Participate Producer

ABO; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading music organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a BSO Participate Producer to manage diverse regional performance programs and inclusive music-making initiatives. This hands-on role requires an ambitious producer with experience in program and event management. The successful candidate will work closely with local audiences and BSO musicians to deliver dynamic performances, fostering community connections and accessibility through music. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across various communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in programme and event management.
• Strong belief in the power of music for community enhancement.
• Commitment to access and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver diverse regional performance programmes.
• Cultivate relationships with BSO musicians and community audiences.
• Lead inclusive music-making initiatives.

Job description

Overview

Role summary: The BSO Participate Producer is an exciting new role managing BSO’s diverse regional performance programmes and inclusive ensemble music-making initiatives. The role is ideal for an ambitious producer with a belief in the transformative power of music to enhance community, who is driven by a commitment to access and inclusion, and has strong experience of programme and event management.

In this hands-on role, you will shape and deliver a dynamic programme of performances across the South and South West including BSO On Your Doorstep and Cake Concerts in village halls, regional theatres, churches and community spaces, connecting with local audiences of all ages, young families, schools and SEND young people, and people living with dementia and their carers.

As a critical member of the Participate team and working closely with the Concerts department, you will cultivate strong and positive relationships with BSO musicians including with BSO Resound, and you will be a leading figure in BSO’s pioneering inclusive side by side programme Symphony from Scratch, and support BSO’s National Open Youth Orchestra ensemble amongst other inclusive ensemble music-making initiatives.

Key relationships

• Head of BSO Participate; Senior Programme Managers; Participate Coordinators, Concerts Manager; Orchestra Managers, Music Library, BSO Resound, Orchestral and freelance musicians.

Contact details

[e-mail]
01202644704

Related information

• Download Bso Participate Producer Job Pack Jan 26

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