AUDIO MENTORSHIP
applications for 2024 now open
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Overview:
COMA in conjunction with The Wheatsheaf Hotel, and resident sound engineer Martin Jones, is offering a six month Audio Mentorship as part of its regular Monday night sessions, commencing with the Winter season launch on 1 July 2024.
We are looking for someone who is:
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Serious about live music production, recording and streaming
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Currently studying / about to undertake studies / has some prior experience
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Looking to gain further experience
Goals:
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To give insight into the workings of an audio venue by directly assisting in the setup and operation of COMA gigs.
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To observe and learn the techniques of an operator in a small venue both in practice, and with monthly meetings.
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Learn the communication used in both organising gigs and stage management.
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To lead the operation of the final show of the year, the COMA end of year concert, paid at a professional rate.
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To Apply:
Please email the following information to comagigs@gmail.com by the closing date, 17 May 2024
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Full Name & pronouns
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Contact phone number and email address
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Relevant studies (current or completed), and/or previous work experience
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A short statement (maximum 2 paragraphs) outlining what impact you feel the mentorship would have on your development as a sound engineer.
Short-listed applicants will be required to attend a short interview to determine suitability. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 3 June 2024.
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2024 Audio Mentorship Opportunity
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By submitting this application,
the applicant acknowledges they are able to:
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Attend COMA gigs on the first and third Mondays* of each month of the mentorship duration, from load in through to end of stage pack up (approx. 5-10pm). *October is 2nd and 3rd Monday
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Attend a 1 hour meeting with Martin Jones (mentor) on the first Monday of each month before load in (approx. 4pm)
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Be available on Monday 16 December 2024 for culmination of the mentorship, to operate the final gig of the year, the COMA end of year concert.
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