Velvet Elk Lounge is looking for a Talent Buyer / Booking Manager to lead our live music program. This is a remote position.
About the Venue
Velvet Elk is a music and cultural destination in the heart of Boulder, CO - a place people choose to go, not just somewhere they end up because a show is happening. Were building a brand around great live music, great drinks, and great food, and we want a booker who understands how talent decisions shape that identity, not just fills a calendar.
What Youll Own:
Source, negotiate, and confirm touring and headliner acts
Build a calendar that balances draw, brand fit, and venue identity - were looking for artists who create real pull and elevate the room, not just fill a date
Maintain and grow relationships with agents and artist representation
Light coordination with our events/catering lead to keep the full calendar aligned
Collaborate on booking strategy - outside of a small number of pre-announced prime music dates that are yours to book independently, this is a partnership, not a solo call
What Success Looks Like:
2-3 sold-out shows per week (200 tickets @ $15 - $50 depending on act)
Bookings that build the brand, not just sell tickets - headliners and acts that create genuine draw and reinforce Velvet Elk as a destination
Fully remote though being around for shows is fun and encouraged!
Two 45-minute planning meetings per month (currently Wednesdays, flexible based on schedule)
Who Were Looking For:
Established relationships with agents and touring artists - this role favors existing industry connections over a cold start
Someone who thinks about programming strategically, not just transactionally
Strong communicator who can work independently but stay aligned with venue leadership
Interested? Reach out with your background and the kind of talent youd bring to a room like this.