NEXT GEN.
NEXT GEN.
CONSCIOUS nXT
Building on the success of Campbelltown Arts Centre’s Conscious program, Conscious NXT is a new music industry academy for young people aged 15 to 18. Developed by Campbelltown Arts Centre and Conscious Artistic Director L-FRESH The LION, Conscious NXT brings together an experienced team of artists and industry facilitators to inspire and nurture the next generation of Hip Hop, Rap, and R&B artists, songwriters, producers, and music industry professionals in South West Sydney.
CONSCIOUS NXT ACADEMY
Young people can apply for the Conscious NXT Academy - a creative, 10-session intensive program, running from 24 June - 10 August. Participants will gain behind-the-scenes insight - receiving mentorship and opportunities in songwriting, production, performance, marketing and business skills, paving the way for post-school pathways in the music industry.
The Academy participants will be split into two groups to collaborate on writing, producing, professionally recording and releasing an original song. As part of the experience, they will also develop accompanying cover artwork for the release and have individual and group professional press shots captured, giving them hands-on experience in the creative and promotional aspects of the music industry.
Further information about the Conscious NXT 10-session Academy can be found in the Conscious NXT Program Overview document.
Academy applications are now open and close Tuesday 9 June at 5pm.
AFTER-SCHOOL SAMPLER SESSION
We invite young people aged 15 - 18 in the Macarthur Region of Sydney to register for the Conscious NXT: Music Industry Sampler After School Session, a free workshop at Campbelltown Arts Centre, designed to immerse attendees in the world of the music industry.
In this dynamic, hands-on experience, attendees will have the chance to collaborate with industry professionals, as well as the CAC team, as they tackle creative challenges that reflect real-world music industry practice. From music business and branding to beat making and lyric-writing, attendees will gain valuable insight into the diverse opportunities the industry offers.
Date: Monday 25 May
Time: 4pm - 6pm
Cost: Free
Ages: 15 - 18 (Years 9 – 12)
Location: Campbelltown Arts Centre
Participants: Young People 15 - 18 Years, studying music, entertainment studies, with a passion for music and interest in pursuing a career in the music industry.
In-School Sampler Session
Date: Select Sessions 26 May – 28 May 2026
Time: 2 hr Session (9:15am - 11:15am or 12:45pm - 2:45pm timeslots)
Cost: Free
Years: 9 - 12
Location: At your school
Students: Studying music, entertainment studies or with a passion for music beyond the classroom.
BOOKINGS CLOSED
We invite schools across the Macarthur region to register for the Conscious NXT: Music Industry Sampler Session, a free, high-energy in-school workshop designed to immerse students in the world of the music industry.
In this dynamic, hands-on experience, students will collaborate directly with industry professionals and the CAC team as they tackle creative challenges that reflect real-world music industry practice. From music business and branding to beat making and lyric-writing, students will gain valuable insight into the diverse opportunities the industry offers.
Conscious NXT 2026 is a Campbelltown Arts Centre program produced in collaboration with Village Boy Entertainment and proudly funded by the NSW Government through Sound NSW.
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