06.11.2024

2 min read

Would you like to gain work experience at a large-scale outdoor arts festival?

Now Northwich, produced by Cheshire Dance, is calling out to young people, age 16-21, to join its Young Producer Programme 2025.

This is a FREE opportunity to get real, hands-on experience working at a festival, which draws in around 25,000 visitors from across the North West.

Taking part in weekly workshops led by Cheshire Dance and industry experts, you’ll learn about all aspects that go into organising a festival, and you’ll develop skills in festival production, programming, event management and arts marketing.

Along with gaining valuable experience in working in the arts and culture sector, this is a chance to meet new people, make new memories, unleash your creativity and have a fantastic time – the Young Producers Programme is a unique opportunity to do something different!

As a Young Producer you will work closely with the festival team to:

• Plan a performance
• Build relationships and collaborate with community groups
• Commission new work
• Help the festival engage young people and develop audiences
• Play an important part in festival day on Saturday 3 May 2025

Can I apply?
The Young Producers Programme is open to anyone aged 16-21. If you have specific and additional access needs, then we can support you.

How to apply
If you’re interested in the role of Young Producer at Now Northwich, the first step is the complete the short form via the link below.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Deadline to apply: 6pm on Wednesday 4th December
For any questions or queries, get in touch with Josie at josie@cheshiredance.org.

What’s involved
As part of the Young Producer Programme, you’ll take part in regular sessions to help organise, plan and deliver the festival.

Except for a couple of sessions, our regular meeting time will be on Wednesdays, 6-8pm (full dates listed below).

Sessions take place at Winsford Library. As the festival approaches, we will meet in at other locations in Northwich, and depending on your interests you may also go out to meet community groups across the region, details to be confirmed nearer the time.

Session dates:

December 2024:
Wednesday 11th December, 6-7:30pm: Welcome, introduction and meet the team!

January 2025:
Wednesdays, 6-8pm: 15th, 22nd & 29th

February 2025:
Wednesdays, 6-8pm: 5th, 12th & 26th, plus, Thursday 20th, 6-8pm.

We look forward to working with you – let’s do this!