Synergy Band Night- 21st November

The next Synergy Band Night is on 21st November with 7 awesome bands performing.
Please see upcoming events for more info and to download a flyer. Come along and check out some of Lane Cove's finest bands!!

2008 MusicOz Competition- vote for local musician Cam Nacson

Local musician Cam Nacson has entered some of his songs in the 2008 MusicOz Competition. This is a music competition for unsigned local artists and we hope that Lane Cove will get behind a local talent.

You can login to his profile, read his bio, and listen to his tracks at www.musicoz.org/camnacson1

The winners in the Prize Categories are decided by a panel of judges. Cam is entered in the "Schoolies" category. Cam has written the lyrics, done the vocals, the music, and the production on these 6 tracks (plus there's another 40-odd tracks he has also written). Award Winners will be announced in November.

There is also a People's Choice Award where the public can vote via SMS. Check out the how you can vote

Bands wanted for next Synergy Band Night

If you are a young local band then we want you to play at our next Synergy Band Night on 21st November. Synergy runs band nights once each school term and we are always looking for bands to play. Please email youth@lanecove.nsw.gov.au for more info.

Club 114 Jamberoo Bonanza!!!

On the 8th of October, Club 114 is heading down the coast for a day of fun, sun and splishy splashy, tabogganny, putt putty adventure! The whole thing, including admission, transport and food, is only 50 smackeroonies (that's dollars, in fiscal lingo). So download the flyer here for more details, and fill in the permission slip from here, so that we can all get to show the people down south exactly how to have a good time!!

July school holiday activities

Synergy has stacks of activities happening during the holidays. See Youth Centre program for all the details. Don't forget we are open longer hours in the holidays. Tuesday - Friday 1-6pm and Saturday 12-5pm.

Club 114 is off to Laser Skirmish

Laser Skirmish is a revolutionary new indoor and outdoor, team-based mission game. See upcoming events for all the details.

Synergy Band Night- 27th June

Synergy Band Nights are back! 27th March, same time, same place.
Please see upcoming events for more info and to download a flyer. Come along and check out some of Lane Cove's finest bands!!

Stress Free HSC talk

Are you in Year 12? Want some tips on how to have survive the HSC. Come along to a free talk on 11th June in Lane Cove. Download flyer here.

School holidays jam packed with events

Synergy is open longer hours in the school holidays so come on down and check it out. We are open Tuesday- Friday 1-6pm and Saturdays 12-5pm. There is an African drumming workshop, Club 114 excursion to Zone 3 and Bowling, photography and film and stacks more. See Youth Centre program for all the details.

Skate n Scratch for Youth Week

Youth Week is being celebrated from 5th- 13th April. Synergy will be holding a Skate n Scratch Day on 5th April. See upcoming events for a flyer.

Synergy Band Night- 28th March

Synergy Band Nights are back! 28th March, same time, same place.
Please see upcoming events for more info and to download a flyer. Come along and check out some of Lane Cove's finest bands!!

Open air cinema- 7th March at North Sydney

Join Synergy for an excursion to the open air cinema at St Leonards Park in North Sydney. Download a flyer and permission note. Bookings or enquires to Step sshea@lanecove.nsw.gov.au

Club 114 is going kayaking in Manly- 24th January

Join us for a morning of kayaking in Manly, a picnic lunch and aftenoon of swimming and cricket on the sand. Download flyer and permission note here. Bookings essential: kgleeson@lanecove.nsw.gov.au

School holiday events in Lane Cove

See Youth Centre program for a list of events that are happening at the Youth Centre. The Youth Centre will be closing on Friday 21st December and will re open on Tuesday 7th January and will run a 3 week holiday program. The Youth Centre has extended opening hours during this time. We are open Tuesday - Friday 1.00-6.00pm and Saturday 12.00-5.00pm. All activities are free except for the Club 114 excursion.

We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

Photography fun

Synergy Youth Centre is giving young people in the Lane Cove area an opportunity to express themselves through the media of photography. Prizes up for grabs. Download flyer here.

Skate day -27th October

At Blackman Park Skate Park. See Skate days for all the details.

