Electro Manifesto- June 20th, 6.30-11pm

The Maroondah FReeZA Group, Out Loud Audio brings you more names, more sounds and one of the biggest headliners the Eastern Suburbs has seen, GRANT SMILLIE, at Electro Manifesto, June 20^th at EV’s Youth Centre, Croydon.

Also featuring local DJs; Rebz (Vatican, Viper Room), Zygraich (Mashed, BillBoards) & Sanchez (Velocity Audio). Be ready for an entire night of the dirtiest and hardest selection of electro & house music.

This is a fully supervised, alcohol, drug and smoke free event. No Pass outs.

For more information contact Maroondah Youth Services on 9298 4379, or go to www.evsyouthcentre.com or www.myspace.com/outloudaudio08

PUSH START BATTLE OF THE BANDS!!!!

Is your band; unsigned, under the age of 25, work, live, study or play in the city of Maroondah and aching to battle it out on the main stage at EV’s Youth Centre? Well then prepare to bring out the big guns because applications for the FReeZA group  Out Loud Audio’s Push Start Battle of the Bands ’08 are now officially open!! You could have a chance to play at the Regional finals and at Push Over 2009!!

Application forms are available at www.evsyouthcentre.com or from EV’s Youth Centre and must be submitted no later than 5pm Friday June 27^th 2008.

The event will take place at EV’s Youth Centre, 212 Mt Dandenong Rd, Croydon, August 1^st, 6.30-11pm.

For more information or conditions of entry contact Maroondah Youth Services on 9298 4379, or go to www.evsyouthcentre.com or www.myspace.com/outloudaudio08.

. Or contact Maroondah Youth Services on 9298 4379. 

Or wondered what you can do down at EV's Youth Centre in Croydon?

Well the time has come to stop wondering and have your questions answered!!!

As part of National Youth Week (April 5-13) Council's Youth Services Team & the FReeZA committee are celebrating the positive contributions young people make to our community.

When: Friday 11th April 3.30-6.30pm

Where: EV''s Youth Centre: 212 Mt Dandenong Road, Croydon

The event is open for all ages. Drug, alcohol & smoke FREE.

The new Maroondah FReeZA group for 2008, OUT LOUD AUDIO supports the NAB Youth Stage at Maroondah Festival this year – held on Sunday the 17th of February 2008.

Featuring headliner British India, Melbourne rock band The Longnecks, fun time rock band Best Before, crowd-pleasing glam rockers Phonik Ember, brassy alternative rock band Public Address and Push Start Battle of the Bands runners up for 2007, Union Buries It's Own and Nakid in the Rain. Out Loud Audio presents a line-up so strong Chuck Norris couldn't roundhouse kick his way through.
The Youth Precinct also has food, drinks and rides. Loads of fun for everyone!
This is a free, fully supervised, all ages, alcohol/drug/smoke free event at Springfield Park, corner of Mt Dandenong and Springfield Road, Croydon – only a two minute walk from the train station. Bands start from 11AM.
For more information call 9294 5604, or check out www.maroondahfestival.com or www.evsyouthcentre.com.
www.myspace.com/outloudaudio08

Maroondah Youth Services is recruiting a new 
FReeZA group for 2008. 
Applications open August 31st and close 5pm Monday October 29th 2007. 
If you are aged between 15 and 21 years and are interested in learning new skills, participating in the music industry, and organising eight live music events, 

come to the 
Information Night on Wednesday October 17th, 
5.30pm-7pm at EV's Youth Centre, 
212 Mt Dandenong Rd, Croydon. 

You can get more information or download an application form from this website.
For more information contact Amanda Anguillesi, Youth Programs Worker at Maroondah Youth Services on 
9298 4379 or email 

amanda.anguillesi@maroondah.vic.gov.au

THE MAROONDAH FREEZA COMMITTEE- AMPLIFIED PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS….

Maroondah Push Start Battle of the Bands Heat. Amplified Productions are bringing you the Maroondah 2007 Push Start Battle of the Bands Heat!

On Friday July 27^th from 6:30pm – 11:00pm, 7 up and coming local acts will take the stage and battle in this years Maroondah Push Start Battle Heat.

