18 people apply to become the director of the Kuopio City Theatre – the same number of applicants also apply to become the director of the Kuopio Music Centre

The main entrance of Kuopio Music Center photographed in winter.
Kuopio is looking for new directors for the Music Centre (pictured) and the City Theatre.

In Kuopio, the city will elect two prominent cultural figures this spring. The new director of the City Theatre will start in August 2024 and the new director of the Music Centre this year.

18 people have applied to become the director of Kuopio City Theatre. The deadline for applications was Tuesday 11 April.

The current director of Kuopio City Theatre, Tommi Auvinen’s term of office ends in 2024.The director’s responsibilities include programme planning and ensuring the financial balance of the programme and the achievement of operational objectives.

The total salary of the Director of the City Theatre is around €5 900 per month.

Also 18 applicants for the management of the Music Centre

Kuopio is now also looking for a new director for the music center. During the search, which ended on Tuesday, 18 applications came in for the position.

Also, the total salary of the director of the music center is around 5,900 euros per month.