Synergy Band Night- 19th October

The next Synergy Band Night is on 19th October, same time, same place. (The Youth Centre is under the pool grandstand on Little St)
Please see upcoming events for more info and to download a flyer. Come along and check out some of Lane Cove's finest bands!!

October school holiday events

The Youth Centre will be open Tuesday to Saturday during the school holidays. See Youth Centre program for a full list of activities and upcoming events for flyers and permission notes.

Girls night in: Pamper & Relaxation

Synergy and the Body Shop are putting on a night just for girls! Staff from the Body Shop will pamper us with facials, back massages, head massages and more.
When: Wednesday 29th August, 6-7.30pm
RSVP: To Steph youth@lanecove.nsw.gov.au
Download flyer here for more info.

Bands wanted!!!

We are looking for local bands with members under 20 years of age to perform at Synergy Band nights. Band nights are held once each school term at Synergy Youth Centre with 6 bands performing each night. If you are interested in performing please email Kylie youth@lanecove.nsw.gov.au for more info or download an application form here.

Lane Cove Captured Photography Competition

Win cash prizes!! (Including student prize)
Free to all entrants
Open to all ages

Entries close 14th September.

For all the info and to apply online today go to www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/captured

Lane Cove Cultural Centre

Lane Cove Council wants young peoples ideas on what your dream cultural centre would be and where it should go. Come along for a chat and pizza to Synergy Youth Centre on Friday 3rd August at 4pm. See attached flyer or email youth@lanecove.nsw.gov.au for any enquires.

Young Womens Discussion

Are you, or is anyone you know interested in helping in a focus group for girls at Synergy Youth Centre? On Wednesday 15th August at 4.30pm we are holding a discussion for young girls aged 12-20 to come along and have a chat about the youth centre, what it offers as a service and how it could be improved for young women. An informal one hour discussion, plus some free pizza and lollies for your time and assistance. Download flyer here or email Steph sshea@lanecove.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions.

Lane Cove Superstar

HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.

A solo- signing competition for young people 12-20 years. After a process of auditioning, finalists will be notified and the event will culminate in a final performance in the Lane Cove Plaza on Saturday 15th September 2007.

Performance workshops and entries close on 11th August.
Auditions on 24th August and 31st August 2007.

Download flyer and an information package.If you have any questions contact Kylie youth@lanecove.nsw.gov.au

July school holiday events

The Youth Centre will be open Tuesday to Saturday during the school holidays. See Youth Centre program for a full list of activities.

Club 114 is headed for an outdoor adventure at the Collaroy Centre- 5th July

Join us for a fun filled day. The centre has a stack of activities and we will be doing 4 of them: abseiling, archery, low ropes course and a giant swing. See upcoming events for more info and details on how to book.

 

Synergy Band Night- 1st June

The next Synergy Band Night is on 1st June, same time, same place.
Please see upcoming events for more info. Come along and check out some of Lane Cove's finest bands!!

Synergy heads out to Sydney Observatory- 22nd June

Join us for a night time visit to Sydney Observatory. See upcoming events for more info.

April School Holiday events

The Youth Centre will be closing over the Easter long weekend but will offer a 2 week holiday program from Tuesday 10th April. See Youth Centre program for a full list of activities.

Shoreshocked on 14th April

Whether you are into Rock, Hip Hop, Dance or Acoustic music there will be something for everyone at this free music festival. See latest news for details or download flyer here. (Be patient it is a huge file)

Synergy goes Ice Skating

Download flyer and permission note here.

Winners of Preshocked

See latest news for a review and who was selected to play at Shoreshocked on 14th April!

Bands selected to perform at Preshocked

8 local unsigned bands have been selected to play at Preshocked band competition on 23rd February. Competition was fierce but congratulations to..........

Spinifex
Upfunk Creek
The Prodigal Sons
Thin Air
Only Castro
The Scream
Colatia
The Lost Echoes

See upcoming events for more details.

Term 1 Program

See Youth Centre program for a full list of activities.

