We surveyed 549 music promoters to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical music promoter. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a music promoter?

Low

High

Working as a music promoter typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.

Can I learn to become a music promoter?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as a music promoter typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.

Is it easy to get a job as a music promoter?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically difficult to find a job as a music promoter. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for music promoters.

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Do music promoters work full-time or part-time?

31% of music promoters work in full-time roles while 69% work part-time.

Is being organized important as a music promoter?

Low

High

Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a music promoter.

Does being a music promoter require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?

Low

High

Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for music promoters.

Do music promoters have control over the direction of their work?

Low

High

While sometimes the direction is set, occasionally music promoters will have some flexibility over the direction of their work.

Is being a music promoter physically demanding?

Low

High

Work as a music promoters is not the most physically demanding of careers, falling in the bottom half of all careers.

Are music promoters exposed to a wide variety of work?

Low

High

Music promoters tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.