Production Lead

You don’t just want to “manage events.” You want to build something that’s never existed before.

Bandsintown connects 100 million fans with live music: following artists, discovering concerts, and buying tickets. We are the leading concert discovery platform, powered by over 700,000 artists connected to the platform and integrated with Spotify, You Tube, Apple Music, and major ticketing platforms.

We are now expanding into live event production, leveraging our audience data and distribution to build a scalable and profitable entertainment business. This marks our first major product expansion beyond the platform.

• Leading investors in the entertainment and technology sectors
• Team:
  Over 90 employees across North America, Asia, and Europe
• Culture:
  Data-driven, entrepreneurial, passionate about music

• They provide the data, financial models, and go-to-market strategy.
• You bring the on-the-ground experience, the vendors, and the execution.
• Together, you embody Bandsintown’s Events division.

You must be just as comfortable debriefing a site plan as you are discussing unit economics with your partner around a dashboard. The line between the two roles is blurred, that’s what makes the duo so robust.

We’re looking for our Production Lead: the person who takes the wheel, pulls the strings, and turns a vision into an unforgettable event. Not just an executor — a leader.

You’ll be the cornerstone between the creative vision and the reality on the ground. From the site permit to the final lighting setup, you’re in charge. You make the decisions. You deliver.

• Assist designers with their creative research related to set design, scenery, lighting, etc.
• Conduct and analyze site visits; negotiate venue rentals.
• Recruit and manage all staff and on-site operations: you’ll be familiar with every detail of the show, from greeting guests, validating their tickets, and seating them, to managing merch stands and bars, physical security, and more.
• Oversee permits, setup, and teardown with a truly hands‑on approach.
• Assess venue requirements with the technical and creative teams.
• Apply your cross‑functional knowledge: recruitment, management, lighting, sound, stage, video, and electrical installations.

• Build, track, and manage production budgets from start to finish: you have the final say on financial decisions on‑site.
• Manage invoicing, payments, and the closing of the P&L; for each event in coordination with the Business Lead.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and MSA agreements; identify opportunities for cost optimization.

• Leverage your network in the events industry to identify and deploy the right resources at the right time.
• Source sets and other props from international suppliers at the best rates.
• Translate complex technical challenges into clear decisions for teams, management, and your Business Lead partner.
• Create and maintain production manuals, Gantt charts, and milestone tracking.

• Coordinate design reviews to ensure alignment with the vision, feasibility, and financial objectives.
• Provide the Business Lead with on‑the‑ground data (actual costs, logistical constraints) to refine business models.

• Proven experience:
  
  At least 5 years of experience in live event production, concerts, or entertainment (tours, immersive experiences).
• On‑the‑ground expertise: A solid track record of delivering complex productions with large budgets and strong logistical expertise.
• Strong network:
  An extensive network of professionals and suppliers who can be mobilized quickly throughout North America.
• English/Spanish bilingualism:
  Fluent in English and Spanish (strict requirement due to the heavily Hispanic‑speaking U.S. market). French is an asset for our Montreal operations.
• Collaborative spirit:
  You are comfortable working with analytical and strategic minds, meaning you can read a P&L;, understand marketing KPIs, and contribute to data‑driven decisions.
• Leadership under pressure:
  Innovative, solution‑oriented, capable of…