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Professional Touring Musician Jobs in Decatur, GA

VIP Staff- Buckhead Theatre

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$33.75 - $40.75/hr

... live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from ... Maintain exemplary and professional grooming standards. * Required to occasionally work Special ...

... live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from ... Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance; ability to make independent and ...

Security- Coca Cola Roxy

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

... live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from ... Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance; ability to make independent and ...

Security- Coca Cola Roxy

Atlanta, GA

$16.75 - $22/hr

... live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from ... Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance; ability to make independent and ...

... live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from ... As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations ...

As a member of the stage crew, you conduct your work professionally and proactively, ensuring it is ... musicians, guest artists, co-workers, supervisors, customers, and vendors. * Conduct oneself in a ...

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How much do professional touring musician jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for professional touring musician in Decatur, GA is $21.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.69 and $28.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a professional touring musician?

To thrive as a Professional Touring Musician, you need advanced musical proficiency, deep knowledge of your instrument or voice, and a solid background in music theory and performance experience. Familiarity with sound equipment, digital audio workstations (DAWs), and live performance technology is often essential. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and resilience are crucial for managing the demands of touring and collaborating with diverse people. These skills enable musicians to deliver consistent, high-quality performances and maintain professionalism while navigating the challenges of life on the road.

What are some common challenges faced by professional touring musicians and how can they be managed?

Professional touring musicians often face challenges such as maintaining a consistent performance quality despite frequent travel, adapting to different venues, and managing irregular schedules. Balancing personal health and well-being with the demands of touring is crucial, as long hours and constant movement can be physically and mentally taxing. Developing strong organizational skills, prioritizing rest, and building supportive relationships within the touring team can help mitigate these challenges and ensure a successful tour experience.

What is a professional touring musician?

Professional touring musicians are skilled performers who travel to various locations to play music, often as part of a band, ensemble, or as solo artists. They perform at concerts, festivals, and other live events, sometimes nationally or internationally. Their work involves not only performing but also rehearsing, traveling, and often promoting their shows. Touring musicians must be adaptable, as they face varying venues, audiences, and working conditions. This career offers exciting opportunities but also demands long hours, time away from home, and the ability to handle the pressures of live performance.

What is the difference between Professional Touring Musician vs Session Musician?

AspectProfessional Touring MusicianSession Musician
CredentialsMusical proficiency, performance experienceMusical proficiency, studio experience
Work EnvironmentLive concerts, touring venuesRecording studios, remote sessions
Employer & IndustryTouring bands, live event companiesRecording studios, producers, artists
Search & Comparison IntentTouring, live performance jobsStudio recording, session work

While both roles require strong musical skills, a Professional Touring Musician primarily performs live on tour, focusing on concerts and live events. In contrast, a Session Musician specializes in recording sessions, providing studio performances for various projects. Both careers demand high-level musicianship but differ mainly in work environment and job focus.

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Payroll-Scheduler Part Time Synovus Bank Amphitheater @ Chastain Park

Livenation

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$21.75 - $28.75/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 21 days ago


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Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing, with over five hundred million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the world's largest provider of live entertainment, promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the ninety-eight million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visitwww.livenationentertainment.com.

Live Nation's Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales... we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With rewards ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support, we are undoubtedly certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine's "50 Companies that Care". We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and motivated. Driven with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward-thinking, and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you, then please read on!

Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park is seeking a Scheduler/Payroll Administrator who will be responsible for ensuring schedules are completed and departments are appropriately staffed for events. In addition, you will process and maintain payroll records in accordance with Live Nation payroll policies. This role will feature a hybrid schedule, combining remote and on-site hours during shows, with reporting to the General Manager. This role is a Part-Time seasonal role, with the season running from April 1st - October 31st.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

  • Collaborate with department managers to ensure all departments schedule employees in our payroll system, ABIMM.
  • Monitor and manage payroll in conjunction with the General Manager.
  • Update ESS as needed with current information for Crew Members and dates to allow them to fill out availability.
  • Learn/Train on all functions of ABIMM as directed by the General Manager
  • Accurately check all hours worked for team members and enter them into the payroll system for timely processing, ideally within 24 hours of a show to ensure accurate reporting.
  • Perform time clock troubleshooting as needed.
  • Actively monitor attendance numbers and communicate staffing changes to department heads.
  • Assist as needed with Crew Member payroll or ESS access inquiries.
  • Oversee the printing and issuing of all venue credentials for Crew Members
  • Other tasks are assigned by the General Manager and Operations Manager.
  • Will assist with employee check-in.
  • Respond to correspondence via email, text, and phone.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

  • 1 year plus of administrative experience.
  • 2-3 years of work experience in a comparable role or Live Music background
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Great attention to detail and ability to work against deadlines.
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Acute sense of judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
  • Position requires sitting, typing, walking, and occasionally lifting 25 lbs. plus using proper lifting techniques.
  • Must be flexible and able to work nights and weekends.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are passionate and committed to our people, going beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will work in an inclusive environment and are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do everything possible to help you successfully balance your work and personal life. As a growing business, we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.Talent matters to us, and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or caring responsibilities.


Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and/or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and/or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them in performing the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation to perform the job's essential functions should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Live Nation's recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available promptly and efficiently. Live Nation may pursue all available avenues, including internal promotions, employee referrals, external advertising, employment agencies, online recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting, and search firms.

**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the CO EPEWA, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.


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