Music & Performing Arts Internships

Overview

We offer music and performing arts internship opportunities with high-quality theaters and music labels around the world to allow you to immerse yourself in the creative world. In this famously competitive industry, an international internship is essential for those looking to differentiate themselves from their peers. Those interested in our theater and music internships abroad can apply for programs in every corner of the globe.

This career field is available online and in our music and performing arts hubs in Medellín, New York, Dublin, London, and Madrid. An internship in the entertainment industry will boost your career development, and offer invaluable networking opportunities.

Remote Performing Arts & Music Internships

Have you considered completing a remote music internship or online theatre internship from the comfort of your own home? Our virtual Music & Performing Arts internship program offers a flexible, fully remote experience designed to fit your schedule. Participants gain access to industry-relevant career development training, hands-on professional experience, and 12 months of exclusive, live keynote career talks led by global business and creative industry leaders. Discover how our virtual internship program can help you build real-world skills and advance your career in music and the performing arts.

Responsibilities

Talent scouting and artist management

You could actively participate in the process of discovering emerging musical and theatrical talents, which involves attending local performances, networking with industry professionals, and evaluating potential artists for collaboration. Additionally, you might assist in managing artist schedules, coordinating rehearsals, and facilitating communication between artists and the production team to ensure a seamless creative process.

Creating promotional materials for merchandising, publishing, and outreach

You could also be responsible for designing eye-catching promotional materials, such as posters, flyers, and social media content, to boost the visibility of upcoming events and merchandising opportunities. This includes developing engaging multimedia content, writing compelling press releases, and maintaining an updated online presence to foster greater community engagement.

Setting up performance venues and assisting behind the scenes with set changes

You could gain hands-on experience by actively participating in the logistical aspects of live performances. This includes helping to prepare and transform the performance venues, ensuring that lighting and sound equipment is properly set up, and assisting with stage management during events. You may also contribute to the seamless execution of set changes, allowing for smooth transitions between scenes and acts to enhance the overall audience experience.

Programs

In-person International Music & Performing Arts Internship
Combine first-class professional experience and culture immersion with your music and performing arts internship abroad in one of our 9 destinations around the world. 2,000+ talented professionals advance their career in exciting global cities every year with us.

Remote Music & Performing Arts Internship

Make your resume shine and grow your network, wherever you are with a remote music internship or a remote performing arts internship. The greatest advantage of a remote internship is that you can complete it and gain real-world theatrical and musical experience from anywhere at any time - all you need is your laptop.

Digital Nomad Music & Performing Arts Internship
Working as an intern in the music or theatre industry via our digital nomad program allows you to travel to an exciting international destination and work remotely, giving you the best of both worlds. Live and work like a local!

What You Can Expect

Our music and performing arts internship program offers far more than a line on your résumé. You’ll immerse yourself in real-world creative settings, develop industry-relevant skills, and gain valuable practical experience that goes beyond what you can learn in the classroom.

We take a personalized approach from the start. After you apply, our team gets to know your experience, creative passions, and long-term goals so we can match you with an internship that fits your background and interests within the music and performing arts industry. You can explore more about the program journey, from application through to alumni support, here.

Curious about what it’s like to intern abroad in the creative arts? Hear from previous interns who joined our music and performing arts internship program and discover how they made the most of their international experience:

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Career Advancement Training

Participants in our music and performing arts internship programs receive access to professional development resources before, throughout, and after their internship experience. These tools are designed to help you prepare for the creative industry, thrive during your international internship experience (whether remote or in person), and confidently showcase your experience when pursuing future opportunities.

Throughout the program, you’ll complete interactive training through videos, podcasts, articles, quizzes, and project-based learning, finishing with a certificate upon completion. Topics include communication, collaboration, leadership, professionalism, digital fluency, career development, and global awareness — all highly valuable skills within the music and performing arts industries.

You’ll also gain access to career support resources, including our CV enhancement tool and exclusive workshops focused on interview preparation, CV reviews, LinkedIn optimization, and personal branding for creative professionals.

After completing your international music and performing arts internship, you’ll continue to have access to guidance from experienced career coaches. Our network of industry experts can help you navigate topics such as presenting your international experience, building your professional brand, preparing for auditions or interviews, negotiating opportunities, and planning your next steps within the creative industries.

Example Host Organizations

We partner with over 3,000 host organizations worldwide, connecting students and graduates to internships across a wide range of industries, career fields, and global locations. Our network is always growing, giving you access to the most relevant and valuable opportunities.

While we cannot guarantee placement with one specific company, we guarantee an internship offer in your primary or secondary career field, providing hands-on experience to boost your resume and career prospects.

Interested in the arts? Explore our Theater and Music Internship host organizations to see examples of where you could gain real-world experience.