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BIG FAN Internships serve as a foundation for nurturing the talents of aspiring industry practitioners, creating pathways into the music industry.

BIG FAN’s mission is to provide equal paid opportunities for valuable work experience to anyone keen to learn and step into the industry. There are three placements available across BIG FAN – Studio Administrator, Venue Administrator and Programme Administrator – each offering up to 100 hours over the 8-weeks, committed to the living wage.

BIG FAN Internships provides rare employment opportunities and hands-on training at an entry level, in an industry which is hard to get your foot in the door. The goal is for the interns to learn on the job, expand their professional networks and to help kickstart their careers in the industry.

BIG FAN is offering a total of 12 paid internship placements throughout 2024. These will be run over 4 intakes of 3 positions for each intake. There are roles across all areas of BIG FAN – Studios, Venue and Programmes, and the interns will each receive 100 hours of paid work over 8-weeks.

WHAT’S ON OFFER
– Three paid internship placements across BIG FAN:
– Studio Administrator, Venue Administrator, and Programme Administrator.
– Work experience, hands-on training, mentoring, and networking opportunities.
– Up to 100 hours over the 8-week period
– Payment of living wage at $26.00 per hour

INTAKE ONE DATES
– 8-week period from 4 March to 28 April 2024
– Applications Open: Tuesday 23 January 10am
– Applications Close: Sunday 4 February 10pm

ELIGIBILITY: Who Can Apply
– New Zealand citizens and residents
– Lives in Tāmaki Makaurau
– Aged 18+ by the start of the intake
– Available for the full 100 hours across the 8-weeks
– No prior experience required

APPLY FOR BIG FAN INTERNSHIPS HERE

Thank you Manatū Taonga – Ministry of Culture & Heritage for the support of the BIG FAN Internships.

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BIG FAN is a new not-for-profit, multi-purpose music space located in Morningside, Aotearoa New Zealand. Offering three world-class recording studios and a live music venue all under one roof, the team at BIG FAN are dedicated to helping people fulfil their ambitions through music. Their goal is to create a community that brings people together, supports the role of music in the betterment of people’s lives, and fosters the talents of musicians, songwriters and those who make it happen behind the scenes, regardless of their experience level.