Street University to launch ‘LIVE’ virtual platform for young creatives

Street University is rolling out a spanking new live virtual platform for young artists to plug into.

At noon this Sunday, June 21st, the youth-focused initiative will press the button on its LIVE experience, an online forum connecting music makers with professionals.

Developed by Ted Noffs Foundation to connect like-minded creatives during the lockdown era, Street University LIVE is said to be a “safe, inclusive, youth-inspired environment for young people.”

The digital pipeline will include music programs, graffiti workshops and a radio station.

On launch day, the likes of Youngn Lipz, No Money Enterprise, 21 District, Barkaa, Lisi, Cult Shotta, A.Girl, Wierdogvng, Jessica Jade, Sparrow and Pioneers Dance Crew will give interviews, deliver performances and share music videos.

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At the same time, organisers are “ensuring that therapeutic and counselling services are also accessible,” reads a statement, noting the platform will provide clinical services by way of LIVE chat, messaging and video conferencing.

The Street University program is designed for disadvantaged young people aged 12-25 and works as both a non-residential drug treatment service and as a therapeutic space.

“Our aim,” reads a statement, “is to help them realise their dreams, harness their potential and to create positive outcomes for their lives and their community.”

The official launch for Street University Live runs this Sunday (June 21) from 5.00pm-9.00pm. Tickets to the event are free and available at Humanitix.com.au.

Co-founded by Australian humanitarian Reverend Ted Noffs and his grandson Matt Noffs, there are now eight Street Universities across NSW, ACT and Queensland.

The Ted Noffs Foundation will continue to develop the virtual community over the coming months and use it as a way to connects young people with its services post-lockdown, organisers say.

Ted Noffs devoted his career to lifting young people from troubled backgrounds. He co-founded the Aboriginal Affairs Foundation in 1962 and Lifeline the following year, launched the first Drug Referral Centre in Sydney in 1967, and established Sydney’s first 24-hour crisis centre in 1968.

This article originally appeared on The Industry Observer, which is now part of The Music Network.