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Georges River Youth Festival, GRYFest, returns this year in celebration of Youth Week 2024! Georges River Council is hosting multiple events in the local government area (LGA).

GRYFest has been designed in consultation with Council’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and local youth services to ensure it aligns with the needs and interests of local youth. Local youth are invited to come along and celebrate the fantastic contributions that young people make throughout the community.

As part of GRYFest, Council has partnered with 3Bridges Youth Zone to deliver a favourite from last year – Battle of the Beats. Similarly, another old favourite returns with the support of Kogarah Community Services – the Intergenerational Chess Competition. Council will also invite young people and local youth services to Olds Park in Penshurst for the Olds Park Youth Festival.

A major highlight of GRYFest is Battle of the Beats, a youth music competition that showcases the musical talents of young, amateur musicians connected to Georges River. The event will see four young, talented musicians battle it out on stage for the chance to win some fantastic prizes that will support their musical journey.

Olds Park Youth Festival will play host to a jam-packed schedule of free activities including: bubble soccer, skate workshops, competitions (with prizes to be won!) and special appearances from pro skaters Chima Ferguson and Shaun Paul, pedal powered smoothie bikes, music, free food and more.

The Intergenerational Chess Competition is also making its return in 2024, open to all levels of experience. In this ‘Swiss’ tournament, there will be six rounds with a time limit of 15 minutes per player, per game.

Georges River Council Mayor Sam Elmir said, “With the help of our Youth Advisory Committee, Council has created a Festival of events that will engage the youth of the Georges River area.

“They are an important part of our community and I hope our young people use this as an opportunity for enjoyment and connection.”