Role & responsibilities

The Events Manager will be responsible for leading the entertainment and events strategy across assigned venues, with a strong focus on live music programming, artist management, guest engagement, and revenue generation.

The role requires a commercially driven professional who can curate and execute high-quality entertainment experiences, manage artist relationships, oversee technical and operational requirements, and drive event-led business growth. The Events Manager will work closely with Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Venue Teams to ensure every event and entertainment program delivers both exceptional guest experiences and measurable commercial results.

Key Responsibilities

Entertainment Programming & Curation

- Develop and execute a strategic entertainment calendar across venues.
- Curate and onboard bands, DJs, artists, performers, and entertainment partners aligned with brand positioning.
- Identify emerging talent, trends, and concepts that enhance guest engagement and venue relevance.
- Maintain a strong pipeline of performers and entertainment partners.
- Ensure a balanced programming mix that drives footfall, repeat visits, and revenue growth.

Artist & Talent Management

- Build and maintain strong relationships with artist managers, booking agencies, and performers.
- Negotiate artist fees, contracts, and performance terms.
- Manage artist hospitality, travel, accommodation, and logistical requirements where applicable.
- Ensure seamless artist experiences and long-term partnership development.

Technical Production & Venue Readiness

- Oversee technical riders and ensure venue compliance with artist requirements.
- Coordinate sound, lighting, stage setup, and production requirements with technical teams.
- Ensure all venues maintain updated technical specifications and entertainment infrastructure.




- Conduct pre-event reviews and performance audits to maintain production standards.

Revenue Generation & Commercial Performance

- Drive entertainment-led revenue growth across venues.
- Develop ticketed events, special programming, sponsorship opportunities, and revenue-generating concepts.
- Monitor event performance, guest attendance, and commercial outcomes.
- Analyze entertainment ROI and recommend programming strategies to improve profitability.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to maximize event visibility and audience reach.

Event Planning & Execution

- Lead the planning and execution of concerts, themed events, brand activations, festivals, and special programming.
- Ensure flawless execution from concept development through post-event review.
- Manage event budgets, timelines, vendor coordination, and operational requirements.
- Act as the primary escalation point for entertainment-related events and programming.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination

- Collaborate closely with Operations, Marketing, Finance, Procurement, and Venue Leadership teams.
- Ensure alignment between entertainment programming and operational capabilities.
- Provide regular reports, forecasts, and business updates to senior management.
- Coordinate marketing campaigns and promotional activities supporting events and entertainment initiatives.

Vendor & Budget Management

- Manage relationships with production vendors,



sound and lighting partners, agencies, and entertainment suppliers.
- Negotiate commercial terms to maximize value and operational efficiency.
- Monitor entertainment budgets and ensure adherence to approved financial plans.
- Oversee artist payments, vendor invoices, and contract compliance.

Reporting & Performance Management

- Maintain entertainment calendars, artist databases, performance trackers, and revenue reports.
- Track key business metrics including attendance, guest engagement, artist performance, and event profitability.
- Present monthly performance reviews and recommendations to management.

Preferred candidate profile

Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 4-8 years of experience in live entertainment, hospitality, nightlife, events, or venue management.
- Proven experience managing artists, bands, DJs, and large-scale entertainment programming.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong commercial acumen with a focus on revenue generation and profitability.
- Deep understanding of live music, entertainment programming, and audience engagement.
- Knowledge of technical riders, live sound, stage production, and venue operations.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Solid project management and organizational abilities.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy hospitality environment.
- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Entertainment-led revenue growth.
- Event profitability and budget adherence.
- Venue footfall and guest engagement metrics.
- Artist and partner satisfaction.
- Programming quality and consistency.

📌 Events Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Embassy Developments
📍 Bengaluru