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PROGAMME COORDINATOR – ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that has developed a new, national support offer for teachers, freelance teaching artists and staff from the Creative and Cultural sector.

As the Programme Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for supporting the whole Cultural Education Network team, including supporting the Cultural Education Specialists with one-to-one delivery, and the Senior Manager and Programme Manager with strategic planning and programme delivery.

You will be contributing to the day-to-day development and delivery of the programme, which includes three main categories of responsibilities:

1) Programme and event support
2) Admin support
3) Communications support

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EARLY CAREER PROMOTER FUND – PRS FOUNDATION

Early Career Promoter Fund recognises the vital role independent promoters play in supporting the talent pipeline across England, and offers grant funding and capacity building support, with the aim of bolstering the local, regional and national ecosystems.

Grants of up to £3,500 will be available to support a range of activity, including:

  • The booking, programming and promotion of gigs, concerts, club nights, showcases, tours and other performances
  • Costs associated with those activities (including venue hire, production, artist and/or DJ fees, crew fees, administration and other related costs)
  • Capacity building (including mentoring, coaching, shadowing, workshops, masterclasses, and other skill building and networking opportunities)
  • Other expenditure which helps grantees to programme a diverse range of artists, develop new audiences and build their skills

The fund aims to help emerging promoters to do what they do best – book and promote shows to develop scenes, support artists and DJs and to reach and engage audiences locally, regionally, and nationally, and build sustainable careers in the grassroots music sector. Those receiving support will be able to step up to book and promote talent at a scale beyond their current level, and build their capacity, skills and networks.

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NEXTGEN MUSICIAN FUND – YOUTH MUSIC

The Youth Music NextGen Fund offers emerging creatives grants of up to £3,000 to make their ideas happen.

What is the NextGen Fund for?
  • To support early-stage musicians and music-adjacent creatives.
  • To help young people invest in themselves, develop their skills, and bring their creative ideas to life.
Who is the NextGen Fund for?
  • 18–25-year-olds or 18–30-year-olds (if someone identies as d/Deaf, Disabled, or Neurodivergent).  
  • Those who have never received funding before.  
  • Those who face significant barriers to further their careers and make their ideas happen.  
  • Those who are in early career stages.  
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Freelance Event Manager/Assistant – Factory International

Join our pool of Freelance Event Managers and Assistants to help deliver our ambitious programme of events at Aviva Studios! Looking for people at all levels of experience in a range of event types.

The scope of the role is broad, and from week to week you could be delivering conferences by major corporate clients or large scale gigs and concerts by international artists; high profile product launches in the expanse of the Warehouse or community-centered events such as cultural festivals in the public realm. The role is varied and you will be working across multiple parts of the building to deliver exciting and innovative work for our partners and audiences.

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Youth Support Worker – Barnardos

Are you looking for a new opportunity supporting young people?

Can you build positive relationships with young people in group settings -helping them explore new experiences, grow in confidence, and discover their own strengths and ambitions?

Are you enthusiastic about developing excellent and inclusive services with young people to enhance their, wellbeing, access to food and opportunities? If so, we want you to join our team! We are recruiting a dynamic ‘As and When’ Project Worker, who can support us to deliver our service in Salford.

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Open Call for Artists- Beyond the Pale Festival 2026

Have a big idea that you are bursting to realise in a festival setting? Got the grá to play at one of the most beautiful and fun festivals in the country? Well, applications for the Beyond the Pale 2026 Arts Programme are now open. Artists, performers, collectives, undefinables – hit us up with your wild ideas and glorious notions. 

Get your application in by 17 January, and please make sure to have a goo at our information pack for some inspiration and guidance before you submit.The three music-only stages are the Main Stage, the Selective Memory tent and Cirrus Garden. This application process does not cover those stages.

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Open Orientation – LOUD WOMEN

Team LOUD WOMEN is a group of volunteers, worldwide, who help the LOUD WOMEN CIC organisation on our mission to put more women and non-binary musicians on more stages, and turn up the volume. We are musicians, organisers, writers, reviewers, photographers, teachers, content creators and music fans – of all genders and ages. We help with the running of the loudwomen.org music blog, the LOUD WOMEN events and festivals, the radio show, social media accounts, and lots more. We always welcome help and collaboration with likeminded people who want to get involved.

We mostly organise remotely and have occasional meetings over zoom – next open orientation on 11 Jan

If you are interested in joining our friendly team, would be helpful if you could fill out some details on this form so we can get to know you a bit better.

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Opportunities for Songwriters – PRS Foundation

As a songwriter, why not throw yourself into a new opportunity in 2026? From applying for funding initiatives to signing up to freestyle challenges, there are a host of openings for songwriters to explore in January as the music industry clicks back into gear following the festive break.

We’ve pulled together five opportunities for songwriters to check out in January 2026 — click here to find out more.

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Intro to Radio & Podcasting – Gaydio

Join Intro to Radio & Podcasting (Manchester – Work Club) 2024–2026 with Gaydio Academy and Manchester City Council. You’ll build radio and media skills, boost your confidence with one-to-one mentoring, and get tailored support with CV workshops and career advice. Plus, you’ll create your own content and gain volunteering opportunities to help you take the next step into secure employment and training.

