Sofar Sounds

About the Company

Sofar is a global community reimagining the art of live experiences—turning unconventional spaces into intimate showcases for local grassroots art and culture. Born in a London flat in 2009, Sofar began as an answer to a growing problem: live music had lost its magic. It blossomed into a global movement that kept music at its heart while expanding to comedy, dating, food & drink, dance, and more—all connected by Sofar’s renowned track record for discovering rising talent. Countless mainstage performers like Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, Chappell Roan, Leon Bridges, YEBBA, Teddy Swims, Remi Wolf, Hozier, and Lola Young have played Sofar shows early in their careers. In the past four years alone, Sofar alumni have earned 129 Grammy nominations and 21 wins. Each Sofar show is one-of-a-kind due to the surprising pairing of live experiences with unconventional spaces. Sofar has hosted shows in caves; churches; hidden museum rooms; private living rooms, gardens, and rooftops; a ski jump tower; countless boats, ships, and catamarans; a toy shop; a wax museum; and many other delightful places. With a network of over 10,000 venues and tens of thousands of extraordinary emerging artists, Sofar creates live performances in spaces that reflect the soul of neighborhoods and cities. Past partners include 20th Century Fox, Anheuser-Busch, Arc'teryx, Delta, Focus Features, Ford, Lexus, Lyft, Pernod Ricard, Sierra Nevada, Showtime, Sony, Visa, and many others.

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Sofar Sounds

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Freelance Producer, Inverness, Scotland (contract, commission-only)

Job Description

Job Title: Freelance Local Producer Role Summary: Independent contractor responsible for curating, producing, and promoting live music events in a specified city. Drives brand presence, ticket sales, and sponsorships while ensuring high‑quality, hospitality‑focused experiences. Operates autonomously with flexible schedule, typically on weekends and evenings, and reports to Global Communities team. Expectations: - Deliver a self‑directed local strategy that increases show frequency, diversifies venue selection, and expands community engagement. - Maintain financial profitability for each event through accurate budgeting and revenue management. - Build and sustain relationships with artists, venues, local businesses, media, and community partners to secure sponsorships and collaborative promotions. - Operate independently while staying aligned with global brand standards and cross‑functional teams. Key Responsibilities: - Curate and book artists and venues, ensuring a diverse, high‑quality lineup. - Design and execute local marketing initiatives to drive ticket sales and brand awareness. - Negotiate and secure event sponsorships and private show deals. - Manage event staffing, logistics, and on‑site quality control for a seamless experience. - Track financial performance, forecast budgets, and report results. - Engage with local community organizations and media to co‑promote events and broaden reach. - Collaborate with other local producers and global teams on partnership opportunities and shared events. Required Skills: - 3–5 years of live event curation, production, and promotion experience. - Proven track record in selling event sponsorships or marketing activations. - Strong business acumen, budgeting, and financial management. - Excellent communication, pitching, and negotiation abilities. - Ability to build and maintain a network of artists, venues, sponsors, and community partners. - Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work autonomously with strong time‑management skills. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Music Business, Event Management, Marketing, or related field preferred (not mandatory). - Any relevant certifications in event production, hospitality, or marketing are a plus.

Inverness, United kingdom

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Junior

08-11-2025

Company Name

Sofar Sounds

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Freelance Producer, Dundee, Scotland (contract, commission-only)

Job Description

Freelance Producer **Role Summary** Build and sustain a local Sofar community by curating, producing, and promoting live events. Act as an ambassador to expand the brand through strategic community partnerships, sponsorships, and high-quality artistic experiences. Collaborate with global teams to ensure event excellence and brand consistency. **Expectations** 3–5 years in live-event curation, production, and promotions. Proven ability to sell sponsorships/activations (preferably in live events/experiential marketing). Strong local network for artist, venue, and sponsor connections. Autonomous work ethic with collaboration readiness. **Key Responsibilities** - Develop and execute city-specific event strategies (frequency, themes, locations). - Curate and book diverse, high-quality artists, venues, and experiences. - Ensure event quality through staff coordination and hospitality-driven execution. - Monitor financial performance and profitability of events. - Build sponsorships/private event partnerships with local businesses. - Foster community growth via collaborations with organizations and co-promotions. - Support global teams in executing partnership opportunities and brand initiatives. **Required Skills** Event curation, sponsorship sales, community engagement, strategic marketing, relationship-building, financial management, cross-team collaboration, crisis problem-solving. **Required Education & Certifications** Not specified.

