Entertainment Manager

Role purpose The Entertainment Manager is responsible for developing, coordinating and managing entertainment programming across designated Odd Culture Group venues.

The role ensures each venue has a consistent, engaging and commercially appropriate entertainment offering that reflects its individual identity, audience and business objectives.

This is a dedicated entertainment and programming role. It does not include responsibility for general venue operations, staffing or the day-to-day management of events.

Key responsibilities

Entertainment booking

- Develop and manage live music, DJ and other entertainment programming across designated venues, reflecting each venue's identity, audience and commercial objectives.

- Source and secure suitable artists and performers, building strong relationships with artists, agents, promoters and industry contacts.

- Manage booking confirmations, scheduling changes, substitutions and cancellations, identifying opportunities to improve programming quality and audience engagement.

- Manage entertainment bookings within approved budgets for each designated venue.

Booking systems & administration

- Ensure all entertainment bookings are accurately entered, maintained and updated in Surreal.

- Maintain complete booking records, including artist details, performance dates, agreed fees, superannuation information and supporting documentation.

- Ensure all costs are allocated to the correct venue and entertainment budget.





- Follow up on missing information and administrative discrepancies, maintaining organised records to support communication and financial oversight.

Venue & stakeholder coordination

- Liaise with venue managers, venue teams and sound technicians to communicate programming schedules and coordinate performance requirements.

- Work with Operations on programming matters affected by noise requirements, venue restrictions or operational considerations, taking direction where required.

- Coordinate entertainment bookings for special events, venue celebrations, themed nights and other agreed initiatives.

- Source performers, negotiate fees and manage entertainment schedules within approved budgets.

This role focuses on entertainment programming, artist bookings and coordination. General venue operations, staffing, service delivery and in office gig management remain the responsibility of the relevant venue and Operations teams.

Odd Culture Group

Odd Culture Group is an independent, pokie-free hospitality group with a collection of distinctive Sydney venues spanning pubs, restaurants, cocktail bars and late-night entertainment.

From live music and rock and roll to DJs, performance and late-night experiences, our venues each have their own identity and audience.

We're looking for someone who understands that great entertainment is more than filling a schedule — it's about creating experiences, building communities and giving people a reason to come back.

📌 Entertainment Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Odd Culture Group
📍 Sydney