BYAG Big Bangin Youth Night a big success

Brighton Youth Action Group (BYAG) hosted the Big Bangin Youth Night on Friday 19 May 2023 and was a great success. Brighton youth community members had turned out for a night packed with activities, talks and entertainment. Highlights included Tasmanian battle rappers Greeley and Dunn D, DJ Cheek_E, a host of local acts, and “The Talk” community forum. The night was the first major event designed by BYAG as a celebration of young people living in the Brighton area.

BYAG is a group supported by Brighton Council and aims to build relationships with young people aged 12-25 years by giving them a voice within the community. They are motivated, creative and kind, and make up a large part of the Brighton municipality.

A huge shout-out goes to BYAG for leading the way for Brighton young people, along with a huge thank you to the community members and small businesses who donated their time and resources to make the night a success.

Photography by Grace Chia.

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Welcome Kylie Murphy

Brighton Council welcomes new Community Development Officer Kylie Murphy to the team. Calling Tassie home since 2003, Kylie brings vast knowledge and experience from her past roles in early childhood education, community inclusion and development, and community campaign projects such as 26TEN.

“The Brighton Council area is growing rapidly, which is very exciting. The communities are vibrant, friendly and caring” Kylie said. “I was drawn to the role of Community Development Officer at Brighton because of the Council’s values and vision for the community now and into the future.”

Kylie’s enthusiasm for her new role has been inspired by her past work on projects such as Tasmania’s campaign for adult literacy, 26TEN, along with her recent work with the Brighton Youth Action Group (BYAG). “Over the last couple of weeks, I have had the opportunity to work with BYAG. These amazing young people inspire me greatly with their insight into their community and their thoughts on how, as community members, they can support and create new opportunities.”

Having lived in the Derwent Valley for 15 years after her family moved to Tasmania, Kylie is passionate about the country lifestyle and the beautiful friendliness of communities like Brighton. “Working with community is what inspires me, working together, sharing conversations and bringing ideas to life. I want to continue supporting BYAG to achieve their goals and listening, talking and getting to know the Brighton community.”

“I’m very passionate and excited about the future ahead for the Brighton community, with the fabulous community-led initiatives like the Brighton Food Hub and many others. It displays that Brighton is looking at ways for Brighton to care for Brighton; just amazing,” Kylie said.

If you spot Kylie out and about, she would love you to say hello to her and have a chat.