Come along and enjoy the live music and entertainment at EV’s Youth Centre, 212 Mt Dandenong Road, Croydon. The winners will battle it out at the Eastern Metro Regional Final at the end of the year, with a chance of moving on to Push Over in March 2008. The 2 runners up will get to perform at Maroondah Festival ’08. The bands performing in the competition show a variety of different styles, they are:

 Union Buries its Own,

 Naked In The Rain,

 A.D massacre,

 Shotgun wedding,

 The Superfuzz,

 The PlayGround,

 Pat and Brendan  

Tickets cost $12 or $10 with a pass, available from the Maroondah FReeZA group- Amplified Productions or EV’s Youth Centre.

This is a smoke, alcohol and drug free event for all ages. There will be no pass outs on the night.

For further information contact Amanda Anguillesi, Youth Programs Worker on 9298 4379 or email amanda.anguillesi@maroondah.vic.gov.au

METALFEST VIII
On Friday 18^th of May 2007, EVs Youth Centre is about to have it’s roof blown off by the carefully selected Metal bands that are going to have your ears ringing for the next week. Maroondah FReeZA Group- Amplified Productions are putting on another brutal gig that will rip the hair off your scalp. 

Synthetic Breed are ready to shake the room as they Headline our Mainstage with First Legion, Paroxysm, Hiroshima Will Burn, Ne Obliviscarus and Terrorust. And if your ears are still hungry you can head over to the Nosh stage where Calligre, Harlott, Decrepit Sun, Her Tortured Embrace and Black Like Vengeance  will tear up the room. 

You’ll have a fit if you miss this. At just $15 a person at the door, there’s no reason for you to be somewhere else between 5.30pm and 11.00pm!

You can pick up pre-sale tickets for just $15+bf at  Hans Music Spot in Croydon, Missinglink Records, and Fist2Face in Ringwood. Tickets also available online at www.fist2face.com.au. Now there’s no excuse for you to not be there.

This is an All Ages Drug, Alcohol and Smoke Free event. Please note there will be no passouts on the night. 

For more information visit www.evsyouthcentre.com or contact
Amanda Anguillesi, Youth Programs Worker at Maroondah Youth Services on 9298 4379.

It's back again.
The one gig you have been waiting for is back and ready to blow your fringe off!!
This years hardcore gig is gonna be all about kicking and screaming along with your local hardcore bands.
Gracing the stage in full force will be:
Picture the End
The Abandonment
Heavenslost
Violin Skies
Continuous Search For Closure
and
A Fate Worse Than Your Empire

This years Hardcore Showdown will be one to remember. Make sure you're there with bells on, cause you won't want to miss a night like this!!

Friday 30th march, 6:30-11pm
212 Mt Dandenong Road, Croydon
Remember this is an all ages, smoke, drug and alcohol free event

For more info log onto www.evsyouthcentre.com or
www.myspace.com/amplifiedproductions07

This year’s Maroondah Festival proved to be an explosive day with the likes of “The Getaway Plan” gracing the stage. Leading and taking full power at headlining position; things looked like they were going to work out just fine. The anticipation was killing us all as Redrum ripped opened the stage, the first band for the day and I’m sure everyone agrees, they nailed it like Jesus the Carpenter. Following them was the EV's Battle of the Bands winners, “The Scene Conspiracy” which set the crowd alight.

            Beyond Mine, Forgiven Rival, Julliets End, Closure in Moscow showed that all the fun couldn’t be taken out by the two local bands. All of them played as hard as they could, despite the insane 42^o heat, leaving no space on stage un-danced upon.

            When The Getaway Plan stepped onto stage, the energy from the crowd and the band filled the stage and the surrounding areas. High pitched squealing by members of both sexes- all round. These guys proved that waiting was definitely worth it. The crowd went into a moshing frenzy brought on by the power of the Plan. Even with the heat that was melting the air around you, the band played solid and the crowd responded.

A monster day had by all.

Same place, same time next year for another Maroondah Fest experience.

