Event Manager - Live CD tours

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About The Job

is looking to fill this vacancy 10/10/08

What do we do?

We are instant live CD specialists and we require Event Managers for live music tours all over the UK and Europe.

With prior arrangement with the artists, management, venues and concession companies we travel as part of Tours recording, producing and selling Live CDs of gigs which are available instantly after the artist comes off stage.

Please note that the position we are offering is not full time, the work would be given on a tour by tour basis.

Overview of Responsibilities / Tasks

• Collection and return of all tour equipment
• Overall responsibility of our operation on the tour
• Managing Assistant Event Managers and Engineers
• Ensure maximum sales are realised at every venue
• Keeping accurate accounts records of sales and petty cash
• Keeping accurate records of stock levels on a day to day basis
• Maintaining good working relationships with venue contacts
• Building good working relationships with tour production
• Ensure set up of sales stands / promotional displays in optimum positions
• Set up and testing of duplication equipment
• Successful production of CDs on the night
• Travel between venues

Ability to

• Confidently liaise and negotiate with third parties
• Solve problems and work around potential obstacles
• Motivate and manage sales staff

Ideally we are looking for people with touring experience, but the application is open to all candidates. The position is a fun, but challenging role as days on tour can sometimes be long. The role will enable you to work closely with others as part of a team. We are looking for responsible, self motivated and pro-active individuals, who want to get involved in this exciting live music organisation.