We are excited to invite applications to join the Festival team as this year’s Programming Fellow!

Click on the links below for more information and application details.  

Programming Fellowship
March – Aug 2025
Up to 14 hours per week, 6-month contract
£12.60 per hour (UK Living Wage)

Apply at: https://scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/about/work-for-us/

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 12^th February 2025, noon.

We are looking for a Programming Fellow to join our team for 6 months and develop a strand of the 2025 Festival.

Supported by Creative Scotland, the fellowship is presented as a learning and development opportunity for an emerging producer or curator to gain hands-on experience in festival programming and programming operations. The Fellow will work closely with the Festival team and will be supported to develop and deliver a programme of events.  

The Fellow should have a demonstrated interest in the arts and themes of migration, but no previous programming experience is required. As part of the application process, applicants will be asked to provide a short proposal for the event(s) they would like to develop.

We invite applications from all programming specialisms and backgrounds, including music, performing arts, film, poetry, visual arts, heritage and socially engaged practice. Applicants should have lived experience of seeking refugee protection.

More details and an application pack are availble here.

The first Programming Fellowship launched in 2024 and was awarded to artist and curator Huss Al-Chokhdar, who developed a 2-day film and performance programme celebrating Arab resilience. Find out more about Huss’ work and experience here.

Key dates

An information session for applicants will be held online on Wednesday 5^th February, 6-7pm. To attend, register here.

The deadline for applying is Wednesday 12^th February 2025, noon.

Expected interview date is Monday 24 February.  

If you have any queries before you submit your application, you can email festival@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk. 

Supported by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland.