Music and Film Events Manager

We can hardly keep up with all the concerts and film festivals happening now. Can you??! Over recent years there’s been an explosion of entertainment events of all kinds. People now recognize how important playtime is for a balanced life and that need is clearly expressed through growing support from participants for concerts and film festivals.

Recognizing this strengthening trend, we’re thrilled to bring you this exhilarating course. Some members of our team have particular expertise in the film festival and concert planning sectors and know how rewarding and fulfilling it can be to plan and run a successful event in these areas. If you love music or film, the opportunities to shape your life and earn your income around your passion are endless and very exciting!

KEY COURSE BENEFITS:
• Course access: 60 Days – Study at your own pace
• Internationally-recognized CPD accredited course
• Start learning straightaway from any laptop or mobile device in any country

Planning and running a concert or film festival can be a daunting task. These events need a responsible, informed and resourceful organization to ensure smooth operation and enjoyment for everyone involved. Without specific knowledge and skills, they might not get off the ground or could end in disaster.

Before attempting to plan this type of event we strongly advise being fully prepared and informed. Music and Film Events Manager is an excellent resource for gaining a rounded education on all the essential elements to entertainment events based on music and film.

As concerts and film events differ in nature we focus specifically on each event type. We take you through a well structured, detailed training, starting with being clear about your aim and goal. Your learning progression follows in logical stages that mirror the unfolding of an actual event.

Completing this course will give you the grounding, insight and confidence to start planning your dream event. Follow your passion and get started today!

If your passion is for music events, you’ll gain invaluable insight and focused knowledge on essential ingredients to your management process like:

• Preparation: Choosing your team, managing your budget and assessing a suitable location/venue and event date(s).
• Marketing: Identifying relevant marketing tools and how to generate effective publicity using a variety of mediums.
• Support: Establishing fruitful and productive partnerships and attracting sponsors.
• Practicalities: Managing performers, equipment, sound systems etc.
• Security & Legal issues: Risk management, crowd control, legal requirements.
• Logistics: Providing first aid, water, food & drink and ensuring responsible hygiene conditions.
• Timeline: An outline of what should happen when.

If you’re enlivened by the film scene, we help you delve into the industry insights that will help you become a confident film event manager:

• Preparation: Clarifying your aim, customising your team, choosing the correct structure.
• Theme: Identifying the most relevant theme for your festival to meet audience expectations and attract support.
• Originality: Helping your festival to stand out.
• Programming: Invaluable tips on compiling a winning line up of showings.
• Venue: What to consider so you choose the most suitable venue
• Practicality: Technical screening considerations.
• Marketing/Sales: Using effective resources to generate publicity, engaging partners and sponsors and managing ticket sales and pricing.

How is the Music & Film Events Manager course assessed?

There is a short multiple choice exam at the end of each module for you to take and you’ll know your score immediately.

By studying Music & Film Events online with IOA, you do not pay an extra fee for sitting an exam or have to wait for a set date to sit an exam.

Music & Film Events Manager Course Syllabus:

Module 1: Music Events

• 1.1. Planning your event incl. team, budget, location, date
• 1.2. Marketing / Advertising / Publicity incl. website, tickets, sponsors and partners, promotional materials
• 1.3. Performers & Related Services incl. sound system and equipment
• 1.4. Security & Legal Matters
• 1.5. Logistics incl. first aid, food and drink
• 1.6. Timeline

Module 2: Film Events

• 2.1. Preparation - Before you start
• 2.2. Aim/Planning
• 2.3. The Team
• 2.4. Structure
• 2.5. Partnerships
• 2.6. Festival theme
• 2.7. Originality
• 2.8. Programming
• 2.9. Venue
• 2.10. Marketing
• 2.11. Ticket sales and pricing

Module 3: Starting Your Business

• 3.1. Funding
• 3.2. Availing of Help incl. mentoring, networking, state agencies & grants
• 3.3. Setting up your business
• 3.4. Running your business incl. budgeting, cash flow, accounting, banking, insurance, contracts

Module 4: Marketing Your Business

• 4.1. Market research
• 4.2. Build your brand
• 4.3. Take advantage of low cost marketing techniques
• 4.4. Make your website work hard for you
• 4.5. Use social media widely
• 4.6. PR and advertising

Module 5: Downloadable Resources

If you are passionate about music and film, you love sharing those passions with everyone around you, and you're not afraid of hard work, then this is the course for you!

Have you been intrigued by the event planning industry for a while? Looking to start a new career, or sharpen your skills? This is a creative, fast paced job, where you'll use your organizational skills, creative problem solving, imagination, and drive. You'll get to work with other creative people to make something huge and amazing.

What are you waiting for? Get started today!

This Music and Film Events Manager course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.

After you complete this course, you could:

• Join the team of an event planning company
• Help create the newest music and film festival
• Form your own company
• Use your newfound skills and knowledge to impress your boss, earn a raise, or get a promotion
• Create events for friends, family, or your existing businesses