Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

​
Surrey Hills Music Festival

      Friday 15 - Saturday 16 - Sunday 17th November 2019

Think you've got what it takes to run the next Surrey Hills Music Festival? Applications are now open for the 2019 Music Director position. email us at enquiries@surreyhillsnc.org.au for a PD to be sent out to you.

About the event
 
The Surrey Hills Music Festival is a fantastic community event that runs from 15-17 November and is now in its tenth year. It is auspiced by the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre and received funding from the City of Boroondara and other local organisations. It provides opportunities for around 40 acts and attracts around 1500 people in attendance.
 
Through the festival, the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre and surrounding areas are transformed into performance spaces.

About the position
 
As Music Festival Director, you will be responsible for building the festival from the ground up with the support of a steering committee comprised of people from the community. Your responsibilities will include:

  • meeting regularly and working with a steering committee
  • establishing subcommittees to manage various aspects of the festival
  • logistical and technical planning including the production of running sheets across all volunteers, performers and contractors
  • adhering to OH&S guidelines and ensuring compliance across the festival
  • ensuring appropriate and necessary communication with Boroondara Council and other stakeholders
  • producing and coordinating all marketing and publicity material
  • selecting and contracting performers, stall holders and other service providers at the Festival
  • attracting and coordinating volunteers from the community to resource the Festival
  • ensuring the festival is a complete experience with workshops, stalls, catering and refreshments in addition to music performances
  • debriefing and acquitting reporting requirements
  • Ideally you will have an understanding of community development principles as well as experience in event management. It would be an advantage to have worked or studied in the music industry.

How to apply
 
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter to Shima Ibuki, Centre Manager by email at manager@surreyhillsnc.org.au with the title Surrey Hills Music Festival Director application.
 
More information
 
A full position description is available on request to enquiries@surreyhillsnc.org.au

You can also ring Shima to discuss the role in more detail on 9890 2467 - it is recommended that you obtain and read the position description first.
Click here to see our generous sponsors
Proudly powered by Weebly