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Live Programmer

Salary £200 fee for one night
Hours £200 for the night plus accommodation and travel.
Location London/Bath
Closing Date 28 February 2026
Position Type Freelance
Advert expires on 28 February 2026

Main Duties

Live Programmer Wanted | Early Records

Early Records, founded by acclaimed recording artist Nicolette, is a pioneering record label dedicated to releasing innovative pop music. The label is driven by a passion for fostering future-forward creativity and delivering unique musical experiences to audiences worldwide. We describe our music as creative protein because it nourishes the soul as well as the ears.

We are seeking a live programmer for an upcoming short gig, with potential for further work in the future.

This role is for someone who is not only highly skilled, but deeply creative and musically intuitive. You’ll be working in a live performance context where sensitivity, imagination and responsiveness really matter.

Skills and Experience Required

You might be right for this if you are
• An experienced live programmer comfortable working in performance settings
• Inventive, playful and able to think beyond presets and conventions
• Musically attuned, with a strong sense of texture, dynamics and emotional flow
• Calm and adaptable in a live environment
• Comfortable and experienced working with electronica
• Excited by forward-thinking pop, experimental structures and expressive performance

The gig
• Short, focused live performance
• Collaborative and artist-led
• Potential for ongoing work with Early Records

If this resonates, please get in touch with a short introduction, relevant experience and links to examples of your work (live or recorded).

Although skill and presentation are very important, feeling, originality and creativity are equally of the utmost importance to us.

Early Records is all about equal opportunities.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.