BA (Hons) Music and Live Events Management at Buckinghamshire New University

Do you want to discover what it takes to put on a live music event? BA (Hons) Music and Live Events Management is your backstage pass to the industry. From global festivals to intimate events, you’ll learn from both seasoned event production professionals and experienced academics.

Faculty: Music Production Performance and Business  |  Duration: Three Years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Music and Live Events Management, covers a comprehensive range of topics that will equip you with the practical and theoretical knowledge needed to succeed in the ever-evolving live music and events industry as well as more broadly across more mainstream businesses and enterprises. Your first year will explore the basics of how various types of events work, including live gigs, tours, and festivals. Core modules include Event Planning and Practice, Entertainment Industry Framework, Principles of Marketing, Managing Your Brand, Creative Practice, Industry issues, The Music and Events Entrepreneur, Fan Cultures, Live Event Management and Experience Design, Research Methods, Extended Independent Project, Mosh Pit Politics, Digital Marketing. Optional modules include Music Publishing, Artist Management, Private Party Planning, Music Publishing Placement, A&R: Artist & Repertoire Content for the Music Industry, Strategic Corporate Event Management.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates have gone on to have successful careers in the Music industry, find out more about our Music alumni in the Wall of Fame. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for a range of career possibilities. Roles include Event Marketing & PR, licensing Officer, health & Safety Consultant, concert and Live Music Events Promoter, festival Manager, venue Manager, tour Manager, event Planner.

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