55th Moers Festival

CODE: DE-SCI 03/26

Description: Moers festival is an international music festival that has been running for 55 years and represents all kinds of music that are not part of the mainstream. In addition to concerts on various stages, there are panel discussions on political and cultural topics, participatory activities, and events happening all around the city of Moers. Throughout the festival grounds, there is a market where jewelry, clothing, food, and drinks are sold, and attendees can also camp on-site.

Participants will gain insights into both the front- and backstage operations of the festival. They will have the opportunity to see how an international music festival is organized and what it takes to make it happen. They can explore various work areas and, during work, they will also have the chance to watch concerts and discussions and talk with artists, crew members, and international press representatives. Additionally, there will be plenty of time to get to know each other during work and the mission of SCI.

Work description: Before the festival begins, we need to set up the stages, finish and install decorations, put up posters, and prepare the festival grounds. After the festival, everything needs to be taken down and the site cleaned up. During the festival, participants support with entrance control, backstage preparations, catering assistance, artist support, running errands and patrolling, assisting with the children’s area, playing minor roles in videos and streams, and selling merchandise. The tasks are diverse and can change throughout the day. Some jobs are physical, others interactive. Some require more responsibility than others. You will also be working on weekends and not always alongside other participants, but of course, there will be enough group time and free time.

Requirements: Good English skills are necessary. German is a big plus but not a pre-requisite.
Please note that for this specific project you have to be able to ride a bike from the accommodation to the festival site and vice versa.

Accommodation and food: Participants will stay at a SCI:Moers owned building in cozy field beds, so please bring a sleeping bag and pillow. There are showers, toilets, a kitchen, and a common room available. One main meal will be provided on the festival grounds. During setup and takedown, participants will eat with the crew, and during the festival, they will have access to artist and crew catering. The rest of the meals can be prepared within the camp group at the accommodation.

This workcamp is organized by the German branch of Service Civil International (SCI). SCI Germany was founded in 1946 and is approved as a non-profit organisation. We are one of the oldest peace and volunteer organisations. SCI Germany aims to promote peace, non-violence, international solidarity, social justice, sustainable development and cross-cultural exchange through international voluntary work. We cooperate with a network of branches and partners in more than 90 countries. Every year, SCI Germany organizes about 50 international workcamps in Germany.