Light Up The North (LUTN) is a strategic network which supports the development of the light art sector. As a network of light festivals, we work together to share our collective expertise and to learn together. We support artists, commission new artworks, and carry out research.
We wish to appoint a Programme Lead to support us to deliver an exciting programme of activities across the next two years, consolidating the extremely successful period of growth in our membership and partnership working.
Contract dates: July 2026 – January 2028 inclusive
Fee: £250 per day; total fee available (across contract duration) £12,000
Working pattern: 48 days over 19 months; Average 2.5 days per month, flexible + remote
Budget of up to £1,200 (across 19months) to cover travel and subsistence whilst on LUTN business.
About Light Up the North (LUTN)
Light Up The North is a network of light festivals committed to sharing expertise, driving innovation, & supporting excellence across the sector. LUTN network consists of light festival members in: Barnsley, Blackpool, Bradford, Durham, Hull, Lancaster, Liverpool, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Oldham, Rotherham, Salford, Stoke, Wakefield, Wigan & Worcester.
The representatives of each member festival are united by a shared ethos of collaboration. They bring expertise based on a collective & rich foundation of cultural practice & technical knowledge. They offer cross-festival support to LUTN members, sharing best practice & enhancing skills across the light art sector in producing outdoor events & festivals.
