Solo Guitar-Vocalist
Job Description
Solo Guitar-Vocalists deliver music across a variety of styles and often perform on acoustic, but frequently specialize on electric. Amps are provided and generally have onboard reverb, but pedalboards are generally required if a guitarist wishes to make use of a broader palette of effects. Ability to perform solo sets (either "Chord Melody"-style or with loops/tracks) is not required, but a valuable asset. A repertoire of 300+ songs from 1950s to 2020s is required.
Featured Soloists are expected to:
- Perform vocally and on their instrument as scheduled by the Music Manager not more than 35 hours in a week, averaged not more than 5 hours per day, with performance schedules of 2-4 sets typical;
- Dress professionally in business casual attire or in a more "branded" look that fits with a contemporary image for music artists, while maintaining consistency night-to-night;
- Join into a shared cabin with one other teammate;
- Attend regular trainings and meetings as part of life onboard;
- Take part in regular safety exercises and In-Port-Manning duties;
- Enthusiastically engage with guests and teammates as part of live performances, on- and off-stage; and
- Rehearse with other musicians for special performances and/or complete personal practice as-needed.
Benefits of performing with Princess Cruises include:
- Flexible contract scheduling above 14 weeks;
- Variety of itineraries and locations;
- Negotiable starting salaries based on qualifications;
- Eligibility for discounted cruise fares after one year of service;
- Partial reimbursements on Seafarer's Medical Fitness Certificate costs;
- Reimbursements on certain baggage/travel costs;
- Company-provided travel to and from the assigned vessel (subject to visa and legal considerations, through select major airports);
- Company-provided accommodations when traveling to the assigned vessel (subject to scheduling needs); and
- Access to certain guest areas, facilities, and amenities, on an as-available basis (subject to Captain's Standing Orders and any health guidance in effect).
Video auditions / showreels are required -- YouTube links are the preferred method. Interviews / auditions are planned and scheduled on a case-by-case basis and focus on:
- Repertoire;
- Stage Presence; and
- English proficiency.
We are not currently recruiting for the job.