About Venue Nation
Venue Nation Australia is part of Live Nation Australasia, leading the way in strategy, growth, and innovation across a dynamic portfolio of venues. We’re passionate about delivering unforgettable live experiences and showcasing some of the region’s most iconic performance spaces.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Booking Calendar Management: Oversee the Festival Hall calendar, ensuring accuracy, compliance with booking policies, and maximum venue utilisation.
- Special Events Development: Lead the creation and delivery of venue-produced special events that align with organisational goals and audience demand.
- Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with promoters, agents, and clients to drive bookings and expand opportunities across the portfolio.
- Business Development: Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities to increase event numbers and broaden the client base.
- Negotiation & Contracting: Support negotiations on venue hire agreements and contractual terms, ensuring favourable outcomes for all parties.
- Event Settlement: Oversee settlement processes with finance and venue teams, ensuring timelines and policies are met.
- Reporting & Insights: Deliver accurate weekly and monthly reports on bookings, data analysis, pricing, and trends to support business growth.
What We’re Looking For
- Industry Experience: At least 5 years in venue booking, event programming, or live entertainment, ideally in a similar environment.
- Relationship Management: A proven ability to foster strong professional partnerships with promoters, clients, and stakeholders.
- Negotiation Skills: Experience negotiating contracts, artist fees, and event-specific terms with confidence.
- Organisation & Time Management: Skilled at juggling multiple deadlines while keeping the booking calendar precise and up to date.
- Attention to Detail: Accuracy in contracts, settlement processes, and reporting.
- Strategic Mindset: Ability to spot and act on new business opportunities to grow venue success.
- Collaboration: A team player who thrives working alongside programming, venue, and finance colleagues.
- Tech Savvy: Comfortable with venue management systems (VenueElite/Momentus preferred), Microsoft Office, and communication tools like Slack.
- Passion for Live Events: Genuine enthusiasm for the music and entertainment industry, with drive to contribute to Festival Hall’s growth.
The Advantages
- A vibrant, music-focused workplace fostering creativity and collaboration.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Access to concerts, events, and other entertainment perks.
- A diverse, equitable workplace where every voice matters.
- Comprehensive benefits, from volunteer days to wellness programs and mental health support.
Equal Opportunities
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and Homelife. As a growing business, we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It\'s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
- Industries
- Entertainment Providers
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📌 Bookings Manager - Festival Hall
🏢 Live Nation APAC
📍 Australia