Job Description: Live Music Administrator
Shine is one of Ireland's premier independent music promoters and club operators, producing hundreds of major gigs, electronic music events, club nights, and large-scale festivals (such as Belsonic, Emerge, and CHSq) annually.
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Live Music Administrator to join our busy team. This role sits at the heart of our booking department, managing the administrative lifecycle of artist bookings, performance contracts, rider logistics, and show settlements. The ideal candidate has a deep passion for live music, exceptional administrative talents, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure events environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Artist Booking & Contracting
- Coordinate and issue standard performance contracts, deal memos, and rider attachments for national and international live acts and supporting talent.
- Track contract signatures, deposit schedules, and final payment milestones in coordination with the finance department.
- Maintain up-to-date routing, availability calendars, and booking grids for upcoming concert series, club programs, and festival lineups.
- Assisting our Corporate advances alongside Live Advances
2. Logistics & Advance Coordination
- Act as the primary point of contact for artist management, booking agents, and tour managers during the pre-production and advancing phase.
- Collect and distribute crucial show advancing info, including technical specifications, stage plots, input lists, and crew/transport manifests.
- Coordinate complex artist logistics, including hotel accommodations, ground transportation (transfers/tour party travel), and guest list allocations.
3. Financial Administration & Settlement
- Assist the production and finance teams with pre-show budgeting and post-show financial settlements where necessary
- Process artist performance fees, receipts accurately and on schedule.
- Maintain meticulous digital archives of all show paperwork, invoices, tax documentation and settlement sheets.
4. On-Site Operations & General Support
- Provide administrative support between other departments during active show days
- Assist with artist hospitality management and backstage logistics when major events roll through venues like The Limelight or The Telegraph Building.
- Handle day-to-day office correspondence, general enquiries, and vendor relations.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
- Experience: Proven experience in an administrative role, ideally within the live music, entertainment, artist management, or broader events sector. Even if you don’t have experience in the sector, a passion for live music is a must!
- Industry Knowledge: A solid understanding of the live music ecosystem (promoters, booking agencies, venues, tour management) and a genuine enthusiasm for Shine’s musical output.
- Organisation: Exceptional organisational skills with rigorous attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively under tight deadlines.
- Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; professional, calm, and diplomatic when dealing with high-profile artists, agents, and internal teams.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) and/or Mac packages alongside google sheets etc and have the ability to pick up internal booking and database platforms quickly.
- Flexibility: Willingness to occasionally work flexible hours, evenings, or weekends to support live events when necessary.
JOB DETAILS:
Company: Shine (SD Event Management)
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Live Music Booking
Salary: £30,000pa
Office hours are 10am-6pm. No hybrid working is offered for this role.
Some outside office hours may be necessary during festival times or talent scouting at nights if required
Office location: Next to Limelight
Admin Assistant in Belfast employer: SHINE
At THE LIMELIGHT, we pride ourselves on being a vibrant and dynamic employer in the heart of Belfast, offering our Assistant Bar Manager a unique opportunity to thrive in a leading live music venue. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide comprehensive training and growth opportunities, alongside competitive benefits such as a generous salary, bonuses, and a supportive work culture that values teamwork and creativity. Join us to be part of an exciting environment where you can make a real impact while enjoying the lively atmosphere of Northern Ireland's music scene.
