Saxophone Samurai | Live Assistant Staff Wanted

Saxophone Samurai | Live Assistant Staff Wanted

From the streets to tourism ambassador──.
We are recruiting assistant staff to support the live performances of the Saxophone Samurai, who operates as a Nagoya Tourism Goodwill Ambassador.

Although this is a behind-the-scenes role,
How to brand music and how to release it to captivate people──
"What lies ahead for the tourism business?"—
You can observe on-site marketing and strategies firsthand as a reference.
It is also recommended for those who want to work in music or tourism in the future.

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Type of contract

service agreement
*Please note that this will be concluded with our partner, Uewomuite Sakura Co., Ltd.

Job description

  • Loading/unloading of equipment and instruments, setup/dismantling
  • Crowd control (safety management and basic security) of customers during and immediately after the performance
  • Possible requirement to drive in the future

Working hours

  • Weekdays: between 17:00 and 21:00
  • Weekends and public holidays: May be all day (possibility of multiple projects)
  • Rarely, there are projects on weekdays during the day

Work location

  • Centred in Nagoya city
  • Sites in neighbouring municipalities available
  • Occasional trips outside the prefecture required (accommodation expenses provided)

Work process

  1. Loaded the equipment brought by the saxophone busker onto a trolley and transported it to the venue
  2. Rigging and setup of equipment and materials (*Setup of musical instruments will be handled by Sax Samurai)
  3. Safety management and crowd control during the performance (keeping aisles clear, considering tactile paving, etc.)
  4. Organisation of post-performance tipping, photos, and handshake queue
  5. Dismantling of equipment and loading into the equipment vehicle (driving and warehouse loading/unloading may be required in the future)

Remuneration and benefits

  • Travel expenses provided
  • Meals provided during long hours of work
  • Accommodation expenses provided if an overnight stay is required

Prerequisite

  • Someone with a reasonable level of physical strength (capable of loading and unloading equipment without issues)
  • Someone who looks clean and tidy
  • Someone who is punctual, keeps promises, and understands basic manners

Desirable requirements

  • Experienced wind instrument player (especially saxophone)
  • Someone familiar with the operation of sound equipment

What you will gain from this job

  • Ability to organise on-site and communication skills
  • Real-world hands-on experience in music event management, branding, and audience acquisition
  • Practical knowledge of self-production and marketing strategies for musicians

Fee (excluding tax)

working hours Within Nagoya City Aichi Prefecture (outside the city) outside the prefecture
Under 3 hours £4,000 £4,500 £5,000
between 3 and under 6 hours £8,000 £9,000 £10,000
less than 6 to 8 hours £10,000 £11,000 £12,000
Over 8 hours To be decided on a case-by-case basis through consultation

* All amounts are shown excluding tax.

How to apply

Please fill in the required fields in the application form below and submit it.

  • Name / Age
  • Contact details (phone number, email address)
  • Current address (as far as city, town or village)
  • Experience in music, equipment, and driving
  • Available days and times of work

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Recruitment process

  1. Form submission (document screening)
  2. Online interview
  3. Contract procedures and site accompaniment (may include trials)

Notes and Supplementary Information

  • Aged 18 and over (high school students not permitted)
  • Wear comfortable clothing and trainers are recommended
  • The meeting time and duties are subject to change due to weather conditions or site circumstances.
  • You may appear in social media or photo/video shoots (may be used for our PR materials)
  • If there are any serious breaches of etiquette such as unannounced absence, lateness or leaving early, we will suspend future requests.