hcmf// is looking to broaden our existing network of freelance workshop leaders and discover new creative practitioners whose expertise will add value to our Learning & Participation activity.
While contemporary and experimental music is at the heart of our programme, we are interested to hear from practitioners with a passion for music education regardless of genre – if you can bring forward innovative ideas and can articulate your individual interests in sound and music in an exciting way, then we want to hear from you!
Throughout 2023, hcmf//’s Learning and Participation programme will have a focus on environmental issues, therefore we are especially keen to hear pitches from artists concerned with this theme.
As most of our face-to-face work is delivered here in Kirklees, we especially welcome applications from practitioners based in Kirklees and the surrounding area, but we will consider applications from all UK-based artists.
Additionally, we welcome applications from practitioners from diverse backgrounds and communities.
About hcmf//
hcmf// is the UK’s largest international festival of new and experimental music, taking place over 10 days each November and featuring 50+ events – including performances, installations, exhibitions, talks and workshops – as well as a year-round Learning & Participation programme.
We aim to provide life-changing and unique artistic experiences to as wide an audience as possible; to be an international platform for new music and related contemporary art forms in the UK; to enthuse existing audiences and draw in new ones through adventurous programming and diverse, informed presentation; to provide innovative creative opportunities for all; to reduce our environmental impact and make progress towards sustainability; and to be an ambitious, dynamic participant within our cultural community.
hcmf//’s Learning & Participation Programme
hcmf//’s Learning & Participation programme is an integral part of our work. Together with local, national and international partners, we deliver high-quality, inclusive experiences for people of all ages and abilities, that offer creative ways of encouraging and inspiring participation.
From one-off workshops to longer term projects in schools, prisons and community centres, our Learning & Participation activity aims to remove as many barriers to participation as possible – which makes partnering with passionate, skilled and inspiring practitioners hugely important to us!
You can read more about our Learning & Participation Programme here.
Further info
Our freelance practitioners’ pool will be offered paid opportunities in the first instance, but we will contract outside of the pool if the required skills or expertise do not exist within it. Joining hcmf//’s freelance practitioners’ pool is not a guarantee of paid work.
hcmf// is committed to fair remuneration practices. Fees for paid work will always be agreed in advance, in line with skills, experience and the work to be undertaken. Individual contracts will also set out reporting and supervision arrangements between the practitioner and hcmf//.
Membership of hcmf//’s freelance practitioners’ pool will be reviewed jointly by the practitioner and hcmf// annually, and will be renewed subject to agreement by both parties. Practitioners can leave the pool at any time, but will be required to complete any contractual obligations in place at the time.
How to apply
Please provide the following:
// Name
// Phone number
// Email address
// Links to your professional website / social media channels (if applicable)
// Details of 2 referees
// A copy of your CV
// Please tell us why you would like to work with hcmf// (500 words max)
Within this answer, please list your main areas of expertise and give us an idea of your level of experience as a workshop leader / creative practitioner.
Along with these details, please also return a signed copy of our Freelance Practitioners Pool Agreement, and a completed monitoring form:
Download: Freelance Practitioners Pool Agreement
Download: Monitoring Form
Applications/queries should be sent to Sophie Cooper at s.cooper@hud.ac.uk