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Arts Programming and Event Curation

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Response Deadline01/08/2027, 10:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract for Arts Programming and Event Curation involves managing the performance calendars for prime contractors working on Ashford Borough Council arts centre projects. The selected provider is responsible for sourcing talent across theatre, comedy, and family genres, negotiating performer contracts using industry standards, and coordinating community use through artist management systems and ticketing software. The primary objective of the contract is the delivery of a completed annual programme of events and performances. Interested parties must submit their responses by January 8, 2027, to support the council's arts initiatives under NAICS code 711310.

General Info

Subcontract for Ashford Borough Council arts programming and event curation due January 8, 2027.

Agency

Ashford Borough Council

NAICS

711310 - Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities

Place of Performance

GBR

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of ASH/25/358.

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Ashford Arts Centre Operator

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PostedOct 28

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Response DeadlineJan 8

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AgencyAshford Borough Council

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Organization / AgencyAshford Borough Council

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Performs curation and booking of performance calendars for prime contractors on Ashford Borough Council arts centre projects. Sources talent for theatre, comedy, and family shows, negotiates performer contracts, and schedules community use using ticketing software and artist management systems. Utilizes industry-standard talent contracts. Delivers a completed annual programme of events and performances.

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