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Cryptic is looking for an experienced and dynamic Freelance Festival Producer to deliver Sonica Glasgow 2026, Scotland's leading 11-day biennial festival of audiovisual art and experimental music. For over a decade, Sonica has presented pioneering work at the intersection of sound, image and architecture, transforming venues across Glasgow into immersive environments that challenge and inspire audiences. Sonica's Mission: To present today's finest, most imaginative audiovisual artists, whilst nurturing the creative talent of tomorrow, engaging & inspiring audiences locally, nationally & internationally. Working with the Executive Producer and Artistic Director, the Freelance Festival Producer will be responsible for leading the planning and delivery of Sonica Glasgow 2026 - managing all aspects of festival delivery from pre-production to post-event overseeing budgets, staffing, logistics, and operations to ensure a high-quality, safe and smooth-running festival. Festival dates are 24 September - 4 October 2026. This is a 6 month contract running from April - October 2026. 3 days per week from 13 April - 31 May (18 days). FT from 1 June - 4 October (90 days) and 3 days per week from 5 - 30 October (12 days). Fee: £46,000 - £48,000 per annum pro rata. Usual office hours are 9.30am - 6.00pm For further information please visit https://www.cryptic.org.uk/work-with-us-freelance-festival-producer/ Deadline 12 noon on Wednesday 1 April 2026 Interviews will be held on Wednesday 8 April 2026.
Essential At least 5 years' experience of leading and inspiring a team in delivering large-scale, multi-venue arts projects and events; Experience of managing large budgets, within budget; Experience of event management and production planning, security, health and safety etc and working with a wide range of external contractors, partners, Local Authorities and other bodies; A passion for the performing arts and a commitment to achieving artistic excellence and fantastic audience experiences; Ability to represent the organisation effectively across a range of contexts; Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills; Team player with a consistent positive attitude; Ability to meet demanding targets within tight deadlines, working under pressure with ever shifting priorities; Self motivated and pro-active; Ability to think creatively and problem solve. Desirable Experience of work with diverse communities; Clean driving licence.
Work with the Executive Producer and Artistic Director to manage and monitor the festival budgets; Maintain clear, efficient financial and project administrative systems, including event planning and delivery documentation, schedules, contracts, RAMS etc; Ensure all work is delivered in line with Cryptic's policies and procedures; Oversee the development and delivery of the volunteer and public engagement programmes and planning of the Sonica PRO programme; Identifying staffing requirements across the festival and overseeing recruitment, Overseeing food concessions and bars, working with the Venue and Events teams at festival venues; Attending site visits, regular budget / production meetings online and in person; Support the marketing and promotion of festival activity; Contribute to the development of evaluation framework for the festival; Assist with post festival admin and reporting; Any other duties reasonably commensurate with this role.
To apply for this role please send your CV along with a cover letter of no more than two A4 pages outlining your suitability for this role to our Executive Producer, Claire Moran:
Email: [email protected]