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Ballarat’s young music talent will perform the last ever all-ages FReeZA event at Karova Lounge on Sunday 18 August.  

As part of the Sonika Records free new music industry development program for artists aged 12-25, an initiative of the City of Ballarat’s Youth Development team, the 22 musicians spanning 11 local acts will also launch the SONIKA Records album. 

The album features an original music single from each of the artists which was recorded in the same Melbourne studio, Kool Skools, that kick-started the music careers of Delta Goodrem and Missy Higgins.   

The acts have also experienced a promotional photo shoot and are gaining vital industry and performance experience, including exploring music industry tips on marketing and networking, booking gigs, self-management and performance planning.  

 The local acts include -   

The all-ages alcohol and drug-free event will take place between 1-5pm. Entry is $5 and can be purchased at the door.   

Ballarat live music venues and booking agents will also receive a copy of the album, which will help them consider these acts at future live music events.    

Each song will also be entered into a wider competition with councils and schools, with an ARIA-style awards night set to be held later this year.    

Musicians and bands will be able to use their recording to upload to Triple J Unearthed, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud.   

This new music industry program is replacing the Push Start Comp/Battle of the Bands.  

The SONIKA Records initiative supports young people in the music industry and goes to the core of the City of Ballarat’s Creative City Strategy and Live Music Strategy.

This project has been made possible due to Victorian Government funding through FReeZA.