Australian music star Mitch Tambo graced South East with his Walanbaa Youth Tour this week.
Throughout the tour, Mitch will visit schools, learning centres and youth hubs to deliver high-energy musical performances and impactful workshops with a mission to empower students and teachers.
The singer travelled to Upwey South Primary School on Tuesday and Cranbourne Secondary College on Wednesday 19 June as part of the tour.
Mitch said the response and demand from schools visited had been nothing short of phenomenal.
“The students have such a fun time, they are so pumped dancing and singing along to the songs, and really have embraced the messages, it’s a really joyful atmosphere,” he said.
The singer said developing a strong self-esteem when you were young had never been more important.
“Students have a lot of fears about the future given all the uncertainty and change in our society,” he said.
“More than ever children really need to believe in themselves and understand they really can achieve great things if they cultivate a positive mind set and a solid sense of who they are, to be prepared for anything life throws at them.”
With teachers also playing a crucial role in fostering social positivity in high school, Mitch also works with educators to create a sense of belonging and inclusion.
“Teachers work so hard – retention rates are in jeopardy, and they’re always under the pump – so I also make sure to remind them what a great job they’re doing as well. Some of them have even been moved to tears during some sessions,” he said.
Drawing from his experience as a social worker, Mitch has been open on the tour, sharing stories about his life and how he got to where he is today – a world-acclaimed music artist and family man.
“I’m thrilled at the interest shown by schools across Australia – from some of the biggest city schools to small regional schools, everyone has been so enthusiastic,” he said.
The Walanbaa Youth Tour, which kicked off in February, will see Mitch perform at more than 100 dates over eight months throughout NSW, Victoria, Queensland, ACT, and WA, with additional dates planned.
