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Mastermind a massive
night of music in your Town CALLING all music lovers and local
heroes! Oxfam is searching for inspiring individuals to be Takeover
Managers, leading teams of talented volunteers for this year's legendary Oxjam music festival in October
2016.
Oxjam is the nation's local music festival, showcasing the best emerging
talent from Shoreditch to Shetland. Every October towns and cities across
the UK are taken over during Oxfam's month of music, with hundreds of gigs
organised by volunteers.
Since 2007 there have been 6,000 Oxjam events, raising over £1 million for
Oxfam's work fighting poverty and suffering across the world. This year Oxjam is celebrating 10 years of local music making a huge global impact.
The festival's centrepiece is the Oxjam Takeover Weekend. On Saturday, 15
October 2016, 50 British Towns and Cities host their own multi venue music event.
As an Oxjam Takeover Manager it's your role to recruit a team of volunteers
and inspire them to organise fundraising events for the Oxjam Takeover in
their hometown.
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone seeking experience in events,
music or the charity sector. There are more than 50 Takeover Manager roles
up for grabs...
10 reasons to become an Oxjam Takeover Manager:-
1) You'll gain credible experience in the live music industry
2) You'll receive special training with industry experts
3) You'll meet some amazing people
4) You'll gain experience in the charity sector
5) You'll be part of a national music festival
6) You could discover the next big act in your town!
7) You'll gain skills in fundraising, marketing, management, production, and
more
8) You'll bring your community together through an awesome night of music
9) You'll get to curate your very own music festival!
10) You'll be making a real difference to people living in poverty
The deadline for applications is Monday, 29 February 2016. To apply or find out
more visit:-
oxf.am/UZF.
Commitment:- 7 months (April 2016 to November 2016). This is a flexible
part time volunteer role, taking around 1 day a week.
Location:- Takeovers can take place anywhere in the UK, from
Shoreditch to Shetland.
Ideal experience for:- Someone looking to gain experience in the music
industry, gain events management skills or knowledge about the charity
sector.
Application process:- All applications must be received by Monday, 29
February 2016. Interviews will take place in March 2016, and dates will vary
by region.
Successful applicants will be required to attend the Oxjam Takeover Manager
induction session, from 9 April to 10 April 2016, at Oxfam House in Oxford. |