 Doug Ewert- Feb 2007

EV’s Youth Centre general opening hours:

•Info HQ - Information, support & referral
Now Open Every Wednesday 1.00pm-5.30pm (starting Term 1)

•Drop In (free social/recreational activities)
Fridays (during school term) 3.30pm-5.30pm

Other programs available:

Maroondah FReeZA Program– Live Music Events
Teenage Holiday Program
Free 2B Me– Young Women's Program 
School Based Programs
Skate & BMX Programs
Snippets Youth Short Film Festival

For more information on any of these programs click on the link, or contact Maroondah Youth Service on 9298 4373.

EV’s Battle of the Bands ’06!

On December 15^th , Maroondah Youth Services’ Amplified Productions brings to you…

EV’s BATTLE OF THE BANDS ’06!

It is a great chance to see local up and coming talent! Featuring our headliner, the groundbreaking band Nancy Thompson! It’ll be an awesome event with battling bands: 

Public Address, Redrum, Antics, The Black and White, The Scene Conspiracy, Front Page Affair and Beyond Black and White. 

This will be a mind blowing event showing our support for today’s youth so don’t miss out on this once in a life time opportunity here at EV’s Youth Centre, 212 Mt Dandenong Rd, Croydon.

Ticket door prices are $10 and $8 with a pass. Bands will start playing from 6:30pm and finish at 11pm with the latest live and local material out there. It is clear that EV’s Battle of the Bands '06 is going to be the gig of the year!

Push Start Battle of the Bands Regional Final for 2006!
On November 24^th, fresh new Maroondah FReezA Group, Amplified Productions, are holding the Push Start Battle of the Bands Regional Final for 2006! This will be an earth-shattering event, with none other than Horsell Common, gracing the stage to shake the foundations of EV’s Youth Centre, 212 Mt Dandenong Rd, Croydon. Supporting in full force will be Merkaba, a truly amazing live music phenomenon! This awe-inspiring event will also include the Battle showdown of the Eastern Region talents ‘The fearless Vampire Killers’, ‘Mason’s Edge’, ‘Shooting Down Disaster’ and ‘Artinem’. At the easily affordable door price of $10/ $8 with pass for six amazing live bands, you can’t go wrong. Bands start playing at 6:30pm, for four and a half hours of incredible live music until 11pm.

 PS: Don't forget we're looking for band applications for EV's Battle of the Bands on Dec 15th. Applications close Nov 10th 2006. Download your application form now!

For more information contact Maroondah Youth Services on 9298 4447 or visit www.evsyouthcentre.com. 
 

This is a drug, alcohol and smoke free event with No Passouts. Management reserves the right to refuse entry.

Are you in a band?, Wanna play a gig?, Are you and your band members under the age of 25 ?, Are you connected with the city of Maroondah ? 
Well what are you waiting for? This is your chance to shine and perform on stage and play a real gig! 
1^st and 2^nd prize bands will get to perform at the Maroondah Festival 2007. 
Play anything you want but we like to hear your originals. 
 This event will be held at EV’s Youth Centre. 
212 Mt. Dandenong Rd, Croydon. 
December 15^th 2006. 
6.30pm-11.00pm 
Your application form MUST be in by no later than the 10^th of November 2006. Get your application form from the new FReeZA group Amplified Productions ,or if you need more information contact Heather, Youth Programs Worker at Maroondah Youth Services on 9298-4447 or download the form from  www.evsyouthcentre.com

Come along to the Push Start Battle of the Bands Heat, which is hosted by the Maroondah FReeZA Group to support your favourite local band!

The audience will enjoy  fantastic energetic performances by local bands Skin Tight, Mind Excursion, Best Before, Maxwell Jump, Artinem, Zenith, and Fleabane.

Each band will have a 20 minute set to show what they are made of and are competing for a spot in the Eastern Regional Push Start Final on 24 November 2006, which will also be held at EV's Youth Centre, Croydon.

Winners of the Eastern Regional Final will then go on to play at the famous Push Over 2007 festival in February 2007 alongside some of Australia's most celebrated bands.

Previous Push Over festivals have boasted bands such as The Living End, Spiderbait, John Butler Trio, and Sunk Loto.

After pleasing a huge crowd at Maroondah Festival, Trial Kennedy are back by popular demand headlining this year's Push Start Battle Heat, and will no doubt produce another awesome performance.

Trial Kennedy have been compared to bands such as The Foo Fighters, Jimmy Eat World and The Juliana Theory, and they are set to become one of the most exciting prospects to come out of Australia in recent years.

