Keyboard player for showband

Job description

Cruise Ship Keyboard Player – Job Description
We are seeking a talented and versatile Keyboardist/Pianist to join our onboard entertainment team. This role is ideal for a strong sight-reading musician who enjoys performing in a variety of musical settings at sea.

Key Responsibilities
Perform as a member of the showband, accompanying guest entertainers, and themed party sets.
Provide high-quality performances across diverse musical genres (jazz, pop, rock, Broadway, classical, Latin, etc.).
Accurately interpret charts, scores, and lead sheets with minimal rehearsal.
Adapt keyboard sounds (piano, strings, organ, synth, brass, etc.) to match each performance.
Participate in rehearsals, sound checks, and special events onboard.
Uphold company standards of presentation, professionalism, and guest interaction.
Requirements

Requirements 
Excellent sight-reading skills (both notation and chord charts).
Strong technical ability and stylistic versatility across multiple genres.
Proficiency in using digital keyboards, synths, and sound patches.
Previous professional performance experience (theatre, cruise, or touring preferred).
Ability to follow click track and cues.
Willingness to commit to 2–6 month contracts at sea.
Passport and medical clearance (MMR and ENG1 required).

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