Music promotions managers publicise recording artists or live music events.
£12,000 Starter
to£60,000 Experienced
38 to 40 variable
evenings / weekends / bank holidays away from home
You can get into this job through:
You may find it useful to do a course to get an insight into the promotions industry. Courses include:
You may need:
You could start by doing an intermediate or advanced apprenticeship in live events promotion. You could also do a digital marketer advanced apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
Practical experience is highly valued. You could get this by:
These activities will also allow you to build up a network of contacts, which will help when you look for paid work.
When applying for jobs or setting up on your own, you'll have an advantage if you can bring experience from related areas like sales and marketing, public relations or event organising.
A knowledge of basic accounts and contract law could be useful.
You can get more advice about working as a music promoter and promoting yourself through Creative Choices and the Musicians' Union.
You'll need:
As a music promoter your day-to-day duties may include:
As a promoter for a live music venue your day-to-day duties may include:
You could work in an office, at a recording studio or at a music venue.
Your working environment may be noisy and you'll travel often.