Inside the Venue: how the gatekeepers of live music really build their lineups. Three experienced programmers reveal what makes them take a chance on an artist—and what gets a booking request ignored. This is not a pitch session; it's your chance to understand the logic behind the stages you want to play. You will spend 20 minutes with each speaker in small groups.
Practical questions to ask include:
- How do you discover new artists to book?
- What makes a compelling booking request?
- How do you balance artistic vision with commercial realities?
Information for attendees:
- Book a group chat session via the RSVP function on our app.
- Please arrive 5 minutes early to check in for your group chat session. Late arrivals (anyone not present at the start of their booked session) may lose their slot to a walk-up attendee.
- If a session is fully booked, you’re welcome to try as a walk-up in case a booked attendee doesn’t attend.