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 2025 - May 2026 will open in June 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
Eligibility to join our part-time staff list, for work in our “Sounds Good Music Camps” or as an Usher in The Lark.
Assist with event preparations
See how our marketing, graphic design, media, and administration departments work.
Assist with workshops, visiting groups, meetings, school events.
Assist with our pre-instrumental classes, and the running of our children’s choir.
A greater understanding of the “behind-the-scenes” 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 will not be taken over the phone, or by other email contacts.
Applications for academic year September 2025 - May 2026 will open in June 2025. We will contact applicants in September 2025 to begin the offer process.