Satellite Music Hall Opens at Crosstown: What It Means for Memphis Venue Jobs

MEMPHIS, TN — Crosstown has a new stage, and it came with payroll. Live Nation's Satellite Music Hall opened its doors on September 4 in the shadow of Crosstown Concourse, and by opening night the operator had put more than 100 Memphis-area workers on staff. For anyone who wants their paycheck to come with a soundtrack, the Midtown venue is now one of the more interesting new employers in town.

A 1,300-capacity concert hall named for the label that became Stax, roughly 100 shows a year, and a student apprenticeship built in from day one.

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📍 At a Glance

Business	Satellite Music Hall
Opened	September 4, 2026
Address	1291 Autumn Ave., Memphis, TN 38104
Size	About 30,000 square feet, 1,300 capacity
Concept	Mid-size concert and event venue with a lounge, The Vinyl Room
Operator	Live Nation
Industry	Live entertainment and hospitality
New jobs	More than 100 Memphis-area hires at opening

What Opened at Crosstown

The name is a nod to Satellite Records, the label that became Stax before Soulsville turned into a pilgrimage site. The building leans into that history, too, using reclaimed materials from the 1927 Sears building that Crosstown Concourse brought back to life. Hometown band The Band Camino opened the room with two nights on September 4 and 5.

Inside, the hall stacks a standing main floor under a mezzanine, with touring-grade sound and lighting. Crosstown Concourse says the venue expects about 100 shows a year, and the room also holds KultureCity sensory-accessibility certification, which means quiet zones and staff trained to help guests who need them.

The calendar is already full. The venue's Live Nation page lists more than a dozen October dates, from Umphrey's McGee on October 1 to a Halloween-night hip-hop and R&B party. Every one of those nights needs a crew.

🔥 The Jobs a Room Like This Runs On

Here is the honest picture. The big opening hire is done: Crosstown Concourse reports Live Nation brought on more than 100 Memphis-area workers before the doors opened. Projections at the groundbreaking put the eventual total near 150. Live Nation has not announced a new hiring round, so there is no headcount to chase this week.

That does not mean the door is shut. Concert venues run on part-time and event-based crews, and those rosters turn over steadily. The work usually spans security and guest services, bartending and barbacks, box office, cleaning crews, stagehands and production assistants, plus kitchen and service staff for The Vinyl Room lounge. Get your resume ready, and watch Live Nation's careers page for postings tagged to Satellite Music Hall.

If you already work nights around Overton Square, Cooper-Young or Broad Avenue, you know the rhythm. Event staffing is flexible and it pairs well with a day job or classes at the University of Memphis.

🎓 A Pipeline for Stax Students

Live Nation built a training track into the deal. Through the Stax Music Academy's Music Employs initiative, students get apprenticeship experience in concert production and venue operations, the backstage work that turns into careers in audio, lighting, touring and event management. The academy also got the first look at the stage: a community preview on September 2 featured Stax students, with proceeds going to the school.

🔎 Where to Aim This Fall

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Satellite Music Hall Jobs: FAQ

Is Satellite Music Hall hiring right now?

Live Nation has not announced a new hiring round since the venue opened with more than 100 local hires. Event venues fill shifts on a rolling basis, so check Live Nation's careers page for openings tied to the Memphis venue.

Where is Satellite Music Hall?

Live Nation lists the venue at 1291 Autumn Ave. in Midtown Memphis, part of the Crosstown Concourse campus.

What kinds of jobs does a concert venue offer?

Typical roles include security, guest services, bartending, box office, cleaning, stagehands, production assistants and food service. Many are part-time and scheduled around show nights.

How can students get involved?

Stax Music Academy students can gain concert production and venue operations experience through an apprenticeship program run with Live Nation under the academy's Music Employs initiative.

How many shows will it host?

About 100 a year, according to Crosstown Concourse, which means steady weekly shifts.

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