Finely Tuned is a growing independent creative, music, events and touring agency based out of Bondi Beach, Sydney.
We are an experience company; curating a portfolio of original and exciting live events. This includes our flagship four-day NYE camping festival, ‘Lost Paradise’; national heavy rock festival, ‘Knotfest’; two weekly club nights in ‘Lost Sundays’ and ‘Above’ and a myriad of individual artist tours, headline shows and bespoke branded activations.
Finely Tuned is now expanding and seeking an experienced and highly motivated Touring Agent to join our growing team.
As our new Touring Agent, your main responsibility will be supporting and driving our business development; generating new opportunities through successfully landing tours and shows for both domestic and international talent and playing a key role in growing our established event ecosystem.
You will need to have a proven track record and experience in tour routing, budgeting, negotiating and a strong understanding of the industry ‘lay of the land’ to ensure successful tours for artists.
The ideal candidate should have a broad understanding of both the domestic and international music industry, strong networking skills and an ability to identify up-and-coming artists.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and identify potential artists, brands and ideas to tour in Australia and New Zealand.
- Develop and maintain relationships with industry contacts to secure the best possible opportunities for our artists and events.
- Negotiate with artist representatives to secure headline shows & tours.
- Identify and secure suitable venues for shows.
- Create tour budgets and work alongside the account team to manage finances.
- Monitor tour progress and adjust plans as necessary to ensure successful tours.
- Stay up-to-date with music industry trends and emerging artists.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1-3 years experience and a proven ability in touring artists in Australia or overseas.
- Strong experience in the music industry with a focus on touring.
- Strong understanding of tour routing, budgeting, logistics, venues etc.
- Excellent negotiation, networking and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
If you are an experienced Touring Agent who is passionate about the music industry and eager to take on a new challenge, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We are committed to supporting career development and encourage those with drive and ambition to apply and take this role to new heights.
Finely Tuned will provide a highly competitive salary package, encompassing bonuses and commission structures to the suitable applicant. We are also prepared to facilitate visa sponsorship and explore relocation support for the appropriate candidate.
How to Apply:
Please send an up-to-date resume (with your relevant experience) to jobs@finelytuned.com.au, alongside a short, half page introduction on who you are and why you’d like to join Finely Tuned.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Before You Apply
The team at Finely Tuned wear many hats, work fast and jump into the deep end. We are passionate, nimble, committed and determined to make things happen – even if we need to learn along the way. We’re also a social bunch, with a great office culture, great taste in tunes and walking distance to Bondi Beach. If you think you’ve got what it takes, we’d love to hear from you. There’s no time like the present!