Most Wanted: Music 2022 is Germany’s new voice of the forward-thinking music industry. The convention will take place as a hybrid conference – both online and on-site in Berlin. We are looking for volunteers who want to gain hands-on experience in organizing this year’s MW:M. As part of the team, you will learn how to organize and execute a professional hybrid event. Help us negotiate A New Deal the music industry needs. Apply now!

MW:M22 volunteers: Teamwork always wins!

Our MW:M22 volunteers should be professional, reliable and culturally sensitive. You will be part of the global change in music industry and get the opportunity to meet with music managers, artists, and powerful decision-makers. These are the areas we need your support in: Set-up and Dismantling assistant You might get your hands a bit dirty. We need you to help us prepare the venue and dismantle it! Registration You are responsible for a welcoming and fast check-in process. All-Arounders You get to taste a little bit of everything and help your colleagues in every area. If you cannot decide what role to choose, this is a perfect one for you! Speaker Support You are the person who welcomes our speakers and gets them on stage! No pressure though! Stage Management You are responsible for technical support and capacity of stages, making sure everything runs smoothly. For this role we prefer you have technical experience as you might have to run the stage yourself! Room Management You are helping Stage Managers run the show by providing assistance on location to attendees, exhibitors, artists and keeping the area at its capacity and tidy. Catering Our physical attendees will be provided with food onsite as well, so we need additional helping hands with tidying and distributing the lunch! Social Media Assistant Work closely with our marketing team! It’s important you have a good camera and previous experience in Social Media content creation! listen to berlin: Awards This is a separate, smaller event one day before the conference. It is an award ceremony for the most influential artists in Berlin’s music scene and we need you to help us run it! MW:M Satellites Set-up and general assistance at partner locations throughout the city. MW:M Live This is the Showcase Festival of Most Wanted Music. MW:M Cinema A selection of music-related film screenings. Team Leaders Team leaders are responsible for a small team of roughly 5 volunteers. If you are highly organized, reliable and wish to support us on a higher level, please do apply – your skills are greatly appreciated!

MW:M22 volunteers: When do we need your support?

• 7th & 8th of November 22event set-up
• 8th of November 22: listen to berlin: Awards – official kick-off of MW:M22!
• 9th & 10th of November 22: MW:M Convention (main conference days)
• 10th of November 22: MW:M Satellites – side events all over Berlin + MW:M Live Showcase Festival + dismantling/load-out

If you are chosen, you will work two shifts of 4-6 hours each. These can either be on the same day or on different days. The rest of the time you are one of the few people who have free access to the physical part of the conference. The given shift times are preliminary and subject to change.

In exchange for your support, we promise:

• Conference pass: full access to all components of the event
• Content: see top music managers, artists and other professionals hold innovative talks and workshops
• Recordings of the event: We will record the whole conference and host a livestream
• Practical experience: organization of a hybrid event with 3000+ attendees
• Networking opportunities and meeting like-minded people
• Recommendation: get a reference from us for your CV
• Refreshments: food and drinks during the event
• Get your own MW:M22 t-shirt

Please keep in mind that we can not cover accommodation and travel expenses. All shifts and work stations will be set up in compliance with all distancing and hygiene legislations. Looking forward to your applications and we thank you for your support! Click here to apply!