Applications now open to be part of Hidden Door 2022
Our festivals showcase theatre, spoken word, visual art, dance and music by local and international artists, and aims to create a platform to bring the arts to a wider audience.
Hidden Door is a volunteer-run charity, with our work funded through ticket sales, sponsorship and fundraising. All money goes straight back into the festival and paying our creative contributors and artists.
This year we’re bringing the old Royal High School on Calton Hill to life for a ten day festival of live music, visual art, dance, theatre and spoken word. The festival will completely transform the entire complex from 9 – 18 June 2022.
We’re looking for friendly faces to help us with a range of duties before, during and after the festival and to help make this the most exciting Hidden Door Festival yet.
We’re looking for self-motivated team members for a range of duties before, during and after the festival such as:
- Clearing and preparing the site before the festival
- Venue building and set up
- Event stewarding, greeting visitors and crowd control
- Invigilating artwork installations across the sites
- Box office support
- Stage management and artist support
- Checking wristbands and tickets
- Queue management and monitoring noise levels
- Cleaning up after the festival
- Supervising gates and access points to the festival
Why volunteer?
- FREE access to the festival (dependent upon hours volunteered)
- The chance to work with an experienced team and learn new skills
- An opportunity to get involved in the local arts scene and work with a great line-up of artists and contributors
- Be a part of the festival team, make friends and meet new people
- Food and soft drinks on shift
How to apply
Fill out this online form to tell us a bit about yourself and your availability.
If you aren’t sure if volunteering is for you, or would like to understand a bit more about what’s involved, please email hello@hiddendoorarts.org and we’ll be happy to help.