Jobs · Nightlife and events

Club promoter

Fills venues by building a crowd and a brand for a night, booking talent, marketing on social media and often paid on the door or bar take.

A real shift

Days on socials, guest lists and DJ bookings; nights at the venue meeting people, managing the list and keeping the vibe right.

Skills that matter

  • Audience building
  • Social media
  • Deal negotiation with venues
  • Talent booking
  • Budgeting a night

Qualifications

  • No formal qualifications; music business courses exist
  • Understanding of licensing and capacity rules

Where it leads

  1. Club promoter
  2. Events company founder
  3. Venue programmer
  4. Talent agent

What we'd ask on the show

  • Who makes money from a club night
  • The death and rebirth of the UK club scene
  • Guest lists and inequality

Work as a club promoter? Come on the show

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