January School Holiday events

The Youth Centre will be closing over Christmas/New Year. The last day we are open is Thursday 21st December. We will be re opening on Tuesday 8th January with a three week school holiday program. See Youth Centre program for a full list of activities.

Tennis excursion to Longueville

On 24th January we will be heading to Longeuville Tennis Club. See upcoming events for more info and to download a permission form.

Club 114 going to Oceanworld and Waterworks

On 17th January Club 114 will be going to Manly Oceanworld and Waterworks. See upcoming events for more info.

Preshocked band competition

Preshocked is a band competition for young bands to gain entry to play on the main stage of Shoreshocked alongside bands such as Shihad, Spiderbait, Resin Dogs, Body Jar and many more. Applications will be accepted until 25th January. See latest news for more information and to download an entry form. Preshocked will be held at Synergy Youth Centre on Friday 23rd February.

Synergy Band Night- 1st December

The next Synergy Band Night is on 1st December, same time, same place.
Please see upcoming events for more info. Come along and check out some of Lane Cove's finest bands!!

Young Women and Parent's Forum

Nikki Goldstein, author of GirlForce You will present a fun and informative free forum to young women and parents in Lane Cove on 14th November 2006 at Lane Cove Council. See latest news for all the details.

Term 4 Program

See Youth Centre program for a full list of activities.

Youth Leadership Forum

Want to turn your ideas into reality? Need inspiration and skills to get into action? Want to meet and learn from other young people who are leaders? Come along to Lane Cove's Youth Leadership Forum on Wednesday 25th October. Download flyer here or see latest news for more info.

October School Holiday events

See upcoming events for a list of what's happening in Lane Cove.

Skate Day

Goya 551 and Emerica have come onboard to run Blackman Skate Jam on Saturday 7th October. Download flyer here and come on down. There will be skate comps, demo riders, youth art, DJ and a free BBQ.

Club 114 is heading to Jamberoo

In the October school holidays Club 114 will be off to Jamberoo. See upcoming events for more info.

Synergy Band Night- 8th September

The next Synergy Band Night is on 8th September, same time, same place.
Please see upcoming events for more info. Come along and check out some of Lane Cove's finest bands!!

Sexual Health Week

The first week of September is Sexual Health Week (SHW) and we are asking "how you doin'?" to encourage young people to reflect on and improve their sexual health. This year the target is young people (16-24 years) with a focus on healthy sexual relationships.

This Newsletter has some great info as well lists events and activities that are scheduled throughout the week which explore issues relating to sexual health and young people.

Aerosol Art Mural for Youth Centre

A 5 week art project run by well respected artist 'Mistery' to begin on Saturday 26th August at Synergy Youth Centre. Please see latest news for more info or download a flyer here.

24/7 Film Festival for young people

See latest news for info on how you can get involved.

Term 3 Activities

Please see youth centre program for full list of activities that are coming up.

Calling for applications for next Synergy Band Night

If you are a young, local band looking to perform at the next Synergy Band Night on 8th September please download the application form and return it by Wednesday 16th August. If you have played at Synergy before you can always play again so don't be shy in putting your hand up for a second gig. For more info email youth@lanecove.nsw.gov.au or call Kylie on 9911 3586.

July school holiday events

See upcoming events for a list of what's happening in Lane Cove.

Band section to be added to this website

See latest news for more info and to get your band listed on the website.

Synergy Band Night- 2nd June

The next Synergy Band Night is on 2nd June, same time, same place.
Please see upcoming events for more info. Come along and check out some of Lane Cove's finest bands!!

Easter School Holiday Activities

There is something for everyone on offer at Synergy Youth Centre these holidays.
See upcoming events for a list of activities.

Shoreshocked a success!!

Shoreshocked was held on Saturday 1st April and was an awesome day. A massive congratulations to all the local bands and hip hop performers for putting on such an amazing show. Shihad were fantastic and the crowd were going off! Check out the official website for photos www.shoreshocked.com
A big thanks to the Youth Workers at Lane Cove, North Sydney, Willoughby and Mosman Councils for all your hard work in organising such a great event. Also thanks sooooo much to the wonderful volunteers who helped out on the day. The event couldn't happen without you!

