Video game and event production
Participants take on practical roles in planning and producing an event rather than only participating as players.
Youth & Community
Video games can be part of something bigger
An esports event needs far more than players.
Someone has to plan it, run the competition, handle the tech, make the graphics, communicate with people, commentate and keep the day moving.
Magna Creative works with youth, community and education organisations to build projects around those roles.
What Magna Creative brings
Specialist esports and event-delivery experience
We bring experience from esports operations, digital projects, teaching and programme delivery.
- designing the competition or event format
- planning activities and participant roles
- tournament and event operations
- digital production and communications
- event technology
- running sessions and supporting delivery
- turning the idea into a realistic plan
- helping partners get the project ready to run
Jake’s background in teaching and employability also helps when a project needs facilitation or structured learning.
What the partner brings
Local knowledge matters
Local partners know their community in ways we do not. They bring the relationships, support and local knowledge that make the project work for the people taking part.
- trusted relationships with participants and families
- ways to reach and recruit participants
- youth work and participant support
- safeguarding and clear escalation routes
- cultural knowledge and community relationships
- understanding of local needs and barriers
- connections to other local support or next steps
We don’t arrive with a fixed programme. We build the project around the people and outcomes that matter.
Examples
Projects might include
These are examples, not a fixed programme menu. The shape of the project depends on the people, partner and local context.
Community esports activities
An esports competition or activity used as a reason to bring people together and get them involved.
Digital production roles
Graphics, commentary, communications, event technology and other roles that allow participants with different interests to contribute.
Youth-led events
Projects where participants gradually take more responsibility for planning, organising and running a real event or activity.
Industry and venue experiences
Where it makes sense, projects can include visits to venues, events or people working in games and esports.
Why video games and esports?
Not every young person connects through the same activities
Games are already part of life for many young people. For some, they can be an easier way into a group or project than a more traditional activity.
The important part is what happens around the game.
Working towards a real event means communicating, solving problems, making decisions and being relied on by other people.
Partnership responsibilities
Clear roles from the start
Magna Creative
We can own the event, digital and operational parts of the project.
Local partner
The partner brings local relationships, participant support, safeguarding and community knowledge.
We agree those roles at the start so nobody is guessing when something needs attention.
Potential partners
- youth and community organisations
- councils and place-based organisations
- schools and education providers
- Aboriginal community-controlled organisations
- disability and inclusion organisations
- venues and esports/games organisations
- funders and commissioners
- businesses interested in supporting community participation
Have an idea for your community?
You don’t need a finished programme.
Tell us who you are trying to reach, what you want to achieve and what already exists locally.
We’ll work with you to shape a project around it.