Transition Year Work Experience
The IIMS invites Transition Year students from all over Ireland to complete their Work Experience placements with us.
Applications for the academic year of September 2024 - May 2025 are now closed. We will open for the academic year September 2025 - May 2026 in June of 2025.
Transition Year (TY) Work Experience is a great opportunity to try out a career that you are interested in. At the Irish Institute of Music and Song (IIMS), we give you a real-life insight into a career in music, working on our campus in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.
On your TY placements, you will get to work directly with professional musicians and creative entrepreneurs, you will gain experience in a state-of-the-art music venue; The Lark. TY students work with us on a 1 week placement Monday -Friday, and times of attendance may vary to suit activities on the campus. While here our students will experience lots of varying activities, while building life-long skills in a dynamic and inclusive working environment.
What do I need?
Interns must be in Transition Year in any school in Ireland
Be able to provide their own accommodation for the week
Interest in at least one aspect of the music industry (education, production, performance, etc.)
Focus, energy, and an open mind!
What do I gain?
Employment Reference to include in your CV
Eligible to join teaching staff (eg. Sounds Good Music Camp), or gain a place on The Lark event staff.
Assist with event preparations
See how our marketing, graphic design, media, and administration departments work.
Attend instrumental or voice lessons.
Assist with the running of our children’s choir.
A greater understanding of all aspects of the music and events business
How to apply?
Applicants must complete the form below, attach your CV and a cover letter setting out why this experience would be of benefit to you.
Applications for academic year September 2024 - May 2025 are now closed. We will open for applications for academic year September 2025 - May 2026 in June/July 2025.