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THE HON KATE ELLIS MP
MINISTER FOR YOUTH
MEDIA RELEASE
Saturday, 10 April 2010
Australia's largest celebration of young people begins
The Minister for Youth Kate Ellis will today launch National Youth Week at Parramatta in New South Wales, with a simultaneous event at Victor Harbor in South Australia.
National Youth Week is the largest single celebration of young people on the Australian calendar and has run annually for ten years as a joint initiative of Australian, state, territory and local governments.
Today's launch locations were chosen through the ourspace competition, which asked young Australians to express what was great about their town through photography, video and sound.
"About a thousand different events will be held across Australia and about 250 000 young people are expected to get involved," Ms Ellis said.
"The full gamut of youth culture and talent is on display with concerts, short film festivals, youth forums, Indigenous youth summits, fairs and expos, skating and BMX competitions, art, hip hop workshops, laser skirmish and much more.
"National Youth Week gives all Australians the chance to celebrate young people and the contribution they make.
"It's also an opportunity for young and not-so-young Australians to discuss the issues facing our younger generation and take time to think about the solutions," she said.
Top performers Casey Donovan, Snowdroppers, Matt Van Schie and Chaingang will play at the Parramatta event, while Victor Harbor will be rocked by Finger Cuffs, Busby Marou, My Escapade and The Swiss.
Celebrity ambassadors Stephanie Rice, Matthew Mitcham, Matthew Werkmeister and Renton Millar will show their support at Parramatta. Ambassadors My Escape will make their way to the Victor Harbour event, which will be hosted by ABC TV Hungry Beast presenter Daniel Ilic.
Those who can't attend the events can watch online from www.youthweek.com. Highlights of each event will also be broadcast on Channel Ten's Video Hits next weekend.
"The National Talent Competition allows young people to put their creative talents to use in the areas of music, writing, filmmaking, photography and graphic design, and there's some great prizes on offer," Minister Ellis said.
The National Talent Competition is open until April 30. National Youth Week runs from 10 to 18 April. For more information visit youthweek.com.
Press Secretary: Jayne Stinson 0458 547 512 jayne.stinson@deewr.gov.au