Exploring Medellin during a music internship in Colombia

Music Internships in Colombia

Colombia's musical map runs from the cumbia and vallenato of the Caribbean coast, the latter recognized by UNESCO as part of humanity's intangible cultural heritage, to the salsa of Cali and the folk traditions of the Andes. Over the past decade, a new chapter has been written in Medellín, where a generation of reggaeton and Latin pop artists has taken a local sound to global stadiums and streaming charts.

That success has built a real industry around the city. Recording studios, producers, songwriters, managers and festival organizers cluster in Medellín, supported by the city's long-standing tradition of tango, which took root here after the legendary singer Carlos Gardel died in a plane crash at the city's airport in 1935, and by a symphony orchestra and music schools that train classical musicians. For interns, that mix means exposure to the business of music in a place where local talent regularly reaches international audiences.

Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, gap year student or career changer, our music internship program in Colombia can help you build practical experience within an industry shaped by rhythm, ambition and a strong sense of local pride.

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24Guaranteed Internship
Vetted roles in leading Medellín music labels, studios, event producers and music organizations.

14Complete Overseas Support
Visa assistance, Medellín housing, social & cultural events and 24/7 staff support included.

22Global Career Network
Join 15,000+ alumni with dynamic workshops, networking events, and employer references. 

Example music host organizations in Colombia

We've previously placed interns with organizations across Medellín's record labels, recording studios, artist management, live event and music education sectors. The organizations featured represent examples of the types of professional environments where participants have gained experience.

Why do a music internship in Colombia?

Medellín's music industry grew from the ground up. Many of the artists now known worldwide began by recording in home studios, sharing tracks online and performing at neighborhood events, and the companies around them developed the skills to turn that momentum into releases, tours and brand partnerships. Interns can see how a local scene professionalizes, with roles from audio engineering and A&R to licensing and content production.

Latin music has become one of the fastest-growing segments of the global industry, and Colombia sits at the center of that story. Labels and managers working in the city must think about audiences in Spanish-speaking markets across the Americas, as well as in Europe and the United States, which gives the work an international outlook from the start. Alongside the commercial side, public programs and cultural institutions keep traditional and classical music in circulation, offering interns a chance to explore very different sides of the same sector.

Medellín is particularly strong in areas such as Latin urban and pop music, studio production, live events and festivals, and artist management, offering exposure to an industry that is shaping what the world listens to.

Experience music in a city exporting its sound

Global reach
See how artists from Medellín build audiences across Latin America, Europe and the United States.

Deep specialization
Explore the sector across labels, studio production, live events, management and music education.

Studio culture
Build connections with producers, engineers and songwriters working in the city's busy recording scene.

Rich traditions
Learn how vallenato, tango and classical music continue alongside the city's modern sounds.

Meeting other interns on the first day of a music internship in Colombia

Explore music internships in Colombia

Medellín's music landscape spans record labels, recording studios, management companies, festival producers and music education programs. Your internship could give you the opportunity to see how organizations support artists and reach audiences, with tasks suited to your experience and under the guidance of experienced music professionals.

Studio & Production Support

Recording studios coordinate sessions, equipment and file management for artists and producers. You could support session scheduling, file organization or production documentation.

You could work on: Session scheduling support · File organization · Production documentation · Studio administration

Live Events & Festival Production

Concerts and festivals require careful scheduling of artists, stages and crews. You could support line-up research, artist liaison administration or event communications.

You could work on: Line-up research · Artist liaison administration · Event communications · Volunteer coordination support

Digital Content & Music Marketing

Releases reach listeners through video, social media and streaming playlists. You could support content planning, social media scheduling or audience analytics.

You could work on: Content planning · Social media scheduling · Audience analytics · Campaign tracking

Music Education & Community Programs

Neighborhood music schools and community projects bring instruments and lessons to young people across the city. You could support program administration, resource preparation or participant communications.

You could work on: Program administration support · Resource preparation · Participant communications · Event coordination

Looking for music internships outside of Colombia? Explore our international music internships to discover opportunities across a range of destinations. 

Example music internship roles in Colombia

Depending on your skills and interests, you could take on a role such as:

  • Music Business Development Intern
  • Cultural Experience Intern
  • Music Education Intern
  • Artist Development Intern
  • Arts Administration & Cultural Operations Intern
  • Production & Events Assistant Intern
  • Music Content & Social Media Intern
  • Artist Management & Label Support Intern

Your exact role will depend on your host organization and placement.

Explore more example music and performing arts roles >

Interns in Colombia on an Exotic Fruit Tour

What can you gain from a music internship in Colombia?

A music internship in Colombia goes beyond a single line on your CV. It's a chance to see how a local scene grows into a global one, developing practical skills through work that supports artists and audiences.

  • Build Colombian music industry experience

    International music experience on your CV shows future employers you've worked in a market producing some of Latin music's biggest names.

  • Work on real music projects

    Put your knowledge into practice through projects that could involve label releases, studio production, event planning or artist management, depending on your placement.

  • Grow your Latin music network

    Connect with producers, managers and promoters across Medellín while building relationships with fellow interns from around the world.

  • Understand how Latin music travels

    See how artists build audiences across borders through streaming, touring and digital content. 

  • Experience Medellín's music culture

    Gain insight into how local pride, tradition and international ambition shape the way music is made and shared. 

Going on a night out with other interns during a music internship in Colombia

What's included in the Colombia internship program?

Your program includes support designed to help you get the most from your international internship, from placement and accommodation to visa support, career coaching and 24/7 in-country support.

Explore the full Medellín internship program >

Hear from our interns in Colombia

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"I've been helping out in the studio and supporting recording sessions. People come in to record all kinds of things, from podcasts to music, and it's been really cool and fun to help with those sessions. I've also been generating ideas for promotional content, such as a campaign for a market taking place over the weekend, as well as ideas for other creative projects. I've also been helping set up live events by organizing sound equipment with the team and that's been really cool." - Gabriella Goring, music intern in Colombia

"I feel the overall process with The Intern Group went very smoothly. It was extremely helpful to come to Medellín with my apartment ready, someone to pick me up from the airport and an orientation day to show us around. Finding a place to work abroad can be difficult on your own, so everything was made very easy for us. The Intern Group also provides a community where you feel safe and at home. If you have any problem, you know you have someone to talk to, so you just feel protected." - Andreea Prodan, Colombia intern

Exploring Medellin during a music internship in Colombia

Is a Colombian music internship right for you?

A Colombian music internship could be a great fit if you're drawn to the energy and business of Latin music.

Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, gap year student or career changer, you can build practical music industry skills while experiencing how organizations in Medellín support artists and reach audiences. It's an opportunity to build your CV, expand your professional network and discover where a career in music could take you.

What is it like to live as a music intern in Colombia?

Living as a music intern in Colombia, based in Medellín, means a visit to the Casa Gardeliana in the Manrique neighborhood, a museum devoted to tango and the legend of Carlos Gardel, becomes an early highlight. Evenings at the Teatro Metropolitano, where the city's philharmonic orchestra performs, offer a polished contrast to the energy of the clubs.

Record shops and street musicians in the city center turn an ordinary walk into a treasure hunt for vinyl and unexpected performances. A weekend in the town of Jardín, where villagers gather in the plaza under colorful chairs as music drifts from the cafés, offers an easygoing pace.

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Going on a hike with fellow interns during a music internship in Colombia

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