Call for volunteers: ACCES music conference in Accra

This is a perfect opportunity for young, vibrant people aspiring to start or further their careers in the music/arts industry and events production sector. We invite interested candidates, especially persons currently studying or working in the arts and culture scene in Accra, to apply for this opportunity.

ACCES is a pan-African trade event for music industry players to exchange ideas, discover new talent and create business linkages. It is held in a different African country every year and attended by hundreds of music professionals from more than 50 different countries. The event runs for three days and its diverse programme includes panel discussions, keynote presentations, exhibitions, live performances and pitching sessions.

Key responsibilities will include supporting some of the following areas:

• Conference registration processes.
• Exhibitions coordination.
• Catering processes.
• General support to delegates during conferences.
• Performance and stage management support.
• Technical and logistical support.
• Venue preparation.
• Production crew support.

Requirements

• Studying/working in a relevant sector or previous study/work experience.
• Good command of English.
• Available to work from 28 to 30 November 2019.
• Available to attend orientation meetings before the event (from 25 November).
• 18 years or older.
• Advantageous: candidates who have some work experience in the abovementioned key responsibility areas.

Remuneration

• The MIAF will pay volunteers a stipend.
• Volunteers will receive a letter of service.

Should you wish to apply for this opportunity, please email your CV together with a short motivation (no more than 200 words) and at least two contactable reference to work@musicinafrica.net by 30 September 2019.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 15 October 2019, you may consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: Use the subject line ACCES 2019 VOLUNTEER in your application.

About ACCES

ACCES is a pan-African trade event for music industry players to exchange ideas, discover new talent and create business linkages. ACCES is held in a different African city every year, attracting active music industry players from across the globe.

ACCES is organised by the Music In Africa Foundation, a non-profit and pan-African organisation, in partnership with Siemens Stiftung, Goethe-Institut, Reeperbahn Festival, Alliance Française, Pro Helvetia and the Prince Claus Fund.

For more information, visit the ACCES website or download the ACCES 2019 brochure here.