A career in concert production is exciting and dynamic. There are various ways to break into the business and work up towards a dream career. You can meet exciting and interesting people, have an influence on the community, be involved in the arts and have the potential to make a lot of money.
Innovation is a requirement for anyone looking to have a successful a career in arts and entertainment. Use the following guide to start the search for employment in concert production.
When looking for concert production jobs, you must:
- Analyze personal skills to determine whether a job in concert production is right for you.
- Cultivate your love for music, and have a passion for all types of music.
- Network with everyone with any interest in music on any level.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Search for concert jobs in employment databases
Nowadays this is the place to look for and pursue jobs. There is database after database listing open jobs, and there are many that target entertainment and show production jobs specifically.
I recommend: Search for concert production jobs and concert tour jobs at
Production Hub and
Entertainment Careers. There are listings at
Roadie Jobs as well.
Advertise your concert tour production services online on a freelance basis
Freelancing your talents can make a lot of money if you can find concert jobs regularly. There are many sites in which you can advertise your services on varying levels. Some websites charge a subscription but allow you space to put up a portfolio and detailed information about your company; others are less in depth but allow you to advertise for free.
I recommend: Sign up for an account at
Touring Directory for free. Advertise your services for free on
Craigslist in the areas you are willing to work in.
Find a permanent position with a concert production or event promotion company
A full-time position offers you the benefits of regular paychecks, insurance and union membership. You have the opportunity to work on large national events. Work as an art director at a park district or a manager of bar that plays live band music.
I recommend: Search job websites for entertianment jobs like
Entertainment Jobs and
ArtSearch.
Train for a music production job
Take classes, get an internship or get a degree to land concert production jobs. Training not only educates you in the basics, it provides the opportunity to meet people and make contacts. It may even help with job placement in music production jobs.
I recommend: Get an Associate of Science in Concert Production nationwide from
Full Sail University to guarantee audio production jobs. Get music production jobs with certificates online from
Berklee Music.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Get concert emplyment by working at a local concert venue or theatre box office that attracts concerts.
- Volunteer time to good local bands to get experience in concert tour jobs.
- Stay open-minded about being involved in all genres of music.
The official source of Concert Production Jobs is
the Concert Production Jobs page at Business.com
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