Venue Booker - Barfly

The history of Barfly traces back to the 1980s, firmly rooted in the borough’s cultural fabric with its live music gigs. Then known as The Monarch, the 400-capacity venue swiftly gained a reputation as a hub for emerging talents and well-known acts like Oasis.

Transitioning into the Barfly in the early 2000s, it continued to be a beloved spot in London’s live music and club scene. Artists such as Ed Sheeran, Muse, Stereophonics, Bloc Party, Coldplay, and The XX all graced its stage during their early years.

In 2016, the venue underwent its transformation into The Camden Assembly. Propaganda Independent Venues acquired Camden Assembly in October 2025 and rightfully relaunched it as Barfly in June 2026. It remains a place to discover the next generation of talent while offering an enjoyable blend of great food, drinks, and much more!

Notable Acts who have played here include Adele, AJ Tracey, Amy Winehouse, Block Party, Catfish and The Bottlemen, Clean Bandit, Coldplay, D Double E, Dave, Ed Sheeran, Enter Shikari, James Bay, Kaiser Chiefs, Kasabian, Maccabees, Mahalia, Muse, Mystery Jets, Oasis, Olivia Dean, Razorlight, Simple Plan, The 1975, The Last Dinner Party, The Libertines, The Strokes, The Vaccines, The XX, Tom Odell, Twenty One Pilots, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Yungblud

The history of Barfly traces back to the 1980s, firmly rooted in the borough’s cultural fabric with its live music gigs. Then known as The Monarch, the 400-capacity venue swiftly gained a reputation as a hub for emerging talents and well-known acts like Oasis.

Transitioning into the Barfly in the early 2000s, it continued to be a beloved spot in London’s live music and club scene. Artists such as Ed Sheeran, Muse, Stereophonics, Bloc Party, Coldplay, and The XX all graced its stage during their early years.

In 2016, the venue underwent its transformation into The Camden Assembly. Propaganda Independent Venues acquired Camden Assembly in October 2025 and rightfully relaunched it as Barfly in June 2026. It remains a place to discover the next generation of talent while offering an enjoyable blend of great food, drinks, and much more!

Notable Acts who have played here include Adele, AJ Tracey, Amy Winehouse, Block Party, Catfish and The Bottlemen, Clean Bandit, Coldplay, D Double E, Dave, Ed Sheeran, Enter Shikari, James Bay, Kaiser Chiefs, Kasabian, Maccabees, Mahalia, Muse, Mystery Jets, Oasis, Olivia Dean, Razorlight, Simple Plan, The 1975, The Last Dinner Party, The Libertines, The Strokes, The Vaccines, The XX, Tom Odell, Twenty One Pilots, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Yungblud

The General Manager (GM) is responsible for the overall leadership, financial performance, and day-to-day operations of an independent grassroots live music venue. This role combines business management, community engagement, programming support, and team leadership to ensure the venue thrives as a cultural hub while operating sustainably.

The GM will champion emerging artists, foster inclusive community engagement, and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for audiences, performers, and staff.

The GM will work to drive daytime trade as well as the nighttime live shows and pub trade.

• 3–5+ years’ experience in venue, live events, hospitality, or cultural management
• Strong financial acumen and budget and cost control management experience
• Knowledge of live music industry operations
• Experience managing diverse teams
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Personal Licence Holder
• Strong understanding of licensing, health & safety and compliance
• Duty management experience
  
  Ability to work evenings and weekends regularly

• Experience leading large, fast-paced teams
• Commercial mindset with evidence of innovation and growth
• Experien…