Live Entertainment Manager

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeEntertainment Full time $70,000 - $95,000
Job Summary

About Us:

We are a leading entertainment company, operating a dynamic portfolio of venues across the region.

We're passionate about delivering unforgettable live experiences and showcasing some of the region's most iconic performance spaces.

About the Role

This exciting opportunity blends strategic scheduling with event development, ensuring our venue remains one of the city's premier live entertainment destinations.

You'll be at the heart of venue operations – from managing calendars and negotiating agreements, to cultivating relationships with promoters, agents, and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Booking Calendar Management: Oversee the venue 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.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

  • At least 5 years in venue booking, event programming, or live entertainment, ideally in a similar environment.
  • A proven ability to foster strong professional partnerships with promoters, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Experience negotiating contracts, artist fees, and event-specific terms with confidence.
  • Skill in juggling multiple deadlines while keeping the booking calendar precise and up to date.
  • Accuracy in contracts, settlement processes, and reporting.
  • The ability to spot and act on new business opportunities to grow venue success.
  • A team player who thrives working alongside programming, venue, and finance colleagues.
  • Comfortable with venue management systems (VenueElite/Momentus preferred), Microsoft Office, and communication tools like Slack.
  • Genuine enthusiasm for the music and entertainment industry, with drive to contribute to our venue's growth.

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