By Tate Papworth
A course aimed at giving students an insight into the music industry returned to St Albans for an encore performance over the school holidays.
On Track, a two-week intensive course, also aims to help at-risk or disengaged young people struck a chord with students.
Students from St Albans Secondary College, Catholic Regional College, Melton Secondary College, Braybrook and Keilor Downs Secondary College came together at St Albans Secondary College for the program.
Organisers say great music, great memories and friendships were created during the fortnight.
Hip-hop artist Mantra, one of the program’s mentors, said the second helping was just as rewarding as the 2019 program.
“We really aim to create a really safe and inclusive environment for young people to come and learn some skills and some insights into the industry,” Mantra said.
“We were in the performing arts area this year, so it’s a bigger space, we have a stage and there’s lots of familiar faces.
“When I see people coming back and wanting to re-engage with the program, it tells me that they had a really positive experience the first time around and that they’re still active in creating.”
Throughout the week, students received expert DJ training where they learnt how to spin with some of Australia’s best internationally touring DJs.
Students also got to experience specialised Hip Hop classes, where they learnt to write, rap and perform their own music.
