Southbank Centre
Job: Head of Contemporary Music
Job: Head of Contemporary Music
Organisation: Southbank Centre
Postcode: SE1 8XX
- Job Title: Head of Contemporary Music
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours:
Full time - Role: Creative
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025
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Location:
London
Job Summary
Job Description
The Head of Contemporary Music is responsible for curating and overseeing the delivery of 150+ contemporary music events a year across a broad musical landscape, including working with the Head of Classical Music on our contemporary classical programme. These events are a mixture of our own promotions – including the iconic annual Meltdown Festival – and incoming hires.
Job Requirements
Key skills that will help you in this role include:
- A track record of leading an innovative and wide-ranging contemporary music programme at national or international level, with a wide knowledge of the current music scene and genres.
- Substantial experience of the commercial music sector, with existing international networks that includes artists, artist management, booking agents, record labels and music PR.
- Financial experience, including budget forecasting, managing show budgets and income targets.
- Up to date knowledge of contemporary global trends in music, of culturally diverse and leading-edge artistic practice.
How to Apply
Please ensure to submit an application on our careers page, as applications received via email won’t be considered.
- Contact name: People Team
- Contact email: [email protected]
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