Technical Manager

live nation asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Nation Asia is launching a new mid‑sized live music venue in Singapore with a capacity of 3,000. The Technical Manager will lead technical advance, coordination and delivery of shows, ensuring smooth integration of audio, lighting, video and LED with the broader production stack.

Reporting to the Head of Venue Technology, you will oversee freelance crews and the AV partner, develop technical documentation, and provide on‑site coverage to guarantee top‑quality artist and client service

Qualifications

• At least seven years of combined experience in technical production management, live entertainment venues, touring productions or a comparable senior technical role.
• Experience advancing and delivering shows at mid‑to large‑scale venues, including coordination with touring production teams and external technical suppliers.
• Strong cross‑discipline knowledge of professional audio, stage lighting, video and LED systems, with demonstrable technical depth in at least one area.
• Ability to interpret technical riders, drawings and system information, translate requirements into practical show plans and resolve technical issues under pressure.
• Experience coordinating an external AV partner, freelance technical crews, rental suppliers and specialist contractors in a fast‑paced event environment.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, public holidays and flexible or on‑call hours according to the show schedule.

Responsibilities

• Pre-opening: support the Head of Venue Technology and systems integrator through technical system delivery, handover, familiarisation, snagging and operational readiness.
• Build a practical understanding of technical interfaces across the main hall, secondary performance and activation spaces, front‑of‑house areas and venue‑wide systems.
• Develop the venue technical pack, advance templates, standard setup sheets, system guides and show‑day technical procedures.
• Help establish working arrangements with the appointed AV partner and a reliable pool of freelance technicians before opening.
• Advance shows, working with promoters, touring production managers and technical directors to review riders, plans, schedules and venue compatibility.
• Provide the Bookings and Event Operations teams with clear, timely advice on technical feasibility, production requirements and any show‑specific constraints.
• Prepare show‑specific technical plans covering venue systems, AV partner support, freelance crew requirements, additional rental equipment and production interfaces.
• Lead technical coordination from load‑in through load‑out, supervising the AV partner and freelance technicians while maintaining a high standard of artist, promoter and client service.
• Coordinate live technical response and escalation during events, making clear decisions under pressure to protect show continuity and safe delivery.
• Monitor compliance with show‑specific technical requirements, including venue sound limits, and escalte facilities, public‑safety or emergency matters to the Facilities Control Centre and Event Operations teams.
• Provide on‑site or on‑call technical coverage according to the complexity and needs of each event, including nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Complete concise post‑event reports documenting technical issues, resolutions and improvements for future shows.

Skills

Technical production management

Live entertainment venues

Cross-discipline knowledge

Show coordination

External AV coordination

Tools

grandMA lighting control

Professional audio

Video servers

LED platforms

Job description

Live Nation is opening a new, purpose-built mid-sized live music venue in Singapore with a capacity of 3,000. The venue is designed to host international touring acts, local artists and ancillary content including comedy, community and private-hire events. It will also include secondary performance and activation spaces, together with a public-facing café and bar.

Reporting to the Head of Venue Technology, the Technical Manager leads the technical advance, coordination and delivery of shows. The role ensures touring and in-house productions integrate effectively with the venue's audio, lighting, video, LED and wider production infrastructure. This is primarily a technical coordination and management role: the postholder will not routinely operate show consoles, but must be technically hands‑on enough to assess requirements, direct troubleshooting and make show‑critical decisions.

The role has no permanent direct reports, but will coordinate and supervise freelance technicians and the venue's appointed AV partner on a show‑by‑show basis. During pre‑opening, the Technical Manager will support handover from the systems integrator, system familiarisation, documentation and operational readiness across the venue. On‑site and on‑call coverage will be determined by the technical needs of each event.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pre-Opening & Venue Readiness

• Support the Head of Venue Technology and systems integrator through technical system delivery, handover, familiarisation, snagging and operational readiness.
• Build a practical understanding of technical interfaces across the main hall, secondary performance and activation spaces, front-of‑house areas and venue-wide systems.
• Develop the venue technical pack, advance templates, standard setup sheets, system guides and show‑day technical procedures.
• Help establish working arrangements with the appointed AV partner and a reliable pool of freelance technicians before opening.

