OK, they're in Manchester but I'm a big fan of Futuresonic. I went to last years festival (report 1, report 2).

FREELANCE FUNDRAISER (CHARITABLE TRUSTS & FOUNDATIONS)

To secure organisational funding for Future Everything CIC, the new creative 'community interest company' responsible for the Futuresonic International Festival, now in its 10th year, for the period 2007-2010.
The work will progress a development plan and a three year vision for the festival and organisation developed with funding from Arts Council England.

FREELANCE PR CONSULTANT/OFFICER

To develop key media partner(s) for Futuresonic International Festival.

We are looking for freelance arts / music or events PR professionals to identify, approach, negotiate and secure key media partners for the Futuresonic International Festival. The Festival is looking to build strategic and long-term relationships with key media organisations that can help take Futuresonic into a wider public consciousness.

FREELANCE SPONSORSHIP CONSULTANT/OFFICER

To develop and manage new commercial and corporate income streams, supporting Future Everything's development strategy and enabling its programme, oriented around the Futuresonic International Festival, now
in its 10th year, and the new Social Technologies Summit event. The March-July 2006 short term contract will develop opportunities for both 2006 and 2007, aiming to generate some income for the 20-23 July 2006
festival, and prepare the ground for 2007 and beyond. Through this work we want to raise awareness of the organisation's work, aims and goals with related companies and individuals as well as generate financial or
in-kind benefits for the organisation.

Closing Date: Midday, Monday 6th March 2006
Commencing: March / April 2006 (subject to availability)

Further information and contact details available online at: http://10.futuresonic.com/

Please check the information on the website before applying.

Please send your applications to:
Drew Hemment
Future Everything
Third Floor
24 Lever Street
Manchester M1 1DZ

Email: 10@futuresonic.com

Futuresonic Festival 20th-23rd July 2006