Talent Buyer – Dance Music Festivals & Curation

Insomniac Events; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insomniac Events is hiring a Talent Buyer to manage all aspects of music booking for festivals and events. This role requires relocating to Los Angeles, CA, and will involve budgets, contracts, and coordination with artists and managers.

You will support the VP on bookings, curate eclectic show lineups, and help execute annual business plans while maintaining partnerships and venue relationships. Travel and non‑standard hours are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in music entertainment industry talent curation, promotions, or business development.
• Proficient user of Microsoft suite.
• Must have clean criminal and driving record, valid driver’s license, passport, and car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support VP, Concerts & Talent Buyer on festival, rave and concert bookings.
• Assist curating eclectic show lineups.
• Day-to-day administrative tasks including but not limited to; approving contracts, following up on offers, advancing with marketing for assets, proof reading grids and set times.
• Execute annual business plan for events, ensuring we hit targeted goals.
• Maintain current promotional partnerships domestically and internationally.
• Develop new and maintain venue relationships.
• Partner with artists and their managers on creating any new hard ticket or touring opportunities.
• Execute strategic brand planning to accelerate brand growth to meet goals and objectives.
• Study market trends now and in the future to identify emerging trends and opportunities on short-term long-term basis.
• Field and make calls for Talent Buyer and following up with correspondence as needed.
• Partner with Production and Operations team on developing budgets, settlements, and site advancements for each show.
• Attend and work company events (domestic/international travel expected, economy class).
• Assist with other duties as assigned on a regular or occasional basis.

Skills

Talent curation

Budget management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related experience

Job description

Insomniac Events is hiring a Talent Buyer to manage all aspects of music booking for festivals and events. This role requires relocating to Los Angeles, CA, and will involve budgets, contracts, and coordination with artists and managers.

You will support the VP on bookings, curate eclectic show lineups, and help execute annual business plans while maintaining partnerships and venue relationships. Travel and non‑standard hours are expected.