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2025 NSW Course

About the Scholarship – NSW 2025

Pathways to Jobs in Live Music: The Weasle Eicke Scholarship is a national initiative of CrewCare, proudly launching in New South Wales in 2025 with the support of Sound NSW, Creative Australia, and a network of Australia’s leading production suppliers and education providers.

This program offers a fast-tracked, industry-connected entry point for:

  • Tertiary students studying live production, sound, or event tech

  • Early-career and unskilled workers in live music from both metro and regional areas

Aimed at creating an inclusive and accessible workforce, the scholarship is designed to support underrepresented voices across the industry — including women, First Nations people, culturally diverse applicants, and regional participants — while addressing the national shortage of skilled crew.

 

 

The Program Structure

1. Training (10 Days)

Held during mid-semester breaks, the training component includes:

  • WHS and site safety induction

  • Anti-bullying and harassment awareness

  • Mental health and resilience for live events

  • Hands-on technical training across audio, lighting, staging, video, and production.

All successful applicants will receive:

  • $100 stipend per training day (10 days total)

  • $100/night accommodation support for regional participants who must travel

Trainees will rotate through NSW-based production supplier sites and venues, then select two preferred companies for extended, targeted training.

 

2. Work Experience & Mentorship (10 Flexible Days)

Following training, participants will complete 10 paid days of work experience with production partners over a six-month window — scheduled flexibly around study and work commitments. Each participant is paired with an industry mentor to help shape their growth, expand their network, and guide their career.

All work placements are paid at the appropriate award rates.

Our industry partners have committed to opening real pathways into jobs, giving participants access to a wide range of events, venues, and backstage environments.

 

 

In Honour of Weasle

The scholarship is named in memory of Wellesley "Weasle" Eicke, a much-loved crew leader and founder of Gig Power, Australia’s longest serving crewing company. Known for his tireless work ethic and mentorship, Weasle helped shape thousands of careers in live events, always leading from the front and teaching others with generosity and humour.

This program honours his legacy by lifting the next generation into fulfilling roles behind the scenes — just as he did.

 

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Proposed Schedule

DATES

TIMES

GROUPS

Monday, 29th September

10am - 11am

Combined Group of 20 - Introduction and Overview of The Scholarship Program and Mentors

Monday, 29th September

11am - 1:30pm

Group of 10 Participants - Staging

Group of 10 Participants - Rigging

Monday, 29th September

2:30pm - 5pm

Group of 10 Participants - Rigging

Group of 10 Participants - Safety

Tuesday, 30th September

10am – 5pm

Group of 10 Participants - Video

Group of 10 Participants - Lighting

Wednesday, 1st October

10am – 5pm

Group of 10 Participants - Lighting

Group of 10 Participants - Video

Thursday, 2nd October

10am – 5pm

Group of 10 Participants - Audio

Group of 10 Participants - Backline and Stage Management

Friday, 3rd October

10am – 5pm

Group of 10 Participants - Backline and Stage Management

Group of 10 Participants - Audio

Monday, 6th October

10am – 5pm

Focused Training with Business of Participant’s Choice with opportunities to network with employers and create pathways to jobs

Tuesday, 7th October

10am – 5pm

Focused Training with Business of Participant’s Choice with opportunities to network with employers and create pathways to jobs

Our successful applicants will receive a stipend of $100 per day for each of the 10 training days. For our regional students, they will also receive a contribution of $100 per night towards their accommodation costs while attending the training days in Melbourne.

2. Work Experience and Mentoring

This part of the program will provide flexible work placement to ensure participants have access to the broadest range of activities suited to their skill sets. All participants will have six months to complete the ten days mentorship.  These ten days do not have to be fulfilled concurrently. This allows students to time the experience around their studies, and gives flexibility for businesses to find the most advantageous work experiences

The program has partnered with a number of industry leaders, companies and production suppliers to give students the best possible experiences and contacts, thus maximising their pathway to job opportunities.

Whilst undertaking work experience, trainees will receive relevent award rates.

Projected Program Outcomes

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28 February 2025
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