Opportunities

Here you can find exciting current opportunities in the creative industries. This comprehensive guide includes commissions, events, funding, jobs, paid opportunities and much more. Categories include:

Please note: Our site contains links to other websites, which Studio12 and Leeds City Council do not necessarily endorse. We cannot guarantee link functionality or control content and availability. While we aim to keep this page updated, please verify details yourself before applying for opportunities. Studio12 members needing help or advice can email studio12@leeds.gov.uk. 

MUSIC

Visit our Music Industry Guide for ongoing opportunities: funding, talent development schemes, Leeds music communities, advice on performing and getting paid, career and industry guidance, music jobs and much more.

GIG DEADLINE unknown: Apply to play at Dot to Dot Festival. Applications are now open to play at either the Bristol date (May 24 2025) or the Nottingham one (May 25 2025).   
   

FREE COURSES deadline unknown: Event Management and Event Production. The Academy of Live Technology (Wakefield) are opening these 5-week courses to help people in West Yorkshire train for a career in the live music industry.  

 

FREE ONLINE EVENT Oct. 7: Live Opportunities Advice Session by Launchpad. The first hour of each session will feature information and advice on the specific topic, before attendees have a chance to ask questions and discuss their projects. 

 

FREE ONLINE EVENT Oct. 7: Funding Advice Session by Launchpad. The first hour of each session will feature information and advice on the specific topic, before attendees have a chance to ask questions and discuss their projects. 

 

PAID TRAINEE DEADLINE Oct. 7: Trainee Assistant with Rare Tone Mastering by YSWN (Yorkshire Sound Women Network). This unique traineeship is aimed at young people aged 18-25 who are keen to explore the art of mastering and vinyl cutting in a real studio environment. The trainee will gain real-world experience of working within a mastering studio and learn what goes into the production of vinyl, learning: 

– Hands-on vinyl cutting using one of the UK’s rare vinyl cutting lathes 

– Mastering techniques, workflow, and practices in a professional studio environment 

– Understanding the differences in mastering for vinyl compared to digital formats 

– Client communication and acquisition skills (how to find work as an audio engineer). 

You will also have a micro-grant of £500 to develop a personal audio project alongside and receive10 hours of mentoring from YSWN. Duration: 2 days a week over 2 months, in total 16 days (7.5 hours per day), in person working in Leeds. Fee: £1,500 per trainee inclusive of travel expenses. Traineeship 1 will run between Oct – Dec 2024. Traineeship 2 will run between Jan – Mar 2025. 

 

FUNDING deadline Oct. 7: Composers’ Fundby PRS Foundation.Between £8,000 – £15,000 is available to composers who are already making a significant cultural contribution in the UK and have the potential for greater impact in the UK and overseas. The fund supports up to 15 composers per year who can make the case for the kind of support that would enable them to make a significant step change in their career. It can be used to record, promote perform and collaborate or attend residencies. 

 

FREE EVENT Oct. 10 (12.30 – 6pm): Yorkshire Music Forum Convention by Launchpad. Location: Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds. The Convention has seen speakers including Jeremy Lascelles (Chrysalis Records), Rebecca Lucy Taylor (Self Esteem), Korda Marshall (BMG) and panels on artist development, press and media, composition for film & TV, and building careers in music or business.  

 

FREE COURSE DEADLINE Oct. 25: Introduction to Sound Programme by Come Play With Me – Become a Sound Engineer. An exclusive free course for people from marginalised backgrounds who are passionate about getting involved with live sound and studio recording! You’ll get: 

– Hands-on experience with practical skills. 

– Shadowing seasoned pros in live sound or studio recording. 

– Learn to soundcheck at HPBC or record a band at Eiger Studios. 

The programme aimes to equip you with essential skills, boost your confidence in your craft, open doors to paid opportunities post-course and much more. We are specifically looking to support creatives of colour, women, trans and non-binary people, disabled people, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds and individuals who are currently under-represented in the industry through this project. 

 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE Nov. 4: New Music Biennial Open Call by PRS Foundation. The New Music Biennial 2025 will commission 20 new pieces of new music selected from an open call from across all genres – from classical and chamber opera to jazz, folk, electronic and more. 

