National Live Programming Lead

Live Nation Holdings Australasia Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Concert access

Entertainment perks

Flexible work arrangement

Wellness programs and mental health</n

Generous vacation

Healthcare

Retirement benefits

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Paid caregiver leave

Job summary

Live Nation Holdings Australasia’s Venue Nation Australia division is seeking a National Programming Manager on an 18-month fixed-term contract, based in Melbourne or Sydney. You’ll drive content that fills rooms, chase tours, and shape annual programming to lift venue utilisation while forging strong promoter, agent and artist relationships.

You will manage programming budgets and forecasts, negotiate deals, and collaborate with Booking, Marketing, Venue, Finance and Sponsorship teams to

Qualifications

• Proven background in venue booking, talent buying or event and festival programming.
• Confidence negotiating artist fees and contract terms.
• Solid experience managing budgets, P&Ls and forecasts.
• A knack for spotting programming opportunities early and turning them into shows.
• Clear, credible communication that earns trust with promoters, agents and artists.
• Genuine love of live entertainment with flexibility for nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Identify artists and events planning to tour Australia and get venues into routing conversations early.
• Shape and deliver annual programming plans that fill dark dates and lift utilisation.
• Negotiate with promoters and agents to fill calendar gaps in line with strategic goals.
• Build lasting partnerships with promoters, agents and artists who trust our venues.
• Manage programming budgets, event P&Ls and forecasts to deliver revenue and profitability targets.
• Work with Booking, Marketing, Venue, Finance and Sponsorship teams to grow attendance, food and beverage spend and premium sales.

Skills

Booking experience

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Relationship builder

Passion for live

Job description

Live Nation Holdings Australasia’s Venue Nation Australia division is seeking a National Programming Manager on an 18-month fixed-term contract, based in Melbourne or Sydney. You’ll drive content that fills rooms, chase tours, and shape annual programming to lift venue utilisation while forging strong promoter, agent and artist relationships.

You will manage programming budgets and forecasts, negotiate deals, and collaborate with Booking, Marketing, Venue, Finance and Sponsorship teams to