Artist Contracting Manager, UK Festivals

Iq Mag; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading live entertainment platform in the UK is seeking an experienced professional to manage artist contracting across multiple festivals. The role involves handling the full contracting lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining strong relationships with agents and internal teams. Candidates should have a proven track record in contract management, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to navigate complex negotiations effectively. This is a Full Time position based in Greater London.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of artist contracting processes in live music.
• Proven contract management experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail in financial matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage artist contracting for multiple festivals.
• Draft and negotiate contracts maintaining professionalism.
• Provide real-time updates on contract statuses.

Skills

Strong understanding of live music and festivals

Proven experience in drafting and negotiating artist contracts

Exceptional accuracy in managing financial information

Ability to maintain professional relationships

Highly efficient in managing multiple deadlines

Proficiency in Airtable and Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies

Experience in team leadership

Reliable and approachable

Tools

Airtable

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Superstruct

Founded in 2017, Superstruct Entertainment is a live entertainment platform. Superstruct supports creators, festivals and live-event entrepreneurs with the operational scale, strategic insight and global network needed to go from bold idea to unforgettable moments. Superstruct owns and operates world-class events across Europe and Australia, including unique experience-focused events across electronic, multi-genre and metal.

About the Role

This role is critical to the smooth delivery of artist contracting across multiple UK and European festivals. Acting as the primary point of contact for agents and internal teams, you will manage the full contracting lifecycle, ensure accuracy and compliance, and maintain strong professional relationships. The position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex negotiations while upholding the company’s reputation for reliability and professionalism. This is a Full Time, Fixed Term role.

Key Responsibilities

Artist Contracting Across UK & European Festivals

• Manage contracting for multiple UK and European festivals across diverse music genres.
• Handle artist contracts for most festival stages, including up to headliner level.
• Oversee the full contracting lifecycle:
  • Initial offer confirmation
  • Negotiate and redline deal memos and contracts
  • Liaise directly with artist agents and managers
  • Secure fully executed agreements
• Ensure accuracy and professionalism throughout negotiations and maintain strong industry relationships.
• Draft new contract markups for agencies without pre-agreed terms.
• Organize and file all riders and offer sheets accurately.
• Manage invoice processing, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.

Contract Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain an up-to-date contracting dashboard in Airtable for full visibility across festivals.
• Provide promoters with real-time status updates on contracts and outstanding items.
• Generate weekly contracting reports for internal stakeholders.
• Track and resolve discrepancies between offers, riders, and contracts.
• Highlight issues requiring promoter input and ensure clarity across all festival teams.

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams (Promoters, Finance, Marketing, Production).
• Communicate effectively with artist teams (Agents, Managers, Lawyers), balancing professionalism with approachability.
• Navigate challenging negotiations to protect company interests while maintaining positive relationships.
• Represent the contracting team as reliable, efficient, and highly professional.

Onboarding New Festivals & Team Reputation

• Support onboarding of new festival partners during the maternity cover period.
• Ensure new partners receive a strong first impression of the contracting function.
• Uphold the team’s reputation for excellence, fostering trust and confidence among external stakeholders.

Key Skills & Experience

• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of live music, festivals, and artist contracting processes.
• Contract Management: Proven experience in drafting, negotiating, and executing artist contracts.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy in managing complex contractual and financial information.
• Communication Skills: Ability to maintain professional relationships and navigate challenging conversations.
• Organizational Skills: Highly efficient in managing multiple festivals and deadlines simultaneously.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Airtable (or similar platforms), Microsoft Office Suite, and digital filing systems.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies quickly and effectively.
• Leadership & Team Support: Experience in team leadership and providing day-to-day guidance, support, and engagement to Assistant team member(s), ensuring smooth workflow and professional development.
• Professionalism: Reliable, approachable, and able to uphold the company’s reputation in all interactions.

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