 

FUNDING DEADLINE Nov. 4: PPL Momentum Fund by PRS Foundation. The fund offers grants of £5k-£15k for UK based artists/bands to break through to the next level of their careers. Activities eligible for support include recording, touring and marketing. 

 

TALENT DEVELOPMENT SCHEME deadline Nov. 8: Music Publishers Association Nxt-Gen Scholars. The programme was created to nurture the next generation of music publishers, offering unparalleled access to publishing communities, networking events, knowledge transfer and career-building resources. Eligibility: For people in the early stages of their careers (with 0-3 years of experience) who are from marginalised groups. 

 

COMPETITION DEADLINE Nov. 9: Record Store Day. They’re offering the opportunity for unsigned artists to have their music pressed onto 500 vinyl records, plus an exclusive mastering session at Abbey Road Studios, the opportunity to perform at Truck Festival in Oxford and an 8-week Talent Development Programme. 

 

FUNDING deadline Nov. 15: Youth Music Next Gen Fund.The fund is for early-stage musicians and wider music creatives (e.g. producers and DJs) and invests up to £2,500 to help make your own projects and ideas happen. You can apply to develop a project that you can run and deliver yourself, e.g. 
 A music project: a single, EP or contribution towards an album campaign 
 A music-based business: starting a record label or music platform 
 A platform that supports underrepresented voices and perspectives 
We can also cover costs linked to: 
 Training, mentoring and networking 
 Audience or business development or marketing 
 Equipment, software and marketing 
Eligibility: Open to people aged 18–25 (up to 30 if deaf or disabled). 

 

EVENT Nov. 16: Live at Leeds. Music venues across Leeds City Centre and beyond transform into a city-wide festival space. Previous years have seen the likes of Sam Fender, Ed Sheeran, Lewis Capaldi and Stormzy perform before rising to international fame – it’s a great festival for anyone wanting to hear ‘the next big thing’.  

 

GIG DEADLINE Feb. 2025: The Great Escape – Apply to Play. Whether you are a band, a singer-songwriter, a rapper, DJ, collective or duo, it doesn’t matter, they want to hear from you. Previous performers include Adele, Stormzy, Ed Sheeran, HAIM, AJ Tracey, Skepta and many more. 

 
FUNDING rolling deadlines: Develop Your Music with Help Musicians UK.We offer financial help to develop your skills, grow your portfolio and build a career. Apply for up to £5,000 towards: 
 Record and release: create your next release and get your music out into the world. 
 Training, mentorship or other learning opportunities. 
 Touring and live performances   

 

Ongoing: Residencies at Old Red Bus Station (Leeds). Our Grassroots Residency Program supports Leeds’ next generation of emerging artists and promoters to create new work and elevate their skills, providing a safe environment where the young people of Leeds can experience quality electronic music at an affordable price. We provide backing and guidance to grassroots promoters and emerging artists to help them establish and further their brand, offering a budget to cover core event costs, alongside guidance on line-up curation, designing artwork, setting up ticketing platforms and marketing basics.  
 

Ongoing: Free Online Advice Sessions by Launchpad.Launchpad offers one to one Online Advice Sessions to emerging artists and music industry professionals across Yorkshire on:   

  • Releasing your first single or taking the next step in your career  
     Creating and implementing a release plan & more   
     Opportunities and funding that may be available to you    

 

Ongoing: Funding Information by Help Musicians.Thinking of applying for funding from Help Musicians UK?Book a free 20-minute phone call with them. 

 

Ongoing: DJ with Leeds Dance Community Radio (LDC).Are you a DJ looking to get involved with LDC Radio? If you want to be considered to host a show all you need to do is send in a demo (30 – 60 minutes)!   
 

Ongoing: 1-1 Advice Sessions by Bradford Producing Hub (BPH). Monthly in-person and online drop-in advice sessions are open to artists and professionals working in the music industry.   
 

Ongoing: Gigs. SuperFriendz are looking for local musicians, singers, bands & DJ’s for shows in Leeds. Send your music toharry@superfriendz.com.   

