The friendly jostle to get a spot near the front, the crackle of the speakers as the band takes their place on the stage — attending your first gig is a rite of passage for so many Australians.

For some, it plants the seed that inspires an entire career, while for others, it's simply a place to connect with new friends, dance and soak up the atmosphere.

But there are major barriers for many young people, whether so a delegation of Australians who are passionate about giving young people a chance to participate in music have just launched their plan to fix it.