This summer will see an ambitious multi-site operatic community performance by Infinite Opera unfold on the streets of Digbeth – and we need a dedicated team of volunteers to help make it happen!
Each volunteer will receive a Growing Project plant pot, hand finished in Digbeth, as a thank you for their time and energy.
Volunteer support will make the promenading production possible through vital activities such as stewarding the many venues involved, audience assistance, and wayfinding along the performance route. This will not only give invaluable experience and understanding of how large-scale public arts events happen, but you will be contributing to the delivery of something very special right at the heart of a vibrant arts community based in Digbeth – and having fun along the way!
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Marking the redevelopment of the Typhoo Tea Factory, BBC new production headquarters, by Stoford Developments, Infinite Opera’s ‘Open for Business’ is an exciting new work that reflects the lived experiences of Digbeth’s residents, workers, and the industrial and cultural heritage of the area. Informed by extensive research and interviews with the community and stakeholders, the operatic performance captures Digbeth’s present and past within its rapidly changing landscape.
You can find out more about Infinite Opera’s work by clicking here.
Tuesday 4 August, 5pm: Initial induction meeting (Online, Zoom)
Volunteer induction with Grand Union & Infinite Opera. This will be a time for us to share full details of the event, roles and responsibilities for volunteers and a chance for you to ask questions.
Sunday 30 August 2026: Infinite Opera Event (Digbeth, Birmingham)
Each volunteer will be assigned a role within the event. There are several forms this might take including, stewarding a venue location or stewarding audiences between locations
Access Information
This volunteering opportunity will likely involve moving from one location to another and/or standing for periods of time to help support our artists and audiences. We will also be considering what kind of communication system to use (e.g. radio system or messaging system) and will take into account access when making these decisions. We want to make this opportunity as accessible as possible, therefore if you have any questions about this, please contact us at info@grand-union.org.uk or call us on 0121 643 9079.
To volunteer with us for the Infinite Opera event please email us the following information:
- An overview of your experience and interest
- Confirmation that you are able to attend the induction session (Tuesday 4 August, 5pm) and the event itself (Sunday 30 August)
Deadline: Monday 13 July, 9am
Send applications to info@grand-union.org.uk with the subject heading ‘Infinite Opera Volunteer’
We will send out confirmations about inductions w/c 27 July.
