Vacature Productieverantwoordelijke

Responsibilities

Preparation:

•       You are responsible for the production preparation of the festival, with the exception of MA Competition and Vélobaroque. In doing so, you monitor timing and budget.

•       You make arrangements with artists regarding scheduling, technical riders, and accommodation.

•       You make arrangements for keyboard instruments, equipment, and venues, and follow up on these.

•       You arrange all necessary permits.

•       You manage an intern who will support you as a production assistant starting in June.

During the festival:

•       You manage the volunteer team.

•       You coordinate the setup and breakdown of concert venues outside the Concertgebouw.

•       You ensure that all equipment ends up in the right place.

•       You ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes: from welcoming artists and giving cues at the start of concerts to managing technicians and solving unexpected problems.

Profile

•       You have experience with production work.

•       You love music and enjoy working with artists.

•       You always maintain an overview, can easily set priorities and communicate them clearly to everyone involved.

•       You think and act proactively in stressful situations. While others are just realizing what the problem is, you are already working on the solution.

•       You know how to motivate a volunteer team.

•       You are a self-starter and enjoy rolling up your sleeves.

•       You have an excellent command of Dutch and English. You can get by in French.  

•       A category B driver's license is preferred.

What we offer

We are offering a freelance contract for the period from January through August 2027.

Following a positive evaluation of the 2027 edition, we would be happy to discuss the possibility of renewing our collaboration for 2028.

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Interested?

View the detailed job description below.

You can apply until November 8, 2026, by emailing your CV and cover letter to Adèle Querinjean (adele@mafestival.be).

Interviews will take place on November 23, 2026, in Bruges.

Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact Adèle Querinjean (adele@mafestival.be).