Shockwave is a festival made by, for and with young people in Central Western Qld, Australia. It's an annual celebration of outback young people's creative expression and leadership.

Shockwave is a free event and is proudly drug alcohol free.

Shockwave is produced by Blackall Tambo Regional Council, Longreach Regional Council and Winton Shire Council, with the support of Human Ventures, Australia Council for the Arts, Arts QLD and many local businesses and organisations in Central West QLD.