Got a talent you want to share with the world? Now’s your chance to flex your skills and win!

Between the Stacks: Youth Fest Creative Showcase invites you to submit your original work for the chance to win one of three $100 vouchers.

Draw, write, perform, create music or make digital content – we can’t wait to see what you create.

How does it work

Submit your work during a weekly Chill & Chat session starting 3 August 2026, or by email. Selected entries will be displayed and included in judging, with The Showcase featuring selected works during Chill & Chat sessions from 7-10 September 2026.

Who can enter?

This competition is open to young people aged 13-24 who live or study in Brimbank.

Key Dates

Competition opens:
3 August 2026

Entries close:
10 September 2026

The Showcase:
7-10 September 2026

Winners announced:
Week of 21 September 2026

Categories

You may submit up to three entries in total (one entry per category).

Expand each section for more information.

  • Physical (IRL): Markers, paint, pencils on canvas, film photos, Polaroid prints, clay sculptures.
  • Digital (On a Screen): Stylus drawings on a tablet, pixel art, phone pics, Photoshop edits, filters, 3D Blender renders.

File formats & size limits
Writing (up to 5MB): DOC, DOCX, PDF, TXT, RTF

Examples include

  • Audio: Studio tracks, Spotify-ready beats, Soundcloud remixes, podcast episodes.
  • Video: YouTube short films, music videos, TikTok edits, cinematic reels.
  • Performance: Dance routines, live performances, stand-up, cosplays skits.

File formats & size limits
Visual Art (Up to 10MB): JPG, PNG, PDF, GIF

File too big? If your audio/video is over 20MB, just upload it to Google Drive and email us the link!

Please note: If your entry includes or links to social media content (such as TikTok, Instagram or YouTube Shorts/Reels), you must be 16 years or older to enter in this format. Participants under 16 can still enter by submitting standard audio or video files.

Examples include

  • Poetry: Instagram poetry, slam poetry lyrics, song bars.
  • Stories: Fan-fiction style short stories, sci-fi/fantasy world-building, flash fiction.
  • Scripts: Netflix-style screenplays, video game dialogue text.

File formats & size limits
Music / Video / Audio (Up to 20MB): MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A

How to Submit

Submit your entry during any Chill & Chat session or email it to library@brimbank.vic.gov.au with the subject line “Between the Stacks Competition Submission”.

Prizes

Three $100 vouchers will be awarded (one per category). Entries will be judged on creativity, originality, and effort. Judges’ decisions are final.

The Fine Print

  • Entries must be your own original work. The use of generative AI (in full or in part) is not permitted.
  • Keep it clean! Entries must be suitable for a public audience.
  • Don’t lag! Late entries may not be accepted.
  • Please ensure you follow all competition requirements, as entries that do not meet the guidelines may be disqualified.
  • By entering, you grant Brimbank Libraries permission to display, share and promote your work across library, Council and online platforms (Brimbank City council websites, and social media accounts).
  • Judges’ decisions are final.