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’ll be working with 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 they'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 the London Living Wage.

Check back here for updates on what this year's Young Producers will make!

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 is a community festival, centering 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 3 November, 5-7pm 

Tuesday 10 November, 5-7pm
Tuesday 17 November, 5-7pm 

Tuesday 1 December, 5-7pm 
Tuesday 8 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?

 The deadline to apply for this opportunity has passed and we aren't accepting new applications.

If you applied before the deadline, you should have received an email from youngpeople@rmg.co.uk to confirm we got your application. Please contact us if you think you applied but haven't heard from us.

We'll be in touch with everyone who applied by/on the day of Tuesday 20 October to let you know the outcome.

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, the 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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