At a Glance
- Tasks: Collaborate with co-directors to create original music for a new show about motherhood.
- Company: The Mama Time Project, a creative initiative exploring motherhood through the arts.
- Benefits: Competitive fee of £2,800 for 14 days of work and creative collaboration.
- Other info: Open to artists from the global majority; dynamic and inclusive creative environment.
- Why this job: Join a unique project that values diverse musical practices and makes an impact on the arts.
- Qualifications: Experience in composition, performance, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
The Mamatime Project is seeking a musician to collaborate with co-directors Rachel Gildea (dance artist and performer) and Caroline Horton (writer, theatre maker, performer) for the R&D phase of a new show about motherhood. We are open to all musical practices and disciplines and we particularly welcome applications from artists from the global majority. We are looking for an artist with composition and performance skills.
Fees & Schedule:
- Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 9:30am – 2:30pm, from December 2026 – July 2027
- 14 days (including work in progress sharing)
- Total Fee: £2,800.00
Essential Criteria:
- Experience of collaborating with artists of different disciplines
- Experience in devising work (our projects typically use original music)
- Based within 40 minutes’ travel of Banbury
- Interest in cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Experience of song writing and lyric writing, alongside the creation of instrumental and atmospheric soundscapes and underscore
- Availability on Wednesdays @ The Mill, Banbury
Desirable Criteria:
- An artist from the Global Majority
- Mothering and/or caring experience
- Experience of working with communities and in participatory arts
Call out for Musician - The Mama Time Project in Banbury employer: OxOnArts
St John’s College in Oxford is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration within the arts sector. Employees benefit from professional development opportunities, a supportive team environment, and the chance to engage with renowned artists and cultural events, all set within the historic and inspiring backdrop of one of the UK's leading educational institutions.
