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...
CONNECTING ACROSS DIFFERENCE I: DRAKE PROJECT
Organisation: Drake Music in partnership with Furtherfield.org
Role: Music technologist
Approx 23 days
Start date –September 2008
End date – March 2009
Fee £4,140
Application deadline: Midday August 29th 2008
Drake Music is seeking to commission a music technologist to facilitate key aspects their forthcoming project, Connecting Across Difference. The music technologist will work closely with, and assist the lead musician and creative team in delivering a series of music workshops with young musicians, from mainstream and special schools, at primary and secondary level in the borough of Tower Hamlets. The season of workshops will culminate in a in a mixed media masque or opera at Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood, co-created and performed by all participants in March 2009.
The theme for the season Connecting Across Difference is intended to catalyse imaginative and playful explorations of the joys and the strains (or challenges) of encountering, communicating and coming to know people who are different.
This role would suit a musician with excellent music technology skills who is excited by the creative possibilities of exchange and collaboration between musicians. For more details, please see the full brief.
The full project brief can be downloaded here: www.drakemusicproject.org
If you have any queries please contact Miranda Peake - furtherfield@drakemusicproject.org
On behalf of Drake Music and Furtherfield.org
CONNECTING ACROSS DIFFERENCE II: DRAKE PROJECT
Organisation: Drake Music in partnership with Furtherfield.org
Role: Artist Mentor
Approximately 18 days
Start date: September 2008
End date: March 2009
Fee: 3,330
Application deadline: Midday August 29th 2008
Drake Music is seeking to engage an artist-mentor to facilitate and support the creative and professional development of three musicians/mentees who will be working with the artistic team to develop their forthcoming project, Connecting Across Difference.
Throughout the project (October 08-March 09) the mentor will work closely with the creative team, which will include a lead musician/composer, a visual artist,a music technologist and three disabled musicians/artists who are interested in developing their practice and gaining experience in working in outreach and education.
Connecting Across Difference consists of a series of workshops with young musicians, from mainstream and special schools, at primary and secondary level in the borough of Tower Hamlets. The season of workshops will culminate in a in a mixed media masque or opera at Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood, co-created and performed by all participants in March 2009.
We actively encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in our organisation
The full project brief can be downloaded here: www.drakemusicproject.org
If you have any queries please contact Miranda Peake - furtherfield@drakemusicproject.org
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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
FANCY SPENDING A SUMMER IN GREECE?
If the answer is yes then Neilson Active Holidays are looking for outgoing fun loving people who love to perform and entertain. Neilson are looking for people who can deliver a soft ‘opt in’ entertainment programme with a heavy bias to live evening entertainment in our resort bars. This evening entertainment normally evolves around playing guitar and singing modern day classic covers in a very relaxed environment.
When you are not musically entertaining the guests then the role involves organising events such as water polo, beach volleyball and the odd 5-a-side match. Socialising and interacting with guests is an important part of this role as is delivering a positive sales message for all activities available.
The company strap line is ‘Relax as hard as you like’ so when you are not working and on days off then you are free to go waterskiing, wake boarding, windsurfing, play a game of tennis, go mountain biking or just soak up all Greece has to offer.
Naturally we provide flights, accommodation, meals, uniform, insurance and you get paid!! So, if you’re interested please contact Lucy Grime on 01273 666134 or Lucy.Grime@neilson.com Website: www.neilson.co.uk (look up Beachplus)
Positions available immediately.
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. e.
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
DIGI DESIGN & M-AUDIO MERCHANDISING SPECIALISTS
Digidesign and M-Audio are looking to recruit part time Merchandising Specialists to work in several of the major music stores in various locations in the North of England
Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing relationships and educating in-store sales staff;
- 1-1 demonstrations of Digidesign Pro Tools LE and M-Audio products;
- Maintaining demo systems and ensuring that the store has all current available information released by the company;
- Making sure Digidesign and M-Audio marketing collateral (posters/brochures) is visible, up to date and useable.
Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic and well informed about Digidesign and M-Audio products. Though some training will be given, applicants must already have a good understanding of Pro Tools software and related hardware products, a good understanding of Torq will also be advantageous.
Other requirements include: Ability to demonstrate Pro Tools LE or M-Powered software for the beginner user, competence in providing accurate product information to sales associates and the ability to assist customers with purchase decisions. Individuals must have a professional, outgoing personality that will allow them to interact and network with sales associates and customers on a regular basis
This role will require flexibility and you will work up 8-12 hours per week maximum, with some of these hours being undertaken on Saturdays. Being able to drive and have a car is also an advantage. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity to buy discounted Digidesign/M-Audio products for personal use.
To apply please email your current CV and a covering email or letter detailing experience to date to: steven_webb@avid.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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