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Video Editor (12m FTC) – Manchester City FC

You’ll be responsible for:

  1.  Edit high-quality, engaging video content for all Manchester City platforms — from short-form social clips to long-form features.
  2. Apply a wide range of editing styles and cutting-edge techniques tailored to different audiences and platforms.
  3. Work closely with Producers and wider creative teams, or independently as an Edit Producer, to deliver compelling stories.
  4. Contribute to ideation workshops and support creative development with technical expertise.
  5. Manage multiple project streams and report progress to senior editors, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
  6. Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to elevate the output through insight and collaboration.
  7. Stay ahead of social video trends and champion new ideas across the Video, Social, Content, and Graphics teams.
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Story Explorers & Escape Room Hosts – Z Arts

Z-arts is looking for Story Explorers and Escape Room Hosts to join our team for two exciting, family-focused experiences:

  • Adventures in Wonderland (interactive storytelling experience)
  • Z-escape: The Library of Enchantment (family escape room)

For more information, click on the link above.

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Change The Record Retreat – Brighter Sound

We’re inviting people of marginalised genders working across the music industry to join us for a four-day retreat in March 2026. 

The Change the Record Retreat offers a supportive, open space to step back from day-to-day pressures and explore a core question: What tools can I use and develop to drive change in the music sector?

Building on the success and learnings of the first year of Change the Record, we’ve reflected on how the word ‘leader’ can sometimes feel exclusive – reinforcing dominant power structures, and limiting who feels ‘allowed’ to step into leadership roles. 

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Young Film Collective Course 2026 – HOME

HOME Young Film Collective is a 6 month programme for 18-25 year olds who want to take part in film workshops covering everything from practical filmmaking skills, programming, distribution and will culminate in the making of a number of short films that will be screened in HOME’s cinema. The 6 month programme will begin in February 2026 and applications are open now.

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Creative Producer Development Course (CPD) – HOME

Developed by Lowry, HOME and Z-arts, the course is designed to give early-career producers in Greater Manchester the structured training, networks and practical tools they need to thrive. For 2026, Company Chameleon joins the programme as a new partner, and Stage One return for a second year. 
Our pilot made clear just how essential this kind of development is — especially at a time when the sector faces a shortage of producers and few accessible pathways exist for new and diverse talent to enter the field. 

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ENGLISH CONVERSATION CAFE


English Conversation Cafe is for anyone who speaks very little English or none, who would like to learn more about the English language and social culture/traditions, or just to socialise and beat the blues of isolation.

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YOUNG EVERYMAN PLAYHOUSE OPPORTUNITIES

Working with outstanding professional artists, being in YEP you’ll develop your creativity, learn new skills, gain qualifications and make new friends in our welcoming and supportive groups and sessions.

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Skills Exchange Tameside – Royal Exchange Theatre

Deadline to apply –

In partnership with Jigsaw Homes, we’re bringing back our Skills Exchange programme where we’ll be running 2x week long training courses for young people aged 16-18 (or 18-25 with an EHCP) who live in Tameside and aren’t in education, training or full time employment. The courses we’ll be running are:

Hospitality: 8 Sept – 13 Sept from 1-4pm at Dukinfield Community Hub
HOSPITALITY LINK

Live Events Production: 20 Oct – 25 Oct from 1-4pm at Tameside Arts Centre
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As part of the course, participants will get further support from a Key Worker at Jigsaw to help them into further employment or training opportunities AND the chance to see a free show here at RET. We can also support covering cost of travel, lunches etc or any other barriers that people might face.

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DJ CONTENT CREATOR – WE ARE CROSSFADER

Role: DJ Content Creator
Location: Leeds, UK (primarily in-office)
Apply: work@wearecrossfader.co.uk
Date Posted: July 2025

Crossfader have built one of the world’s leading online DJ education platforms. Through their DJ courses, YouTube content and tutorials, they’ve helped thousands of people learn how to mix, build confidence, and find joy in music.
Now, they’re looking for someone new to join the mix.
They’re hiring a DJ Content Creator, someone who loves DJing, gets nerdy about software and tech like Rekordbox and Serato, and is just as passionate about teaching and sharing as they are about playing out.
This role is ideal for someone who’s confident on camera, enjoys experimenting with new gear, and wants to help others grow their skills, whether that’s through tutorials, reviews, gear tests or course content.
You’ll be working closely with their team at their Leeds-based studio, so they’re looking for someone who is able and willing to work from our office regularly.

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RAD FUND – THE BFI DOC SOCIETY

The BFI Doc Society RAD Fund is open and accepting applications on a rolling basis. They are inviting UK-based first or second-time feature-length documentary directors, director/producer teams, and emerging to mid-career producers to apply. The fund supports independent, non-fiction films and immersive projects with up to £5,000 for early-stage development of a single film or up to £10,000 for multiple projects with attached directors. The funding emphasises expansive, director-led storytelling that represents the diversity of UK society and encourages creative risks.

Applicants must register at app.docsociety.org/apply/ and complete the application form. Applications are accepted year-round, with a processing time of up to 12 weeks. Successful applicants will receive funding for activities such as writing treatments, creating visual materials, research costs, and fees for consultants and directors. This initiative aims to champion underrepresented talent and foster a more inclusive film industry.

For more information, visit the BFI Doc Society website or contact hello@docsociety.org.

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YOUTH WORKER (SESSIONAL CONTRACT) – SETTLEMENT MANCHESTER

Manchester Settlement are hiring Sessional Contract Youth Workers. This role is to work on Monday evenings as a minimum with the potential for additional hours on other evenings and in the school holidays. Regular Tuesday evening sessions, occasional sessions on Monday evenings, and school holiday day time sessions will be available.