 

Shoreshocked is almost here- 1st April

It is going to be AWESOME!!!
MAIN STAGE, HIP HOP, DANCE, FRET HOUSE, SLOW DOWN LOUNGE, FOOD AND MARKET STALLS, RIDES AND MORE!
Check out the Shoreshocked website for all the details.

Lane Cove ALIVE Leadership Group

CALL FOR YOUTH NOMINATION TO THE LANE COVE ALIVE LEADERSHIP GROUP

“Do you Want to Help Revitalise Lane Cove Village?”

The Lane Cove Alive Project is an exciting Town Centre Revitalisation project designed to revitalise and enhance the character and amenity of our Lane Cove Village.

The Project is a partnership of key stakeholders, sharing mutual aspirations, expertise and resources to reinvigorate and enhance Lane Cove’s Village Commercial Centre.

The Lane Cove Alive project team seeks expressions of interest from highly motivated young people wishing to become a member of a non-profit association known as the Lane Cove Alive Leadership Group.

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated team player with a strong sense of commitment to Lane Cove, we invite your interest. If you have had some experience, particularly on the executive of an organisation, management committees, boards or would like to, the Lane Cove Alive project team invites your application.

This is a voluntary role. The Lane Cove Leadership Group consists of:

• 4 community/residents/representatives
• 4 business/commercial/property representatives/operators
• 1 youth under the age of 21
• The General Manager of Lane Cove Council or his nominee

A Coordinator will manage the project under the direction of the Lane Cove Alive Leadership Group. Applications close 22nd March 2006. All relevant details can be downloaded below. For enquires please phone Myrna on 9911 3541
Applicant letter
Application Form
Selection Criteria
Draft Lane Cove ALIVE Leadership Group Information
Draft Lane Cove ALIVE Strategic Action Plan
Lane Cove ALIVE Draft Constitution

Preshocked rocked!

See latest news for a review and who was selected to play at Shoreshocked on 1st April!

International Womens Day

Please join us in celebrating International Women's Day in Lane Cove Plaza on Saturday 4 March 2006. Download flyer here.

Youth LEAD on again 3 - 5th March

Youth LEAD is an award winning national youth environmental leadership and social enterprise training program for 15-25 year olds, developed and run by Oz GREEN. The program involves a three-day residential workshop, follow up youth network meetings and ongoing mentoring and support for youth projects. Outcomes will include practical positive projects that are youth driven solutions to issues of concern to young people and enhancement of the Youth LEAD network, both locally and nationally.
Download flyer and registration form here. (Still accepting applications as at 22nd Feb)

Have your say about National Youth Week

Here is an opportunity to have your say about National Youth Week. (We run Shoreshocked during Youth Week, in case you didn't know). There is an online survey for young people to complete to help the government understand your views about National Youth Week. It's confidential and there are prizes such as iTunes, Music Store vouchers and CDs to be won. Us Youth Workers will also be having our say about Youth Week.
Check out the survey at http://morgandisney.com.au/youthsurvey
Survery closed 10th March.

If you have any comments you would like to the Youth Workers to pass on please email Kylie at kgleeson@lanecove.nsw.gov.au

PRESHOCKED- 17TH FEBRUARY

8 awesome local bands will battle it out for a set on the main stage of Shoreshocked. Download flyer at Upcoming Events.

SNAPPY SENIORS- Photography Comp!

See latest news to see how you can score yourself a Digital Camera or vouchers towards photographic equipment. Entries close 17th March.

Term 1 Activities

There is lots happening during first term. See upcoming events for more info.

School Holiday Activities

Synergy Youth Centre is running a 3 week school holiday program with lots of different activities to suit everyone. See Upcoming Events for a full list of activities.

PRESHOCKED 2006 HITS LANE COVE

Preshocked is a band competition for young bands to gain entry to play on the main stage of Shoreshocked alongside bands such as Spiderbait, Resin Dogs, Body Jar and many more. Applications will be accepted until 27th January. See latest news for more information and to download an entry form.

 

CLUB 114- Aquatic Centre Excursion on 18th January

See Upcoming Events for details.

 

 

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