Could this be the best job you'll ever have?

No, but you do need strong rhythm. Most Spark! performers have a background in drumming, percussion, dance, movement, circus or another physical performance skill. If you can keep time, learn patterns, move well and perform with energy, we want to hear from you.

No. Spark! material is taught practically, so you don't need to read music. You do need strong rhythm, good listening, concentration and the ability to learn patterns accurately.

No. Professional experience is useful, but it isn't the main thing. We're looking for rhythm, movement, stage presence, stamina, reliability, flexibility and a good team attitude.

Very. Spark! is a physical performance role. You'll be drumming, moving, learning choreography, performing in costume, working outdoors, travelling and carrying equipment, all while keeping your performance level up for the crowd. You don't need to arrive as the finished article, but you do need to be fit, coordinated and ready to work hard.

Yes. You need to be based in the North East, within about an hour of North Shields. Rehearsals take place here, the team is based here, and new performers need to be available regularly through the rehearsal period. This isn't the kind of work we'd want anyone relocating for, so if you're not already based in the region (or already planning to be), this probably isn't the right time.

Spark! is unlikely to work alongside a full-time course with fixed weekday commitments, especially during the initial rehearsal period, which happens on weekdays in North Shields. It can work well alongside part-time study, freelance work or flexible creative projects. It can also be a brilliant next step after finishing a course. Lots of our performers joined just after graduating or finishing training, when they were building a freelance life and looking for paid performance work, travel, experience and a team to be part of.

You need to be flexible, especially while you're new and learning the show. Initial rehearsals happen on weekdays. Shows can land on weekdays, evenings, weekends and sometimes in short runs away from home. You don't have to say yes to every date, and we have a larger team than we need for most shows, which gives everyone some flexibility. That said, the performers who get the most work are usually the ones who can say yes most often, learn more than one part, and make Spark! fit around their other projects. If you've got a fixed job or course that makes you unavailable on the same key days every week, this probably won't work.

No, but you do need to be able to get to rehearsals in North Shields reliably and on time. For shows away from home, performers usually travel together in company vehicles from an agreed meeting point, which can vary depending on the team and the job. We don't usually pick people up from home, so you'll need to be able to get yourself to the meeting point.

No. Spark! is paid freelance performance work, and the amount of work varies through the year. For some performers it becomes the main part of their income. For others it sits alongside teaching, bands, dance work or other flexible jobs. The performers who do the most with us are usually the ones with strong availability, good skills and a willingness to learn more than one part in the show.

It genuinely depends on you. As a realistic guide, we'd expect a new performer to earn somewhere between £12,000 and £16,000 in their first year, with the top end going to people with strong availability who learn more than one part of the show. Performance fees average £225 per day, and initial rehearsals are paid too.

Spark! performers are booked on a freelance basis. We'll explain how bookings, fees and availability work in more detail if you're invited to audition.

For shows away from home, we arrange and cover travel and accommodation, and you'll usually get meals or per diems while you're away too.

Hard work, but genuinely good fun. It's a full, hands-on day with some of the current Spark! team. You'll learn two pieces of music and the choreography that goes with them, have a go on the Spark! drums, and we'll get to know you. Wear something comfortable you can move in, bring water and some food, and come ready to get stuck in. People often tell us afterwards that, whatever the outcome, it was a brilliant day.

Yes. Our audition day is in North Shields on Thursday 2nd July 2026, 9am to 4.30pm, and you need to be free that day to be considered. We know it's not easy to keep a full weekday clear at short notice, which is why we assess applications as they come in. Apply early and, if yours is a clear yes, we may be able to tell you before the deadline. Most people will still hear from us after applications close, once we've seen the full field, so not hearing early doesn't mean you're out.

No. If you're invited, we'll teach you everything you need on the day. The only thing to prepare before applying is your stepping and clapping video.

You'll join our initial rehearsal process, usually 12 to 15 paid rehearsal days between late July and mid-September. You'll start with the core material and build from there. The more parts you learn and the more available you are, the more shows you're likely to be offered.

Usually the same day. If we need a little longer, we'll tell you when to expect a decision.

Yes. If you applied before and still think Spark! could be right for you, please do apply again. Skills, confidence and availability all change, and we're happy to take a fresh look.

Email spark@worldbeatersmusic.com or message us on Instagram or Facebook. If you're unsure about something practical, just ask before spending time on the application.