Ipswich’s Smokehouse venue searching for volunteers to help run live events and gain industry experience
PUBLISHED: 20:29 17 September 2017 | UPDATED: 22:07 17 September 2017
Underline The Sky performing at The Smokehouse in Ipswich. Picture: JODIE BURNS/BURNT OUT MEDIA
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The Smokehouse music venue in Ipswich is calling for more volunteers to join and gain real work experience while supporting live music as the number of gigs it hosts increases.
Former Smokehouse volunteer sound engineer Gavin Macinally is among those to have found employment in the industry through work at the venue. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWNThe venue, run by community interest company Out Loud Music, has openings for volunteers at front of house, sound and lighting engineers, floor and events managers, bar staff and photographers.
Volunteers are able to gain first-hand industry experience on their way to a career in sound design and engineering or events management, as well as potential for opportunities of paid employment.
Joe Bailey, Out Loud Music director said: “It’s a great opportunity – it looks great on your CV, opportunities sometimes lead to paid employment and you get to help the local music scene thrive.”
Previous volunteers have gone on to paid work in studios and radio.
To apply visit the website here.
