Strategic Music Programming Director

IQ Magazine; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ Magazine seeks a Director of Programme in Birmingham to shape a globally recognized live music programme across B:Music venues including Symphony Hall and Town Hall. You will set strategy, build partnerships with artists and agents, and lead a bold, commercially aware programme that resonates with diverse audiences.

You will manage a programming team, drive partnerships, negotiate deals, and ensure delivery of up to 800 events annually while balancing artistic ambition with financial

Qualifications

• Experience in programming strategy and leadership roles.
• Strong network with artists, agents, promoters and industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead a strategic, commercially grounded programme across multiple venues.
• Set programming strategy and oversee the programme’s artistic and financial success.
• Direct a programming team and cultivate relationships with venues, artists and partners.

Job description

IQ Magazine seeks a Director of Programme in Birmingham to shape a globally recognized live music programme across B:Music venues including Symphony Hall and Town Hall. You will set strategy, build partnerships with artists and agents, and lead a bold, commercially aware programme that resonates with diverse audiences.

You will manage a programming team, drive partnerships, negotiate deals, and ensure delivery of up to 800 events annually while balancing artistic ambition with financial