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House Of MCR at Factory International Paid work experience (Fashion Design/Styling/Production)
House of MCR
Created by Darren Pritchard and Rikki Beadle-Blair
Commissioned and Produced by Factory International
About House of MCR
House of MCR is a new live performance event celebrating creativity and excellence in the black queer community. This music, dance and runway competition event will use some of the traditional historical formats and structures of a vogue ball but with a unique Mancunian twist- think Project Runway, The Voice, and RuPaul’s Drag Race all in one event!
The event will be co-created by creative director Darren Pritchard and writer/host Rikki Beadle Blair, who will set the context, background, and links between the 6 competition categories: We Dress, We Dance, We Sing, We Strip, We Lip Sync, and We Are Family. The performance will feature professional and non-professional performers from the QTIPOC community in Manchester and the North-West.
House of MCR—Factory International
As a collaboration between Factory International, and Manchester Fashion Institute (MFI), we are offering an exclusive PAID work experience opportunity for seven MFI students. You’ll work closely with cast designers in an ‘assistant’ style role, supporting them with designing, making, styling, production, and promotion for the event. Each successful student will be paired with one of our seven designers or performers, matched based on their individual skills, interests, and strengths.
Gavin Douglas (Programme Lead -BA Fashion Design and Technology) and Nathan Roberts (Lecturer- Fashion marketing) will make the selections with consultation from designers, but please feel free tell us who you would like to work with in your statement !
The 7 designers and performers are:
Harry Keita (He/Him): Typing… (@invuharry) • Instagram photos and videos
Ken Morris (he/him)- Kenneth Morris (@kenmozcreations) • Instagram photos and videos
Darren Hamilton (he/him): @sebastianseventyfour • Instagram photos and videos
Miss Jalebi Bebe (he/him/she): Mohammed Jalebi Bebe (@missjalebibebe) • Instagram photos and videos
Meme Gold (She/Her): MEME GOLD(@memegold) • Instagram photos and videos
Lucky Roy Singh (They/Them): Lucky Roy Singh #MCR (@luckyroysingh) • Instagram photos and videos
Ella Gumbs (She/Her): Bitchcraftwear (@bitchcraftwear) • Instagram photos and videos
In addition to your assistant role, selected students will also participate in the final production and performance week as dressers, costumers, and production assistants across all 3 performances. This hands-on experience will provide invaluable insights into the fast-paced world of live fashion performance events, enriching both your skills and CV.
Additionally, students will support their assigned designer or performer from May 13th to June 14th, with specific arrangements made on an individual basis (1-2days, 8hours).
Don’t miss out on this chance to be a part of the House of MCR X Factory International event!
Students must be available from June 17th for preparation and rehearsal and all three performance evenings from June 20th to June 22nd. The schedule, dates, timings and requirements are subject to change and amendment. Students will need to be flexible.
This is a paid opportunity- Students will receive an hourly rate (equal to or above national minimum wage) for the days they are required to attend. Further information will be given to successful applicants with a breakdown of details.
This opportunity is open to all students who wish to celebrate inclusivity and diversity, as members/ allies to the QTIPOC and LGBTQIA+ community.
RISE points will be allocated and calculated upon completion.
For further information Contact
Gavin Douglas- G.Douglas@mmu.ac.uk
Nathan Roberts- N.Roberts@mmu.ac.uk
Associated Badges:
In A Nutshell...
- Collaborate and network ... with fellow students, upcoming queer Manchester fashion talent, and Factory International.
- Upskill... in work experience designing, making, styling, producing, and dressing for 3 evening performances, led by a team of industry professionals.
- Showcase.... your talent as an MFI student; show Manchester what you have to offer!
- Experience ... a live project like no other, fusing music, dance, and a fashion runway competition.
- Celebrate... the LGBTQI+ and QTIPOC communities in Manchester and the North-West!
- Earn up to 150 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.
Schedule
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13/05/24 to 14/06/24 - To Be Discussed
INDIVIDUAL DESIGNER SUPPORT SESSIONS (1-2 DAYS) Mandatory- supporting your assigned designer with there looks prior to the show and finishing day. -
10:00 to 18:00 on 17/06/24 - MFI
HOUSE OF MCR - We Dress Finishing Day Mandatory-assisting your assigned designer at MMU. Collaborating and meeting the other designers and performers and working together on looks and show prodcution. -
14:00 to 22:00 on 19/06/24 - Aviva Studios- Factory international
HOUSE OF MCR Technical rehearsals WEDNESDAY 19TH JUN Mandatory attendance for dressing/styling backstage -
14:00 to 22:00 on 20/06/24 - Aviva Studios - Factory International building
House of MCR Live performance night 1 - Thursday 20 Jun 2024 Mandatory attendance for dressing/styling backstage -
21/06/24 to 22/06/24 - Aviva Studios- Factory international
HOUSE OF MCR LIVE PERFORMANCE NIGHT 2 - FRIDAY 21 JUN 2024 Mandatory attendance for dressing/styling backstage -
19:00 to 22:00 on 22/06/24 - Aviva Studios- Factory international
HOUSE OF MCR LIVE PERFORMANCE NIGHT 3 - SATURDAY 22 JUN 2024 Mandatory attendance for dressing/styling backstage