Job Title: Music Programmer
We are seeking a skilled Music Programmer to drive the growth and financial success of live music and other performance programming across all our venues.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Drive revenue growth through effective sales, partnerships, and venue utilisation strategies.
* Build and maintain relationships with artists, promoters, and commercial clients.
* Support emerging and local talent, particularly in live music.
* Manage venue operations and programming delivery from end-to-end for The Church, a new 100-seat artist-led venue prioritising accessibility for artists.
* Coordinate bookings, contract negotiation, event planning, budget management, and event settlement for The Church.
* Shape audience development strategies and position us as a leading destination for live performance in the region.
Requirements and Qualifications:
* Extensive experience (5+ years) in venue or event bookings, commercial producing, programming, and the live music industry.
* Strong industry networks and established relationships with agents, promoters, and touring artists.
* 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.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
* Established contacts in the Geelong music scene.
* Experience in producing diverse art forms, including comedy, theatre, and dance.
* Experience in cultivating commercial partnerships.
* Familiarity with event and ticketing software systems.
* Experience in community engagement and supporting emerging artists.
Special Requirements:
* Flexibility in working hours to support daytime, evening, and weekend work.