Dundee, United kingdom

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Junior

08-11-2025

Company Name

Sofar Sounds

Job Title

Freelance Producer, Belfast (contract, commission-only) (copy)

Job Description

**Job Title** Freelance Producer (Contract, Commission‑Only) **Role Summary** Independent producer responsible for planning, curating, promoting, and executing live music events in a local market. Drives ticket sales, sponsorships, and community engagement while maintaining event quality and financial success. Operates autonomously with periodic coordination with global teams. **Expectations** - Commission‑based compensation, flexible schedule. - Primary work conducted during weekends and evenings. - Must be located in the specified local market (e.g., Liverpool). **Key Responsibilities** - Develop and execute a local market strategy (number of shows, themes, venues). - Curate and book high‑quality, diverse artists and venues; expand networks. - Promote events, sell tickets, and drive local marketing initiatives. - Secure and manage sponsorships, private shows, and partnership deals. - Build relationships with local businesses, community groups, media partners, and other stakeholders to increase reach and revenue. - Ensure flawless event operations, hospitality, and safety. - Track and report financial performance for each event. - Collaborate with global teams to align local events with brand standards and partnership opportunities. **Required Skills** - 3–5 years experience in live event curation, production, and promotion. - Proven track record of selling event sponsorships or marketing activations. - Strong business sense, time‑management, and self‑direction. - Excellent communication, pitching, and negotiation abilities. - Deep local scene knowledge and community engagement skills. - Ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse partners and stakeholders. - Proficiency in event budgeting, financial tracking, and reporting. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in event management, marketing, music business, or related field (preferred but not mandatory). - No specific certifications required.

Belfast, United kingdom

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Junior

08-11-2025

Company Name

Sofar Sounds

Job Title

Freelance Producer, Nottingham, UK (contract, commission-only)

Job Description

**Job Title:** Freelance Local Producer (Remote – based in Liverpool) **Role Summary:** Independent producer responsible for curating, producing, and promoting Sofar Sounds live concerts and events in Liverpool. Acts as the brand ambassador, driving ticket sales, sponsorships, and community growth through strategic local marketing and partnership development. Compensation is commission‑only with flexible, weekend/evening work. **Expectations:** - Build and execute a city‑specific event strategy (show frequency, venues, themes). - Deliver high‑quality, hospitality‑focused live experiences. - Achieve financial targets for each event and overall city performance. - Secure sponsorships, private shows, and collaborative partnerships. - Maintain strong communication with Sofar’s Global Communities and Business Partnerships teams. **Key Responsibilities:** - Promote Sofar brand locally; devise and implement self‑directed marketing tactics. - Curate and book diverse artists and unique venues; expand artist and venue networks. - Manage event staffing, production logistics, and on‑site execution. - Track and report financial results; ensure profitability of shows. - Identify, pitch to, and close sponsorship and partnership deals. - Build relationships with local businesses, media, and community organizations for co‑promotion. - Coordinate with other city producers and global teams to align on brand standards and partnership opportunities. **Required Skills:** - 3–5 years experience in live‑event curation, production, or promotion. - Proven track record in selling event sponsorships or marketing activations. - Strong local network within the music/arts scene and community organizations. - Excellent pitching, negotiation, and deal‑closing abilities. - High cultural awareness of city neighborhoods and audience habits. - Outstanding relationship‑building, communication, and time‑management skills. - Entrepreneurial, resource‑ful, and capable of autonomous work while staying aligned with a distributed team. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent. - Preferred: Degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business, Arts Administration, or related field. - No specific certifications required; relevant industry experience is paramount.

Nottingham, United kingdom

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Junior

08-11-2025