Music promotions manager | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Music promotions managers publicise recording artists or live music events.

  • Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.  
  • Confer with clients to develop strategies for their careers, and to explain actions taken on their behalf.  
  • Develop contacts with individuals and organizations, and apply effective strategies and techniques to ensure their clients' success.  
  • Schedule promotional or performance
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Music promotions managers typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Music promotions manager you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    72,139 GBP *
    per year
    12,000 GBP
    60,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Music promotions manager

    Big gender gap
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    • 63,240 GBP
    Average salary for full-time Music promotions manager

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    Salary over time for Music promotions manager

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    Future outlook for Music promotions managers

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    -6% yearly wage growth (on average)

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    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Music promotions manager and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 50% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
    • 25% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree
    • 12% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent

    You may find it useful to do a course to get an insight into the promotions industry. Courses include:

    • Level 2 Certificate in Music Business Marketing and Promotion
    • Level 2 Certificate in Digital Promotion for Business
    • Level 3 Diploma in Live Events and Promotion

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Music promotions manager

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Music promotions manager.
    Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
    Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do

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    Things to highlight for your Music promotions manager interview

    Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

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