 

BUSINESS

FREE EVENTS June 26 & July 1: Brand/Visual Identity & Business Advice. Please email bipcleeds@leeds.gov.uk to book your places on either or both workshops. 

 FREE EVENT Mon. Oct. 28 (9:45am – 12:30pm): How to build a Balanced Business by Business & IP Centre Leeds. When we start our business, it can be easy to fall into the trap of working too hard, to the detriment of our own personal health and wellbeing. This is not sustainable long term as it can lead to stress, overwhelm and burnout. In this interactive session, we will look at: 

– How looking after your own health can lead to more productivity and efficiency  

– Reclaiming balance through leadership 

– Recognising your strengths and weaknesses 

– Importance of communication styles to get your message across  

 

Ongoing: Prince’s Trust Enterprise Programme.Age 18-30?Got a business in mind, or want to explore an idea? From training and mentoring support to funding and resources, we’re here to help you become the best entrepreneur you can be! The free programme begins with an information session, followed by a workshop covering planning and marketing, sales, budgeting and tax. Then it’s time to start building your business. We’ll help you to plan and test your ideas, and give you the opportunity to apply for funding.  

 
Ongoing: Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Leeds.Thinking about setting up a business or developing an existing one? We’ll support you to learn new skills, access exclusive resources to research your market, protect your products and services, and get specialist 1-1 guidance and support. We are based in Leeds Central Library. 

 
Ongoing: Ad:Venture funding and support for new business start-up or growth. 

 
Ongoing: Doing Good LeedsandLeeds Community Foundation. Funding for voluntary, charity and community groups in Leeds. 

 
Ongoing: UnLtd Funding for Social Entrepreneurs.  

 

FILM & TV

Interested in writing scripts for Film / TV? Scroll down to look at opportunities under the Writing section.

Visit our Film Industry Guide for ongoing opportunities: awards / funding, talent development schemes, career and industry guidance, jobs / work experience opportunities and much more.

Visit our Film Industry Guide for ongoing opportunities: awards / funding, talent development schemes, career and industry guidance, jobs / work experience opportunities and much more. 

SUBMISSION deadline Oct. 1: The INDIs (Independent Directions) Film Awards. This is the UK’s only film award to champion and celebrate the talent of the UK independent filmmakers up to the age of 25. It is a core part of INDIs Film Festival which runs every spring in Yorkshire and nurtures young filmmaking talent through screenings, workshops, industry and networking events. Our awards ceremony will be in March 2025 in person. Films can be any genre and be on any topic. Awards and prizes are available. 

 

SUBMISSION deadline Oct.1: Leeds Queer Film Festival. We screen LGBTQ+ themed short and feature length films in all genres. We are currently the only queer DIY film festival in the UK. It takes place in March 2025, and entry fees are low.  

 

DEADLINE Oct. 4: Leeds International Film Festival Volunteer Roles. Various roles are available including Festival Trainees, Photographers, Digital & Communications Assistants and Video Editors. A unique experience and great way to update your creative CV. 

 

DEADLINE Oct. 18: BAFTA Elevate. It’s focus is on mid-senior development producers, producers, directors and producer-directors from underrepresented backgrounds seeking to progress across documentary and special factual. This industry-level 24 month professional development and leadership programme puts a spotlight on talent, offers the opportunity for networks to be strengthened and gives space for the challenges faced to be met with accessible support and mentoring.  

 

EVENTS Nov. 1 – 17: Leeds International Film Festival. It’s the largest international film festival outside London. Held at multiple locations across Leeds, including the iconic Hyde Park Picture House.  

 

FREE ONLINE EVENTS Nov – March 2025 (6.30pm): BFI Film Academy Labs – Monthly Events for Young Filmmakers. Coming up (you can also watch past webinars):  
Nov. 11: Making Music Videos in 2025  
Dec. 9: Post Production on a Budget  
Jan. 13: Film Festivals – Why you Should Go & How to Get the Most Out of Them  
Mar. 10: Looking Back to Move Forward – Using Archive Film to Develop You Practice  

 

SUBMISSION deadline Jan. 31: Film Expo South’s Script2Screen Competition. We aim to help make “4 Films in 4 Days”. The theme is Christmas and you can choose from four genres and submit your script (Comedy, Drama, Children, Horror). All filming will be set in Dorset, with support from the Council and other partners. Filming will take place in Wimborne between Friday 25th April and Monday 28th April 2025. The Dorset & Hampshire Film Offices are at hand to assist with cast and crew. 

