We're looking for experienced stage managers to run the show on some of our festival stages — keeping performances on schedule, coordinating artist changeovers, and being the calm centre of operations from line‑check through to the final act.
Key Information
* Dates:
Kindling: 19–24 Aug (build, festival 21–23, de‑rig)
Wildfire: 26 Aug–7 Sept (build, festival weekend 1, festival weekend 2, de‑rig)
Open to applicants available for one or both festivals
* Application Deadline: Midnight on 5 June 2026
* Food: Onsite catering
Your Responsibilities
* Run the stage day‑to‑day, keeping the running order on time and managing changeovers between acts
* Coordinate with sound and lighting crews to keep the technical side of the stage running smoothly
* Look after performers from arrival at stage through to set — line‑checks, on‑stage cues, and a friendly welcome
* Be the central point of communication on radio between stage, production, artist liaison and front‑of‑house
* Advance any last‑minute changes to the running order and keep relevant teams in the loop
* Maintain a safe working environment on and around the stage, in line with our H&S protocols
Your Skills & Experience
* Several seasons stage managing at festivals or live music events
* Strong technical literacy — comfortable speaking the language of sound and lighting crews
* Calm, clear communication under pressure, and the ability to be firm when and where needed
* Confident on radio and juggling multiple plates at once
* Experience working at greenfield festivals
* Happy working long evenings outdoors in a forest setting
* A flexible, can‑do attitude — willing to muck in where needed
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