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You're already producing events. We can help.

If you’re independently running live events and building local audiences, you already know what it takes. What you might not have is the infrastructure, brand power, and back-office support to do it at scale, without burning out on admin.

Sofar Sounds partners with experienced independent producers who want to keep doing what they love, but with a global organization behind them. We take on the operational complexity: payments, taxes, insurance, royalties, communication management, artist + venue advances, and ticketing infrastructure, so you can spend less time on admin. The one thing that stays with you: getting people in the door. You own local promotion and ticket sales; we handle everything behind the scenes.

About Sofar Sounds

Sofar Sounds is a global live events brand that transforms everyday spaces: living rooms, rooftops, boutiques, museums, into intimate venues for music and arts experiences. 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, singles, dance, and more, hosting 60,000+ shows across 540+ cities, with 3.2M+ attendees worldwide — all connected by Sofar's renowned track record for discovering rising talent.

Partnering with Sofar isn’t about giving up your independence; it’s about removing the friction that stands between you and doing more of what you’re already good at.

\uD83C\uDFAB End-to-End Platform: Ticketing, guest comms, artist booking, advancing, payments, and post-show surveys, all in one place, replacing the dozens of tools and spreadsheets you’re probably juggling today.

\uD83D\uDCE3 Lifecycle Marketing Support: Once someone buys a ticket, we work to bring them back. Sofar provides lifecycle email & SMS campaigns and a dedicated Lifecycle Marketing Manager to drive repeat attendance from your existing audience. New customer acquisition is yours to own.

\uD83E\uDD1D Global Brand Power: Sofar’s reputation unlocks better venues, higher-quality artist bookings, press opportunities, and brand partnerships (Sony, Visa, Delta, and more) that are harder to access independently.

\uD83D\uDEE1 Reduced Risk: We carry event insurance, manage compliance, handle royalties and sales tax, and absorb much of the operational risk typically borne by independent producers.

\uD83C\uDFA8 Autonomy with Real Support: You retain full creative control over your events, community, and growth strategy, while gaining access to a global team, shared best practices, data, and tools.

\uD83C\uDF0D Global Artist Network: A constant pipeline of 50,000+ artists actively seeking Sofar stages, plus a worldwide producer community sharing real-time insights.

\uD83D\uDCB0 Dependable Payouts: Your commission lands via direct deposit, fully reconciled. No chasing invoices.

• Lead curation and booking for shows in your city, sourcing high-quality, diverse artists and unique venues
• Build and execute your city’s event strategy: show frequency, neighborhoods, themes, and growth plans
• Own your local promotion and ticket sales. You are the marketing engine for your city, using social media, community relationships, press, and grassroots tactics to fill every show
• Own staffing and show quality for your events, ensuring every guest, artist, and venue has an exceptional experience (we'll facilitate payment for event staff and provide robust customer service to attendees)
• Manage financial performance, keeping events profitable and healthy
• Identify and partner with community organizations to broaden Sofar’s reach and co-promote shows
• Support inbound global brand partnership activations with seamless, high-quality event execution
• Collaborate with other Sofar producers globally to share what’s working and grow the network

Our global Sofar team is deeply passionate about music and the work we do. If our mission resonates, you’re encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match this description. We are committed to building a diverse team that reflects a variety of lived experiences, perspectives, and skills.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.