Aboriginal youth in Lightning Ridge will be given a new voice thanks to state government funding through the 2023 Regional Youth Radio Program.

Auspiced through Outback Arts, the $23000 grant will offer local young people training in podcast creation and production in a project called "Youth at the Edge".

Spokesperson for The Edge Fest, a local group of volunteers who work with young people in Lightning Ridge is Rebel Black who has worked as a volunteer in creative spaces for 23 years.

"Currently we have what is basically a small tin shed turned into a performance space where we have run some open mike sessions," Ms Black said.

The small shed on private property is known as the Tin Camp Studio and plays a great role in the community, Ms Black said, especially as the nearest recording studio was 360kilometres away in Dubbo.

"In March, we are retro-fitting the studio to make it a more useful recording area. The funding we have received will help activate the space as we can buy equipment specifically for podcasting and also music," she said.

"We will hold open mike nights from April to September where community members can come and use the space. We even offer a prize for the people's choice performer."

Ms Black said an important part of the "Youth on the Edge" project was involving local youth to be part of the planning phase of the podcast initiative so they can drive the outcomes of the project.

"Over three school terms, we will train people in podcast production and will promote the outcomes as much as possible. The topic of the podcast is totally up to the individual."

Ms Black said The Edge Fest is a group of local people from all different backgrounds who share a passion for creative arts and cultural participation.

"We want to activate the voice of young people in Lightning Ridge," she said. "And bring local young people skills that are relevant to contemporary society."

The project will involve around 20 young people aged from 16 - 21. A local music teacher has also agreed to take part and share his skills.

"We will engage local facilitators and aim to have an open performance space where people can come and record podcasts, play music and even read poetry," Ms Black said.

On 10 March, The Edge Fest has a free community event planned to celebrate the end of summer and the start of a new season in the Ridge.

This is just one of several proposed future events.

"We want to make Tin Camp Studio a great space for community," Ms Black said. "Anyone wanting to be involved in the podcast project can get in touch with us through Outback Arts."