The Push Start Battle Heat starts at 6.30pm and ends at 11pm. Tickets are $8 with a pass and $10 without and will be available at the door from 6.30pm.

EV's Youth Centre is located at 212 Mount Dandenong Road, Croydon.

This FReeZA event is all ages, drug, alcohol and smoke free – fully supervised with Maroondah City Council Youth Workers, security guards and St John's Ambulance.

For more information, visit www.evsyouthcentre.com or call Clare Parks, Youth Programs Worker on 9298 4447.
 

Once upon a time, two friends had an epic conversation. 

"Hey Jenna,” Pat said. “Sup?” 

“Oh hey Pat!!!” Jenna replied with an enthusiastic wave. “Not much! Did you hear about that cool event happening down at EV’s Youth Centre in Croydon on Friday August 4th?”

“Oh, you mean PUNKFEST?!?! The most extravagantastic, hard-rockin’ annual punk gig in Melbourne ?” Pat asked, spraying Jenna with saliva. “Why no! Tell me about it!” 

“Well!” Jenna began, “those Krazy Kiwis The Bleeders and Qurazy Queenslanders The Disables are co-headlining the Main Stage! And I hear they’re being supported by legendary falcons No Idea, Bagster, Mister Coffee, The Resignators and Marching Orders!!” 

“Wow, that’s pretty crazy!” Pat laughed. “Hey, and is it true that Steppin Razor, Angry Kid, Blacklodge Sounds, Mispent Youth, The Duvtons, The Fierce and This War are ALL rockin’ the Nosh Stage?”

“Oh, you better believe it is.” Jenna confirmed in a manner reminiscent of a villain in an old Western movie. “And what’s more, tickets are only $15!! That’s 14 awesome bands for just over a dollar each!”

“Wow! Sounds like it’s gonna go off like milk left out in the sun!” Pat exclaimed excitedly through a mouthful of multigrain bread. “I’m not gonna be able to sleep at night until I pick up my PUNKFEST presale ticket from Missing Link, Fist2Face or Hans Music Spot!!”

“I know what you mean. I wouldn’t risk missing out on one of the best punk lineups I’m likely to see this year, or even maybe EVER.” Jenna mused.

“Oh hey, this is a smoke, drug and alcohol free event.” Pat said with a warning yet comforting tone. “And management reserves the right to refuse entry.”

“Ok,” Jenna said as she walked away. “Cool.”

 FReeZA Push Start Battle Of The Band
             Attention Bands: WE NEED YOU

  Are your band members under 21?

Are you unsigned and after some recognition?

Do you live work or play in the city of Maroondah?

Apply for this year’s push start heat at EV’s Youth Centre and get heard!

 This push heat is a chance to go on and perform at the regional finals and then hit the stage at next year’s Push Over festival.

         The event will take place at EV’s Youth Centre,
                    212 Mt Dandenong Rd, Croydon 
                          September 1^st, 6 – 11 pm
All application forms must be returned no later than August 1^st 2006.
Contact Maroondah Youth Services for more information on 9298 4447  or download an application form on this website

then come along and find out more at ...

Maroondah Youth Services' FReeZA 2006/2007 Recruitment Information Night. July 20th from 6-8pm at EV's. 212 Mt Dandenong Rd, Croydon.

For more information contact Amanda Anguillesi at Maroondah Youth Service, 9298 4379 or amanda.anguillesi@maroondah.vic.gov.au

Get out your pencils Indie kids, because it’s time to write down a very important date in your diaries! July 14 is the Indie Shindig at Ev’s Youth Centre, 212 Mt Dandenong Rd, Croydon. 

Come along and dig your shins away in the Nosh with the likes of Ben Birchall and The Corrections, The Wellingtons, Responder, Fearless Vampire Killers, Neon Cassette and Night Drive. 

It’ll be an all ages, smoke, drug and alcohol free event, so you can leave the Cuban cigars and Passion Pop at home. 

So come along from 6.30pm-11pm with $10 tucked in the pocket of your tight little pants (or $8 with a pass) and compare how bad your self-cut hair is with the kids from Operation YELL.

