Wednesday 12 September 2007

Music Project Opportunity for CISS network

Freelance Project Coordinator (SXSW 08 Trade Mission)
Fees: £4,500 (inc VAT)

Duration of post: Sept 07 to June 08

Brief: Creativebias seeks a freelance project coordinator, to plan and
coordinate a music industry trade mission to the South By South West
music conference and festival, taking place in Austin, Texas in March
2008.

The main aim of the mission will be to support music businesses in the
Northwest of England to increase their export sales.
The successful applicant will co-ordinate a team responsible for the
development and delivery of the following activities:
· A high-profile, effective PR and marketing campaign
· Production of a compilation CD to showcase regional artists
· A programme of regional, national and international
networking opportunities for delegates and exhibitors
· Access to industry-specialist advice, mentoring, and market
information both before and during the event
· High-profile live music showcase event at SXSW Music Festival
· Evaluation and closedown of the project
Person

Specification:

The successful applicant will have:
· A proven track record of coordinating successful music
industry trade missions, or projects of an equivalent nature
· Excellent music industry networks
· Good people management skills
· Ability to set and work to tight deadlines and budgets

Other information:
The mission is a partnership between Creative Bias and Merseyside
ACME and is supported by UK Trade and Investment and Liverpool
Culture Company.

Submissions: Please submit a covering letter and CV to:

Creativebias - Project Coordinator Applications
MDA Ltd.
Units 8-15
The Arts Village
Liverpool
L1 5BS
Tel: 0151-707-4550 ; info@creativebias.org

Please note: If short-listed, you will need to be available to attend an
interview in Liverpool on Thursday 27th September.

Deadline: Thursday 20th September 2007, 4pm

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