 

FREE EVENT March 5 (TBC): Join the INDIs Filmmaker Network. Studio12 are working in partnership with Hyde Park Picture House and the INDIs Film Fest to bring you a new and exciting quarterly networking opportunity to help support and connect with aspiring filmmakers in our local region. Whether you’re straight out of University, already working within the industry or making films on the side, we hope this event will be a fun, inclusive and accessible way to make new connections, find inspiration and watch some amazing new films. Find out more about the launch event we held in October here. Feel free to email studio12@leeds.gov.uk for more information.  

 

 

WRITING

Visit our Writing Industry Guide for ongoing opportunities: career guidance, writers’ communities, courses, talent development schemes, awards / bursaries / competitions, and publishing.

SUBMISSION DEADLINES weekly until Wednesday October 30: BBC Radio 4 – The Skewer. Unusual Productions are looking for contributors for Season 12 of their award-winning programme, The Skewer for BBC Radio 4, a topical comedy show with the week’s biggest stories like you’ve never heard them before. Presented by Jon Holmes. Long form ideas or simple, short cut-up ideas. Listening to the programme will give you an idea of what we mean by that (all the series so far are all available on BBC Sounds.)  

 

COMPETITON deadline Oct. 31: National Poetry Competition 2024. The Poetry Society’s major prize for new writing is open for submissions to all poets worldwide aged 18 or over, with a top prize of £5,000.  

 

SUBMISSION deadline Oct. 31: Solstice Writing Prize. This a national writing competition for young writers aged 7-25 to take a closer look at the natural world, explore their relationship with it, and write short stories, poems and blogs in response. Prizes include cash and publication in the Solstice anthology. 

 

COMPETITION deadline Nov. 30: Cafe Writers Open Poetry Competition. You can submit poems on any theme up to 40 lines. Prizes: 1st – £1000, 2nd – £300 3rd – £200. Five Commended Prizes of £50. Entry fee: £5.   

 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE January 9: The Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2025. The largest playwriting competition in Europe is searching for scripts that are original and unperformed, by writers of any experience over the age of 16. The four categories are: 

The Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting – £20,000 

The Judges Award – £10,000 

The Bruntwood Prize International Award – £10,000 

The North West Original New Voice Award and Residency – £10,000.  

 

TALENT DEVELOPMENT SCHEME deadline 13 Jan: Discoveries 2025. The Women’s Prize Trust’s writer development programme is now open for entries. Unpublished and unagented women writers are invited to submit the opening of their novel in any genre. Prizes include writing courses, mentorship, and representation with a literary agent. 

 

SUBMISSION January (free entry): And Other Poems. This online poetry magazine welcomes all forms, themes and styles. 
 
Ongoing: Online Screenwriters Community. Natalie Campbell-Reid has set up a new community for fellow newbie screenwriters who want to collaborate and workshop ideas with other new screenwriters from across the world. How it works:  

  • Weekly online zooms  
  • Each member has an opportunity to bring an idea to the room (e.g. a logline, story bible or a line of dialogue) 
  • Together we brainstorm and outline each others’ ideas 
  • Each member has the opportunity to play showrunner and lead the room 

 

OTHER 

FREE ONLINE EVENTS (monthly): Rebellious Artists’ and Creatives’ Café. A free online gathering space for artists and creatives to come together to connect, share and feel part of a community. This is an open space to share hope, frustration, joy, rage, challenges, questions. Each month will have a theme to loosely direct our focus.  

 

EVENTS Oct. 2 – 5: Leeds International Festival of Ideas. Asking some of the most crucial questions of our time, the festival brings together panels of international experts to discuss everything from handling grief to true crime obsessions and mental health with fireside chats, panel discussions and keynote speeches.  

 

DEADLINE Oct. 6: Volunteer for the annual Leeds Light Night. A fun experience and great way to update your CV.  

