About the Role
The Music Programmer is responsible for driving growth and financial success in live music and other performance programming, as well as venue hiring across all venues.
This role focuses on sales, partnerships, and venue utilization, playing a key part in building relationships with artists, promoters, and commercial clients while supporting emerging and local talent.
As a dynamic contributor, you will manage and oversee all aspects of venue operations and programming delivery from end to end, ensuring seamless coordination across bookings, contract negotiation, event planning, budget management, and event settlement.
You will also be instrumental in shaping audience development strategies and positioning the organization as a leading destination for live performance in the region.
* Essential Qualifications and Experience:
* Extensive experience (5+ years) in venue or event bookings, commercial producing, programming, and the live music industry with proven success in curating and delivering music events in venue-based or festival contexts.
* Strong industry networks and established relationships with agents, promoters, and touring artists, coupled with a deep understanding of the current live music landscape and a passion for discovering new talent.
* Art-form specialisation ideally in contemporary music, as well as a broad knowledge and understanding across the performing arts.
* Significant knowledge and experience working in the contemporary music touring circuit with extensive national and international network.
* Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed revenue targets.
* Highly developed project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple events concurrently, manage timelines, delegate effectively, and ensure the seamless delivery of events from planning through to settlement.
* Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
* Established contacts in the regional music scene.
* Experience in producing diverse art forms, including but not limited to comedy, theatre, and dance.
* Experience in cultivating commercial partnerships.
* Familiarity with event and ticketing software systems.
* Experience in community engagement and supporting emerging artists.
* A passion for cultural development and a commitment to inclusive programming.
Key Requirements:
* Flexibility in working hours to support daytime, evening, and weekend work will be required as part of the normal hours of duty for this position.