, promo skills, setting up/packing down an event, operating AV equipment, working with cash and more!
The Bassline Productions crew, meet weekly to plan and run 6 live music and cultural events throughout the year (including the Maroondah Festival youth space). As part of the program you receive free training throughout the year and will leave the program with transferable life skills that you can take into any profession.
Events in the past have included:
- Stuck in with Stuck Out (Instagram live stream)
- Beats to Get You on Your Feet (virtual 80s inspired workout)
- Ocean Grove headline show (Sold Out)
- Sulley's Scate Floor PIXAR immersive event
- Skate Competitions
- A Nightmare on Mt Dandenong Road (horror short film festival)
- Push Start Battle of the Band competition
- Retro Re-Lived (gaming lounge)
- Cinematic (short film festival)
- Void of Vision & Brooklyn
- Neon Dreams Dance Party
- Metal Fest
- Open Mic
- Connect art and cultural festival
- And more!
There are heaps of opportunities to get involved!
Recruitment for the 2025 FReeZA crew now open.
Apply online
To find out more about the program or to hear about upcoming events, connect with us on Facebook, call us on 9294 5704 or email us a youth@maroondah.vic.gov.au.
If you are a musician or a performer, complete the Performer Expression of Interest Form here and we’ll be in touch when there is a gig opportunity.
“FReeZA is a Victorian Government initiative that supports young Victorians to get involved in their community by planning and running drug, smoke and alcohol-free music and cultural events for other young people.”
