Preserve the rave and commemorate London’s club culture and electronic music history from the 80s – 2000s with this Mega Mega Mega curatorial opportunity. Platforming Romford’s contributions to this significant subculture in London, you will engage with local stories, histories, commission new work, work with archival materials to create an immersive exhibition with a permanent archival collection.
We’re looking for a curator with professional and/or lived experience – this could include working in the clubbing industry, promoting parties, as a musician, or with an avid interest in club culture – to lead the conceptualisation and development of this ambitious exhibition. The successful candidate will be responsible for realising their curatorial vision, designing a community engagement strategy, commercial aspects of the project and with the leadership of the Havering London team you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of a permanent archival collection.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute a compelling curatorial concept that captures the essence of Romford’s electronic music and club culture heritage
* Research and identify key historical moments, venues, artists, and cultural movements to feature
* Design an immersive visitor experience that brings the era to life through innovative display techniques
* Oversee the creation of new commissions and interpretive materials
* Collaborate with freelance practitioners to deliver the immersive elements
* Ensure historical accuracy while maintaining engaging storytelling
* Community Engagement Strategy
o Design a community engagement strategy that is forward-looking
o With support from the community engagement worker, you will work together to identify and engage with key stakeholders from Romford’s music community
o Create opportunities for public participation in the exhibition development process
o Work with relevant cultural organisations, venues, and community groups with support from the community engagement worker
o Work with Havering London to support the development of a permanent archival collection
* Havering London will support you with developing a commercial aspect of the exhibition to achieve a ticket sales target of £30,000, representing a key performance indicator for project success
* Professional and/or lived experience in club culture, including working in the clubbing industry, promoting parties, as a musician, DJ, or as an active participant in the scene
* Demonstrable curatorial experience with a strong portfolio of successful exhibitions, projects, or events. Knowledge of London’s club culture and electronic music history, including Romford’s contributions
* Experience in engaging public audiences
* Strong project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and budgets
* Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
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