Promoter – Head of Programming & Booking

Job Title: Promoter – Head of Programming & Booking
Location: Dubai, UAE
Company: All Things Live Middle East
Salary: Salary: Competitive + Potentially with Department wide performance incentive.
Start date: Immediate

We are seeking a commercially savvy Promoter – Head of Programming & Booking with a proven track record of creating financially successful live experiences across diverse venues.

This role will be responsible for ATLME’s combined talent and show bookings as well as own event promotions, which requires a strategic, data- driven approach to balance artistic appeal with commercial viability as well as a forward-thinking leader who can anticipate industry shifts and capitalize on new revenue opportunities. As a well-connected industry professional with a robust network spanning international and regional music scenes, you will leverage your extensive network to secure top-tier talent. Your expertise should span from A-list international acts to regional talent, with a keen understanding of how to fill venues and create successful events that appeal to sponsors and audiences alike. Overall we are looking for an inspirational mentor capable of fostering a team culture that values both commercial acumen and artistic integrity.

Join our dynamic team at All Things Live Middle East, where you will play a critical role in bringing top-class entertainment to the region through strategic programming and booking deals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and execute long-term programming plans aligned with All Things Live's objectives, planning up to two years in advance. Oversee the calendar and birth unique concepts for venues within the UAE, the broader GCC region and worldwide, with an emphasis on large- scale events.
• Strategically engage with agents and managers to facilitate international talent on their way through the region.
• Curate a balanced and engaging calendar of events catering to audiences of all sizes.
• Drive revenue growth through effective programming and booking strategies
• Drive team growth and development within your department with excellent leadership qualities. Manage and mentorship of a Programming & Booking Manager.

Requirements:

• A minimum experience of 5 years in senior music programming and event production.
• Proven track record of financial success in event curation across various venue types and sizes in different regions. Regional experience would be an advantage.
• Extensive network of international industry contacts, including artists, agents, and managers.
• Prior experience in a leadership role in a similar or the same field.
• Skilled in managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support operational and strategic goals.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a proactive and outgoing personality.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a part of the team. Adaptability and flexibility to thrive in a dynamic and evolving work environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity and discretion.

About Us:

We are called All Things Live for a reason. It’s what we do. It’s how we think. It’s what drives us. It’s at the heart of our business. We see ourselves as the new order in the live entertainment business. Our job is to innovate the business and to never stop improving. To see new opportunities, to create new collaborations and to promote talents. All Things Live Middle East (ATLME) is at the forefront of the live entertainment scene in the region and spearheaded by industry expert Thomas Ovesen.  ATLME creates unforgettable experiences from large-scale 30,000-capacity concerts to more intimate 1,000 ticketed shows at some of the top venues across the region.  The company culture is fun, dynamic, and collaborative, where creativity thrives, and the passion for delivering top-tier events is unmatched. With plans to triple their scale of shows from 100,000 tickets sold in the market last year to in excess of 300,000 in the upcoming year, they are seeking a talented individual to complement this growth and be part of the exciting journey ahead.