Can you play percussion, bass or guitar to a professional level? Would
you like to perform in the official tribute to Syd Barrett? Are you keen
to work with people within the mental health sector?
If you answered 'yes' to all of the above, then read on.
Arts and mental health charity, Escape Artists, are looking for a
percussionist and a bassist or guitarist, to join its musical team. As a
team member, you would have two over-lapping roles: to assist at
workshops for people within the mental health sector and to perform
professionally in Escape Artists' productions.
The production for which we are currently recruiting is The City Wakes
– a tribute to Syd Barrett. Endorsed by Syd's sister, The City Wakes
is a multi-media production celebrating Syd's life and exploring the
1960s scene in Cambridge. Its initial run is scheduled for
October/November in Cambridge. It is then hoped that the production will
tour, although this has yet to be confirmed.
To join Escape Artists' musical team you would need to:
(1) Play guitar, bass or percussion to a professional level
(2) Be available to assist in Cambridge-based music workshops from
10am-4pm on Wednesdays.
(3) Be available to start as soon as possible, and remain with the
team at least until the end of The City Wakes' inaugural run on
November 2nd. Subject to the confirmation of The City Wakes' tour,
Escape Artists would then hope, but could not at this point guarantee, to
be able to offer you further work.
(4) Be available for the whole of The City Wakes' inaugural run
(October 22nd – November 2nd) and for additional rehearsals in the
weeks immediately preceding these performances.
(5) Have, or be willing to undergo, a full CRB check.
At this stage, it is not envisaged that members of the musical team will
be paid.
For more information about The City Wakes please see
www.thecitywakes.org.uk
If you would like further information about joining the Escape Artists
musical team, or wish to apply for a position, then please contact Sarah
Allan (07515 505 812 / sarah@escapeartists.co.uk) as soon as possible.
