Entertainment Co-ordinator

If you love bringing people together through music, laughter, and shared experiences, this is your chance to make Christmas Day truly magical.

i'm interested in this role

Norwich Open Christmas is looking for a creative and confident Entertainment Co-ordinator to curate and host the entertainment programme for our Christmas Day celebration. This role is perfect for someone who loves music, performance, and creating unforgettable moments for guests of all ages.

In the past, we’ve welcomed everything from live bands and solo singers to balloon artists and roaming magicians. The atmosphere is festive, inclusive, and full of surprises, and we’re always open to new ideas.

When you'll be needed
This is a seasonal volunteer role, with planning starting in October and culminating on Christmas Day, when you’ll take centre stage as our MC. You’ll be supported by other volunteers and the wider NOC team throughout.

What you'll be doing

• Designing the entertainment schedule for Christmas Day
• Contacting previous performers and recruiting new talent
• Coordinating a diverse mix of acts—from musicians to magicians
• Acting as MC on the day, including making announcements over the PA system
• Liaising with our sound engineer and risk assessment officer
• Ensuring electrical safety and performance logistics are in place
• Overseeing key activities like Bingo and the Christmas Quiz (with help from our experienced quiz setters)
  
  

Planning begins in October, when you'll be given contact details for past performers and can start reaching out to build the day’s schedule. In the lead-up to the event, you'll work closely with our risk assessment officer to ensure safety protocols are met, and coordinate with our sound engineer to prepare for the big day.

On Christmas Day, you’ll be the voice of the event; welcoming performers, guiding guests through the entertainment, and making announcements as needed. After lunch, you’ll help run our ever-popular Bingo and quiz sessions, which are a highlight for many of our guests.

Support and resources

• Contact details for previous performers
• Help from experienced quiz setters and organisers
• Collaboration with sound engineer and safety officer
  
  

Who we're looking for
Someone with:

• A flair for organisation and creativity
• Confidence speaking in front of a crowd
• A warm, inclusive approach to working with performers and guests
• A flexible mindset – ready to adapt and keep the energy flowing
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If you love bringing people together through music, laughter, and shared experiences, this is your chance to make Christmas Day truly magical. If you’re interested, please get in touch with us via email: [email protected]