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Sofar Sounds

Audio Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

About Us Sofar Sounds is a global community that connects artists and audiences through unique and intimate experiences. Sofar shows transform everyday spaces - from living rooms and rooftops, to ...

Sofar Sounds

Audio Engineer

New York, NY

$450 - $900/mo

About Us Sofar Sounds is a global community that connects artists and audiences through unique and intimate experiences. Sofar shows transform everyday spaces -- from living rooms and rooftops, to ...

Sofar Sounds

Audio Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

$450 - $900/mo

About Us Sofar Sounds is a global community that connects artists and audiences through unique and intimate experiences. Sofar shows transform everyday spaces -- from living rooms and rooftops, to ...

Sofar Sounds

Audio Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

About Us Sofar Sounds is a global community that connects artists and audiences through unique and intimate experiences. Sofar shows transform everyday spaces - from living rooms and rooftops, to ...

Sofar Sounds

Audio Engineer

New York, NY

About Us Sofar Sounds is a global community that connects artists and audiences through unique and intimate experiences. Sofar shows transform everyday spaces - from living rooms and rooftops, to ...

Berklee College of Music

General Counsel

Boston, MA · On-site

In 2019, Lucchese was named CEO of Sofar Sounds, a global live music community operating in more than 75 countries. During his tenure, he expanded Sofar's artist services capabilities, helping ...

Boston Conservatory

General Counsel

Boston, MA

In 2019, Lucchese was named CEO of Sofar Sounds, a global live music community operating in more than 75 countries. During his tenure, he expanded Sofar's artist services capabilities, helping ...

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How much do sofar sounds jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for sofar sounds in the United States is $379,519.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $400,000.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Sofar Sounds?

Sofar Sounds is a global music events company that organizes intimate concerts in unique, non-traditional venues such as living rooms, rooftops, and offices. The company connects musicians with audiences in over 400 cities worldwide, offering a platform for emerging artists to perform in front of engaged listeners. Attendees typically discover the lineup only at the event, creating a sense of excitement and surprise. Sofar Sounds aims to foster community and support the live music scene by making performances more accessible and personal.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an event coordinator at Sofar Sounds, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Event Coordinator at Sofar Sounds, you need strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and experience in event planning or hospitality, often supported by a relevant degree or background. Familiarity with event management software, ticketing platforms, and basic audio/visual equipment is commonly required. Exceptional communication, creativity, and problem-solving skills help you build relationships and adapt to changing circumstances during live events. These skills ensure seamless event execution, a positive guest experience, and effective collaboration with artists and venues.

How does a role at Sofar Sounds typically collaborate with artists, venues, and the internal team to create intimate music events?

At Sofar Sounds, team members work closely with independent artists, unique venues, and a diverse internal team to organize intimate, high-quality music events. Collaboration often involves coordinating artist bookings, negotiating with venue owners, and ensuring the event experience aligns with Sofar’s brand of community-driven performances. Team members regularly communicate across departments—including marketing, production, and operations—to ensure each event runs smoothly and attendees have a memorable experience. This collaborative environment fosters creativity and requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

What is the difference between Sofar Sounds vs Event Promoter?

AspectSofar SoundsEvent Promoter
CredentialsMinimal; often requires good communication skillsVaries; may require marketing or event management experience
Work EnvironmentSmall, intimate live music settings in unique venuesVarious venues, large or small, often in public spaces or clubs
Industry UsagePrimarily in live music and entertainment industryBroader event industry, including concerts, festivals, and corporate events

While Sofar Sounds focuses on organizing intimate, secretive live music experiences in unique venues, event promoters handle a wider range of events, including larger concerts and festivals. Both roles require strong organizational skills, but Sofar Sounds emphasizes community engagement and music curation, whereas event promoters focus on logistics and marketing across various event types.

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Infographic showing various Sofar Sounds job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $379,519 per year, or $182.5 per hour.

Freelance Event Producer + Promoter (contract, commission-based) - St. Louis

Saint Louis, MO

Sofar Sounds
Music Bands and Freelance Musicians • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

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.

Countless mainstage performers like Billie Eilish, Brent Faiyaz, Jack Harlow, Chappell Roan, Leon Bridges, Tank and the Bangas, Olivia Dean, YEBBA, Teddy Swims, Remi Wolf, Hozier, and Lola Young have played Sofar shows early in their careers. More than just a gig, Sofar empowers artists by providing a professional platform that spans both the physical and digital worlds, handling everything from booking and promotion to filling the room, while granting artists access to an ecosystem of opportunities including brand partnerships, a powerful content engine, and global media placements.
What You Get as a Sofar Producer

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

The Role

As a Freelance Local Producer, you'll curate, produce, and promote concerts and live events that build a strong Sofar community in your city. You're welcome to do this fully under the Sofar brand, or to co-promote with your own established brand. You'll set the local strategy, lead artist and venue curation, drive ticket sales, and represent Sofar in your market, all backed by a global platform and team.

This is a commission-based freelance role. Events typically take place on weekends and evenings. Earnings vary based on show volume and profitability.

What You'll Do
  • 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
Who You Are
  • You're already producing events: you have hands-on experience running live shows and know what it takes to make them great
  • You have 3-5 years of experience in live event curation, production, or promotions
  • You have deep roots in your local scene and an existing network of artists, venues, and community connectors
  • You know how to sell tickets, not just produce shows. You have a proven ability to promote events, grow an audience from scratch, and drive local demand through social media, partnerships, press, and community outreach. This is a core part of the role, not an afterthought
  • You have experience selling event sponsorships or marketing activations, ideally in live events or experiential marketing
  • You're entrepreneurial and resourceful: you figure things out, you thrive under pressure, and you take ownership
  • You have a strong read on your city: the neighborhoods, the audiences, and where cultural energy lives
  • You're a natural relationship-builder with a track record of closing deals and cultivating lasting partnerships
  • You understand the economics of live events and know how to make the numbers work
  • You can work autonomously, but value being part of a larger community and organization
  • You communicate clearly, manage your time well, and bring professionalism to every interaction
$100 - $5,000 a month

Commission-based, with shows settled twice monthly via direct deposit. Earnings depend on show volume and profitability. This is a freelance role with a flexible schedule.

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.
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