Festival Booking Strategist (Electronic Music) – 60–90 Day Contract
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Remoto
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**Festival Booking Strategist (Electronic Music) – 60–90 Day Contract** I am a Las Vegas based electronic music artist with strong club credentials (Omnia, Marquee , LIV main support Matroda, Diplo’s Revolution on SiriusXM) and a polished EPK with high-level performance footage. I’m looking for a **short term Festival Booking Strategist** with **real music industry experience** to secure festival bookings and open conversations with talent buyers over the next **60–90 days**. This role requires someone who already understands the booking ecosystem and has direct or adjacent relationships with festival teams, promoters, or talent buyers. This is not a social media role, not a junior PR role, and not for beginners. **Responsibilities** **1. Festival Outreach & Representation** * Pitch my project directly to festival booking teams (Insomniac, Breakaway, Ultra, regional festivals, etc.) * Use your existing relationships to secure conversations and opportunities * Represent the project professionally and strategically * Present EPK + footage with the right positioning **2. Talent Buyer & Promoter Relations** * Identify target festivals over the next 6–12 months * Communicate with buyers, AR assistants, and promoter teams * Track all outreach, follow-ups, and active conversations * Provide weekly updates **3. Booking Acquisition** * Secure 1–3 festival bookings or supporting slots during the contract window * Provide strategic recommendations on angles, positioning, and timing * Advise on budgets, expectations, and stage placement **Required Background (Non-Negotiable)** Must meet at least one: * Former festival talent buyer, assistant, or coordinator * Former Insomniac / Ultra / Breakaway / major festival staff * Former agency booker (CAA, UTA, WME, Prodigy, Circle, etc.) * Former artist manager with festival booking experience * Former label A&R / artist development / marketing staff with booking involvement * Independent consultant with provable festival placement experience If you do *not* have real industry experience, please do not apply. **Skills Needed** * Public Relations & Media Relations * Talent Management / Artist Representation * Booking Strategy * Business Development * Strong communication & professionalism * Understanding of electronic music / festival market dynamics **Compensation** **Hourly Engagement** * Looking for experts in the $50/hr–$150/hr range * Approximately 5–10 hours/week depending on workload * 10%–15% commission on festival bookings secured If performance is strong, this role can grow into a long-term representation opportunity. **To Apply (Required)** Please include the following: 1. Summary of your music industry background 2. Festivals, artists, or events you’ve pitched or represented 3. Your current familiarity or relationships with festival talent buyers 4. Your strategy for securing festival bookings over a 60–90 day window 5. Confirmation you can begin immediately and deliver consistent weekly communication **About the Artist** * Electronic artist based in Las Vegas * Performed at Omnia, Tao, Marquee, and LIV * Supported by Matroda * Guest mix on Diplo’s Revolution * Strong branding and high quality performance footage * Ready for festival expansion with the right representation Looking for a motivated, connected industry professional who can execute at a high level. Serious applicants only.




