We’re looking for eight cultural programmers and curators aged 21 – 32 to take part in Southbank Centre Presents
This bespoke programme is designed to equip the next generation of cultural programmers and curators by developing their curatorial toolkit and practical experience. The work programmed and curated will sit at the heart of our 75th anniversary celebrations during the summer of 2026.
Supported by BAFTA-winning producer, Tobi Kyeremateng, the cohort will develop practical skills and theoretical approaches to cultural curation with contributions and insights from practitioners across a variety of art-forms. During their time on the programme, they will also learn from industry experts working at the Southbank Centre and our network of partners, including Skin Deep, Resolve Collective, SXSW London and Factory International.
Over 20 months, from July 2025, the Southbank Centre will build a relationship with the cohort, developing and strengthening their practice via monthly talks, workshops, peer-led discussions and an intensive residential retreat. Putting theory into practice, the cohort will then have a range of opportunities to programme and curate events as part of Festival 75 – our 75th Anniversary celebration during May to September 2026 – as well as wider Southbank Centre programming.
The cohort will be made up of programmers and curators with interests including, but not limited to:
- Literature and Spoken Word
- Film and Moving Image
- Music and Sound
- Performance and Dance
- Architecture and Spatial Design
- Creative Education and Community Engagement
- Creative Technology
- Visual Arts
Ultimately, we’re looking for individuals who are excited about bringing people together through cultural experiences to play, learn, feel, and move.
