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How much do concert manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for concert manager in Kentucky is $52,146.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27,997.00 and $67,194.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a concert manager do?

A Concert Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of live music events, from planning and organizing to execution. They coordinate with artists, venue staff, and technical crews to ensure that concerts run smoothly and meet both logistical and artistic requirements. Their duties often include managing budgets, scheduling, negotiating contracts, and handling on-site issues during performances. Concert Managers play a crucial role in creating a seamless experience for both performers and audiences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a concert manager?

To thrive as a Concert Manager, you need expertise in event planning, budgeting, logistics, and a background in music or arts management is highly beneficial. Familiarity with event management software, ticketing platforms, and sound/light production systems is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help manage teams, artists, and vendors effectively under pressure. These competencies are vital for ensuring smooth, successful concerts that meet both artistic and business goals.

What are some common challenges a concert manager faces when coordinating live events?

Concert Managers often encounter challenges such as last-minute schedule changes, coordinating multiple vendors and artists, and ensuring compliance with venue regulations. Managing unexpected situations like technical issues or artist delays requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Successful Concert Managers are adept at communication and collaboration, frequently working with production crews, artists, venue staff, and security teams to ensure each concert runs smoothly.

What is the difference between Concert Manager vs Event Coordinator?

AspectConcert ManagerEvent Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires experience in music or entertainment management, sometimes a degree in hospitality or event managementOften requires a degree or certification in event planning or hospitality
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in music venues, concert halls, or festivalsIn various settings including conferences, weddings, corporate events
Industry UsageSpecific to entertainment and live music industryBroader across multiple event types and industries

While both roles involve planning and coordinating events, a Concert Manager specializes in live music events and concerts, focusing on artist logistics, stage management, and audience experience. An Event Coordinator has a broader scope, managing various types of events across industries. The Concert Manager's expertise is more niche, often requiring specific industry knowledge, whereas the Event Coordinator's skills are more general but equally essential for successful event execution.

How do you become a concert manager?

To become a concert manager, individuals typically gain experience in event planning, hospitality, or music industries, often starting in entry-level roles such as assistant or coordinator. Developing skills in organization, communication, and budgeting, along with knowledge of event production tools, is essential; some pursue degrees in music business, event management, or related fields.
Infographic showing various Concert Manager job openings in Kentucky as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,146 per year, or $25.1 per hour.

Coordinator, Greaves Concert Hall

Nku

Highland Heights, KY • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Position Title:

Coordinator, Greaves Concert Hall

Position Type:

Regular

About the Role:

Northern Kentucky University is seeking a Coordinator for Greaves Concert Hall and Productions. The Music Program in the School of the Arts (SOTA) at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a full-time staff position managing Greaves Concert Hall. This position provides administrative, managerial, and technical support for performers, performances, and events in Greaves Concert Hall. Provide technical support for other School facilities (Corbett Theatre, Stauss Theatre, Art Galleries, and Atrium) as needed. Primary focus is on the management of Greaves Concert Hall. To communicate with internal and external stakeholders for events, and to provide technical and logistical support to SOTA. To provide stage management and oversight of events in Greaves Concert Hall.
The Visual Arts, Music, and Theatre and Dance programs make up the School of the Arts that sit in the College of Arts and Sciences at Northern Kentucky University. The School of the Arts Music Program provides student-centered instruction to a diverse population of versatile musicians and creative thinkers who are prepared to make a meaningful impact on communities in an ever-changing world. Since the concert hall is the primary performance venue for the music program, this role will play an important part of the vision for the School of the Arts Music Program to be recognized as a top-destination for students seeking to become well-rounded musicians who will contribute to the cultural vitality of local and global communities.
Established in 1968, NKU is a 15,000-student, nationally recognized, growing metropolitan university located seven miles from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Greater Cincinnati has one of the most vibrant and multifaceted cultural scenes in the Midwest, with the Cincinnati Art Museum, Contemporary Arts Center, 21c Museum Hotel and a plethora of galleries such as The Weston, Carl Solway and Manifest Gallery. Cincinnati offers an outstanding quality of life, a dynamic arts community, and an affordable cost of living. NKU is committed to active engagement with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of over two million people.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative, managerial, and technical support for performers and events in Greaves Concert Hall. Provide technical support for other School facilities as needed.
  • Direct supervision of all Greaves Concert Hall student employees and volunteers.
  • Scheduling/Coordinating all School facilities as needed including but not limited to Greaves Concert and other School venues as needed (IT, Phys. Plant, Admissions, 1st Year Programs, President's Office, etc.)
  • Liaison betweenNKUand other University units with respect to faculty use of Greaves and other School venues as needed (IT, Phys. Plant, Admissions, 1st Year Programs, President's Office, etc.)
  • Contact betweenNKUand community organizations using Greaves Concert Hall and other School venues as needed.
  • Connection betweenNKUand Box Office to coordinate scheduling of concerts
  • Set up and sound engineering, lighting, and streaming as well as providing technical direction for all Greaves Concert Hall events including sound editing and preservation.
  • Research, identify, and procure School technology/equipment needs for Greaves Concert Hall and present to Director as needed. Develop and improve Greaves Concert Hall policy and procedures and submit for approval.
  • Equipment inventory, maintenance, and student check-out for the music program

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience.

  • Familiarity with the fields of music and/or theatre through work or college study (formal musical training is not required).

  • Knowledge of audio and lighting systems, including digital consoles, mixing live audio, lighting programming, and streaming, as well as the ability to troubleshoot problems.

  • Ability to research and determine technology needs for concert halls, theatres, and sound venues.

  • Strong organizational and communication skills.

Applicants should clearly demonstrate strengths and technical experience in the aforementioned areas of expertise.
To apply, submit the following items electronically (may include a link to aURLor submitPDFattachments 7MB maximum for each item.

Cover Letter (outlining qualifications), CV, Names and Contact Information of 3 references, Documentation of professional work experiences at performing arts venues relevant to the position

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.
For additional information onNKUand the Music Program, visit nku.edu and music.nku.edu

Posted Salary:

Work Environment & Physical Demands:


NKU business hours are 8:15 - 4:30, however the nature of this position will require flexibility due to concert hall events that occur outside of normal operating hours.