Write a commentThe Blues on the Bay Festival is looking to recruit a team of young volunteers that would like to build on this year’s programme of events and organise dedicated events for young people aged 12-17.
This is a one off and exciting opportunity to get involved in events management and be part of a creative team.
The festival organisers are looking for young people with a love of music and an interest and/or previous experience in the areas of event management, budget management, PR & marketing, web & graphic design, volunteer management, photography, film production and stewarding.
Volunteers will be supported by a dedicated mentor and training will be offered. This is a five day festival that runs over the last May Bank Holiday 25-30 May in the picturesque seaside town of Warrenpoint.
Applicants must be aged 14 to 25 and for some of the roles volunteers will need to be available from March.
Now in its 18th year, The Blues on the Bay Festival started out with only 20 gigs and has progressed into one of the World’s most popular blues festivals boasting over 90 gigs.
The festival organisers have always stuck to the principal of it being a ‘musician’s festival’ and it is the music that has always been its key to success. Similarly, as the event is a not-for-profit voluntary project, costs to festival goers has always been great value-for-money. Over the years, artists like Van Morrison, Peter Green, Paul Jones and Dr Feelgood have appeared in small intimate venues.
If you always thought what it would be like to be part of a creative festival team, learn new skills and get involved back stage this role may be for you. An open night will be held for all potential volunteers on Wednesday 2nd March, 6pm, at the Magnet Young Adult Centre, 81A Hill St, Newry. Deadline for applications is Sunday 6th March. To register an interest click below or get in touch with Raquel on 078 5085 1816 or at newry@volunteernow.co.uk
