Bookings Manager - Festival Hall
- West Melbourne, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
Venue Nation Australia is part of Live Nation Australasia, leading the way in strategy, growth, and innovation across a dynamic portfolio of venues. We’re passionate about delivering unforgettable live experiences and showcasing some of the region’s most iconic performance spaces.About the role:Are you a proactive and relationship-focused Bookings Manager looking for your next challenge in the live entertainment industry? Venue Nation Australia, part of Live Nation Australasia, is seeking a skilled professional to join our Melbourne team and manage the bookings calendar for Festival Hall.This is a dynamic role that blends strategic scheduling with event development, ensuring Festival Hall remains one of the city’s premier live entertainment destinations. You’ll be at the heart of venue operations – from managing calendars and negotiating agreements, to cultivating relationships with promoters, agents, and clients.If you think you’ve got what it takes, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with a cover letter telling us why you’re the perfect fit for this role, highlighting your skills, experience, and passion for live events.What you’ll be doing:
- Booking Calendar Management: Oversee the Festival Hall calendar, ensuring accuracy, compliance with booking policies, and maximum venue utilisation.
- Special Events Development: Lead the creation and delivery of venue-produced special events that align with organisational goals and audience demand.
- Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with promoters, agents, and clients to drive bookings and expand opportunities across the portfolio.
- Business Development: Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities to increase event numbers and broaden the client base.
- Negotiation & Contracting: Support negotiations on venue hire agreements and contractual terms, ensuring favourable outcomes for all parties.
- Event Settlement: Oversee settlement processes with finance and venue teams, ensuring timelines and policies are met.
- Reporting & Insights: Deliver accurate weekly and monthly reports on bookings, data analysis, pricing, and trends to support business growth.
- Industry Experience: At least 5 years in venue booking, event programming, or live entertainment, ideally in a similar environment.
- Relationship Management: A proven ability to foster strong professional partnerships with promoters, clients, and stakeholders.
- Negotiation Skills: Experience negotiating contracts, artist fees, and event-specific terms with confidence.
- Organisation & Time Management: Skilled at juggling multiple deadlines while keeping the booking calendar precise and up to date.
- Attention to Detail: Accuracy in contracts, settlement processes, and reporting.
- Strategic Mindset: Ability to spot and act on new business opportunities to grow venue success.
- Collaboration: A team player who thrives working alongside programming, venue, and finance colleagues.
- Tech Savvy: Comfortable with venue management systems (VenueElite/Momentus preferred), Microsoft Office, and communication tools like Slack.
- Passion for Live Events: Genuine enthusiasm for the music and entertainment industry, with drive to contribute to Festival Hall’s growth.
- A vibrant, music-focused workplace fostering creativity and collaboration.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Access to concerts, events, and other entertainment perks.
- A diverse, equitable workplace where every voice matters.
- Comprehensive benefits, from volunteer days to wellness programs and mental health support.