 

PAYF EVENTS Oct. 9, Nov. 13 & Dec. 11 (6-9pm): Zine Make & Share at Left Bank Leeds. Facilitated by amazing local artists, each session, we will have some supplies (paper, pens, scissors, etc) to make your own zines, as well as a prompt to give you ideas (though you can make whatever kind of zine you like).  

 

FREE EVENT Monday October 14 (then monthly on the last Monday of each month): Find Your Frequency – Radio & Podcast Workshop by Chapel FM. Based in Seacroft, Leeds. Join us for a free workshop delving into the world of radio & podcasts. We will be looking into all aspects of making radio from presenting, producing, interviewing & more. 

 

SUBMISSION deadline October 17: Call out to Artists, Markers and Curators – Shop Stock Wanted by Mill Gallery. We’re launching the perfect platform to sell your work this November in Bramley, Leeds. We’re seeking limited edition prints, ceramics, high-end products, and more to fill our shelves. With a vibrant programme of exhibitions, workshops, and an inviting café, The Mill Gallery is set to become the go-to destination for art lovers and shoppers alike. Showcase your creativity in a dynamic space designed to celebrate unique, handmade products. 

 

FREE EVENTS Oct. 24-25: Light Night. For the past 19 years, over two incredible nights in October, some of Leeds’s most recognisable indoor and outdoor spaces are transformed by spectacular light installations and captivating performances by local, national and international artists.  

 

FREE EVENTS Monthly on the first and third Monday at 7pm: Tech Training for Radio & Live Arts Events by Chapel FM. Based in Seacroft, Leeds. Discover the world of producing radio shows and live music and other arts events in this course led by former BBC radio engineers and other experts. 

 

Ongoing FREE ONLINE COURSES: University of Leeds Click Start Courses. Age 18-25? A limited number of scholarships are available to help you improve your digital skills, which gives three months of free access to young people in the UK who are underrepresented in tech careers. If you are not eligible, you can still access most of the course material for free for a limited time. Courses: Get Into Artificial Intelligence, Web Development, Cloud Computing, Software Development, Python Programming and more.  
 
Ongoing SUBMISSION OPPORTUNITY: BBC Upload. Upload your creative work to the BBC, including comedy, fiction, blogs, vlogs, podcasts, videos, poetry, and more. Submit audio, video, text, or images, and we’ll review everything. If your content catches our attention, it may be featured on local BBC radio stations or digital platforms. Whether you’re a first-time creator or a seasoned artist, we welcome your submissions and may offer to help polish your work.  
 
Ongoing FUNDING: Developing Your Creative Practice Fund (DYCP) by Arts Council England (ACE).Grant range: £2,000 – £10,000. The fund supports creative practitioners thinking of taking their practice to the next stage to research, have time to create new work, travel, training, develop ideas, network or find mentoring. The fund supports the following artforms: music, theatre, dance, visual arts, literature, and combined arts. 

 
Ongoing FUNDING: Prince’s Trust Development Awards.Age 16 – 30 and from West Yorkshire? The Prince’s Trust have funding of £10 – £500 available to help you make the next steps into work, education or training. You are eligible if you are studying less than 14 hours a week, not in compulsory education, unemployed, or working less than 16 hours a week. Development Awards can support: 
● Accredited course fees up to Level 3 (A-level equivalent) 
● Tools, equipment or uniforms for a job or qualification 
● Job licence fees 
● Transport to a new job until your first pay slip 

 
Ongoing FUNDING: National Lottery Funding.They fund projects in Arts, Sport, Heritage, Charity, Voluntary, Health, Education & Environmental Sectors. Grant amounts vary depending on the fund. Every project makes a real difference to lives and communities across the UK. 

 
Ongoing: Future Goals Skills Connect:Join a free online digital course in marketing and content creation, web design and development, virtual production, event production, and much more. 

 
Ongoing: Collective Creative Space.Collective is a new community coworking space by The Highrise Project in Armley. It’s a free space for people to be creative in a supportive environment. You can attend on your own or with a group. We can supply basic art materials, or you can bring your own. 

 
Ongoing: Artsadmin.Sign up to the weekly newsletter for artists, including funding, commissions and workshops.  

