venue programmer

Venue programmers are in charge of the artistic programme of a venue (theatres, cultural centers, concert halls etc.) or of temporary settings (festivals). They follow artistic trends and up-coming artists, keep in contact with bookers and agents to build a consistent programme and encourage artistic creation. All of this happens within the boundaries of the artistic and financial scope of the organisation they are involved in.

Scope note

Includes venue booker.

Alternative Labels

club programmer

dance programmer

in-house promoter

music programmer

theatre programmer

venue booker

venue booker & promoter

venue programer

venue programming assistant

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

coordinate artistic production coordinate operational activities draw up artistic programming policy engage artistic staff keep up with trends manage venue programme monitor programming finances negotiate artistic productions program artistic productions promote event select artistic productions

Essential Knowledge

business management principles

Optional Skills and Competences

collaborate with music librarians contextualise artistic work develop an artistic network develop artistic project budgets plan musical performances set sales promotions speak different languages study music supervise sales activities

Optional Knowledge

art-historical values musical genres

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/35bedc78-1c15-4db7-9c6d-c55e9b5c7b54

Status

released

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