Young Producers

Are you interested in live events, arts, and heritage? Want to take part in celebrations marking Lunar New Year at the National Maritime Museum?  

We’re looking for up to 20 young people aged 16-25 to plan and run part of this festival for all ages, attended by up to 16,000 visitors! 

Together you’ll develop a trail, tour, performance, workshop, or something else. For example, to celebrate Diwali in 2026, Young Producers created a treasure hunt, video interviews, and dance workshops with artist and producer Monique Kaur Kellay 

This opportunity is paid hourly at London Living Wage.   

Who is it for?

• Young people aged 16 to 25 

• No experience needed, just curiosity and creativity 

• Whether you're a UK or non-UK national, please check that you can provide evidence of your right to work in the UK before you apply 

Lunar New Year celebrations at the National Maritime Museum are community-led, by creatives of Southeast and East Asian heritage. We celebrate a wide range of lived experiences and local and global perspectives and Young Producers is open to everyone. We’re particularly interested in hearing from young people with a personal, cultural, or community connection to Lunar New Year.  

What you'll do

• Work closely with a lead facilitator and producer 

• Meet heritage professionals 

• Collaborate with other young people to plan and run an interactive activity, resource, or performance 

• Learn about Lunar New Year in different cultures and communities, and share your own experiences, if you want 

• Help on the event day to run your activity 

When is it?

Tuesday 20 October 2026, 5-7pm 

Tuesday 3 November, 5-7pm 
Tuesday 17 November, 5-7pm 

Tuesday 1 December, 5-7pm 
Tuesday 15 December, 5-7pm 

Tuesday 12 January 2027, 5-7pm 
Tuesday 26 January, 5-7pm 

Tuesday 9 February, 5-7pm 
Saturday 13 February, event day, times to be confirmed 
Tuesday 23 February, 5-7pm 

How can I join?

Please fill out an online application form. If you’re under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the form and provide their email and phone number. 

We ask you 2 short questions about why you want to take part. For each question, you can: 

• Write a small paragraph (no more than 200 words) 

Or 

• Record an audio or video clip (no more than 2 minutes long) and email it to youngpeople@rmg.co.uk or share a file link on the form 

This is the only application stage.  

Where is it held?

Workshops are in the Learning Space at the National Maritime Museum, on the Museum’s ground floor with step-free access. Events for Lunar New Year take place across the Museum’s grounds. To find out more, read about how to find the National Maritime Museum.   

Contact us

Please email youngpeople@rmg.co.uk or text/call 07907 711159 if you have any questions. 

Do I need to bring anything?

All materials and some snacks are provided. Workshops are free to attend.You will be supported through an onboarding process when you start and to invoice.  

If you're worried about the costs of transport, we can cover up to £10 per return journey.

Accessibility 

If you have any questions about the Young Producers programme, application process, or to apply in a different format, please contact us.   

If we confirm your place, we will ask about any access or support needs you want to share so you can take part comfortably and safely. You can also contact us anytime to ask questions. Some ways we can support you: 

• Step-free access 

• Accessible toilets 

• Quieter spaces with lower lighting 

• Regular breaks 

• Noise-cancelling headphones 

• Fidget toys 

• We can’t provide one-to-one support, but you’re welcome to bring a support worker or someone to help. 

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