Reading & Leeds have announced plans to introduce a new apprenticeship and internship scheme to invite attendees for this year’s festival to see how things work behind the scenes.

They will be offering two 12–month apprenticeships (one for Reading Festival and one for Leeds Festival), as well as ten internship placements of up to 3 weeks to give 2012 ticket holders an opportunity to get involved in all aspects of producing the UK’s Number 1 festival, with placements created in various departments within Festival Republic such as: Production; Artist Liaison; Sponsorship; PR; Marketing; Digital/ Social Media; Ticketing; Sustainability; On site at Reading; On site at Leeds, and also with associated companies such as Scream PR (broadcast PR agency for the festival), Hall or Nothing (print and online PR agency for the festival).  The placements will be located in London or on site at Reading or Leeds.

The aim of the scheme is to give invaluable experience in the live music/ events industry to young people looking to benefit from the opportunity to enhance their skills and experience as they look to begin their careers in difficult economic times.  Basic expenses will be paid.

Applicants will be asked to compose a letter of no more than 500 words on why they would like to be considered for an internship, giving details on the area they would prefer to work in.  Applicants must be between 18 and 25 years old. 

Full details on how to apply and the dates applicants would need to be available will be posted after the launch on 12th March when Reading and Leeds will release line up details and tickets also go on sale.