 
Ongoing:ArtsHub. Discover open call exhibitions, commissions and competitions.   

 
Ongoing: Curatorspace.Discover paid opportunities, open call exhibitions, and artist funding. 

JOBS

For ideas on where to find music related jobs, visit our Music Industry Guide. 
For ideas on where to find film/TV related jobs, visit our Film Industry Guide. 

DEADLINE not specified: Event Safety Steward for Controlled Space (Leeds). Salary: £13 per hour. Summary of duties and responsibilities:  
Carry out pre-event checks of venues 
Ensure an even flow of people entering the venue / event at all times 
Monitor crowds for signs of overcrowding and difficulties in busy areas 
To apply you must be aged 18 or over and be able to provide a 5 year checkable employment and education history. Visit Indeed’s website to find out more. 

 

DEADLINE not specified: Property Photographer for an Estate Agent. Salary: £21K – £25K. Hours: full time. Contract: permanent. Northpoint360 is a growing company based out of Leeds, working with some of the country’s leading lettings, estate agents and property developers. We produce high-quality marketing imagery for the sale and letting of properties, such as professional property photography, 360 Virtual Tours and detailed floor plans. We are seeking a passionate and talented Photographer to join our team.  
You will be responsible for capturing high-quality images of residential properties across Yorkshire. Your photographs will be used in various marketing materials, online listings, and promotional campaigns to showcase the properties in the best possible light. You will also be required to measure and produce floorplans for properties, as well as produce video and drone imagery. Full training and equipment is provided. To apply you’ll need at least 1 year photography experience and a driving licence. Visit Indeed’s website to find out more.  

 

DEADLINE June 24: Casting Call for The Stolen Stories of Winterlight by Libellule Theatre. Salary: A weekly fee of £575 will be paid to cover all the dates below. Rehearsals: 11 Nov. – 6 Dec. Performance run: 9 Dec. – 5 January 2025. Maximum of 12 shows per week. Travel costs up £20 a week can be reimbursed.  
We are seeking two local actors to join the cast of our Christmas show which will be in residency at Leeds Central Library during Dec. 2024 – Jan. 2025. We will be performing to school and family audiences and the show is suitable for children aged 4 years +.  
There will be opportunities for some devising, so ideally you will have experience of collaborative creative processes. Shadow puppetry, physical storytelling and audience interaction will also be integrated into the piece, so you will have either worked with these elements or be open to learning during the process. Visit the Arts Council England website to find out more. 

 

DEADLINE June 26: Technical Assistant for Phoenix Dance Theatre. Contract: permanent. Salary: £20K – £25K. Hours: full time. Contract: permanent. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals looking to cultivate and enhance their skills in technical theatre, particularly within the realm of contemporary dance. You will work closely within our technical department to support the execution of the company’s new touring model, ensuring the seamless operation of technical aspects during rehearsals and shows. Your daily workload will include supporting all technical aspects around touring, working creatively with the Artistic team, liaising with external vendors and supporting studio requirements. 
This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate / early career who is passionate about the industry and touring. Equally important is the drive to work in a creative, integrated and forward-looking charity. We are proud of our heritage as a Black British dance company and are particularly keen to receive applications from Black candidates and those from other global majority backgrounds. Visit the Arts Council England website to find out more. 
 

DEADLINE July 4: Project Administrator for Under The Stars (Sheffield). Salary: £25K (pro rata). Hours: 18 per week.  We are looking for a positive, driven and motivated individual to join our team as Programme Administrator within our performing arts and events charity for people with learning disabilities. We are looking for a strong organiser and team player, that shares our core values in wanting the best for people with learning disabilities and their families and carers. If you think you have effective organisation and people skills, and consider yourself to be helpful and adaptable, we would love to hear from you. Visit the Under the Stars website to find out more. 
 

DEADLINE July 5: Conference & Events Sales Manager for Leeds Playhouse. You will manage and promote events and conferences within the Playhouse. This involves handling the many incoming enquiries we receive, recognising which ones have a commercial value to the theatre, and ensuring as many as possible reach successful fruition. You will also be responsible for managing the delivery of events that are successfully booked in and will need to create a spread of packages to offer both for conferencing and for tailored events (e.g. parties, food and drink). The role is for five days per week, however some weekend and evening work will be required. Visit the Leeds Playhouse website to find out more. 
 

