Enquiries
Student crew
We are seeking enthusiastic NSW public school students in Years 11 and 12 studying VET Entertainment to form members of the student crew for Pulse Alive 2027.
How to apply
Nominations open on Thursday 4 February 2027 for student crew for Pulse Alive 2027.
Nominations will close on Friday 19 February 2027 (Term 1 Week 4).
Initial auditions will be via video, which must be submitted with the nomination form.
To audition, students are required to:
- prepare a short video (maximum 2 minutes) outlining their interest, aptitude and experience to be considered as a member of the student crew.
- You may also choose to include examples of your work within your video.
- Videos should either be uploaded to YouTube (as an unlisted link) or Vimeo with a password (please be sure to include the password to your video on your application form).
Recommendation
Students successful in the video round will have their VET Entertainment teachers contacted for a recommendation and to confirm the school's approval for participation prior to notification.
Selected students will also be required to submit VET Entertainment Student Placement Record documentation closer to the event.
Eligibility and selection
Opportunities exist for students in Years 11 and 12 studying VET Entertainment to take up specialist opportunities including follow spot operators, audio crew, stage crew and camera operators and assistants.
All positions will have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals and will give a great insight to students looking to pursue careers in this area of the entertainment industry.
Students currently studying the VET Entertainment course will be able to use their work at Pulse Alive to log 35 hours of industry work placement.
Successful students will require the endorsement of their school principal to participate. Students are encouraged to discuss their nomination with a teacher at their school prior to submission.
Students selected as members of the student crew will not be able to participate in the event in an additional category.
Key dates
| Date | Term/week | Details | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 4 Feb 2027 | Term 1 Week 2 | Nominations open | |
| Fri 19 Feb 2027 | Term 1 Week 4 | Nominations close | |
| Tue 23 Feb 2026 | Term 4 Week 5 | Notification of application results | |
| Sat 13 Mar 2027 10 am to 7:30 pm |
Term 1 Week 7 | Briefing, bump-in and sound checks | Ken Rosewall Arena |
|
Sun 14 Mar 2027 |
Term 1 Week 7 | Dress rehearsal | Ken Rosewall Arena |
| Mon 15 Mar 2027 8 am to 10 pm |
Term 1 Week 8 | Performance 1 | Ken Rosewall Arena |
| Tues 16 Mar 2027 8 am to 10:30 pm |
Term 1 Week 8 | Performance 2 | Ken Rosewall Arena |
| Thu 18 Mar 2027 8 am to 10:30 pm |
Term 1 Week 8 | Performance 3 | Ken Rosewall Arena |
|
Fri 20 Mar 2026 |
Term 1 Week 8 | Performance 4 and Bump Out | Ken Rosewall Arena |
Commitment
Students selected as student crew will be expected to be available for all of the above rehearsal and performance dates.
What to wear
All members of the student crew will be given complimentary Pulse Alive t-shirts to wear throughout the event.
Students must provide long black pants and closed in black shoes.
Important info for participants
Support materials
Explore The Arts Unit Creative Resource - Top tips for auditioning to support your preparations for your nomination.
- Third-party content attributions
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Pulse Alive images, photographer: Anna Warr
