YOYO's
YOYO's Youth Centre is operated by Warringah Council. The centre holds regular band nights, Northern Composure Band Competitions, Discobility, as well as many other fun activities. For more information see below or contact Council's Youth Services on 9942 2401 or email youth@warringah.nsw.gov.au.
YOYOs is located at Forestway Shopping Centre, corner Warringah Road and Forest Way, Frenchs Forest. Google Maps - YOYOs Youth Centre
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YOYO's is normally open
- Fridays 3-9pm for drop-in activities and special events
However due to maintenance work YOYOs will be closed from 3 July to 12 September.
Drop-in activities include pool, basketball, table tennis, PS2, movies. Note, the centre may be closed public holidays or special events.
Special events at YOYO's provide young people with safe, affordable and age appropriate evening entertainment options. Events are organized by Council Youth Services.
Judges Choice 1st place: Seek The Silence |
Audience Choice Winner Never Ending Crisis
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Junior Encouragement Award Recording All  |
2nd place: The Driftwood Theory 3rd place: Standing Silence |
Schools Award Winner Four Litre Friday - Representing Mater Maria Catholic College |
Read reviews of Northern Composure 2010. |
Warringah Council's annual youth band competition is open to young (average age under 19 years), unsigned bands from the northern Sydney region.
Local businesses support the competition with product, recording and rehearsal time as part of the prizes. Bands submit a demo with a minimum of three songs, short bio and completed entry form.
2009 Winners: Static Silhouettes took out both major prizes at the 2009 Northern Composure Band Competition, winning both the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice Awards. Photo Slideshow of the 2009 Final
Council's Youth Services organise 10 to 12 all-ages band nights each year at YOYOs Youth Centre or Cromer Community Centre for larger events. Band nights usually include one or two headline bands with two to three local support bands. Band nights provide young people with safe, affordable and age appropriate evening entertainment options. The target age group is 14 to 18 years old. It is recommended that those attending are aged at least 14.
Council's staff and full professional security are present on the night with no drugs, alcohol or intoxicated persons permitted into the venue. There are No Pass-Outs, which means you cannot go in and out of the venue unless you choose to re-pay the entry fee, and door checks of bags etc are mandatory for patron safety.
Band nights provide an outlet for young local bands to perform live on stage. If you would like a gig, send in a demo and bio to Warringah Council Youth Services, Civic Centre, 725 Pittwater Road Dee Why NSW 2099.
One of the best opportunities for younger bands is the annual Northern Composure Band Competition – this is where we draw most of our talent from for the rest of the year even if you don’t win or even make the finals.
Council gives priority to young local bands from Sydney's northern beaches. It is rare for bands from outside the area to get a show unless they can demonstrate they have built up a significant following which would appeal to young people in Warringah. The annual Band Comp also gives priority to local bands.
If you are from outside the northern Sydney region, hassle your local Council, PCYC, youth centre, community services to host their own band nights! Music NSW Indent program provides funding and lots of advice on how to go about doing this.
Forestville Youth Centre, Melwood Avenue, Forestville (behind RSL Club), 7 - 10pm Tickets $5 * Prizes for best dressed! DiscoBility is a dance party for young people with special needs. The event focuses on involving young people with special needs, aged 12 - 18 years, their carers, siblings and friends in a social event. DiscoBility encourages young people with disabilities to participate in a fun, exciting and age appropriate event. By providing a non-intimidating atmosphere we hope to familiarise these young people with such events and in the future, integrate them into regular youth events. |
Term Program
Each school term youth workers program activities at YOYOs. These may include jam sessions, movie nights, bbq’s, pool/table tennis competitions, etc. For more info check out the gig guide.