DEADLINE Jul. 5: Emerging Choreographer for Dance United Yorkshire (DUY). Salary: £12,220 for 94 days across the contracted period. A contemporary dance organisation specialising in inclusive arts, seeks to nurture and support the artistic growth of local talent by contracting two emerging choreographers to work together in a unique collaboration. DUY will be working in partnership with a world-leading and Olivier Award-winning Dance Company (confidential until the interview stage), this will be a ground-breaking new piece of dance theatre featuring an intergenerational cast of participants from Bradford’s cultural engagement priority areas. To apply you’ll need to have completed an undergraduate dance degree in the last five years, or consider yourself in the early stages of developing your choreographic practice. Visit DUY’s website to find out more. 
 

DEADLINE July 8: Marketing & Development Coordinator for Yorkshire Contemporary. Salary: £20K – £25K. Hours: full time. This key role is responsible for supporting our marketing and communication activities, assisting with fundraising applications and reporting to funders. You will be a highly-organised self-starter who enjoys varied workload and meeting deadlines. You will be great with words, both in creating formal written documents and producing engaging content on social media. You will have the IT skills needed to update a website using WordPress and produce digital content and will be keen to learn anything that is new to you. Ideally you will have some experience of marketing or fundraising, although qualifications or prior experience in a gallery or visual art organisation is not required. Visit Yorkshire Contemporary’s website to find out more and apply. 
 

DEADLINE July 8: Creative Support Worker – Creative Pathways for Hoot Creative Arts (Huddersfield). Contract: temporary until March 31. Hours: 18.5 per week. Salary: £12,147. Passionate about the arts and changing lives? Join us as a Creative Support Worker for our Creative Pathways project, empowering individuals with learning disabilities and/or Autism. As a Creative Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in enabling participants to harness their creative potential, promote well-being, and facilitate their personal growth and empowerment through engaging in participatory arts. Visit Hoot’s website to find out more and apply. 
 

DEADLINE July 9: Freelance Audio Artist for Arcade (Tadcaster). Salary: £625. We are looking for an audio artist or artist collective who is experienced in podcasting with young people. We want you to inspire and work with our Young Producers at The Barn Tadcaster, as part of the Now Then! Tadcaster project (a 2 year programme). The Podcast Project aims to equip the Young Producers to create, produce and market a podcast that can run alongside the two-year programme, documenting the work, views and passions of the young people. The Podcast Project should give the young people a grounding in audio work and see the production of 1 – 2 pilot episodes uploaded onto a distribution platform, ready to share on social media. Visit Arcade’s website to find out more. 
 

DEADLINE July 26: Film & TV Teacher for Pauline Quirk Academy (Selby). PQA, a leading provider of weekend performing arts training, is currently looking for a local filmmaker to work with our students at PQA Selby on a Saturday 8:30 am – 12.00 pm devising and shooting short films with students. You will be leading filmmaking workshops with children from 6 – 18 years creating material that can ultimately be screened in a local cinema and shared online. You will be responsible for delivering engaging and informative lessons that ignite the creativity and imagination of our students. Your expertise will guide them through the technical and artistic aspects of filmmaking, from scriptwriting and directing to cinematography and editing. Visit the Academy’s website to find out more. 
 

DEADLINE July 26: Musical Teacher for Pauline Quirk Academy (Selby). Salary: Under £10K. PQA is a leading provider of weekend performing arts training, and is currently looking for a Musical Theatre Teacher to work with our students at PQA Selby on a Saturday 8:30am – 12.00. You will be a triple threat teacher with experience in working with children from 6 – 18 years, creating material that can ultimately be performed live in our performances and showcases. You will ideally have experience working with children and young people and have a strong background in performance. Visit the Academy’s website to find out more. 
 

