(Hons) Music and Live Events Management Bucks New University

Overview

Taught by established industry professionals and experienced academics, in this (Hons) Music and Live Events Management course from  Bucks New University  you’ll discover the roles and responsibilities associated with the management and operation of every aspect of the live music event industry and the economics, logistics and information flow that sustain it.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

Our programme is delivered by established industry professionals with diverse backgrounds within the industry. Your teaching team includes a Mercury Music Prize winner, an award-winning concert promoter, former record company executives, touring musicians, and digital & brand partnership specialists. As well as this you’ll benefit from guest lectures and workshops from visiting industry associates, which can introduce you to new and emerging issues across the sector.

Our course combines theory and practical work, covering all the fundamental principles of music event management, setting you up perfectly to enter this industry. You’ll learn key business skills such as PR and risk assessment, as well as work on the real-life, real-time production of small, medium and large-scale events. From the beginning of your studies, you’ll collaborate with fellow students on other programmes, such as music or film courses, to bring events together.

What are my career prospects? 

Throughout your time with us we’ll support you on the route to your chosen career. We’ll help you to develop crucial skills, encouraging you to become enterprising, employable and good leaders. 

Upon graduation, you will be prepared for a range of career possibilities. Using the skills and knowledge learnt on this course, you could find yourself performing the following roles all over the world:

• Event Planner
• Events Marketing & PR
• Licensing
• Health & Safety
• Concert and Live Music Events Promoter
• Festival Manager
• Venue Manager
• Tour Manager