Programmer - Touring

Full-Time | London, UK

Location: London, UK
Reporting To: Head of Music Programming (Touring)
Department: Touring
Salary: DOE

About Boiler Room

Boiler Room started with a webcam taped to a wall, opening a keyhole into London’s underground. Since 2010, we’ve built a unique archive spanning over 8,000 performances by more than 5,000 artists across 200 cities. Connecting local scenes to the wider world.

Today, we remain true to that history. Everything we do is rooted in the energy of club culture and its ability to cultivate community. We tell the stories from the fringes, tapping overlooked scenes from all corners of the globe. 

It’s our mission to nurture the next generation of innovators. We support artists, both emerging and established, by providing them the space to showcase their sound and message. We work closely with a diverse and ever-expanding network of collaborators on our events, broadcasts, grant scheme, mix series, documentaries and more. 

Our global events are dedicated to fostering a culture of solidarity: open dance floors where music, ideas and people meet. We are dedicated to building a digital archive of cutting-edge music content that is accessible to everyone and anyone, regardless of location. 

OUR WORKPLACE

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boiler Room — it is the foundation of what we do. We foster an inclusive working environment, striving to create a safe and comfortable space for all. We promote fairness and practise mutual respect toward all our employees.

Boiler Room has a zero tolerance policy for discrimination of any kind; this includes but is not limited to: racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and ageism. As an equal opportunities employer, we strongly encourage all those who are suitably qualified for the role to apply; particularly those who are underrepresented in our sector, including but not limited to womxn, POC, differently-abled and LGBTQI people.

About The Role

Working under the guidance of the Head of Music Programming (Touring),  to conceptualise and deliver high-quality programming and culturally relevant artist line-ups, across various territories and assigned projects in other territories as required.

Main Duties

  • Collaborating with the Head of Music Programming to oversee assigned shows, especially in markets across various territories (Asia, Oceania, South America) leveraging extensive personal networks in both regions.

  •  Programming assigned key event stages in the above regions to meet the touring department's ticket sales and profit margin targets.

  • Programming assigned priority festival stages.

  • Ensure that budgets are adhered to and all administrative tasks are completed at the highest quality (exemplary attention to detail, organisation, communication and stakeholder management).

Expectations

(specific to you)

  • Ensuring that each assigned event has a unified programming focus and achieves the needs of the Boiler Room, takes on board local partner insights and any brand commitments. 

  • Handling the booking process for event line-ups from idea conception through to event delivery (Checking availabilities, negotiating fees and contracting, advancing with  production teams) 

  • Advance,  contract and oversee payment for all acts in a timely fashion, as well as connecting them with local production to hand over artist-specific information ahead of the show.

  • Working closely with Event Production, Marketing, Broadcast and Accounting teams to ensure Boiler Room events and Broadcasts are delivered to the highest possible standards, within agreed budgets and timelines. 

  • Being the artist-facing contact on the day of show, attending to any needs, last-minute changes or requests, and building long-term connections with them and their teams. 

  • Working with wider programming and event production teams to build a network of collaborators to ensure our events connect as well as possible to local communities. 

  • Feeding into location decisions, both cities and venues in chosen markets.

  • Assisting with the creative decisions for all auxiliary activations. For example merch collaborations / pop-ups or documentaries / brand deliverables.

Working At Boiler Room

EXPECTATIONS

  • Demonstrable passion and understanding of the Boiler Room brand and vision 

  • Be focused and dedicated to achieving your department’s quarterly objectives

  • Facilitate interdepartmental collaboration as well as supporting your team across a variety of projects with different timelines and urgency

  • Be proactive

  • Attend a variety of meetings, including project-specific stand-ups, weekly department planning and company-wide updates, managing your time wisely

  • Be adaptable and ready to work in a fast-paced environment

  • Participate in a personal development programme and peer review

SKILLS

  • Communicate effectively in verbal and written English 

  • Excellent computer proficiency, specifically Microsoft Word & Excel and Google Drive

  • Present and discuss ideas clearly, and to help translate concepts to the wider team in a detailed and methodical manner

  • Ability to work autonomously and with initiative 

KNOWLEDGE

  • Be an expert in your field 

  • Demonstrate an understanding of best practices in your field 

  • Demonstrate an understanding of latest industry standard including;

    • trends

    • tools and software

    • appropriate national and international standards

  • Be open to training and development 

ATTITUDE

  • Be an ambassador for our brand; ensuring everything you do at Boiler Room is in line with our manifesto and vision

  • Be open to feedback from your team to benefit personal/project development and learning

  • Contribute to our collaborative work culture 

  • Champion diversity and encourage an inclusive working environment 

Note: This job description could change and evolve over time to meet the needs of the business.

Diversity & Inclusion

TaP Music is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to a working environment where no one will be treated less favourably on grounds of their sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or age.

DISCLAIMER

The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive and exhaustive statement.

How to Apply

Please send your CV & Cover Letter via this form (mentioning shesaid.so in your application).

Deadline: 3rd January 2025