The AMPLIFI Assistant Curator & Events Coordinator position will offer a 6-month paid placement working directly with the series' guest curators Arusa Qureshi and Halina Rifai. This initiative aims to provide hands-on experience in music curation, event production, and industry networking while fostering fresh perspectives in Scotland's music communities.

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The selected mentee will receive:

·       £1,700 compensation for the season (based on Scottish Artist Union rates for New Graduate Artists)

·       20 hours of dedicated paid mentoring sessions with industry professionals

·       Hands-on experience at all AMPLIFI events, including research, planning, and event day activities

·       Professional development in curation, production, and marketing

·       Weekly check-ins with existing guest curators Halina Rifai and Arusa Qureshi

·       Networking opportunities with wider music industry contacts

·       10 hours of therapeutic support through We Are Here Scotland's Creative Balance project

·       End-of-programme evaluation and career development planning

The initiative is supported by the City of Edinburgh Council, with additional wellbeing support provided through We Are Here Scotland's Creative Balance research project exploring mental health and wellbeing within Scotland's Black and Global Majority creative industries.

The AMPLIFI series, a collaboration between The Queen's Hall and We Are Here Scotland, has established itself as a vital platform for showcasing the sounds of modern Scotland. The series was recently recognised with the Creative Edinburgh 'Inclusion' Award for its work in amplifying new and rising artists in an intimate setting designed to put them centre stage. Early funding was given by Creative Scotland, who are now supporting AMPLIFI shows in The Queen's Hall's main auditorium, with on-going support from the City of Edinburgh Council for curation and mentoring.

As part of the AMPLIFI Pathways Mentorship Programme, the successful mentee will receive 10 hours of therapeutic support of their choice. This can include holistic therapies, talking therapies, or other wellbeing approaches that best suit the individual's needs.

This support is provided through Creative Balance, a research project under We Are Here Scotland exploring mental health and wellbeing, and what improvements can be made for Black People and People of Colour in the Scottish creative industries.

Creative Balance intends to be the first of an ongoing exploration into the mental health and wellbeing of Black and People of Colour creatives in Scotland. The project recognises the unique challenges and additional layers of stress often experienced by Black and Global Majority individuals working in the creative industries and aims to provide meaningful support while gathering insights to improve conditions in the sector.