Festival Director

Global Recruitment for Next Festival Director

Sydney Festival is excited to start worldwide recruitment for the next Festival Director. The initiative invites top industry talent to lead the Festival into a new chapter of excellence.

Join the Future of Sydney Festival

Are you passionate about the arts and dedicated to fostering cultural vibrancy? Do you have a flair for creativity and a vision for innovative programming? Sydney Festival invites skilled individuals to join a dynamic team on a journey to embody summer through vibrant and transformative artistic expressions.

Position Available: Festival Director

Sydney Festival seeks a visionary leader to shape the artistic and creative direction of this esteemed event. The Festival Director will curate an extraordinary summer experience, blending diverse and vibrant art forms that engage, inspire, and create lasting memories.

Why Join Sydney Festival?

Cultural Brilliance: Join an organization that has been a beacon of cultural excellence for over four decades, captivating audiences and igniting Sydney with innovative performance.

Artistic Excellence: Curate a bold contemporary program that spans a diverse array of artistic disciplines, enhancing the Festival’s reputation for top-notch artistic experiences.

Global Impact: Foster connections with acclaimed international artists and companies to enrich Sydney’s cultural landscape and cosmopolitan appeal.

Community Engagement: Actively involve the community through partnerships, outreach programs, workshops, and free events, ensuring deep connections to the diverse communities served.

What Sydney Festival is Looking For

• Proven expertise in developing imaginative, original, and engaging arts programming.
• Established artistic reputation, credibility, and extensive networks within the arts and cultural sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in providing strategic leadership and managing resources for cultural events or projects.
• In-depth understanding of current issues in the arts and cultural sectors, with active engagement in various events, festivals, and organizations.
• Exceptional collaboration skills with government entities, commercial sponsors, and other stakeholders.

How to Apply

To express interest in the Festival Director position, please email details to peopleandculture@sydneyfestival.org.au to receive the Candidate Pack. Applications close at 5pm AEST, 31 May 2024.