Royal Caribbean International is opening its doors to even more entertainers to join its 3,000-plus cast members and production staff.
In the next year, more than 1,400 opportunities will be open to musicians, entertainers and production teams across the entire fleet.
According to Royal Caribbean, a recent survey* stated that 40% of emerging musicians are facing challenges that prevent them from kickstarting their careers.
The cruise line said in a statement that there is a wide range of opportunities for artists and behind-the-scenes teams to bring to life entertainment experiences.
Royal Caribbean produces original and West End productions, music performances, ice skating shows, high diving and acrobatic feats, and much more.
Seventy-five percent of musicians worried about their financial situation at least once a day, and a quarter of them considered leaving their profession altogether.
This is according to a report by Help Musicians in January 2022. Royal Caribbean said it is giving thousands of emerging artists the career kickstart they need.
“Music and entertainment are essential to making Royal Caribbean holidays memorable,” said Nick Weir, Senior Vice President, Entertainment, Royal Caribbean International.
“We keep pushing the boundaries of what is possible in entertainment in front of 105,000 guests each night, and the choice of career opportunities available to entertainment professionals is in the thousands.
“To continue raising the bar, we are expanding our incredibly talented roster of world-class vocalists, Olympic athletes, Broadway and West End stars, acclaimed producers and directors, to name a few.
“We are also committing more resources than ever before to music and entertainment for 2023.”
The thrill of live music and travelling is undeniable for both performers and consumers. More highlights from the survey* show the following:
- Eighty percent of Europe’s emerging musicians said that live performances are what they are most excited about in 2022.
- Seventy percent noted that performing for live audiences is the most rewarding part of their work.
- More than 35% of them said travelling and seeing new destinations is what they are most excited to do in 2022.
- A total of 68% of Europe’s music-loving consumers said that live music makes them feel at their happiest.
- One-third of consumers also said that live music was what they were most excited about in 2022.
- Eighty-five percent of people associate their best holiday memories with a music track, and 67% said that music and entertainment is important when choosing their next holiday.
Rachael Hudson from Ramsbottom in Lancashire is a superhero in Royal Caribbean’s original production “Effectors II: Crash ‘n’ Burn” on board Wonder of the Seas.
Rachel has worked with the cruise line for more than five years as a featured singer on Explorer, Oasis and Quantum of the Seas.
She said: “In our industry, the opportunity to perform live and hone your skills every day is so rare, and I am truly able to build a career at Royal Caribbean.
“I work alongside the world’s most experienced producers, choreographers and coaches in the business while travelling to amazing places like Miami, The Bahamas and Rome.
“After the last few years, it is incredible to be back performing live in front of audiences from all over the world.”
For more than 50 years, Royal Caribbean has set the stage for incredible family holidays with world-class entertainment that rivals the West End and Broadway.
“Performers have the opportunity to develop their talent with regular work – multiple nights a week – in front of an engaged, entertainment-loving audience of thousands, all while travelling the world.
As many as 25,000 performers from across the world audition for Royal Caribbean every year, with many training at its 132,500-square-foot, state-of-the-art entertainment studio facility in Miami.
Musicians, entertainers and behind-the-scenes talent can apply for brand-new and life-changing opportunities here.
- Research was conducted in partnership with Censuswide and surveyed 3,000 emerging musicians and 4,500 music-loving consumers in U.K., Spain, Italy, Germany, Sweden and Norway.
- Research from Help Musicians uncovered challenges for touring in Europe and the huge impact on musicians:
- Fifty-seven percent of musicians have said that they are unsure they will be able to achieve sufficient income to meet their overheads.
- As many as 75% advised that they worry about their financial situation at least daily.
- A quarter of musicians considering leaving the profession altogether.
