Music Event Planning and Logistics Management: A Professional Assessment of Major Concerts in Abuja

This study presents a professional assessment of music event planning and logistics management practices associated with major concerts held in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, North Central Nigeria. Abuja has emerged as a premier venue for large-scale musical events, attracting national and international artists and drawing audiences of thousands. However, recurring challenges including poor crowd management, inadequate security coordination, technical failures, and post-event environmental degradation have raised concerns about professional standards in concert production. This research employs a descriptive evaluation design, drawing data from structured interviews with 20 event planners, production managers, security consultants, and venue administrators involved in at least three major concerts in Abuja between 2022 and 2024. Post-event debriefs and audience feedback surveys supplement interview data. The study applies event management best practice frameworks and recent African entertainment industry literature to assess planning quality. Findings are expected to identify consistent gaps in pre-event risk assessment, stakeholder coordination, and emergency response planning. Recommendations will establish a professional standards framework for music event management in Nigeria's capital and propose guidelines for licensing regulatory authorities. Keywords: Event management, music concerts, Abuja, logistics, entertainment industry.