Going to festivals is an activity that many people doing, but what if you had the chance to be paid to go to them instead of having to form out a huge amount of money to attend?

Well an opportunity with the events guide Skiddle might be able to help as they are looking for a Festival Reporter this summer which would pay out £7,500 in total.

On the Skiddle website, it says: "This part time role will allow those with a creative streak to produce fun and exciting content across some of the UK’s most famous festivals, capturing memory making moments and seeking out the very best of each event, with their content published across Skiddle’s social platforms."

In total, the individual would attend 13 events between May and August 2022.

The Argus: The Festival reporter would go to 13 separate events (Canva)The Festival reporter would go to 13 separate events (Canva)

As well as paying the new Festival Reporter to attend some of UK's biggest festivals, Skiddle will also cover all expenses including travel to and from the festivals as well as meal costs for each day. 

What festivals would you go to?

Festivals the successful applicant will be required to attend are:

  • Highest Point, Lancaster, May 12-15
  • Dream Valley, Kent, May 28
  • Creamfields South, Chelmsford, June 2-4
  • Parklife, Manchester, June 11-12
  • One Out Fest, London, June 18
  • Retro In The Park, Burnley, July 2
  • Kubix, Sunderland, July 9
  • Bluedot, Macclesfield, July 21-24
  • Belladrum, Inverness, 30 July 28-30
  • Rock The Mote, Kent, August 6
  • Garage Nation Outdoor Fest, London, August 13
  • Weyfest, Farnham, August 19-21
  • Creamfields North, Cheshire, August 25-28

How to apply for the role?

To apply for the part-time role, go and fill out the form on the Skiddle website here.