The lane behind Thyme to Taste will host a throng of young locals tomorrow evening when performers take to the stage in the second annual Night in the Lane concert.
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While it's not strictly off limits to parents, the event is one run mostly by the town's youth, for the towns youth.
Around 18 acts will perform, including renowned musicians Chad Croker, Siobhan McGrath and Murrumbateman group Vague. Performer Dimitri Yialeloglou will also mix things up and show off some of the tricks he's been working on.
The event, which is free, kicks off at around 5.30pm and Siobhan said she can't wait for Saturday.
"We have so many kids around town with such good talent and this gives them the opportunity to perform and show what they've got."
"I think without events like Night in the Lane there is going to be so much talent just wasted."
Orion Mandla, who will also take to the stage, said he thinks the event will be bigger and better than last years, which coincided with the Classic Yass weekend in November.
"Last year went well and things have been smooth this year too, I know we have more acts than last year so it's bound to be bigger."
There will also be paint supplied for artists who wish to work on decorating the lane.
Andrew Dodds, of Thyme to Taste, is passionate about all sorts of music and he has helped facilitate the event once again.
"After talking with Kim Nelson last year, we decided we needed more contemporary music in town for the kids and so this idea came from that," he told the Tribune.
"I've got a long driveway here, which is a bit bland so I thought getting an event like this would brighten it up a bit and it was a big success, so I'm glad it's on again this year."
He said working with Siobhan and the other students has been a good experience.
"They've really been enthusiastic and got behind it... it's a unique thing for Yass and has a clear target audience so I think that's why it's attracted the following it has."
Youth Council mentor Jasmin Jones is also excited for Night in the Lane and said she's proud of the town's younger community for the initiative they have taken.
"I think it's very important that sometimes the kids get to do what they want, let their hair down and have a bit of fun and the fact that they have been so involved in organising it themselves teaches them good lessons as well," the councillor said.
"It was wonderful last year and I'm sure it will be just as good, maybe better tomorrow night."
While the event is free, attendees are encouraged to make donations, which will go to catering for the event in future years and to YASSarts.