HEAPS DECENT

BASE CAMP - October/November dates are here 📅 sign up via our bio link! Every two weeks, we run FREE music masterclasses at Heaps Decent HQ. Led by Heaps Decent’s @adambozzetto and special guest @betty.com.au , these sessions cover everything from DJing to vocal techniques and music business- straight from industry pros, no experience needed. Here’s what we have coming up: 🎚️ Mixing & Mastering Mon 13 October, 4-6pm Learn key techniques to make your tracks sound polished and professional. 🎧 DJ (Beginner) Mon 27th October 4-6pm Hands-on DJ basics to start mixing and performing with confidence. ✍️ Songwriting & Lyric Workshop with Betty Mon 10 November 4-6pm Craft compelling lyrics and turn your ideas into memorable songs. 🎤 Recording & Microphone Techniques Mon 24th November 4-6pm Capture your best sound with practical recording and mic tips. Who’s it for? Young emerging artists! Where? Meet at ‘OK Cool’ café at 119 Bathurst St, Sydney, and we’ll bring you up! How to join? RSVP via the link in our bio! Special thanks to @ableton & @focusriteaustralia for supporting BASE CAMP!

We’re Excited to Launch Our New Podcast! Our podcast was inspired by the many requests we’ve received from our participants over the years. We wanted to create a space where these incredible artists could share their stories. What better way to do that than through a podcast that brings together music, art, and authentic voices? These stories are told straight from the source, with participants being interviewed by their peers to offer candid and inspiring insights into their journeys. In our debut episode, we sit down with Eric Crampton, aka CRUMP$, a rising star in the music scene. Despite his hectic schedule juggling production, promotion, and DJing, Eric has made a significant impact in a short time. Growing up in both South Africa and Australia, his diverse life experiences have deeply influenced his sound and creative vision. In this episode, Eric shares his journey, the challenges he’s faced, and how his past continues to shape his future in the music industry. A huge thank-you to the exceptionally talented Brigitte Hermione for hosting this engaging and heartfelt conversation. LINK IN BIO!

‘HOME BASE’ BOOKS ARE OPEN 📖 Every week, we open up the studio and offer free music recording sessions and DJ practice time w/ decks to emerging musicians to put down their own track with the help of industry professionals. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never made a song before or you’ve made 100, all levels of experience are welcome. From total bangers and cutting storytelling to heartfelt ballads, the amazing back catalogue of this project houses around 500 tracks - and you could be next! WHO CAN COME? Any young person / group of people up to the age of 26 can come in! You’re also welcome to bring a support person / friend with you. WHEN? Every Monday between 12-6pm. There is a 3-week wait on booking so make sure to give us a few options of dates/times that work for you! WHERE? City of Sydney Creative Studios by Brand X - 119 Bathurst St, Sydney HOW DO I SIGN UP? Head to the link in our bio + sign up via the form. We’ll get back to you and organise a session! It’s that easy. See you in the studio! ‘HOME BASE’ is supported by @cityofsydney and James N. Kirby Foundation

We’re bringing back #trackoftheweek 🪩 This weeks is a very special one from a young person called Echo, we recorded her track ‘Where to Begin’ whilst down in the Riverina region over April on a mammoth tour with Eastern Riverina Arts This certainly won’t be the last you hear from Echo, let us know your thoughts below 🎧

Back To School 🎒 Heaps Decent is back to facilitate another term of music & visual art programs at Reiby Youth Justice Centre. We're passionate about creating opportunities for young people to access the arts, and further supporting them to find their voice & share their stories! At Heaps Decent, we believe all young people deserve opportunities to express themselves creatively and to contribute to shaping our cultural landscape. Whether it's through splashes of paint, scribbles of lyrics, or mashing MIDI pads, our facilitators create safe spaces for self expression, education, connection, and creativity 🎨 Shoutout to our facilitators for showing up each week with care, consistency and creativity – pictured here is one of our senior music facilitators Tom @b3ddy__ who has been contributing to Heaps Decent's mission since 2021

👀 new podcast episodes coming soon 👀 Our amazing host @itztoah is back at it. Welcome to the Heaps Decent Podcast, where we explore how art and music can empower youth by giving them a platform to express themselves, share their stories, and find their voice. Each episode, we dive into inspiring conversations with artists, community legends and change-makers who are using creativity to build confidence and transform lives. Join us as we listen to voices not always heard that Click our bio to find links to season 1! . . . . #heapsdecent

Live music, but make it accessible 🎶 We’re hyped to see our friends behind MyGigPass opening doors for the next generation of live music fans across NSW. Every week, there’s a drop of free tickets to gigs all over Sydney featuring local legends and international acts. If you’re 18–25, this is your sign to get amongst it! At Heaps Decent, we’re all about creating opportunities—not just to make music, but to be part of the culture around it. That means being in the crowd, discovering new artists, building connections, and feeling like you belong in those spaces too. Big love to our friends at @vanguardnewtown @beauneilson and @theoxfordartfactory @lmva_au for helping spearhead this initiative and backing young people in a real way. If you’re 18–25, sign up, check the weekly drops, and don’t sleep on it. Your next favourite artist might be one gig away 🔥 #MyGigPass #HeapsDecent #LiveMusicSydney #YouthCulture #SupportLiveMusic

Huge thank you to @cityofsydney & @canva for putting on an unforgettable evening to close out Youth Week with a 💥 featuring our very own superstar in the making, TOAH Seeing so much talent in one room makes us so excited for Australia’s next generation of music icons - - - - #youthweek #canvaspace #livemusic #nfp

Tomorrow night 👀 We’re heading to Canva Space in Surry Hills for ‘Off The Record: Acoustic Sessions’ — part of the @cityofsydney ’s Youth Week in the City, featuring a bunch of seriously talented young artists! Special shoutout to our very own @itztoah , back again this year because once clearly wasn’t enough 😌 #YouthWeek #CityOfSydney #OffTheRecord #SydneyMusic #LiveMusic #YouthVoices

Our Latest Trip to Dubbo ✈️ At Orana Youth Justice, our team delivered workshops in beat production, songwriting, and recording with the young people there. The work we do is about creating access — giving young people opportunities to explore music, build skills, and learn constructive forms of self-expression. For some, it was their very first time making music! Want to learn more or work with us? Visit our website or email [email protected] #HeapsDecent #YouthJustice #Dubbo #MusicWorkshops #CreativeYouth Access BeatMaking Songwriting

From first ideas to final takes…Wagga Wagga, you brought it 🌈🔥 Our Queer Studio taster was all about creating space, building confidence, and backing queer artists to tell their stories through music, digital art, and more. There aren’t enough thank you’s in the world for @waggawaggaartgallery who kindly donated their E3 Studio. Endless talent, energy, and community in one room - we can’t wait to keep building with you 👀 - - - - #lgbtq #queerstudio #youthweek#regionalnsw #waggawagga

Taking Queer Studio regional…DAY 2! Another magnificent day spent on the ground in Wagga Wagga. Face time with partners and community is invaluable, we’re feeling so lucky to have met with so many of you! Ray Goodlass, a real life 78-er! 🏳️‍🌈 Ngumbaaydyil, meeting new friends like Little Bush Kitchen and old friends like Visual Dreaming 💭 Tea with Thom from MCWW 🫖 Stunning art with Eastern Riverina Arts 🎨 Keep your eyes out for the final instalment….for now - - - - #lgbtq #queerstudio #youthweek #regionalnsw #wiradjuricountry