Head of Music

The Role…

Soho House are seeking a passionate and skilled Head of Music to curate an exceptional musical experience for our members. This individual will be responsible for sourcing, booking, and managing a diverse range of musical talent, including DJs and live acts, to perform at Soho House venues or at our external primary events across the UK & EU, supporting the Asia Houses as and when needed. The ideal candidate will have a strong network within the music industry, a keen understanding of the evolving music scene, and the ability to tailor musical programming to meet the unique needs and tastes of Soho House’s eclectic membership base.

Main Duties…

• Talent Sourcing & Booking: Identify, source, and book DJs and live musicians for a variety of events both in and out of Soho House venues, ensuring a balance of emerging talent and established acts across multiple genres
• Event Planning & Coordination: Lead the advancing of each music booking to ensure deal memos, tech/AV requirements, invoicing, on site operations are executed seamlessly from confirmation to the event date, collaborating closely with internal operational teams.
• Music Programming: Curate diverse and innovative music programming, taking into consideration cultural moments, internal franchises, member preferences, seasonal trends, and the unique atmosphere of each venue.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with agents, managers, and artists to ensure Soho House attracts high-quality talent. Negotiate contracts, fees, and performance terms.
• Brand Representation: Act as a brand ambassador for Soho House when liaising with talent, venues, and external parties.
• Market Research: Stay on top of current and emerging music trends, genres, and talent to ensure Soho House remains at the forefront of cultural relevance.
• Collaboration: Work with other departments, including marketing, communications, and operations, to create a cohesive and engaging experience for members and guests.
• Event Evaluation & Reporting: Review the success of music events and provide feedback on performance, member engagement, and overall experience
• In House Playlists: Account managing the companies providing the inhouse playlists to ensure consistency and ability to adapt to one off briefs.
• Talent Liaison: Attend key events such as all primary events, larger music moments and act as talent liaison for the duration.

What We Are Looking For…

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in music booking and talent management, with a focus on live music & DJ talent.
• Strong network of industry contacts, including artists, agents, and managers.
• A deep understanding of the current music landscape and emerging trends across multiple genres
• Proven experience working in live music, we expect the candidate to come with a reputation within the industry.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple bookings and events simultaneously.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for music and an understanding of the Soho House brand and its members.
• Knowledge of a wide range of music genres spanning the heritage to the emerging
• Confident discussing sound equipment and technical requirements for live music and DJ performances.
• Ability to anticipate member preferences and curate tailored musical experiences.
• Creative thinker with an eye for discovering new talent and fostering emerging artists.
• Ability to work flexibly and creatively within a fast-paced environment

Benefits…

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career.

• Every House Membership
• Weekly Pay
• 50% off Food & Drink, 7 days a week
• Staff Room Rate; Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 a night
• Private Health and Dental Care
• Life Assurance
• Birthday Day Off
• Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
• Season Ticket Loan
• In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
• Free Counselling Sessions
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
• Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
• Exclusive access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, insurance and much more
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up