Function Band Lead Singer (Guitarist/Bassist)
One of the clients that we represent are looking for a replacement frontman for their established professional function band with a busy calendar for 2021 and 2022 Gigs are primarily made up of weddings, parties and corporate functions with approx 8 international show per annum.. Applicants will be asked to submit a video showreel of themselves performing and if selected, will be required for a video interview with a member of our team. From then, you may be asked to attend a rehearsal session to perform a small selection of songs which you will be given sufficient notice to prepare.
Key Requirements:
Applicants must:
– Be able to provide your own instruments and backline
– Be a competent and enthusiastic musician with some experience of live performance
– Be a confident vocalist who can also play guitar OR bass guitar to a good standard
– Show good understanding of how to front a function band e.g. engaging with an audience, good charisma, showmanship
– Have an appreciation for a wide variety of musical genres, but particularly party/dance floor favourites
– Be a hard-working, committed and professional who enjoys working with others
Role Information
.Fee: Annual retainer, plus minimum £180 per show
Coverage; UK, Dubai, Greece.
More information available after initial expression of interest, subject to suitability.
If you’re interested in the role, please contact info@artistmanagementservices.co.uk with an email subject “Application” where further information will be provided and an initial, informal Zoom ‘interview’ will be arranged.
Beat The Drum (The Runrig Experience) - Bass Player & Guitarist Vacancies
‘Beat The Drum – The Runrig Experience’ are recruiting a bass player and guitarist to be permanent members of their new Runrig Tribute band. The role will require some rehearsal (location TBC, expenses paid) and paid on a ‘per gig’ basis, a minimum fee of £180.
The project is launching in 2020 with a view to beginning performing in 2021 and will be playing primarily theatre and festival shows in the UK and Europe.
Key requirements
-All applicants should be professional standard musicians and have their own professional standard equipment (instruments and backline).
-Ideally candidates should have a love or appreciation of Runrig’s music and an existing knowledge of their catalogue of songs.
-Physical appearance similar to the band members is not a factor.
-A huge bonus would be a basic understanding or ability and willingness to speak or sing in Gaelic. That, or a willingness to learn to do so.
-The ability to function as part of a team, offering creative ideas but also responding to direction both in terms of musicality and performance, from the band’s musical and creative directors.
If you’re interested in the role, please contact info@artistmanagementservices.co.uk with an email subject “Runrig” where further information will be provided and an initial, informal Zoom ‘interview’ will be arranged.