Freelance Producer

Description:

As part of our programme, we are hosting a day-long takeover of the building, showcasing the very best of the Manchester Street Culture scene. We are looking for someone passionate about Street Culture artforms, who understands their importance to the cultural life of the city and who has excellent connections to the local scene. To apply for this role, you should have experience of curating and delivering live events with multiple artists and groups involved.

Freelance Producer/Programmer - Street Culture Takeover, The Welcome BRIEF (download here)

To support this project you would be asked to;

• Reach out to artists/groups/communities to scope out possibilities for the project
• Build strong relationships with street culture communities across Greater Manchester
• Develop a proposal for the event, including selection of artforms, acts and events and where in the Aviva Studios spaces they will occupy
• Develop and deliver a project timeline for the event
• Work with The Welcome Producer and Factory Assembly (our community Co-curators) to programme the project
• Participation in regular meetings with both The Welcome delivery team and Factory Assembly to develop the project
• Budget management (i.e. fees, production costs, staffing and venue costs)
• Negotiations and contracting of the artists
• Liaise with the Production Manager and the venue team
• Oversee delivery of the live event between Thursday 16th - Saturday 18th November 2023

WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Someone passionate about all things Street Culture, with a real understanding of the importance and impact of these artforms in Greater Manchester
• Strong connections to the Street Culture scene, and confidence in their ability to curate a dynamic programme of activity that appeals to a wide ranging audience
• Experience in delivering events involving multiple artists and many moving parts