Work Experience
30th June – 4th July 2026
Bristol Beacon’s Work experience week for 2026 will take place from Tuesday 30th June until Saturday 4th July 2026 running from 10am – 3pm each day.
This is a friendly 5-day programme for 15 young people aged 14–15 (Year 10) who are curious about music, live events, and working behind the scenes at a world-class venue.
During the 5 days you’ll get the chance to:
- Learn what goes on behind the scenes at festivals and live music events
- Find out about different jobs and career paths in music and events
- Try out hands-on technical activities
- Go on a guided tour of Bristol Beacon
- Shadow staff during one of our Ensembles events
- Work with a facilitator to design and plan your own event
No experience is needed — just curiosity and enthusiasm!
Important things to know
We ask for some diversity information in our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. This helps us make sure we’re offering inclusive opportunities and reaching young people from a wide range of backgrounds.
At the moment, we’re unable to offer work experience outside of this week for anyone aged 16 and under. If you’re over 16, please keep an eye out for future opportunities.
If you have any questions or want to know more, you (or a parent/carer) can email us at workexperience@bristolbeacon.org
Who can apply?
This programme is especially for young people who are under-represented in events, and who may not always have easy access to opportunities like this.
You can apply if one or more of the following applies to you:
- Neither of your parents went to university
- Your household income is below £25,000 a year
- Your family receives Universal Credit
- You are currently in care or have been in care
- You receive free school meals
- You have a learning difficulty (such as dyslexia)
- You have a disability*
- You are a refugee or asylum seeker
- You are a young parent
- You are a young carer
- You describe yourself as coming from a diverse background
Bristol Beacon is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes young people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities.
*Under the Equality Act 2010, a disability is a physical or mental condition that has a long-term impact on everyday activities.
Two of the 15 places are reserved for young people with a disability or learning difficulty.
Applications for 2026 are now open!
Click the button below to apply. If writing isn’t your thing, you’re very welcome to apply by video instead.
Application deadline:
Friday 27 February at 9:00am
We can’t wait to hear from you
If you would like to discuss your application or have any questions about the application process please:
- Email workexperience@bristolbeacon.org
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