Music Business and Events
Music business and events is a discipline that connects the commercial and operational dimensions of the music industry with the creative and logistical demands of live events. The music industry is a complex commercial ecosystem encompassing labels, publishers, streaming platforms, live promoters, management companies, booking agents, and the many supporting businesses that serve them. Events bring this ecosystem to life in the most direct way, from intimate club nights through festival stages to arena tours, and the professionals who make events happen require a combination of financial literacy, project management skills, industry knowledge, and creative judgment.
At Leeds Conservatoire, this full-time, three-year programme develops the essential financial skills to manage music projects, tours, events, and artist contracts. You will learn how to create and evaluate budgets, forecast income, and make strategic financial decisions through real-world case studies and practical exercises. The programme gives you a solid foundation in budgeting, planning, and financial management specifically for the music industry, covering the commercial realities of touring, event production, and artist management.
Leeds Conservatoire's connections with the music industry ensure that the curriculum reflects professional practice and that students have access to industry networks before they graduate. The typical entry tariff is 104 UCAS points.
Graduates from music business and events programmes move into artist management, music marketing, tour management, event production, label and publishing operations, live music promotion, venue management, and festival coordination. The financial and commercial skills developed during the degree are also valuable in music licensing, sync, and digital distribution, as well as in the broader events industry beyond music. Many graduates build careers that combine different aspects of the music business, working across management, events, and marketing simultaneously.
Postgraduate study in music business, arts administration, or event management is available for those who wish to develop further.