SOLOIST SINGER/RAPPER CALLOUT

The gist

Strike A Light and The Multi-Story Orchestra are looking for a soloist singer or rapper, based in Gloucester, to perform as part of The Endz – a powerful performance coming to GL1 Leisure Centre on 27 November.

ABOUT THE ENDZ

Following the death of one of their friends, a group of incredible teenagers decided they wanted to tell their own story exposing the reality of youth gang culture today through music.

Together with The Multi-Story Orchestra they created and performed The Endz, which tells the story of two friends torn apart by gang violence through rap, song, and spoken word.

This hugely powerful performance combines a classical orchestra with the passion, energy and honesty of its young performers.

The Multi-Story Orchestra will be working with young people across Gloucester who will be part of this one-off performance.

dates

• TBC dates – 2/3 prep sessions with other soloists in London
• 26th November – Full orchestral and soloist rehearsal in London
• 27th November – Rehearsal and performance in Gloucester

FEES

• Up to £194.67 per day (max 6 hours)
• Up to £97.34 per 3 hour session  
• Travel expenses to London rehearsal

the role

We’re looking for a singer or rapper to join us for this exciting project in Gloucester. You’ll work with local young people, sing with the choir, and perform solo parts in the final show. It’s a great opportunity to, collaborate, perform and be part of something special in the city.

Criteria

We want artists who:

• are based in Gloucester and available on the project dates
• bring brilliance, enthusiasm, who are creative and collaborative, who bring themselves
• contribute to inclusive, supportive, positive and professional, focused environments for our work
• take an open minded and inclusive approach to genre
• enjoy working with and empowering young people through music
• represent a mix of racial and socio-economic backgrounds, gender and neurodiversity

How to apply

Please send the following to charlene@strikealight.org.uk:

• An example of your work – whatever best shows your style or experience
• A short statement on why you’d like to be involved (written, audio or video – whatever suits you)
• Your CV or a link to your website

Deadline for applications: Monday 15 September
Auditions* will take place: Thursday 25 September

*Your audition will be in a group lasting no longer than 1.5hrs and will consist of learning a section from the show followed by you performing a song/rap of your choice (you must provide your own backing track if using).

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Charlene: charlene@strikealight.org.uk

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