Since February 2023 and the arrival of the new CEO-Artistic Director, Christophe Slagmuylder, Bozar has been taking a new direction in terms of its artistic strategy and programming. The existing activities of the different artistic disciplines arebetter aligned in order to become an integral and complementary part of an overall transversal and interdepartmental way of working. As one of the two main pillars of Bozar's artistic project, the music programme is developed at the heart of a multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary house, contributing directly to Bozar's unique identity in Europe.
Bozar Music offers a programming the strength of which lies in the combination of established artists and young musicians, repertoire and contemporary creation, big stars and new discoveries. Bozar Music develops and implements a transversal mediation and education programme that encourages inclusion, integrates the different axes of its programming and focuses on target groups. Throughout its 157 seasons, the musical project presented by Bozar Music has been greatly enriched. Initially exclusively classical, the season now presents a wide variety of styles and genres. Since 2002, when Bozar Music was founded, early music, classical music, contemporary music, jazz, electro and 'global' have been presented in various concert halls in and around the Centre for Fine Arts.
In consultation with the CEO & Artistic Director and the Head of Music, you will be responsible for the programming of concerts of classical music at Bozar with the aim of achieving a coherent and attractive artistic programming season. Under the supervision of the Head of Music, you will support the department's organisation and work together to implement its content and societal guidelines.
- You collaborate with the CEO & Artistic Director and the Head of Music with regard to outlining a medium- and long-term artistic vision with the aim of presenting a high quality programme of diverse and innovative classical music concerts
- You are responsible for the programming of the important concerts taking into account the artistic strategy. You programme the classical concerts, within the envisaged standard series and/or complementary to the projects, that have an impact on the image of the house and represent an added value for the targeted audiences.
- In your programming, you ensure a balance between early music, classical music, contemporary music and projects that seek a crossover between repertoires and musical genres. You propose and develop new concepts.
- You will supervise the second Classical Music programmer and advise him/her in achieving the season's programme.
- You will support the Head of Music with regard to the organisation and budget monitoring of the department and contribute to the creation of a sustainable network with structural partners.
- As a member of the Music Board, you will provide input from the perspective of artistic, financial and public outreach considerations
- You closely follow developments in your area of expertise. You develop and expand a network of international and transversal contacts in the cultural sector
Your Profile
- Music is a passion for you
- You have an educational background as a musicologist or in an artistic discipline, combined with an excellent knowledge of classical music and a wide and innovative approach to programming.
- Preferably, you have at least 8 years' experience in a similar position
- You have sufficient language skills in English, as well as French or Dutch, or you are willing to follow an intensive course to fulfil the language requirements
- You are well organised, you know how to prioritise and you are stress-resistant.
- You are a curious networker with international contacts
Our Offer
- A professional challenge in a leading cultural house, in full swing
- A full-time contract of unlimited duration. In the classification system of the Centre for Fine Arts, this function is listed in Class 7
- A competitive salary package in line with the responsibilities inherent to the function
Interested ?
Please send your application until 21.01.2024 to: Edwin Udding - HR Coordinator, Centre for Fine Arts, Rue Ravenstein 23, 1000 Brussels. Tel: 02/507.82.67. Email: jobs@bozar.be
Bozar welcomes applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds without distinction of gender, religion, skin colour, nationality, sexual orientation or disability, aiming to reflect the diversity of Brussels in both its staff and its visitors.