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Chair of the Board, Africa Oyé

Chair – Africa Oyé 

Liverpool, Merseyside 

Liverpool-based international music festival Africa Oye are inviting applications for the role of Chair of the Board of Trustees. 

Established in 1992, Africa Oyé has constantly strived to redress the balance with the  shockingly ubiquitous negative representations of Africa by shining a light on the incredible  array of cultures, foods, music and arts that make the continent so vibrant and inspiring.  Focusing on tolerance and multiculturalism, Africa Oyé has become a truly international  festival and one of the highlights of Liverpool’s music calendar. Having grown from humble  beginnings as a series of small gigs in Liverpool city centre, the past few years have seen  record attendances, as up to 80,000 revellers flocked to the beautiful Sefton Park over the  June festival weekend. 

With the aim of promoting a positive image of Africa and making the continent and  diaspora’s fantastic music and culture available for all, Africa Oyé’s popularity has seen it  become not only the biggest African music festival in the UK, but also one of the largest in  Europe. Our diverse and colourful event proved to be a cornerstone of Liverpool’s Capital of  Culture celebrations in 2008 and it brings in an estimated £2 million to the region’s  economy. 

In addition to the flagship annual festival, Africa Oyé works all year round taking educational  workshops across Schools and Youth Groups and travels internationally to various world  music conferences and events, promoting the work of the organisation and Liverpool as a  destination and hub of culture and creativity.

APPLICATION PROCESS 

With our 35th anniversary taking place in 2027, we are seeking someone who will be  passionate about the direction of the organisation and who has the ability to lead the  organisation moving into this exciting period. 

As we embark on an ambitious, new strategy, now is an incredibly exciting time to be joining  our Board. We are looking for a – 

Chair of the Board of Trustees 

We are looking for a strategic thinker with strong communication and we need a person of integrity with a strong commitment to our aims and a collaborative approach. 

The Chair will lead the Trustees in responsibilities around maintaining fiscal probity, overseeing governance, fundraising and work alongside the Artistic Director and Oyé team. The Chair is a public advocate for the festival nationally and internationally and will be on hand to help problem solve where necessary. They will also lead the board to help deliver a strategic vision for the festival. 

In return you will be joining a Board with a genuine desire to make a difference. 

The role is Voluntary, though travel / expenses can be covered for any events which the  Chair is required to attend. 

Location: Liverpool City Region 

Please submit your CV and cover letter by email to ally@africaoye.com The deadline for applications is 17th January 2025 with interviews taking place in February 2025 and the appointment to be confirmed by end of March 2025.

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