Friday June 16^th, 2006 

Maroondah FReeZA Group’s Operation YELL present…

“Kickin And Screamin”

 

Don't get out of your chair. Don't even cry. Please remain calm, as this news post burns you fringe off. With emotionally charged lyrics in its purest form “Kickin and Screamin” will deliver some of the finest sounds Melbourne has to offer. Long-time soul devourers In Name And Blood have agreed to swarm the stage as the headliners of EV’s next big event. Supporting them on the main stage will be Forgiven Rival, Away From Now, Circumsystem, Closure In Moscow, Sinatra’s Eyes and Masons Edge.                                                          Come and join the Operation YELL FReeZA group on Friday June 16^th from 6pm-11pm at EVs Youth Centre, 212 Mt Dandenong Rd, Croydon, 3136.

Only a fool would miss an event this massive. At only $10 with pass & $12 without, you'd be keeping yourself and your wallet happy at the same time.

This is an all ages, drug, alcohol and smoke free event.

Don't get out of your chair. Don't even move. Please remain calm as this news post melts your face off by radiating awesome in its purest form: METALFEST VII.

After careful consideration, long-time soul devourers Mortal Sin have agreed to storm the stage as the headliners of this year's Metalfest. Joining them on the monkey-maiming main stage will be supports Picture The End, Five Star Prison Cell, Here I Die, The Ocularis Infernum and Synthetic Breed.

And as if that wasn't enough, the nosh room will no doubt be full to the brim with punters ready to see some serious action from local metalheads Diamante, Moredhel, The Committal, Decypher, InDifferentVisions and Picket Fence Massacre.

Only a fool would miss an event this massive. At only $15 a head, you'd be keeping yourself and your wallet happy at the same time.

You can buy your tickets from Hans Music Spot or Missing Link. DON'T DELAY. If you miss out on your ticket, you'll be kicking yourself all the way home.

May 26th. 5:30 - 11PM. EV's Youth Centre, Croydon. All ages, drug, alcohol and smoke free event. Do yourself a favour.

Avoid disappointment, buy early to secure your place at the biggest event of the year!

The Victorian Government is seeking input from young people about it's new Youth Policy, and you can win an XBOX 360 by saying your piece! Just log on to www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/youthconsultation and fill out the questionnaire and you could win.

We'd love it if you'd have your say so we can make sure the Victorian Government continues to do great things for Victorias young people.

On Saturday 10^th December 2005, the Maroondah FReeZA Group - Operation YELL were invited to attend the Push Start Annual FReeZA awards night at Prahran Town Hall. The Victorian Office for Youth sponsored the awards night which included performances from Frenzal Rhomb, Body Jar and many more high quality performances.

Operation YELL were nominated for the Achievement Award -‘Outstanding FReeZA Event of the Year’ for their recent November sell out Battle A Ya Bands competition, which incidentally was the very first gig that they have held. To the group’s amazement they actually won the award on the night and were presented certificates from Frenzal Rhomb and Body Jar band members, they were then asked to give a short speech about the gig and how they managed to organise such a successful event, which had almost 600 people attend.

The recent recognition that Operation YELL has received from Jacinta Allan, the Victorian Government’s Minister for Employment and Youth Affairs is proof of how well this program and group is progressing in Maroondah. They deserve to be congratulated and we look forward to the events that they are planning for the near future including the Maroondah Festival on February 19^th and an acoustic night on March 3^rd. 

Last Friday Night at EV’s Youth Centre, the Maroondah FReeZA Group ‘Operation YELL’ held the biggest ever opening gig in the history of the venue, with close to 600 young punters through the door. A mixture of young people, parents and teachers came from far and wide to watch the 8 vibrant young bands battle it for the star prize of performing at Maroondah Festival in February and they were certainly not disappointed with the performance. The styles of the bands all varied and the quality of the performers were extremely high making it very difficult for our judges to select the 2 winners.

After much deliberation and a performance from top headliner band Tiltmeter, the winners were announced to the lively crowd. Mitch from last years winning Band In the Vicinity made the announcement that in first place was local band Next Day Waiting, and in second place were the Croydon band Celadore. The crowd responded with roars and cheers, which showed the judges that they also agreed with their selection, even though they seemed to enjoy every bands performance, the energetic crowd were certainly a key player in making the night so enjoyable. There were plenty more prizes won on the night by both bands and punters and the feedback from the event has been very positive. For Pictures of the event see the Photo Gallery & the Battle of the Bands page on this website.

