Director of Programme

Beatdown Entertainment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,492,000 - 1,990,000; Full time

Job summary

B:Music, Birmingham's renowned live music programme, seeks a Director of Programme to shape a high-profile, commercially grounded season across Symphony Hall and Town Hall. You will lead a programming team, negotiate deals with artists and agents, and align artistic ambition with revenue generation to drive audiences and reputation.

You'll set strategy, oversee risk and financial performance, and collaborate across the organisation to maximise venues, partnerships and opportunities for

Job description

Job Description

Shape the sound of Birmingham.

We are looking for an exceptional Director of Programme to lead and deliver the vibrant, commercially grounded programme at B:Music.

With up to 800 events each year across Symphony Hall, Town Hall and beyond, this is a role with genuine scale, influence and ambition. You’ll shape a programme that brings together artistic excellence, commercial success and the extraordinary diversity and creativity of Birmingham.

You’ll set the programming strategy for B:Music, balancing artistic ambition with the commercial contribution that underpins our business model. You’ll have executive responsibility for the programme’s success - from what we present and who we work with, to audiences, reputation, risk and financial performance.

We’re looking for a strategic and commercially astute music leader with an established network of artists, agents, promoters and industry partners across multiple genres. Someone who understands how a great programme is built, knows how to negotiate the deal, and can turn ambition into outstanding live experiences.

You’ll lead a programming team and work across the organisation to make the most of our venues, audiences, commercial opportunities and partnerships.

This is a chance to make a significant mark on Birmingham’s cultural life - and on the national music landscape.

Role Details

• Director of Programme Recruitment Pack 285 KB PDF
• Director of Programme Job Description 253 KB PDF
• B:Music Impact Report 7.4 MB PDF