Jobs, Performance & Industry Opportunities

Find Current Opportunities

All our current jobs, performance opportunities, industry opportunities and festival opportunities are advertised in the Jobs & Opportunities section on LIFE.

Whether the opportunity is with Leeds Conservatoire or one of our external partners, this is the best place to find the latest vacancies, placements, auditions and paid work.

Opportunities can include auditions for agencies, cruise contracts and performance work, paid jobs in Leeds and the surrounding area while you study, graduate roles and freelance opportunities, and industry placements at festivals, venues and arts organisations.

Visit the Jobs & Opportunities section on Life to explore current opportunities and apply.

See below for an overview of the types of opportunities we advertise, along with examples of the projects, partnerships and initiatives we’ve been involved with.

Leeds Conservatoire Agency

We help current students and alumni find paid performance work and professional opportunities.

Leeds Conservatoire Agency

Delivered in partnership with The Music Wardrobe

The Leeds Conservatoire Agency connects students and recent graduates with a wide range of paid performance opportunities.

Working in collaboration with established local agency The Music Wardrobe, we provide musicians for private events such as weddings and parties, as well as year-round work with charities, hotels, businesses and corporate clients.

The Agency is committed to helping performers build sustainable careers. Each year, we secure around £40,000 of paid work for Leeds Conservatoire students and alumni, alongside valuable performance experience.

Recent Clients

BBC
Everyman Cinema
HiFi Club
Keighley College
Leeds BID
Leeds City Council
Malmaison

National Railway Museum
NHS
The Piece Hall
Santander
University of Leeds
Victoria Gate Casino
Wellington Place

Registering for the Agency

We welcome applications throughout the year and encourage performers from a wide range of musical backgrounds to apply.

Our roster includes:

Ceilidh bands
Singer-songwriters
Jazz ensembles
String groups
Small choirs
Classical guitarists
Harpists
Function bands
And much more

If you think your act would be a good fit, complete the MBA online registration form.

Every application is reviewed individually. If suitable opportunities become available, we’ll be in touch. We only represent musicians who demonstrate a professional standard and reflect the values of Leeds Conservatoire.

Most opportunities are delivered through the team at our agency partners The Music Wardrobe. After you apply, we’ll share your details with them and they will manage most of the booking arrangements. Throughout this process, you’ll continue to receive support from the Employability & Enterprise team whenever you need it.

Contact

Get in touch if you:

Aren’t sure whether your act is suitable
Would like to discuss a project
Want to know more about our current roster
Would like to find out which acts are currently in demand

Performing Arts Agency

We help current students and alumni find paid performance work and professional opportunities.

Our Performing Arts Agency

Our Performing Arts Agency represents Leeds Conservatoire graduates working across the performing arts industry.

We help graduates access casting opportunities, paid work and professional development for artists entering the industry, to support the next stage of their careers.

Apply for Representation

If you’re a recent Leeds Conservatoire graduate and would like to be represented for performing arts work, please email pa-agency@leedsconservatoire.ac.uk for more information.

Spotlight

The Leeds Conservatoire Agency is active on Spotlight, the UK’s leading casting platform for film, television and theatre. All of our clients must have active Spotlight profiles.

Support and Advice

The Employability & Enterprise team is here to support you at every stage of your career.

We can help you secure external representation, review CVs and cover letters, advise on headshots and showreels, provide feedback on self-tapes, and offer guidance on auditions and career planning.

Whether you’re preparing your first application or taking the next step in your professional career, we’re happy to meet with you online or on campus.

Email pa-agency@leedsconservatoire.ac.uk for support.

Festival Partnerships

Leeds Conservatoire works with festivals across the UK to create paid work, work experience and performance opportunities for current students and alumni.

The Employability & Enterprise team works closely with festival organisers to develop opportunities that give students valuable professional experience, whether as performers or festival staff.

Current Festival Opportunities

For the latest festival opportunities and to apply, visit Life,

Each year, we work with a wide range of festivals, including Sound City, Parklife, Deer Shed Festival, We Out Here Festival and Kendal Calling, providing students with performance opportunities and work placements across a variety of roles.

Previous Festival Opportunities

Our Industry Partnerships

Find out about the organisations we work with and the opportunities available through our industry partners.

Life – Jobs & Ops

Opportunities With Our Industry Partners

Through our industry partnerships, Leeds Conservatoire students and alumni can access a wide range of professional experiences, placements and career development opportunities. Current opportunities are advertised on Life.

Leeds Philharmonic Choir
Your chance to join the renowned choir who have been a part of Leeds’ musical landscape for over 150 years!
Opera North
As a student at Leeds Conservatoire, you have access to a range of opportunities and initiatives with Opera North, the region’s leading opera company.
Orchestras Live
The New Connections project, with Orchestras Live, provides students with the skills and experience needed to lead and deliver creative music workshops with schools and community groups.