Performing arts & entertainment
WORK PLACEMENT, ONLINE AND EMPLOYABILITY VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITIES
opportunities in july 2024
Sky News
are recruiting voluntary producers for the General Election on the 4th of July
We would like to offer students the opportunity to apply to take part in our digital camera project. This includes filming at the count location and inputting results into a Sky News built app. Our aim is to have a Sky News representative at each declaration.
We will be able to pay £150 for each student involved in our coverage.
Please can you share this with anyone who might be interested in applying? The more the merrier!
Please see the checklist below to apply.
To apply, you must meet the below criteria:I am above the age of 18.I own a reliable laptop, charger and smart phone (with a camera and internet connectivity).I can make my own travel arrangements to the count location. Your safety is of utmost priority to us.
Please fill in the below and send it to: DCPelections@sky.uk
Name:
Age and year group:
University:
I meet all above criteria: YES / NO
Locations that I could cover:
Mobile Number:
Email Address:
Please answer these questions when applying:Why would you like to work with Sky News at the general election?Do you have experience working with cameras? Or filming on your mobile? Please provide examples if so.Please attach your CV.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact sian.roberts@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk for more details.
Festival volunteering
From Glastonbury to 80s Rewind. Creamfields to Bloodstock, the UK's festival scene is renowned worldwide for being exciting, vibrant and full of life. While the cost of the best events can quickly add up, we provide volunteering opportunities that allow you to see your favourite acts without the expense.
Make new friends, gain valuable experience and see the very best perform. We've got over 15 years experience helping the biggest events across the UK run smoothly. It's our goal to provide an inexpensive way for music fans to enjoy festivals, whilst at the same time providing a first class service to festival organisers.
To apply for volunteering please follow the link here: https://www.festaff.co.uk/festival-info
Volunteers
The festival is always delighted to welcome new volunteers to its ranks.
You can spend as much or as little time stewarding as you like during festival activities. The shortest duty would be a single morning or afternoon (about 3 hours). Whatever your availability or energy level you are more than welcome to become part of the LPA Festival.
If you think you would like to join our happy group of stewards please contact: Angela Mills angiejmills@gmail.com
opportunities in june 2024
Well, I have an exciting opportunity to share with you! We have an interactive virtual session on 18-20th June 2024 that is from 9.30am-3.30pm with Oli Morris and special guests from UK Music.
· If you have an interest in music and want to find out more about the industry
· Get hands on experience as well as an opportunity to immerse yourself in the industry
· This opportunity will help you learn more about careers in the spotlight and behind the scenes.
We also have a Virtual Parent Event on June 25th at 6.30-7.30 pm where you can hear more from creative professionals in industries such as film, music, visual effects and the career pathways available click here to book.
Please let me know if you need any help/guidance and I will be happy to help.
We look forward to welcoming you on board! If you don’t already have an account with Speakers for Schools you can click here and register with us.
Please contact me should you require any assistance with applications or registering.
Gurpreet Randhawa
Education Relationship Manager – North East and West Midlands
Click here to book a meeting with me
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opportunities in february 2024
BACKSTAGE PASS: CAREERS IN THEATRE WITH NICK HYTNER, FOUNDER, THE BRIDGE THEATRE
Date: Friday 15th March
Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Age Group: KS3-5 / S1-6
Nicholas Hytner is an award-winning theatre and film director, known for co-founding the Bridge Theatre and as former Director of the National Theatre (2003-2015). Join this broadcast to hear his insights on the theatre industry, and how his expansive career evolved from his days playing the Dame in the Panto at Uni to most recently reimagining the classic musical Guys & Dolls.
Click here to register
If you’d like to talk about our Creative Learning activities and programmes contact 01253 290 111, or email creativelearning@blackpoolgrand.co.uk.
opportunities in january 2024
Opportunities at the Royal Welsh College for Music and Drama
Get plugged in to the Music Industry with THE university of huddersfield
When we think of music technology careers, the first jobs that spring to mind include producing number one hits in a recording studio or engineering our favourite bands in live concerts. There is however many other equally rewarding and exciting career routes available to music technology graduates. If we consider the digital tools that augment our daily lives such as mobile phones, c- INtroud computer games consoles and online video platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime we can see that music and audio plays an integral role.
