Gig Lab: Events Managment
Badge awarded to
Grace Zadi
Earners of this badge have gained practical, industry-relevant experience in event management. Students
have planned, programmed, coordinated, and successfully delivered a live event, developing skills in
planning, organisation, teamwork, communication, logistics, and problem-solving. They have learned to
work collaboratively to turn an event concept into a successful and engaging audience.
Issued on 24 Aug 2026 by
Lewisham Music
Issuer
Lewisham Music
tilda.landehag@lewishammusic.org
Criteria
Earning Criteria:
- Earner has developed skills in event research, event planning, and budgeting, with careful consideration of event planning requirements. This could include any required insurance such as public liability, risk assessments, venue hire, agreeing ticket prices, and applying careful budgeting for additional financial costs.
- Earner has applied careful consideration to the event’s theme and proposed event outcomes. They have developed an event together as a team.
- Earner has developed skills in audience development and event programming by building event content around the needs of the audience. They have considered the event’s suitability and accessibility for the proposed audience, including the programming of event speakers and other event facilitators. Earner has also considered how the event outcomes will impact the engaged audience.
- Earner has developed effective skills in artist booking and coordination, including researching suitable acts, handling outreach to agents and performers, negotiating performance fees, and managing schedules. Also responsible for creating and maintaining event lineups, handling artist logistics, and ensuring smooth communication between artists, venues, and production teams.
- Earner has developed effective skills in marketing and communications by carefully researching and planning a communications strategy to target community audiences. This could include creating event flyers, social media posts, and event attendance lists.
About this activity:
- Additional Details
- Level: Foundational
- Availability: Only available to students, members, or employees
- Cost: Free
- Duration: Weeks
- Location: In-person
Standards:
Cities of Learning Badging Standard - Demonstrate Layer
This badge has been mapped to the Demonstrate Layer of the Cities of Learning Badging Standard. The earner has demonstrated they can apply knowledge with real world context and has gained experience, consistently and applied feedback they have received in order to develop.
https://www.thersa.org/cities-of-learning/badging-standards
