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Whitworth Art Gallery – Assistant curator

Deadline – 24th August, Apply here

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as Assistant Curator (Textiles and Wallpapers). This maternity cover role offers an exciting opportunity to support curatorial activity relating to the management, research, interpretation and access of the Whitworth’s internationally significant textiles and wallpaper collection and supporting with the delivery of our rolling programme of exhibitions and displays.

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Composing Online Workshop – Saffron

Composing with Regional Folk Recordings with Noni-Mouse, apply here

In this online session, Noni-Mouse from Sound of Women will introduce us to FOLKSOUL – a cultural preservation project documenting the oral traditions of women in rural North India and merging them with contemporary expression.  

Across the course of two-hours, she will discuss and share various electronic music production techniques that can be used to showcase folk recordings in a fresh light, focusing on creating arrangements that work for these regional compositions, instead of sampling or fragmenting them. In doing so, she will illustrate the methodology of Sound of Women, where they aim to create a new sonic packing for traditional songs. 

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Navigating a Music Career with Neurodiversity Online Workshop – Saffron

Date – 25th August, apply here

This workshop is designed to support neurodivergent musicians and people working in the music industry to build sustainable careers while protecting their creative wellbeing. 

Drawing on lived experience as a neurodivergent artist, alongside work as a researcher and educator in music and disability, Caro will share personal insights and practical approaches to navigating the music industry.

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Various internships – Sony Music

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Looking for a career-defining opportunity in music, culture, and technology? Sony Music UK has opened applications for its year-long Internship Program. Whether you are passionate about storytelling in Brand Partnerships, analyzing trends in Insight & Analytics, or managing sessions as a Studio Intern, these full-time placements give you direct exposure to industry-leading teams.

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Afrocats – Volunteer and Promotions Manager

Deadline 15th of August

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Volunteer and Promotions Manager to oversee our volunteer and placement programme and to lead appropriate community engagement and outreach initiatives. 
This role will foster strong relationships and develop promotional strategies, and is vital in enhancing our organisation’s visibility and impact

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BHA for equality – Social Media Manage

Deadline to apply Monday 31st of August

The Social Media Officer role is responsible for bringing BHA’s work to life across our social media channels. You will plan, create and post engaging content, manage our online community, and get out to events across the region to capture stories and content on the ground, working to a content plan and key messaging agreed with the Senior Management Team and Campaigns Lead.

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Volunteer Artist, Musician or Performer – Age UK Camden

Deadline – Unspecified, apply here

The Dementia Services supports people to live independently and safely at home for as long as possible, stay socially engaged and carry on doing what they love. The service supports Camden residents over the age of 55 in the early or moderate stages of dementia.

We offer clients from the Dementia Services (befriending and wellbeing) a short performance or creative activity delivered by a volunteer visual artist, musician, dancer, actor, performer, and other creative artforms. You may choose to share a creative hobby or an art form you practice professionally.

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Commonwealth Education Trust  – Course Video Creator

Deadline – Unspecified, apply here

Commonwealth Education Trust are looking for a volunteer who can create videos for our courses that can be uploaded to our WordPress site.

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Projects and Partnerships Manager – Afrocats

DEADLINE TO APPLY 15TH AUGUST

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Projects and Partnerships Manager to lead Afrocats’ projects, programmes and partnership work. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee complex projects, manage diverse teams, and drive organisational growth through effective partnership development. The successful applicant will be responsible for motivating and coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring project delivery aligns with organisational objectives, and cultivating important partnerships.

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Content Producer – Trussell

Deadline – 18th of August, apply here

Manages the creative development and production of Trussell’s visual media content, including photography, film and animation, building stronger connections with our supporters, partners and donors to increase funding, campaigning, and other forms of support for our work. 

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Journalist Talent Pool – Lad Bible

Deadline – Unspecified, apply here

Lad Bible are looking to connect with talented journalists at all levels.

Journalists write fast turnaround articles across our brands (LADbible, UNILAD, SPORTbible, Tyla, GAMINGbible), covering breaking news, viral moments and pop culture for a global youth audience.

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SOCIAL EDITOR TALENT POOL – LAD BIBLE

Deadline – Unspecified, apply here

Lad Bible are looking to connect with talented social specialists at all levels.

Social Editors proactively hunt down the latest stories, videos and viral moments ahead of other major brands, then package them to perform – crafting the captions, titles and thumbnails that drive millions of views.

