LEVEL 2 Application Guidance
Applications open Friday 14th October 2022
Application deadline
Application deadline is 6pm 18th November. Please note: this has been extended so some information may still show the original deadline of November 11th
Decision date
You will be notified as to whether or not you were successful by email (unless an alternative way was agreed on with you) by Friday 2nd December 2022
Who can apply?
Women or anyone of a gender that is underrepresented in Music production.
Must be aged between 18 and 25 years old.
Must be based in Yorkshire and Humber Region.
How much will I get?
Placements will be paid at £11 per hour. Working out at 28 sessions over 7 months
Travel, childcare and other access costs are paid for.
(The funding for each placement averages out at about 1 day a week over 7 months.)
We can be flexible and work with you to work around any other commitments and responsibilities you may have.
When does it start and how long is the project?
LEVEL starts in November and we will aim to complete what you set out to do by July 2023
Sessions will be arranged to fit around you as well as the studio’s availability and the availability of whatever support you may want at the time, e.g. a studio engineer, artist or mentor availability.
Where is it based?
At Young Thugs. A professional recording studio in York.
https://www.youngthugs.com/studio
What experience do I need?
No qualifications or previous studio experience needed
Basic music software skills desired
A passionate and real interest in music production and/or studio engineering
A desire to work in a studio environment
How does it work?
You will influence the project that you want to undertake and be key to planning with the team your own personal development and identifying areas in which you need support.
The project delivery will work within flexible hours and childcare provision will be budgeted for so the participant can be in control at all times.
You will be shown how to book in studio sessions and supported to eventually run studio sessions on your own. Depending on what you want to focus on these sessions could be for tracking artists, tracking and working on your own music, or even mixing.
How to apply:
There are 9 questions to answer to apply. You can answer these in writing, or as a video or audio recording.
There are 2 ways to apply:
Online - To upload your application or to complete the application online click here
Email - You can email your answers or file to yssi@youngthugs.com
*Please make sure you email a completed Equal Opportunities form as well as your application.*
What we ask:
Your full name, age and where you’re based
Why would you like a LEVEL placement?
How will this opportunity help you move forward?
What previous music experience do you have?
What would you like to go on to do after this placement?
Any other information you would like us to know
What is the best way for us to contact you?
Downloadable forms in PDF and Word are available on the website:
Disability Access
We want this opportunity to be accessible, however we are aware that there may be some barriers that some people might face in accessing it. If there is anything that you would like us to know about how we can support you to access this opportunity please let us know.
About the building
Young Thugs is based on the first floor of an old pub and unfortunately does not have a lift. If this will be a barrier to you accessing this opportunity please get in touch, so we can work out a way if possible for you to still access this opportunity.
Young Thugs studio does not have an accessible toilet, though the venue on the ground floor downstairs does.
Young Thugs has one toilet on the studio level (this is a gender neutral toilet), and has access to a men’s, women’s and accessible toilet that are located in the venue on the ground floor.
Our ethos
We always try to be flexible and hold non-judgemental, inclusive and welcoming values. We may not always be able to meet certain requirements but will always try our best to be open and flexible when it comes to any concerns or potential barriers people may face in accessing our projects and services. We want to support people the best we can and are always happy to receive feedback that will help us in doing so.
Contact details for LEVEL
Email: yssi@youngthugs.com
Phone/Text/Whatsapp: 07920839552
Address:
Young Thugs
South Bank Social Club,
Ovington Terrace,
York, YO23 1DJ