Singer / Guitarist

NoFit State

Cardiff

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A touring performance company is seeking a dynamic performer with a male/lower vocal range to join their band for a new production in 2026. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional vocal and guitar skills, a strong stage presence, and the ability to collaborate in music creation. Performers will engage in hard but rewarding work, entertaining audiences across the UK and Europe. If interested, email your application by Sunday, 11 January 2026, including videos and a CV.

Qualifications

Candidate should have a male/lower vocal range to complement the band.
Able to sustain high energy performances up to 7 times a week.
Ideally Welsh or UK-based, open to diverse backgrounds.
Fluent in English; other languages a plus.
Able to share equal responsibility for touring duties.

Responsibilities

Join the band for the new production and participate in music creation.
Contribute to all jobs related to touring and performance.
Collaborate with the band and musical director to shape music for the production.
Support touring responsibilities across the UK and EU.

Skills

Exceptional vocal and guitar skills

Strong stage presence

Ability to sing fluently in English

Willingness to improvise

Ability to work collaboratively

Touring adaptability

Job description

We are looking for a strong, dynamic performer with a male/lower vocal range to complement the band and join the new company for the 2026 tour, with a view to potentially continuing for the 3-year life cycle of the show.

Our Big Top shows touring all over the UK and EU each year, performing to over 50,000 people per year. It is a full length 2-hour performance which requires our performers to have the stamina and consistent energy to sustain this up to 7 times a week.

In 2026 we are creating and touring a brand-new production, and this role will be coming in right from the start and working with the rest of the band and the musical director to create the music for this show.

Our ideal candidate will possess:

Exceptional vocal and guitar skills, additional instruments are also a plus
Strong stage presence and confidence on stage
A willingness to improvise and develop skills in a new performance vocabulary.
The ability to sing fluently in English, other languages are also a plus
Someone able and willing to muck in and take an equal role in all jobs related to touring and all the challenges that come with that. It’s hard work, but it’s brilliant work.

Preferably (but not essential) you would be Welsh or UK-based and we are particular keen to receive applications form people form ethnically diverse backgrounds.

If this sounds like you,please send us:

No more than 5 minutes total of video examples of how you meet our criteria.
A short self-filmed video clip introducing yourself to us and telling us why you are this person, and why you think you are the best fit.

Please also send a

CV including referees, and a
Short covering letter.

If you need to/prefer to submit your application in a different format/way, please let us know.

If you're sending a selection of links and clips, make it easy for us to identify you and quickly see your potential. We will not have the time or patience to trawl through your entire Instagram.

Please send these tocasting@nofitstate.org bySunday 11 January 2026.

We will be holding an in-person auditions in Cardiff during the week commencing 12 January 2026.

Key info

Closing date for applications

Sunday 11 January 2026

In person exploration dates

Week commencing 12 January 2026

Location

Touring UK and Europe

Tour Dates

23 February 2026 to 30 September 2026

Closing date for applications