Gotobeat is a London-based (Stoke Newington) concerts promotion company born in 2018.
Since its launch, Gotobeat has rapidly created a vast community of thousands of music lovers coming to its events (in-person and live-streamed). Gotobeat works with 200+ artists from all around the UK and 20+ music venues in London among the most established ones in the independent music scene.
Thanks to Youth Music Incubator found’s grant Gotobeat is going to select three young aspiring live music concerts promoters / booking assistants for a seven-month paid programme (to be eventually extended), during which they will learn how the live music industry works and will start organising a series of events to be put on in selected partners’ spaces with Gotobeat’s support and budget.
These jobs are part of a larger project that Gotobeat is creating, called Gotobeat Academy.
Gotobeat Academy is a permanent academy for aspiring promoters, focusing especially on those coming from a difficult and underrepresented background, in order to give 18-25s access to a professional and friendly hub where they can develop their skills, learn about the live music industry and express their ideas freely.
This job opportunity and the Gotobeat Academy are designed to help open up access to sustainable careers in music for people aged 18-25, particularly those who are underrepresented.
The role
- Organise a series of at least three concerts (in-person and/or online) from September.
- Help develop the strategy for our in-house content series. Develop new event ideas and bring them to life.
- Identify and target great emerging artists to book for such events, particularly in the indie scene.
- Enhance the promotion of all events with digital marketing activities and strategies.
- Help develop websites, social media and promotional pages to better promote such events.
- Build, develop and maintain successful relationships with other promoters, agents and event producers.
- Be aware of market trends and competitive elements within the industry.
- We are London-based but would consider applications from elsewhere in the UK - the role may involve some nationwide travel.
- Each successful applicant will be asked to work 25 hours a week (remotely or from our offices) for 7 months (to be eventually extended) and they will receive a £1k grant to finance the concerts they will be asked to organize.
The Successful Candidate
- Must be 18-25 years old
- Entrepreneurial, resourceful and creative.
- Strongly passionate (obsessed) about live music with an informed interest in the music industry.
- Familiarity with social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), especially used at a professional level
- Familiarity with digital marketing and ability/willingness to learn/perform paid advertising activities (Facebook Ads / Google Ads)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Fluent in English
What is a plus
- High degree of familiarity with computer, report systems and Excel
- Ability to capture, create and edit photo/video content (Photoshop / Premiere Pro)
- Familiarity with WordPress and website development
Why Gotobeat?
This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing and dynamic start-up at an early stage and be part of a great project supported by important partners. Gotobeat is going to offer a competitive entry-level salary (https://www.livingwage.org.uk/what-real-living-wage) and an incredible experience of personal growth.
Our employers will benefit from our network of venues, booking agents, artists, and festivals. They will work with them to deliver their creative project and potentially create long term relationships.
How to apply
To apply, send an email to hello@gotobeat.com, subject: “Name + Surname | Gotobeat Concert Promoter Application”, attaching your CV and a cover letter where you explain why you are interested in this opportunity,
(Optional) If you have any portfolio / link / website that you would like to add to strengthen your application, feel free to add it in your email.