INTERM WANTED TO AUTONOMY MUSIC GROUP AND LONDON CALLING UK
We are a very fast moving and growing new school music company currently based in the Queens Park area and we need dedicated and enthusiastic interns to assist us in the daily running of Autonomy Music Group and London Calling.
You are: Dynamic and very pro-active with excellent communication and IT skills and a professional approach to your work. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate music lover to work in an exciting, successful and fast growing music company.
Immediate Start
Please apply by email with the words “Intern Application” in the subject header. Attach your CV in Microsoft word 2003 format and indicate when you will be available for and where you live. Please apply to the following email addresses:
nick@autonomymusicgroup.com
dot@londoncallinguk.net
PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR
(Music Opportunities)
CENTRAL LEICESTER
Fixed Term Contract for One Year (Reviewable)
Full-time or job share
SALARY: £20K (full-time)
Closing date for applications is
Wednesday 1 October 2008.
Access to Music is the UK's largest national popular music training organisation with over 20 music centres across the country and over 2,000 students. It designs and delivers industry-relevant music courses across further and higher education sectors.
Access to Music is keen to develop music opportunities and work experience/work-based learning for freelance student musicians. This exciting new post will be central to Access to Music achieving this aim.
The appointed person(s) will work under the direction of Access to Music's marketing and events managers on developing this project. Responsibilities will include liaison with the music industry and music organisations (trade bodies, record labels, publishers, promoters, managers, manufacturers etc.) leading to the development of music opportunities and their promotion. It will also include event management activities (gigs, festivals, masterclasses, workshops etc.).
The post is offered as a one-year contract which will be reviewed at the end of the term for possible extension. The role will be based at Access to Music's head office in central Leicester and is offered on either a full-time or job share (part-time) basis.
The role will suit a graduate, or non-graduate, interested in the UK music sector with experience, or a strong interest, in event management/arts administration and project development.
The ideal candidate will have/be:
- Excellent communications skills;
- Strong research and data management skills;
- Familiar with the structure and developments in the modern music industry;
- Familiar with event logistics and terminology;
- Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, email and internet);
- Awareness of marketing methods;
- Appreciation of new media formats: internet to include websites, mobile technology etc.;
- Ability to work independently under direction.
Please email personnel@accesstomusic.co.uk or call 0116 242 6869 for an application form, or forward a CV and covering letter explaining your suitability for the role. Please telephone Martin Smith on 07787 554 894 if you require more information about the post.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 1 October 2008.
7 DIGITAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Three month work experience vacancy
7digital is the UK's leading digital media retailer and we are growing rapidly. We have a 3 month work experience vacancy with the possibility of a full time job at the end of the term. We are looking for a young, savvy and enthusiastic applicant with an extensive knowledge of music and a desire to work on exciting strategic projects. You will be bright, comfortable with responsibility and have excellent project management skills. The placement will involve assisting our International Manager and overseeing the roll-out of new stores across Europe. Knowledge of one or more European languages highly valuable. This placement is unpaid but your travel and lunch expenses will be covered. Please send CV and covering note to careers-rotd@7digital.com quoting 'International Work Experience Placement' in the subject line.
www.7digital.com
HED KANDI REMIX COMPETITION
Fancy yourself as the next Miguel Migs, Laidback Luke or even Arthur Baker? Then download the audio for THE HED KANDI remix competition and get behind the mixing desk for one of their best competitions yet.
They are giving one talented producer the opportunity to star on a future Hed Kandi/Stereo Sushi compilation along with a signed copy of Those Things Deluxe, the new Miguel Migs artiste album from Hed Kandi.
The exact audio parts recorded and used by Miguel on his track So Far have been provided for you to download and remix. Miguel will be choosing the winning remix himself shortly after the competition closes on 1st September 2008, so get behind the dials and get mixing.
Visit Hed Kandi for more details.
CHANNEL 4 UNSIGNED
In an unsigned band and yet to sign a record deal? Sign up to 4unsigned and bring your music to the Channel4 community.
www.bbcswitch.co.uk
email: laurac@monkeykingdom.com
Upload video
JAGERMEISTER WANT YOUR BAND
Drinks brand Jagermeister are looking to endorse a band. Other bands already endorsed by them include Bullet For My Valentine and Fightstar.
Jagermeister offer to promote your music via their website and offer you gig giveaways and, of course, lots of the elixir itself. In return you must:
- All be aged over 18 years
- play live regularly
- be a great live band
- Be happy to promote Jagermeister at your gigs and in interviews
For more details and an application form visit www.jagermeister.co.uk
INTERN - INDEPENDENT PRESS COMPANY
Location: The Matrix, Parsons Green, London, SW6
The placement, working within an independent music PR company, will last for three months from end July until end Sept 2008, with a view to extending/promotion if appropriate.
