Waves + Melodies organised by the Hastings Youth Advisory Council (YAC) will take place at Town Beach Reserve on Sunday, December 17.

The first official event organised and presented by the newly-formed Camden Haven Youth Advisory Council (YACAM), Rainbow Rhythms, is set to rock Rainbow Beach in Bonny Hills on Wednesday, December 20.

Both concerts will cater for all ages and focus on promoting local youth culture, showcasing the talents of young musicians from across the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.

Town and Rainbow Beach reserves will be transformed into vibrant spaces for young people to come together and celebrate the end of school year, and their place within the wider community.

“The Hastings YAC are well experienced at running local music festivals, with the team taking things up a notch compared to past events, with Waves + Melodies to include a used clothing swap as well as a photo booth and relaxing chill zone,” said council group manager Lucilla Marshall.

“It’s also really exciting to see the recently formed YACAM group from the Camden Haven hit the ground running, pulling together local bands and organising a concert that people of all ages can enjoy.

“Events like these youth focused concerts help to build a thriving community spirit, and provide great opportunities for young people to learn a range of new skills while engaging with their peers on matters that affect them,” Mrs Marshall said.

The concert line-ups will see a number of local musicians perform, including the smooth tunes of Joseph Hord, Jasmine O’Brien, Jaxon Pollard, Nana Klumpp and the jumpin’ beats of T.I.A, Genes, Ultraviolet and EZ3 to name a few.

Waves + Melodies will kick-off at 12 noon until 7pm and the Rainbow Rhythms concert from 11am to 4pm, with both festivals drug and alcohol free events.