Application deadline: 17/01/2024
Dates: 31/01/2024 - 31/01/2024
Timings: 10:00 - 14:30
ITS ALL ABOUT SOUND: SOUND ENGINEERING AND DESIGN AS A CAREER WITH AVGOUSTOS PSILLAS, SOUND DESIGNER, AUDIO CRAFT SCANDINAVIA AB & ROYAL SWEDISH OPERA
Date: Friday 24th November
Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Age Group: KS4-5 / S4-6
Meet Avgoustos Psillas, and discover the world of sound engineering. Do you love music and sound but don’t want to be on stage? Or want to know how to make live audio sound amazing? Maybe a career in Sound Engineering would suit you! Don't miss the chance to hear about how exciting a career in audio can be.
Click here to register
Ways to get involved in Discover! Creative Careers Week 2023:
Explore a range of industry events and resources
Developed and delivered by industry, highlights include:
Careers in Dance panel discussion with One Dance UK, Monday 13th November
The Role of the Independent Producer - an online event from Into Film, Tuesday 14th November
Exploring Apprenticeships, Paid Work Experience and Creative Bursaries, Tuesday 14th November
October 2023
Training and opportunities: October 2023
Follow the link here
Film and HETV Trainee Finder webinar
Ahead of the launch of ScreenSkills' landmark new entrant programme, Trainee Finder, people considering a career in film and HETV are invited to join a webinar where ScreenSkills members and industry professionals will cover key areas of the programme and provide information on what to expect when you are part of it. In addition to the launch webinar there will be three spotlight webinars available to book that each focus on a specific department role; accounts, locations and production office.Book for the Trainee Finder launch webVisit the Trainee Fin
New entrants join Brassic via First Break
Four new entrants to HETV received their first taste of a working production on the set of the new series of Sky's comedy drama, Brassic. Read how the First Break programme helps provide pathways to new industry talent across the UK and hear from those taking their first steps in the industry.
Movie Magic training across the UK
New courses for software platform Movie Magic have been created for those already working in high-end TV in Scotland, Northern Ireland and across the regions. Find details of the programmes, specialise in both budgeting and scheduling, below.
Unscripted TV programmes open
New programmes funded by the Unscripted TV Skills Fund are now open for applications. A step up to development producer programme aims to build creative, diverse, and fully inclusive development teams. The development researcher and edit assistant/technical operator programmes both include paid placements with an unscripted company to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence to move into these specialised roles. Find out more via the links below.
As part of the Unscripted TV Skills Fund's Connect & Inspire strands, ScreenSkills is partnering with the Royal Television Society Scotland for The Big Connection, a chance for those working in TV or interested in joining the chance to meet and connect with each other and some of the leading production companies in Scotland. This session is focussed on production management and taking place in Glasgow. Find out more details below.
New training for children's TV
A range of new online courses are available to book for those working in children's TV. Find out more, including details on how to book, via the links below. These are in addition to the usual Get the Knowledge, Leadership and Management and Movie Magic courses already available to book.
Leadership and management essentials
This bespoke course, delivered by industry experts and executive coaches, is designed for HODs and managers in HETV, animation and children's TV to receive guidance on how to get the best from their teams. It will offer support on how to address underperformance, deal with bullying and harassment, work inclusively and improve diversity of productions.
New training in post-production and VFX
Applications are now open for the HETV Leading Effective Teams in Post & VFX training. This course, specially created for professionals, aims to give relevant, practical, supportive ideas and insights that busy team leaders and managers can put into practice right away.
HETV access, approaches and actions foundation training
If you're a freelancer in HETV who wants to explore and learn access, approaches, and actions around disability on set, then this tailored foundation provides you with everything you need to learn and sets you up for a more inclusive, confident future.