The successful candidate will provide administrative support for the Head of Press and Press Officer, including mail outs, maintenance and development of mailing lists, chasing reactions, securing press reviews, and brainstorming creative press ideas.
The internship will be voluntary with basic travel expenses and on-the-job expenses (to be agreed) reimbursed.
Please email or post your CV - giving contacts and two referees together with a covering letter.
Send To: Judy Shaw, JS Publicity, The Matrix, 91 Peterborough Road, London, SW6 3BU
judy@jspublicity.com
www.jspublicity.com
THREE MONTH WORK EXPERIENCE VACANY
Location: West London
West London-based international Artist Management Company with a 3
month (unpaid) work experience vacancy with the possibility of a full time
job at the end of the term. We are looking for a young, savvy and
enthusiastic applicant with an extensive knowledge of music and a desire to
get their feet in the door to work with our artist roster which ranges from
global superstar to exciting new talent. Please send CV and covering note.
will@n-m-g.com
SURFACE UNSIGNED
The Surface Unsigned Festival is a national live music event that brings unsigned bands and artists to the attention of all aspects of the music industry. The Surface Unsigned Festival is the largest event of its kind and is a major event in the unsigned music calendar.
Surface Unsigned is working in association with Marshall, Kerrang, Zildjian, Tama, Evans, Planet Waves, Ashdown, D’addario, PMT, Dawsons, Univibe Audio, Music Live and Oxjam to develop alternative ways for bands to gain exposure, develop their fan base and attain success.
2008
Surface Unsigned Festival events in 2008 will be held in the North (Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds), the Midlands (Birmingham, Wolverhampton) and the South (London, Reading, Brighton) making it the biggest event of its kind. In 2008 there will be over 300 nights of live music across the UK. Bands that reach the National Showcase on the 13th September, 2008 will perform infront of a commitee of music industry experts. Surface Unsigned and our sponsors will award chosen bands with endorsements, prizes and recording deals.
2009
In 2009 Surface Unsigned will be expanding to further parts of the UK. Events will be held in Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh), the Northwest (Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds), the Midlands (Birmingham, Wolverhampton), Avon and South Wales (Bristol, Cardiff) and the Southeast (London, Reading, Brighton) making it the biggest event of its kind. In 2009 there will be over 500 nights of live music across the UK. For bands that reach the final stages of the festival, both Surface Unsigned and our sponsors will award the best musicians with prizes, studio time and endorsement deals.
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INTERN AT BAD SNEAKERS RECORDS
Based at their office in Leeds, UK (situated above The Faversham music venue), the placement will last for three months from July until September 2008.
The successful candidate will be involved in providing administrative support and also helping to drive various projects covering all aspects of record label and artist management, including online promotion and marketing, PR, building band and label awareness, band merchandise, brainstorming creative ideas, booking and promoting gigs and researching synchronisation opportunities.
The internship will be on a voluntary basis, but basic travel and subsistence expenses (to be agreed) will be covered.
Learn more about Bad Sneakers: www.badsneakers.co.uk
Please email or post your CV - giving the name, address and telephone number of two referees - together with a covering letter of no more than 400 words telling us why you think you would be suitable for the post and what appeals to you about the label.
Send To:
Lauren Johns, Bad Sneakers Records, The Faversham, 1-5 Springfield Mount, Leeds LS2 9NG
lauren@badsneakers.co.uk
YOAV - REMIX OPPORTUNITY
Yoav, the phenomenal talent signed to Island Records via Rollo Armstrongs Field Recordings, is releasing a new EP of remixes on July 21st called Charmed and Rearranged. It features a number of new versions of Adore Adore, the first track on his acclaimed album Charmed and Strange.
You may have seen him on Later With Jools Holland last week, performing his recent single Club Thing.
To mark the release of this EP, Island are running a competition with a fantastic prize. ATM students are being given the opportunity to remix Adore Adore themselves. The best remix submitted will feature on the b-side of a future single!
The parts, and all details on the competition, will be available to students from Monday 16th June, and the competition will be open until September 1st.
The web address for the competition is www.yoavmusic.com/remix
WANT TO GET ON RADIO?
3 students from Bristol have landed their own radio show on www.bcfm.org.uk. Sam Coles, Ross Davies and Guy Large produce and present 'It's Not Real', a radio show initially devised for the Radio Programming unit. BCFM were so pleased with the output that they have offered them a regular slot. You can tune in online at www.bcfm.org.uk every Tuesday between 4-5pm.
