City of Nevada City

Buyer seeks a qualified company to manage talent acquisition and marketing for the historic Miners Foundry cultural venue. The selected vendor will secure artists, negotiate contracts, and develop marketing strategies for at least 30 performances annually while coordinating with the City's production team. Buyer will handle technical production aspects including sound engineering, lighting operation, and box office management. The contract will be for three years with possibility of two one-year extensions.

• 6/16/2025 - Non-Mandatory Site Visit
• 6/16/2025 - Letter of Intent to Respond
• 6/27/2025 - Questions Due
• 6/30/2025 - Responses to Questions Due
• 7/7/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 1/1/2026 - Project Start

• Experience in talent acquisition and artist management
• Experience with entertainment marketing and event promotion
• Understanding of long-term planning and fiscal management
• Experience working with public agencies preferred

• Book and manage a minimum of 30 performances annually
• Negotiate artist contracts and manage rider requirements
• Develop comprehensive marketing strategies for events
• Coordinate with City's production team for seamless execution
• Manage ticket sales for all performances
• Build strategic partnerships and sponsorship opportunities
• Collaborate with City staff on overall programming strategy
• Create marketing materials and promotional packages
• Announce and market lineup for the 2026 season
• Prepare monthly operations cost analysis and financial reports