DEADLINE July 26: Comedy & Drama Teacher for Pauline Quirk Academy (Selby). Salary: Under £10K. PQA is a leading provider of weekend performing arts training and is currently looking for a Comedy and Drama Teacher to work with our students at PQA Selby on a Saturday 8:30am – 12.00. You will be a confident teacher with experience in working with children from 6 – 18 years, creating material that can ultimately be performed live in our performances and showcases. You will ideally have experience working with children and young people and have a strong background in performance. Visit the Academy’s website to find out more. 
 

DEADLINE July 26: Early-years Performing Arts Teacher for Pauline Quirk Academy (Selby). Salary: Under £10K. Brilliant, inspirational and energetic, you will instil your passion for the performing arts into the hearts and minds of the youngest people who attend our academies. Applicants should have experience both in the performing arts and working with children aged 4 – 6 years. This is a chance to make a lasting impact on young minds and help them develop the skills and confidence they need to pursue their dreams. Requirements: A performing arts background which includes training in acting, singing and dancing, as well as experience of working with early years students. Visit the Academy’s website to find out more. 
 
DEADLINE July 30: Film and TV Teacher Taylor Arts LLP. Salary: £10K – £15K. Are you ready to inspire the next generation of filmmakers? Are you a filmmaker or have industry knowledge of film and television production? We are looking for creative, inspirational individuals to join our teaching team at PQA Halifax as Film and Television Teacher working with young filmmakers aged 6-18 years.  
PQA, a leading provider of weekend performing arts training, is currently looking for a local filmmaker to work with our students at PQA Halifax on Saturday’s 9.45am-1.00pm devising and shooting short films with students, creating material that can be screened in a local cinema and shared online. You will ideally have some experience working with children and young people and have a strong background making short films or television. Visit the Arts Council England website to find out more. 
 

DEADLINE Aug. 31: Freelance Artist / Illustrator for Prime Pass. We are looking for artists to host our art classes in Liverpool, Leeds and Birmingham (in bars, pubs and hotels). Pay is around £30 an hour. Please state the location you are applying for when applying. The job involves hosting art classes for the general public and taking them step by step through painting a motif. We provide motifs and instructions (no experience needed we provide training). You will be personable, well organised, creative, and like working with groups of people. We will send a full leaflet detailing more information, but it is a relatively relaxed role. To apply email artist@prime-pass.co.uk with the location you are applying for. 
 

DEADLINE Sep. 30: Artist & Creative Workshop Leader Rochdale Culture Co-Op. Salary: £250 plus travel & material expenses. They are seeking artists and facilitators to run one-off sessions as part of their Queer Publishing programme in Rochdale. So far we have done a ‘Queer Utopias’ textiles banner making workshop, a queerness and nature zine-making workshop, and a DADA poetry and collage workshop. Visit the Culture Co-Op’s website to find out more. 
 

DEADLINE November 30 2024: Breeze on Tour Youth Event Worker for Leeds City Council (casual). Salary: £12 per hour. Full training will be given. We are looking for people with a variety of skills to work with children and young people, to help deliver a programme of events during the Breeze in the Park summer series, Breeze Healthy Holiday Summer Camps and other initiatives delivered by the Breeze team and the wider Arts Events and Venues section. The skills below are in demand, you don’t need to have all of these skills and experience but you will need to have some of them! 
Experience of arts & crafts delivery 
Experience of working in a childcare/school setting 
Experience in being a team leader for a project or series of events in a holiday camp / childcare setting 
Theatre performance background 
Events work – with experience or qualifications around delivering events 
Practical/hands on – with experience of set up, and derig of an outdoor event 
Visit Leeds City Council’s website to find out more. 
 

DEADLINE unknown: Live Events Crew for The Leadmill (Sheffield). They are looking for crew to join their live events team to help load in, set-up events and pack away at the end of the night. Training will be provided. For more information, email advancing@leadmill.co.uk.    

 
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Ongoing: Music Tutors.Do you have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a music specialism? Are you an established or aspiring music professional? Or do you have experience as a private music teacher?Visit the Music Tutor’s website to access job vacancies. 

 
Ongoing: Crew members for The Music Consortium.We work on festivals of all shapes and sizes such as Latitude/Longitude, Lollapalooza, and Leeds Festival, with a team of crew members. To apply it’s likely you will need a valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle.Visit The Music Consortium’s website to apply for a Crew member role. 
 
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