An enthusiastic Operation YELL are already planning the next gig, the Maroondah Festival Youth Precinct’ which is sure to be even bigger and better! Watch this space for up coming details about the event, which is happening on Sunday 19th February & is sure to be a hot one!

The Maroondah Employment and Training Professional Development Session held at EV's Youth Centre on Friday 4th November 2005 was a great success, attracting over 70 participants.

The collaborative event was initiated by the Maroondah Youth Service Providers Network and supported by the Outer Eastern Local Learning and Employment Network, Maroondah/Manningham School Focused Youth Service and Maroondah City Council Youth Services. The event provided local workers an opportunity to increase their awareness and understanding of employment and training pathways available to young people and how the local employment and training service system operates.

Alan Montague delivered an informative and interactive key note address which encouraged us all to think creativly and work collaboratively in delivering quality services and opportunities to young people.
Sixteen local employment and training service providers (representing over 24 agencies) hosted displays which provided participants with valuable information sharing, as did the three workshops facilitated by nine local workers with young people.

Evaluation findings from the session along with the great amount of chatter on the day indicate that the event was an extremely valuable networking and information sharing exercise - both being extremely benefical outcomes for the local service system.

Please click here to find the following attachments:

1.Key Note Address Notes
2. Workshop 2 Notes - Avenues Into Alternative Training Options
3. Workshop 3 Notes - Demystifying Apprenticeships/Traineeships
4. Participant Contact List 
5. Outer Eastern Local Learning & Employment Network ' What Else Guide'
6. Youth Services In Maroondah Directory
Note: As Workshop 1 - Strategies For Engaging Young People In Appropriate Pathways was a discussion group notes are not avaliable. 

Please note the Q & A Paper to be created based on findings from the 'What Do You Want To Know' Consultation conducted after the key note address is currently being compiled. Upon completion the document will be e-mailed to participants and also posted on this website. Please also note that findings from evaluation surveys submitted will be e-mailed to participants upon final collation.

Once again a big thank you to all involved in the planning and delivery of the event and those who participated. We look forward to future professional development sessions with you in 2006.

As stated the event was an initiative of the Maroondah Youth Service Providers Network. The purpose of the network is to play a key role in the development and maintenance of an integrated, co-ordinated and collaborative service system that works towards the improvement of service provision to young people in Maroondah. 

If you are not currently a member of the Maroondah Youth Service Providers Network and would like to be and/or require any further information on the Maroondah Employment and Training Professional Development Session please do not hesitate to contact me on 9298 4474 or bruff@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

Bridget Ruff
Youth Development Worker
Maroondah City Council

The new Maroondah FReeZA Group is finally here!  Operation Y.E.L.L. , as this year's group will be called, stands for Youth Events Live and Local.

All 11 group membes have just completed their induction training and are very excited about organising all-ages live music events for the local community over the next 12 months. 

Congratulations Operation Y.E.L.L.

Keep your eyes peeled on this site for more details about the group!

Maroondah Youth Services will be running a girls program for 12-14 yr olds at Yarrunga Community Centre in Term 4. The program is for young women who live, work or study in Maroondah.

If you are looking @ making new friends & learning some cool new things like mosaics, yoga & painting - then this is for you.

The program will run on Thursday afternoons from 4-6pm & is free!

The program will begin the second week of Term 4.

If you are interested in coming along please contact Melissa Kay, Youth Programs Worker on 9298 4471.

Come and show your support for Operation YELL, the new Maroondah FReeZA Group at their first gig - Battle A Ya Bands on November 25th 2005 form 6pm - 11pm.

8 Bands will compete for a spot on the Youth Precinct line up at the Maroondah Festival 2006. This is sure to be huge!

Headliner band Tiltmeter will also be performing on the night along with 8 battling bands including The Town Idiots, Celadore, Aimed at You, Beyond Black and White, Kajunga, Wet Lips, Next Day Waiting and Opaque.

Keep your eyes on this site for more details or contact Clare at Maroondah Youth Services on 9298 4447.