The show covers up and coming producers, local news, interviews, gig reviews and more. If any students want their music featured on the show, contact them on itsnotrealradio@live.co.uk.
POP/DANCE TRACKS WANTED BY POP ACT
A girl group (three lead vocalists) with management seek backing tracks covering all the pop and dance genres preferably to write lyrics to although if a producer/musician has a song ready with lyrics/melody (recorded with session singer for example) that is also acceptable. The ones chosen will be recorded with our vocals and professionally mixeD. The best recordings will be released if they are a hit, otherwise they may become album material or maybe passed to other artists. Interested? Contact giltjes@hotmail.com
LONDON CALLING/AUTONOMY MUSIC GROUP
Are looking for a bright, sparky individual to help us out for minimum 4 weeks work experience. The role offers the opportunity for somebody who is passionate about all types of music to gain invaluable experience in a friendly but busy office in North West London. You will assist in varied and exciting tasks including Marketing and Music Synchronisation as well as general office tasks. You will be well presented, punctual and possess a good telephone manner and interpersonal skills. Above all you have a real desire to learn and are excited by this fantastic opportunity.
If this sounds like you, please send your cv with covering letter to Nick Moxham nick@londoncallinguk.net
STARK CASTING AGENCY
Stark Casting Agency looking for males (16-20) who play drums, bass, guitar, or sing for a new online drama shooting this summer.
Acting experience preferred. Send photos and contact details to stark.casting@virgin.net
Please note that this is an external promotion, ATM is in no way associated with Stark Casting.
FRANZ FERDINAND/GIRLS ALOUD PRODUCER LOOKING FOR MALE SINGERS
Xenomania/Brian Higgins, producer for Franz Ferdinand, Girls Aloud, Kylie, Annie, Sugababes, Saint Etienne, Gabriella Cilmi, Alesha Dixon & Cher, are looking for exceptionally talented male singers between 16 and 24yrs for lead singer in a new pop/rock band. Not Boyband only Pop Rock
Please email suggestions (Photos + CVs) to: info@jaynecollinscasting.com
Post to: Jayne Collins Casting, 4th Floor, 20 Bedford Street, London WC2E 9HP
VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR CHARITY FESTIVAL
The Riverside Festival is one of the UK's most successful independent not-for-profit charity festivals with an attendance of around 12-16,000 people. It offers four stages of live music together with a variety of arts and kids activities and a fantastic beer festival run from a 200 foot bar. It is held in Stamford in the East Midlands.
The next festival takes place on Saturday 4 July 2009. The organisers are interested in volunteers who would like to work at the event. Email for more information.
WIN 2 TICKETS TO SEE JIMMY CARR AT SYMPHONY HALL ON MONDAY 1 DECEMEBER - plus two free drinks for the interval!
Just answer the simple question:
Which Channel 4 TV show does Jimmy Carr currently present?
Email your entry to marketing@thsh.co.uk, W ith your answer, name and contact details.
Closing date Wednesday 1 October 2008 at 5pm
For full terms and conditions visit www.thsh.co.uk/ticket-comp.php
PIXELATE BROADCAST & MEDIA TECHNICIAN
Fixed term contract to July 2010
SO1: £23,749 - £25,320 (18.25 hrs per week pro rata)
Lets Go Global is a pioneering community media project: an arts-led, internet TV channel run by and for the local and diverse communities of Trafford and Greater Manchester. The project forms part of Trafford Council's Arts & Cultural Development Section.
Having secured further funding from the Greater Manchester Strategic Arts Fund, Lets Go Global's Pixelate Project is ready to deliver a second phase of creative ICT activity bringing together artists and technology to empower communities across Greater Manchester.
We are seeking an eager and forward-thinking technician to take forward the success of this exciting and innovative project. Working in a small team, you will have excellent communication skills, experience of sharing your expertise within a community setting, a flexible work approach and an aptitude and enthusiasm for new and emerging technologies.
The post requires knowledge and experience of media streaming technologies, web based content management systems, broadband connectivity, networking, maintaining ICT and media equipment & knowledge of web 2.0, open source software & social networking tools.
The deadline for applications is 12pm on Monday 8th September 2008. Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 22nd September 2008.
An application form can be accessed on the council's website www.trafford.gov.uk or alternatively by contacting Deborah Bent on telephone number 0161 912 4479 or via email deborah.bent@trafford.gov.uk. Minicom for text telephone users 0161 912 1224.
For more information about the post call Sarah McLoughlin on 0161 850 5555, email sarah@letsgoglobal.tv or go to www.letsgoglobal.tv/pixelate
For general information about Lets Go Global go to www.letsgoglobal.tv
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