Neo Teen Takeover: Yield Strength

Get ready for a crossover between SA Youth Week and the 2026 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Yield Strength.

Explore the latest projects from the state’s top youth and arts-led organisations in this whole gallery event.

👕 Costume Theme
Dress for the theme Apocalypse. What would you wear if the world were ending? Your best outfit, or full survival mode?

🥁 Norwood Drum Ensemble
5.50pm | Enjoy a drum performance by the Norwood Drum Ensemble.

*Please be aware that the NIHS Drum Corps will be opening the event on the AGSA forecourt with loud drumming. Earplugs will be available and passed out.

🎸 The Line-Up curated by Carclew
6.00pm | sumdidumdi
6.30pm | Air Ventilation
7.00pm | Handouts
7.30pm | Wreked Society
8.00pm | Four Reasons Not To Have Kids

👜 Artist Workshop with Abbey Murdoch
Join artist Abbey Murdoch to create your very own bag charm.

🪄 Artist Workshop with Emmaline Zanelli
Join artist Emmaline and the crew who were involved in her work, Pocket Money, from the 2026 Adelaide Biennial. Experience their many talents, including magic tricks, tarot reading and videography.

📦 Time Capsules inspired by Charlie Sofo
Create a time capsule inspired by artist Charlie Sofo featured in the 2026 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Yield Strength. Share three things that interest or inspire you and using the materials provided, create a snapshot of your life in the here and now.

📸 Photobooth by SNAP/SNAP
Grab your friends and take a snap!

📖 MOD.
Turn trash into wonder by junk journalling your own zine with MOD.  Using found and supplied materials, capture your reflections and discoveries from the night.

🌱Batyr
Join Batyr for mental health and wellbeing resources, and add your pledge to the wellbeing wall.

🖼️FELTspace
Get creative with the FELTspace team in a badge-making workshop where you'll create your own wearable work of art.

🎧Northern Sound System
Jump into the NSS Studio! Make beats and sing along with their portable production studio. Say hi and chat about the programs and events offered at Northern Sound System.

✂️Commissioner for Children and Young People
Come and chat with the Commissioner for Children and Young People this Youth Week. Hear about their latest work and get involved by creating your own badge to celebrate what matters to you.

✏️ Adelaide City Libraries
Inspired by Yield Strength, explore drawing activities with Adelaide City Libraries that encourage you to apply and release pressure while challenging yourself creatively.

💍Youth Inc.
Create some junk jewellery with the team at Youth Inc. Turn secondhand toys and trinkets into jewellery and keychains.

💡Our Adelaide | City of Adelaide
The City of Adelaide is inviting young people to help shape how they invest in community wellbeing. Share what supports your wellbeing, what’s missing, and what kinds of projects or ideas would make a real difference in your life.

🎙️Three D Radio
Join a vox pop and discover what the Three D Radio Elevate program has to offer.

🌮 Snacks
Grab a free chicken or jackfruit taco with corn chips from Taco Cartel. Gluten-free and vegan options are available, or treat yourself to a stick of fairy floss from Fairy Floss Galore.

🤫 Quiet Zone
Need a moment to chill out? Head to the quiet zone, sit and relax surrounded by art. Noise cancelling headphones + earplugs are available at security!

Participating Organisations

MOD., Batyr, Carclew, Adelaide City Libraries, Northern Sound System, FELTspace, ThreeD Radio, Commissioner for Children and Young People, Our Adelaide, Youth Inc. + more!