Overview
Cryptic is looking for an experienced and dynamic Freelance Festival Producer to deliver Sonica Glasgow 2026, Scotland’s leading 11-day biennial festival of audiovisual art and experimental music.
For over a decade, Sonica has presented pioneering work at the intersection of sound, image and architecture, transforming venues across Glasgow into immersive environments that challenge and inspire audiences.
Sonica’s Mission: To present today’s finest, most imaginative audiovisual artists, whilst nurturing the creative talent of tomorrow, engaging & inspiring audiences locally, nationally & internationally.
Responsibilities
* Working with the Executive Producer and Artistic Director, lead the planning and delivery of Sonica Glasgow 2026 – manage all aspects of festival delivery from pre-production to post-event, overseeing budgets, staffing, logistics and operations to ensure a high-quality, safe and smooth-running festival.
Dates and Contract
* Festival dates: 24 September – 4 October 2026.
* Contract length: 6 months (April – October 2026).
* Work pattern: 3 days per week from 13 April – 31 May (18 days); full-time from 1 June – 4 October (90 days); 3 days per week from 5 – 30 October (12 days).
* Fee: £46,000 – £48,000 per annum pro rata.
About Cryptic
About Cryptic: An international, award-winning producing arts house, not for profit, based in Glasgow. We create unique experiences that engage and inspire audiences, with multi-media performances that fuse music with sonic, visual and digital art. Founded by Cathie Boyd in 1994, the company thrives on artistic innovation and creative risk-taking, which has created an environment where artists have been encouraged to push artistic boundaries.
A strong demand for our unique art experiences has led to the development of three distinct programmes: Sonica Glasgow, Cryptic Artists and Cryptic Nights. Each of these programmes allows the company and its artists to add to the legacy of three decades of pioneering art experiences.
For further information please visit https://www.cryptic.org.uk/work-with-us-freelance-festival-producer/
Application Deadline
The deadline is Wednesday 01 April 2026 at 12:00.
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