Artist Liaison 2025

MUDfest 2025 – Artist Liaison Callout

Applications close Friday 2 May 2025 at 5:00 PM AEST

Join the MUDfest Production Team!

We’re looking for passionate, creative and organised students to join the MUDfest 2025 Production Team as Artist Liaisons across three exciting areas:

  • 🎭 Performing Arts – Artist Liaison

  • 🎨 Visual Arts – Artist Liaison

  • 🎵 Music & Live Acts – Artist Liaison

Festival Dates: 19 – 23 August 2025

This is your chance to get behind the scenes of one of the biggest student arts festivals in the country. Work closely with student artists, develop your creative networks, and be part of an unforgettable festival experience right here on campus.

🎉 About MUDfest

MUDfest is the University of Melbourne Student Union’s (UMSU) biennial student-run arts festival — a celebration of bold ideas, experimental art, and student creativity in all forms. Think of it as Melbourne Fringe, but made by and for students.

The 2025 festival will take place across key Student Precinct venues:

  • Arts and Cultural Building (BN 159)

  • Student Pavilion (BN 162)

  • Market Hall (BN 189)

  • Festival Hub @ IDA Bar (BN 168)

As Artist Liaison, you'll play a vital role in ensuring each artform’s program is delivered smoothly, creatively, and in close collaboration with artists and the MUDfest Creative Producers — your 2025 Creative Arts OBs, Tianyi and Riya.

💼 Role Overview

Artist Liaisons are the bridge between the Production Team and student artists. You’ll be the main point of contact for your artform, helping artists bring their work to life across MUDfest venues, and ensuring the program runs smoothly from start to finish.

You’ll gain real-world experience in:

  • Festival coordination

  • Artistic development support

  • Creative problem solving

  • Team-based project delivery

💬 Who Should Apply?

All currently enrolled University of Melbourne students are encouraged to apply — including those from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and Victorian College of the Arts.

We strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disabled students to apply. No matter your background, if you're passionate about the arts and want to grow your experience, we want to hear from you.

Time Commitment

  • Full availability required: 11–29 August 2025 (including bump-in, festival week, and pack-down)

  • Flexible schedule, with regular Production Team and artist meetings

 Remuneration

This is a contracted position with flexible work arrangements.
The Artist Liaison will receive a contractor fee of $1500, paid in three instalments.

Key Selection Criteria

  • Current University of Melbourne student (including VCA and Con)

  • Strong interest in emerging and contemporary arts practice

  • Awareness of the 2025 theme (Refraction – One Self, Many Reflections) and a passion for collaborative artistic development

  • Experience or strong interest in at least one of the festival's artforms

  • Great planning, communication, and problem-solving skills

  • A collaborative and organised mindset

📝 How to Apply

Submit your Expression of Interest via this form:
👉 EOI Form

Please include:

  • A cover letter (max 1 A4 page) responding to the Key Selection Criteria

  • A CV
    Both documents must be uploaded as separate files (PDF or Word).

Applications close: Friday 2 May 2025 at 5:00 PM AEST

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview the following week (online or in person at the Creative Arts Office, Level 3, BN 159).

Questions? Reach out to your 2025 Creative Producers at arts@union.unimelb.edu.au

Be part of something big — help shape MUDfest 2025!