Best theatre, music and dance performances will be available to young Sydneysiders for as little as five dollars, according to the City of Sydney.

The City announced $85,000 seed funding for Playwave, a website that offers young people aged 15–19 with discounted tickets to performances at some of Sydney’s leading cultural institutions, including Sydney Theatre Company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, and Carriageworks.

Lord Mayor Clover Moore said Playwave would aid young audiences to overcome the barriers hindering them to get involved in Sydney’s diverse cultural life.

“This is about building the cultural audiences of the future, by making it easier for young people to get to shows now,” the Lord Mayor said.

“We know young people in Sydney want to go to shows and see live performances, but the cost of tickets, the timing of performances, and other barriers often mean they don’t get the same opportunity as older audiences.”

“This is exciting because it will boost the number of young people going to cultural events by making a trip to the theatre easier, more affordable and accessible,” she added.
According to the City, tickets will be priced from about $5 to $25, depending on the performance.

Also, young audiences will be able to choose from payment options including pre-loading credit to an account, setting up a monthly membership, and purchasing gift cards.

Moreover, exclusive cultural experiences designed specifically for young people will be offered, including live chats with artists, secret shows and backstage access.
For more information, visit playwave.com.au