Open Position:

Festival Production Manager

for the Make Music Cyprus Festival

Deadline: 31 October 2025

Location: Cyprus (hybrid). The role involves regular team meetings (mostly online) in the months leading up to the event, and on-site meetings with the team and external partners before and during the festival period.

We’re looking for a motivated, creative, and organised individual who shares our passion for music, community, and cultural celebration. This is a voluntary position, ideal for someone who wants to play a key role in shaping one of Cyprus’s most vibrant street music festivals. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our festival community.

About the Organisation

Make Music Cyprus is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting music, creativity, and community engagement through a range of cultural projects and initiatives. It is part of the global Fête de la Musique movement, which is a celebration that began in France in 1982 and now takes place in over 1,000 cities worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make music accessible to everyone. Each year, we bring together professional and amateur musicians, choirs, DJs, and music lovers across Cyprus for a festival filled with free performances in public spaces.

The Make Music Cyprus Festival is entirely non-profit and volunteer-driven, built on the belief that music can unite people, communities, and cultures. It comes to life every year thanks to the contribution of dozens of volunteers, hundreds of musicians and a small but strong organising team.

The Role

As Festival Production Manager, you will play a central role in coordinating and executing the operational side of Make Music Cyprus, ensuring every production element runs smoothly from planning to festival days.

Κey responsibilities

• Lead and support the Festival Production Team in delivering all production and logistical tasks on time and to a high standard.

• Work closely with the Project Manager and Creative Coordinator to stay aligned on plans and progress.

• Set, monitor, and adjust deadlines according to the festival’s milestones.

• Ensure clear and consistent communication within the Production Team and across other teams (Creative, Logistics, Management).

• Coordinate with external vendors, partners, and public or private stakeholders.

• Anticipate potential risks and address issues proactively.

• Allocate festival resources

• Cultivate a positive, collaborative, and solution-oriented team culture.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about event management, music, and community events

• Highly organised, with strong leadership and communication skills

• Able to manage multiple tasks and collaborate within a team

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, creative, and volunteer-based environment

• Proactive, reliable, and full of fresh ideas

• Experienced and comfortable with spreadsheets and documents (either Google or Microsoft)

• Fluent in Greek and English

• Previous experience or qualifications in event or project management are a plus, but enthusiasm, initiative, and a genuine love for music matter just as much!

What we offer

While this is a voluntary position, Make Music Cyprus offers a meaningful opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on experience in cultural event production.

• Build valuable networks within the arts and music scene in Cyprus and beyond

• Contribute to a growing international movement that celebrates music and creativity

• Be part of a passionate and supportive team that values collaboration and fun

• Learn directly from qualified and experienced professionals in event production, project management and cultural management.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please send an email to volunteer@makemusiccyprus.org with your CV and your motivation to join our team.

Let’s make music happen. Together.

Join us in creating a celebration where everyone can play, perform, and share the joy of music!