Promoter/Tour Director

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia TEG Full time

About Ticketek Entertainment Group

Ticketek Entertainment Group is a global fan experience company that tickets, promotes and delivers live experiences that are impossible to forget. In a distracted world where nothing beats real human moments, We make life better live

Our Group includes; our Fan Experience Platform (Ticketek) that sells tickets and provides value added services, Event promoting, with businesses across Touring (TEG Touring), Sport (TEG Sport), and Family Experiences (TEG Experiences) and our digital business (Ovation) which focuses on delivering seamless data-driven outcomes for our fans and partners.

About The Role

TEG Dainty is seeking an experienced Promoter/Tour Director with established industry relationships and a trusted reputation among agents, managers, and artists.

This commercial role involves identifying touring opportunities, negotiating deals, and building on TEG Dainty’s legacy of delivering world-class live events. Reporting to Paul Dainty, you'll collaborate with internal teams and external partners from initial conversations through execution.

We're looking for a professional who understands the business, values long-term partnerships, and can contribute meaningfully to a company with a proud history and an ambitious future.

About TEG Dainty

For over 50 years, Dainty has produced exceptional live entertainment around the globe with some of the world’s largest acts and in 2016 the Dainty Group International was acquired by Ticketek Entertainment Group.

With Dainty’s unparalleled experience in productions, combined with Ticketek Entertainment Group’s superior capabilities in ticketing, promotion and data analytics, Dainty offers fans and stakeholders access to the best and most compelling music, sporting and entertainment events in Australia and around the World.Concert tours have included Katy Perry, Cyndi Lauper, Iron Maiden, Jerry Seinfeld, sporting entertainment such as WWE and theatre productions like Tina Turner: The Musical.

What does a day in the life look like?

Tour Acquisition & Deal-Making

- Lead identification, pitching, and securing of high-profile tours and artists across Australia, New Zealand, and international markets
- Develop compelling commercial proposals and negotiate artist/agent deals, including exclusivity, contract terms and commercial splits
- Serve as primary contact for artist representatives, managers, and agencies

Industry Relationships & Business Development

- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key talent agencies, managers, global promoters, and venues
- Stay connected to industry pulse through active participation in entertainment scene and industry events
- Identify emerging opportunities and talent aligned with TEG Dainty's commercial objectives

Commercial Strategy & Execution

- Drive commercial planning and budget development for tours, ensuring financial viability and revenue optimization
- Develop ticketing strategies, partnerships, and sponsorship opportunities
- Collaborate with legal and finance teams on contracts, compliance, and risk management

Strategic Leadership & Internal Collaboration

- Partner with internal teams (marketing, ticketing, production, operations) to create winning pitches and execute successful tours
- Provide market positioning and pricing insights during pre-tour planning
- Lead post-tour evaluations to optimize future acquisitions

Market Intelligence & Positioning

- Monitor market trends, artist cycles, and competitive landscape to maintain TEG Dainty's competitive edge
- Transform data and audience insights into actionable acquisition strategies

About you

- 5+ years experience in live entertainment/touring industry with established network of relationships

- Proven track record in tour acquisition, deal-making, and securing high-profile artists

- Strong negotiation skills with experience in artist contracts and commercial agreements

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with stakeholder management abilities

- Commercial acumen including budget development, financial analysis, and revenue generation

- Market intelligence and trend analysis capabilities with business development focus

- Cross-functional collaboration experience and ability to work independently

- Self-motivated, results-oriented professional

Location

This role is based in Melbourne, Australia. We welcome applications from top talent globally (including the UK and US) where possible Visa sponsorship is available for outstanding candidate.

Here’s a taste of what TEG offers:

- Complimentary event tickets

- Birthday and volunteering leave

- Wellbeing discounts & flu vaccinations

- Paid parental leave & free employee support (EAP)

- Global rewards and recognition

- Learning, development & career pathways

- A diverse, inclusive, and passionate team

Equal opportunities

TEG is an equal opportunity employer committed to embrace diversity, respect, and care for our people and communities.

If there are any adjustments that need to be made to ensure you have a fair and equitable experience in our recruitment process, please advise us when scheduling your interview.

*Only direct applications will be considered. No recruiters please*

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