Four enthusiastic young volunteers are prepared to assist artists at the upcoming Love Saves the Day festival in Ashton Court, Bristol. We’re thrilled to have Jason Golding, Jack Rogers, Eloise Manning, and Mae Wells joining us. Then this weekend, they’ll don hi-vis jackets and carry whiteboards that show the names of the artists they’ll be helping through the sprint.
The expansive festival is expected to draw about 60,000 per day. It’s something significant to celebrate in a lineup. Not to mention global stars including Overmono, Nia Archives, Ms Dynamite and Groove Armada. This year’s event is a special opportunity for youth. They’ll experience in real-time what it’s like to work in such an exhilarating, dynamic music festival landscape.
Though still an artist liaison rookie at 18, Jason Golding had plenty to say about his experience. He emphasized that the position is all about hospitality, shepherding artists, and making sure they have an amazing and seamless experience at the festival. He explained that the role is critical to create an environment where artists feel free and at ease to deliver their best performance.
Jack Rogers, 18, said being in the festival and working with some of the artists was a dream come true. He had designed previously for artists backstage and knew from that experience it was a very special endeavor. Of course, he hopes to run into legendary band Groove Armada while working backstage.
“The experience I’ve had today, setting up the artists backstage, it’s been amazing.” – Jack Rogers
Eloise Manning, now 21, has a diverse portfolio of labor market experiences accrued while pursuing her degree. She can’t wait to come back as a volunteer once she graduates! And she dreams of defending that title on the big stage at the festival one day. She’s certain that this experience will be invaluable in getting her there.
“It’s just such an amazing experience and I want to perform here one day.” – Eloise Manning
In addition to being the Dreamers’ first festival, it’s the first-ever music festival experience for 18-year-old Mae Wells. She spreads her infectious excitement about participating in the event, feeling a strong desire to immerse herself in the inner workings of how festivals operate.
“I’m most excited for working behind the scenes and seeing how everything works at a festival, and especially being a part of that.” – Mae Wells
With Love Saves the Day just around the corner, these young volunteers are excited to get into that colorful, buzzing festival scene. It’s a privilege to empower artists with new unhindered sonic space when on stage. Their eagerness is a sign of the youthful exuberance of this newfound passion in the music scene. It speaks specifically to the incredible impact that volunteers have in creating memorable experiences for artists and audiences, too.
