Venue Programmer Business & Administration Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Venue Programmer Do?
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.
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Business Management Principles
Principles governing business management methods such as strategy planning, methods of efficient production, people and resources coordination.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Venue Programmer
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialBusiness Management Principles knowledge
Principles governing business management methods such as strategy planning, methods of efficient production, people and resources coordination.
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EssentialCommunicate In English In A Competent Way language skill
Competent use of English; R351refers to level C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
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EssentialCoordinate Artistic Production skill
Oversee the day-to-day coordination of production tasks so that the organisation fits within the desired artistic and business policies and in order to present productions in a uniform corporate identity …
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EssentialCoordinate Operational Activities skill
Synchronise activities and responsibilities of the operational staff to ensure that the resources of an organisation are used most efficiently in pursuit of the specified objectives.
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EssentialKeep Up With Trends skill
Monitor and follow new trends and developments in specific sectors.
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EssentialDraw Up Artistic Programming Policy skill
Formulate ideas, possible plans and concepts concerning the artistic policy in the medium and short term. More specifically, focus on the season programming in order to contribute to the development …
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EssentialEngage Artistic Staff skill
Search for and engage appropriate staff for upcoming artistic events and productions by recruiting talented and competent employees in order to carry out high-quality artistic projects.
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EssentialManage Venue Programme skill
Coordinate the artists' tour agenda and availability with the seasonal venue program and respect the deadlines.
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EssentialMonitor Programming Finances skill
Oversee the monitoring of the budgets for each production, and find as many funds and sponsors as necessary in order to contribute to the financial optimisation of the production.
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EssentialNegotiate Artistic Productions skill
Negotiate the terms for artistic productions with the selected companies, keeping within the budgetary limits prepared by the business leadership.
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EssentialProgram Artistic Productions skill
Set up a complete season planning. Meet all requirements in terms of resources, budget and staff, both overall and per production. Ensure compliance with the limits of personnel required by …
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EssentialPromote Event skill
Generate interest in an event by carrying out promotion actions, such as placing ads or distributing flyers
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EssentialSelect Artistic Productions skill
Research artistic productions and choose which ones could be included in the programme. Initiate contact with the company or agent.
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Optional Skills (5 of 11 displayed)
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OptionalArt-historical Values knowledge
The historical and artistic values implied in examples of one's branch of art.
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OptionalMusical Genres knowledge
Different musical styles and genres such as blues, jazz, reggae, rock, or indie.
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OptionalContextualise Artistic Work skill
Identify influences and situate your work within a specific trend which may be of an artistic, aesthetic, or philosophical natures. Analyse the evolution of artistic trends, consult experts in the …
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OptionalDevelop Artistic Project Budgets skill
Developing artistic project budgets for approval, estimating deadlines and material costs.
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OptionalSpeak Different Languages skill
Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.
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OptionalSupervise Sales Activities skill
Monitor and oversee the activities related to the ongoing sales in the shop to ensure that sales goals are met, assess areas for improvement, and identify or solve problems that …
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OptionalCollaborate With Music Librarians skill
Communicate and work together with music librarians to ensure permanent availability of scores.
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OptionalDevelop An Artistic Network skill
Generate awareness of a show or event through public relations initiatives. Develop a network of music industry contacts to spread the word about upcoming shows.
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OptionalPlan Musical Performances skill
Schedule rehearsals and music performances, arrange details such as locations, select accompanists and instrumentalists.
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OptionalSet Sales Promotions skill
Reduce the selling price of products, in order to maximise revenue at various periods of the year.
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OptionalStudy Music skill
Study original pieces of music to get well acquainted with music theory and history.
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