Backbone's programming is as diverse as the community we serve.
Regular Events
An eclectic collection of Backbone-hosted fundraisers, open-mic, and scratch nights.
Backbone Festival
Our annual celebration of the amazing work our artists are creating in our building. In November, audiences will be challenged to step into an environment that confronts and questions their beliefs in society and the world as we know it. Stay tuned for more information.
Girls Rock
Empowering girls, trans and gender non-confirming youth aged 10-17 through a week-long mentorship program, Girls Rock! Brisbane (GR!BNE) encourages creativity, self-expression and teamwork through music. The next Girls Rock camp is 23 - 28 September 2019!
Workshops
Backbone can support you in exploring your practice with a diverse range of workshops and professional development opportunities for artists under 30.
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Become a Backbone Member
Backbone welcomes applications from the community to become our members. Backbone members receive benefits such as discounted venue hire, discounted tickets to Backbone operated events, and more.
Applications are considered and approved by the Management Committee on a monthly basis. The annual cost of membership is $10.
Volunteer at Backbone
At Backbone we absolutely loves our volunteers: they help make everything possible. We are happy to ensure that our volunteers are learning from their experiences at Backbone, and will provide experiences accordingly. The time you donate to us is incredibly valuable, and we recognise that your time is valuable to you, too.
If you are interested in Backbone and would like to volunteer some of your time with us, please get in touch.
Donate to Backbone
Backbone is the only arts organisation in Brisbane fully dedicated to developing young talent. As such, we are incredibly grateful to the community that supports us in all that we do.
All of our donations contribute to the running of our programs, improving our services and resources, and keeping our organisation alive! Our donors are a vital component to the organisations’ ongoing sustainability.
Backbone is an incorporated not for profit with DGR status. That means every donation you make over $2 is completely tax-deductible.
Make a secure online donation using the button above or via direct deposit using the following information:
Backbone Youth Arts Association
BSB: 034-008
Account number: 294053
Reference: (your full name)
For a receipt for taxation purposes please email us at info@backbone.org.au.