Creative Leads and Performers

DEADLINE TO APPLY 26/06/26

call out for creative leads and performers

Multi-Story Orchestra is always interested in hearing from exceptional artists, musicians and creative practitioners who share our commitment to youth-led music-making and collaborative creation.

We work with a diverse network of composers, songwriters, story writers, music directors, choir leaders, instrumentalists, directors, facilitators and performers who contribute to our projects throughout the year.

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  • We are interested in connecting with artists who:

    • Place young people at the centre of creative work.

    • Believe in collaboration, shared ownership and collective creativity.

    • Contribute to inclusive, supportive and professionally ambitious working environments.

    • Are excited by creating original music and performance rooted in lived experience.

    • Bring curiosity, generosity and openness to the creative process.

    • Are committed to helping young people develop confidence, creativity and artistic leadership.

  • We regularly work with:

    • Composers

    • Songwriters

    • Story writers

    • Music directors

    • Choir leaders

    • Instrumentalists

    • Directors

    • Facilitators

    • Performers

    • Creative practitioners working across music, theatre, storytelling and interdisciplinary artforms

  • People choose to work with Multi-Story Orchestra because of our:

    • Collaborative and supportive culture.

    • Commitment to artistic excellence and experimentation.

    • Youth-led approach to creativity.

    • Inclusive and welcoming working environment.

    • Flexible ways of working.

    • Commitment to learning, reflection and professional development.

    • Belief in the power of music to build community and create change.

  • We are committed to ensuring our artistic teams reflect the young people and communities we work with.

    We particularly welcome expressions of interest from artists who:

    • Have lived experience or professional expertise in Black British music traditions, including R&B, soul, gospel, rap and grime.

    • Come from working-class backgrounds.

    • Identify as part of the Global Majority.

    • Bring a broad range of cultural, creative and life experiences.

    • Are passionate about removing barriers to participation in music and the arts.

    • Have experience working with young people and supporting their creative development.

    We value artists who understand the importance of representation, accessibility and creating environments where young people feel heard, respected and empowered.

WHO WE WORK WITH

Young Creatives

Young Creatives are at the heart of Multi-Story Orchestra. Through a year-long programme, they work alongside professional artists to develop ideas, create music and perform original work.

Artists

We collaborate with a wide range of freelance artists including composers, conductors, songwriters, instrumentalists, storytellers, directors and facilitators. Artists contribute to both creative development and public performance, helping shape work through a genuinely collaborative process.

Choirs and Schools

We work closely with local schools and communities, supporting young people to participate in performances and develop their musical confidence and skills.

Core Team

Our staff team works closely with artists and young people to create ambitious projects, support artistic development and build an inclusive organisational culture where everyone can contribute.

About Multi-Story Orchestra

"Multi-Story is a place where you can be who you want to be, you can be your creative self."

— Toni, Young Creative

Multi-Story Orchestra brings together professional artists and young people to create original music that tells real-life stories and amplifies unheard voices.

Founded in 2011, we have spent more than a decade pioneering youth-led orchestral music in communities across the UK. Our home is at Bold Tendencies in Peckham, South London, and our work brings together Young Creatives, professional musicians, local school choirs and audiences to create ambitious new performances rooted in lived experience.

  • Our values of creativity, collaboration and community guide everything we do. Young people are not simply participants in our work; they are collaborators, creators and leaders whose experiences shape the stories we tell and the music we make.

  • Our performances have explored themes including identity, belonging, social media, climate change, ambition, family and community. Through long-term creative relationships, we support young people to develop as artists while creating powerful new music that speaks to contemporary life.

  • Over the years, Multi-Story Orchestra has performed at venues including Bold Tendencies, Southbank Centre, Fairfield Halls and internationally at Salzburg State Theatre. In 2024, the Orchestra received a Royal Philharmonic Society Award for The Endz, and in 2023 became an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.