Showrunners Events Production
Learn how to plan, market and manage your own events.
Love organising get-togethers? Passionate about live events and curious about what goes on behind the scenes? This is for you!
We're excited to offer residents of Waltham Forest and Haringey a unique opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience.
We have seven training spots available, each followed by a week-long paid placement with Mayamada, a creative network that designs and produces events, podcasts and comics inspired by Manga.
During this opportunity, you’ll learn essential skills, including:
- Social Media Management – How to plan and coordinate social media effectively.
- Event Planning & Budgeting – The basics of successfully managing, planning, and budgeting for a live event.
You will also get the chance to put your new skills into practise at a number of events which Mayamada are co-ordinating.
Past participants on Mayamada development programmes have loved the experience and it’s really helped to grow their confidence and skill set, as well as broadening their network.
Natisha
“I think the mayamada programme has been so reassuring as it has shown me that there are like-minded people in the UK that want to tell stories and help young people become artists themselves. Thank you mayamada!”
The training on offer includes:
3 days training with Nigel Twumasi and Mayamada learning to design, produce and manage live events.
Training includes:
- Event Coordination Fundamentals
- Graphic Design and Brand Identity
- Media Production and Content Creation
Additional benefits:
- 1 week's paid placement (London living wage - £13.85ph) working with Mayamada to design and produce events.
- Opportunities to network with potential employers.
Owen
“Working for Nigel was a great experience and it was a pleasure to hear what he’s learnt throughout the years of starting his company.”
After the training you will:
By the end of the training, you’ll have a clear understanding of what it takes to design and produce events. You'll gain hands-on experience with essential technical skills, boosting your confidence and ability to share your knowledge with others.
You'll also connect with industry professionals, opening the door to exciting career opportunities. If you're looking to take things further, you’ll have the chance to discuss your next steps with experienced mentor and teacher Nigel Twumasi.
This well-rounded program ensures you leave with both technical expertise and valuable professional connections.
Previous participants have used the opportunity to strengthen their freelance portfolio and gain further work as artists, designers, event producers, and workshop leaders.
Chaniya
“During my time at mayamada, I felt supported with my neurodivergence and encouraged to pursue the opportunities available.
I’m excited to use the skills I’ve learnt in new settings and I feel reassured that community engagement and creative facilitation is the direction I want to go in because of my positive experience with mayamada.”
Essential Criteria:
- Reliability and punctuality
- Interest in planning and producing events
- Openness to learning and having fun
- Aged 18 or over
Desirable:
- An interest in visual arts or comic books.
- An interest in developing social media skills.
We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups in the creative sector including women, non-binary and transgender residents, those from global majority backgrounds, disabled individuals and LGBTQI+ community members.
Liam
“I enjoyed my time on the Showrunners program…I feel like it has positively impacted my future career aspirations as this programme will give me the skills that I need for my future”
Interested? Apply now!
It only takes a few minutes. If you need support with your application, please e-mail Dominique.dunne@walthamforest.gov.uk
- Deadline for applications: Thursday 6 March, 5pm
- Interviews: Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 March 2025
- Training dates: Wednesday 19 to Friday 21 March 2025
- Paid placement dates: End of March to April