It’s a blend of sharp editorial instinct and data-informed decision-making: monitoring insights, measuring what works, and constantly refining to reach wider audiences.

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Video Editor – Manchester United FC

Deadline – Unspecified, apply here

As a Video Editor, you’ll play a key role in bringing Manchester United to life through compelling visual storytelling. Working within the Content and Production team, you’ll create engaging video content for millions of supporters across the globe, helping to connect fans with the club, players & people.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll edit a wide variety of content for platforms including MUTV, YouTube, the Official Manchester United App, social media channels, podcasts, and occasionally commercial and internal communications. From matchday features and behind-the-scenes access to social-first content and long-form productions, you’ll deliver creative, high-quality edits that captivate audiences.

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Talent Development Programme – Future Bubblers

Deadline – Sunday 30th August, apply here

Giles Peterson’s Future Bubblers are looking for artists, producers, DJs, managers, promoters, label founders, creatives and future industry leaders who are ready to take the next step in their careers. Applications are open to young creatives aged 18-30 based in England.

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Young Producers Course – Brighter Sound

Deadline – Monday 7th September, apply here

If you are a young creative in Rochdale (aged 16-25), with an interest in live music production and promotion, Brighter Sound are running a training programme from September to November at Heywood Civic Centre.

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Artist Callout – Manchester Jazz Festival

Deadline – Friday 11th September, apply here

Apply to perform at Manchester Jazz Festival in May. Please note, MJF give priority to:

  • contemporary jazz and jazz-related music
  • artists based in the north of England (however, they welcome applications from all over the world)
  • new and/or original work
  • collaborations or work that offers mjf audiences an experience not available elsewhere
  • artists who help to present a diverse programme that is representative of MJF’s society
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Production Manager – CO OP

We’re looking for a Production Manager with a strong technical background and a passion for delivering exceptional live events. You’ll bring experience drafting and adapting plans in AutoCAD, a solid understanding of rigging set-ups, and the ability to interpret and clearly communicate complex technical and production requirements.

For more information, click here.

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Creative Engagement Assistant Internship – HOME

Deadline – Wednesday 19th August 5pm, apply here

HOME’s Creative Engagement Assistant Internship provides an opportunity for an early career, emerging arts practitioner to build understanding and gain practical experience of arts engagement. The role will work alongside the Creative Engagement team supporting the planning, and delivery of youth and school engagement projects.

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Musician / Band – Pilton Stage at Glastonbury Festival

Deadline – Unspecified, send your application to tps@gmail.com, more info here

Bands & Solo Artists, you can now apply to The Pilton Stage 27 and be in with a chance to play at Glastonbury next year.

Please send the following:
1. Name of artist
2. A link to a YouTube video
3. EPK or Bio
4. Contact number
5. Where you are based ?
* Please do not send images.

*The Pilton Stage 27 is open to all unsigned artists. ‘Unsigned’ meaning not signed to a record label that is part of or associated with any of ‘the big three’ Universal, Sony & Warner.

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Exec Producer – Reform Radio

Deadline – 13th August

There is an exciting opportunity to join the Reform Radio team Manchester as our new Exec Producer. We’re a growing Community Interest Company, production company and award-winning radio station, dedicated to supporting young adults to access cultural opportunities and career pathways in the creative industries. 

As part of our Production Team the Exec Producer will work predominately on our weekly BBC Radio 6 Music show, as well as across other ad hoc projects with the BBC and partners as they arise. We are ideally looking for someone based in Manchester or willing to travel, who can help with studio cover and production team resilience when required but are open to this being more remote for the right candidate. We’re looking for someone with previous Exec Producer experience, ideally at 6 Music, but work across other BBC networks will also be considered. Thorough understanding and experience of BBC systems and compliance is essential, as well as good knowledge and understanding of the music, output and editorial direction of 6 Music.

Hours: 8 hours a week – This role is a fixed term until October 2026, with a view to renew in line with BBC contacts for another year, until October 2027.

Salary: £40k – £44.7k depending on experience,  pro rata (FTE 0.2)

If you’d like to chat about this opportunity, please contact Lewys, Head of Quality Assurance, on lewys@reformradio.co.uk or on 0161 806 0879. The job description and person spec are also available as an audio file, and we’re happy to accept applications in written format, audio or video. 

To view the full job description, please click the link here.