YOUTH MUSIC SUPPORTED PAID PLACEMENTS!

 

We are delighted to announce that thanks to Youth Music’s Industry Connect Funding, we have two paid Young Producer placements opening this Autumn 2026. Running concurrently, and working closely with our small and committed core team, these new, paid professional development opportunities are designed to address under representation of young people within the industry*, and to be a significant springboard opportunity for 18-25 year olds (or up to aged 30 if you identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or Neurodivergent). 

| PLACEMENT INFORMATION  | EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FORM |

 

Role: Young Producer (supported by Youth Music)

Deadline for application: 5pm Monday 24 August 2026

Interview date: Thursday 10 September 2026

Start date: October (subject to availability)

Fee: £3228 (based on 30 days)  

Location: this is an in-person role, based in our Digbeth Birmingham office

 

Other benefits: 

  • As part of this placement, the applicant will get the opportunity to devise and produce a creative project
  • A contribution to your access costs (including use of your mobile phone, and transport costs etc)
  • A professional mentor 
  • Bespoke training led by industry expertise 
  • Networking opportunities with our partners and wider team

 

These paid opportunities are devised to offer unique, hands-on experience, to take a look, in-depth, at all aspects of event management, promotion, planning and production, to develop skills, and to provide support to our live events programme.

 

To apply please send the following to [email protected] by 5pm, Monday 24 August 2026:

  • An up to date CV
  • A document that outlines why you are interested in this opportunity, and what interests, skills and experience you will bring. This could be a short cover letter (no more than 1 page long), a creative deck, or a short (no more than 5 minute long) video
  • A completed Equal Opportunities form

If you have any questions about this role, please contact us via [email protected] with ‘Young Producer Enquriy’ in the email title.

 

Good luck, and thank you again for your interest in our work!

 

*Further reading surrounding the work of Youth Music and their Industry Connect programme: A Blueprint for the Future and Industry Connect Report 2024, which complement the wider evidence base such as the recent young people and work: interim report.

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