Event Advance & Show Delivery

• Advance shows, working with promoters, touring production managers and technical directors to review riders, plans, schedules and venue compatibility.
• Provide the Bookings and Event Operations teams with clear, timely advice on technical feasibility, production requirements and any show‑specific constraints.
• Prepare show‑specific technical plans covering venue systems, AV partner support, freelance crew requirements, additional rental equipment and production interfaces.
• Lead technical coordination from load‑in through load‑out, supervising the AV partner and freelance technicians while maintaining a high standard of artist, promoter and client service.
• Coordinate live technical response and escalation during events, making clear decisions under pressure to protect show continuity and safe delivery.
• Monitor compliance with show‑specific technical requirements, including venue sound limits, and escalte facilities, public‑safety or emergency matters to the Facilities Control Centre and Event Operations teams.
• Provide on‑site or on‑call technical coverage according to the complexity and needs of each event, including nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Complete concise post‑event reports documenting technical issues, resolutions and improvements for future shows.

Technical Systems, CMS & Documentation

• Maintain strong cross‑discipline knowledge of the venue's audio, lighting, video, LED and production infrastructure, with sufficient hands‑on capability to verify setups and direct troubleshooting.
• Coordinate the integration, testing and show‑specific configuration of touring equipment with venue systems; specialist operation and routine console duties will normally be delivered by the AV partner or touring crew.
• Support the venue content management system (CMS), including basic configuration, display routing and technical delivery requirements for venue screens, in coordination with Event Operations and content owners.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, show files, system configurations, setup standards, diagrams and operating procedures.
• Raise, track and coordinate the resolution of technical faults through the AV partner, systems integrator and relevant venue teams rather than directly owning routine equipment or facilities maintenance.

AV Partner & Freelance Crew Management

• Act as the primary operational contact for the appointed AV partner, agreeing show support requirements, responsibilities and escalation paths.
• Brief, coordinate and supervise freelance technicians and supplier personnel; the role has no permanent direct reports.
• Coordinate show‑specific rental requirements, quotations, delivery, on‑site support and equipment returns in line with approved budgets and procurement processes.
• Monitor the quality, reliability and performance of supplier equipment and services, maintaining clear records and addressing recurring issues.
• Ensure external crews receive appropriate venue inductions, technical information and show‑specific briefings before commencing work.

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least seven years of combined experience in technical production management, live entertainment venues, touring productions or a comparable senior technical role.
• Proven experience advancing and delivering shows at mid‑to large‑scale venues, including coordination with touring production teams and external technical suppliers.
• Strong cross‑discipline knowledge of professional audio, stage lighting, video and LED systems, with demonstrable technical depth in at least one area.
• Ability to interpret technical riders, drawings and system information, translate requirements into practical show plans and resolve technical issues under pressure.
• Experience coordinating an external AV partner, freelance technical crews, rental suppliers and specialist contractors in a fast‑paced event environment.
• Strong documentation, organisation and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across Bookings, Event Operations, Facilities and touring teams.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise multiple events and make clear decisions with limited information.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, public holidays and flexible or on‑call hours according to the show schedule.
• Comfort working in a high‑energy, loud live‑event environment, including extended periods of standing and moving around technical and production areas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification or formal training in professional audio, lighting, video or live‑event technical production.
• Familiarity with grandMA lighting control systems and professional audio, video‑server and LED platforms used in mid‑sized venues.
• Experience with content management systems and video content distribution to venue displays and screens.
• Experience supporting international touring productions and compatibility across different technical standards and specifications.
• Familiarity with Singapore regulations, technical codes and electrical safety requirements relevant to entertainment venues.
• Enthusiasm for live music and entertainment, with a practical commitment to technical excellence and memorable event experiences.