Live Event Management
Master the many roles of live events management.
Diving into advanced topics on day one, learn what it takes to lead in the high-pressure world of live events management from logistics, financial planning and touring. Our Live Events Management course will give you the tools, insight, and connections to succeed in key management roles across the industry.
Course content
In the fast-paced world of concert touring & live events, key management roles include:
- Production Manager
- Tour Manager
- Stage Manager
- Venue Manager
- Concert Promoter & Promoter Rep
- Production Coordinator & Assistant
- Booking Agent
On this course, we’ll break down the differences, overlaps, and career pathways for these roles. You will gain expertise in:
- People management & logistics
- Organizational skills & budgeting
- Tracking expenses & managing large-scale productions
- Balancing detailed planning with big-picture execution
Whether you're starting out or looking to advance your career, this course will equip you with essential industry knowledge and connections.
Course outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll have a clear understanding of the key management roles that drive successful live events – from tour and stage management to promoter and coordinator positions.
You’ll gain practical skills in budgeting, logistics, and personnel management, along with strategies for problem-solving in high-pressure environments. You’ll also leave with real-world insight into how major productions are planned, executed, and sustained – plus a stronger professional network to support your career in live events.
Upon successfully completing the course, you’ll gain a micro credential and certificate.
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Course Dates & Locations
Our Live Events Management course is delivered on campus at Rock Lititz in ALT’s industry-standard facilities. Train with leading industry professionals in custom-built facilities designed specifically for live events.
Next course start date
To be announced
Meet your tutors
Rae Powell, Senior Project Manager for TAIT
TAIT brings extraordinary ideas to life, collaborating on visionary concepts and delivering precision engineering, technical innovation, manufacturing, and production. As a Senior Project Manager, Rae acts as project lead for clients – ensuring that scope, schedule, and budget come together to create ground-breaking experiences. Working with the TAIT Group of global planners, creative engineers, fabricators, technologists, and producers, we make lasting memories for hundreds of thousands of people in over 30 countries.
Jesse Sandler, Production Manager
Jesse is a highly sought-after production manager with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. He's known for his exceptional organizational skills, which have been instrumental in managing all facets of major concert tours. His impressive client/tour list includes iconic artists such as Bon Jovi, Nickelback, Phish, The Eagles, Prince, John Mellencamp, Morrissey, and Steely Dan, to name a few. In recent years, Jesse has prioritized giving back to the next generation of touring professionals through presenting at various conferences and workshops, and providing on-tour work experience opportunities.
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