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Opportunities for young people
London is the best place to be when it comes to music & culture, but sometimes it can be hard to know where to look for opportunities.
That’s why we’ve compiled a list of music-based schemes and opportunities, as well as entry level and more senior jobs in the creative industries, for young people from across the capital. The list is not exhaustive but is a good place to start. Have a look and go and get involved!
Opportunities
Youth Music | NextGen Fund
The Youth Music NextGen Fund is for early-stage musicians and wider music adjacent creatives to invest up to £2,500 in their own projects and make their ideas happen.
Deadline: 7 February 2025
Royal College of Music | Volunteer Gallery/Visitors Assistant
The Volunteer Gallery/Visitors Assistant volunteer will be the first point of contact with visitors, providing assistance and enhancing their visiting experience. Lead guided tours, share your knowledge and facilitate various museum events.
Ongoing
Wired4Music | 1:1 Career Advice Sessions
1:1 advice about your next steps, current and future plans for 16-25 year olds. Get impartial advice and suggestions from the Wired4Music team.
Ongoing
Wired4Music | Shoutout Corner
Just released some new music? Send it to the Wired4Music Shoutout Corner! They will shout about it on our Twitter, Insta and in their Newsletter. For Wired4Music members aged 16-25.
Ongoing
Jobs
National Youth Choir | Programmes Manager (Pathways & Partnerships)
The Programmes Manager will take responsibility for the successful planning, delivery and evaluation of National Youth Choir programmes designed to create opportunities for young people across the UK to engage in high-quality vocal and choral activity, and broaden access to the National Youth Choir community.
Deadline: Thursday 16 January 2025, 12pm
National Youth Choir | Conductors
National Youth Choir is delighted to invite applications from exceptional and inspirational choral conductors to work with their youngest singers, aged 9 to 15, at the very highest level.
Deadline: 9 December 2024
CVAN London | Emerging Curators Programme
Curate Brent: Emerging Curators Training Programme is a part-time, year-long Curatorial Training Programme and comes with a bursary co-developed by CVAN London and Brent Council. Designed to equip emerging curators and creatives with the essential skills to curate exhibitions at the Willesden Gallery, located within The Library at Willesden Green.
Deadline: 12 January 2025
Factory Studios | Junior Audio Producer / Social Media Coordinator
Manage projects from start to finish, including scheduling, budgeting, preparing quotes, and reconciling projects. And help showcase Factory Studios’ work to the world by curating and managing their social media presence.
Deadline: 9 December 2024
