COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Diploma in Music and Event Management (Level 5) graduates will be able to

• apply the principles of effective management with an understanding of the music industry
• establish an effective management relationship with a performing artist over an extended period to enable the artist to achieve key artistic and business goals
• effectively manage musical events, from initial conception to closure, to ensure successful achievement of event goals and outcomes
• market and manage performing artists and musical events effectively and appropriately.
• understand the development of the music industry globally and within New Zealand

STUDY HIGHLIGHTS SUMMARY

Music Management Studies including:

• legal requirements of management and best practice processes
• effective management strategies for teams and individuals.

Music Marketing including:

• key principles of marketing, including product or service promotion

Artist Management including:

• key principles and implementation of effective artist management.

Music Event Management including:

• key principles and managing live music events.

Communications including:

• effective speech and writing communication, and meeting management
• mediation and negotiation skills
• effective use of Information and Communication Technology

Music Industry studies including:

• key functioning and interaction of the components of music industry globally and in NZ

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

A wide range of jobs and contract opportunites exist in both the public and private sectors. Become an arts administrator, event organiser, promoter, a stage manager, booking agent or tour manager, manage a solo artist or band, work in music publishing, be a venue operator, or you may become self employed.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. Successfully completed a relevant recognised qualification OR be a minimum of twenty-five years of age and have at least one year’s practical industry experience.
2. English Language: IELTS (Academic Test) 5.5, no bands under 5.0, or equivalent.

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