Event Management Course

Whether it’s festivals, concerts or club nights, the world of live events is fast-paced and ever-changing. Throughout your studies on our event management courses, you'll develop the skills you need to plan, promote and produce show-stopping events and become part of this thriving global sector.

What is event management?

• Event Management includes a huge variety of roles, functions and tasks. Our events management courses will show how the scale of the tasks as well as the staff, external partners and resources needed, depends predominantly on the size of the event being held. For example, the logistics needed to run an open mic night at a local pub will differ greatly to that for a gig at a live concert venue. Other key areas which fall under the umbrella term of ‘event management’ include financial management (budgeting), health and safety, sustainability and marketing (including digital marketing and public relations).

Why study event management at Spirit Studios?

• On our event management course, you’ll develop the skills needed to plan and stage events, and will learn the technical approaches needed to execute them. Our Music Business and Event Management degree has a number of career-based modules and opportunities to gain real world experience from integrated work-based learning. Through our event industry connections, based in Manchester and throughout the global events industry, we have the networks to help you secure experience.

What is the importance of an Event Manager?

• An Event Manager makes things happen through creative event planning. They take the vision for an event, and work with a range of staff and external partners to make sure it runs according to plan. The nature of any event would see the Manager needing to apply good organisation, effective communication, creativity and problem-solving, while striving for excellence in the work both they and their team do.

Features and benefits

• Leave us industry ready- Integrated work experience modules have a proven track record of helping our skilled graduates move into the live events sector in a range of event management roles.
• Access to our on-site venue- The Charlie Jones Live Venue is our own live events space and is used throughout the year for a variety of events and student showcases. It’s the perfect starting place for any budding events management professional.
• Opportunities for collaboration- You’ll learn and work alongside performers, engineers and producers in a creative and collaborative ecosystem.
• Adaptability- While our specialism is in music, the skills you’ll develop could be applied to the sports, fashion, community sectors or corporate events such as trade shows, product launches and non-corporate events sectors including charity, and wedding planning.

What careers will an event management course prepare me for?

• Artist Liaison
• Booking Agent
• Event Manager
• Festival Site Manager
• Marketing Executive
• Promotor
• Venue Manager
• Production Manager
• Event Production

What to expect

• As you progress throughout the academic year you’ll develop the practical skills and understanding to manage an entire project. You’ll come to understand a range of responsibilities including; operations managment planning, finance, budgeting, safety and risk management, marketing, consumer behaviour, sponsorship opportunities, evaluation and event impact. 
• Whether you’re looking to work at the next Glastonbury Festival, promote your own events, work with artists to plan their tours, or run your own music venue, this event management course offers a range of skills and pathways to support your career.

How is event management taught?

• Teaching takes place in a variety of formats including lectures, workshops, demonstrations, peer reviews and one-to-one tutorial support. Our aim throughout is to encourage your creative exploration and hone your skills, all so you’ll leave us as a confident, independent professional.

You'll cover topics and core modules such as

• Events Planning
• Event Management
• Event Design
• Budget & Finance
• Consumer Behaviour
• Event Safety
• Event Technology
• Sustainability
• Marketing and PR