Call Out for Freelance Festival Director

On behalf of Burnley’s Cultural Education Partnership we are recruiting a freelance festival director to oversee the development and delivery of a youth arts festival in Burnley in July 2025.

The festival will consist of exhibitions, events and installations created by young people and inspired by the theme of ‘Happy Place’.

Through the delivery of this festival we aim to:

  • Improve the mental health and wellbeing of local residents and young people
  • Develop young people’s confidence, connections and transferable skills
  • Strengthen local partnerships, infrastructure and contribute to the delivery of Burnley’s Cultural Framework

This is a fixed term contract for 8 months (January – July 2025). The total fee available is £7680.

The deadline for expressions of interest is 9am on Monday 2 December 2024.

The full brief and details on how to apply is available below. If you need this information in another format, please email helen@blazearts.co.uk or call/message 07928668734. 

Blaze Festival Director Brief