This just appeared in the Arts Council job listings - could be good for someone!

Barbara

"Warwick Folk Festival requires a part-time Festival Development Manager.

Warwick is one of the country's leading Folk Festivals, attracting 20,000 visitors to festival events in the town during the last weekend in July. The Festival Site at Warwick Boys School, Myton Road provides a range of music venues from a marquee seating 1,400 people, a theatre and dance hall to small intimate venues; camping for 4,000; a craft village and food outlets.

In the town centre there are dance venues for Morris and other forms of dance displays, culminating in a large procession of over 20 dance teams on Saturday afternoon. There are also concerts and music sessions in hotels, pubs, seminars and workshops, and open air concerts in the Market Square on Saturday Evening and Sunday Afternoon.


We are offering. 52 days work at a rate of £130.00 per day. The hours must be flexible and could include evenings and weekends. Reporting to Dick Dixon with a brief fortnightly report and a full report once a quarter to the Festival Board.

To apply:

Write a letter of application, describing why you think you would be suitable for this task, and the names and addresses of two referees, and enclose a full CV. Applications should be sent to Dick Dixon PO Box 429 Coventry CV5 6ZS. Or email dick@warwickfolkfest.demon.co.uk

Closing date is Friday 10th October 2008.

Interviews will be held in the week beginning Monday 27th October. If you would like to discuss the post, please telephone Dick Dixon (07831 890 905) daytime or evening"