PROMENADE PRODUCERS NETWORKING MORNING AT FESTIVAL OF FOOLS
Are you a producer, artist, or arts professional looking to deepen your understanding of creative production, touring, and making your career more sustainable? Join Promenade’s Producers Networking Morning at Festival of Fools 2025, a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and gain insights from industry experts. Whether you are starting out or already established, this gathering will offer valuable discussions, mentorship, and networking opportunities to support your professional journey.
What to expect:
- Gain valuable insights from experienced industry experts on sustainable touring and production models.
- Connect with producers, artists, and key figures in the arts sector.
- Learn about the creative process, production management, and best practices for a successful career in production.
- Hear from inspiring professionals and partners in the field.
- Benefit from tailored mentoring sessions to expand your network and receive personalised guidance.
Date: Sunday, 4th May 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: The MAC, Belfast
Room: The Works
Schedule
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Panel Discussion on Touring & Career Sustainability: Industry professionals within Ireland and internationally will share their experiences and insights on touring, best practices, and strategies for career sustainability.
11:30–11:45am | Introducing ISACS International Delegates:
Lucy Medlycott, Director of ISACS, will provide an overview of Culture Ireland and its role in supporting international touring. She will also introduce the international delegates, who will each share a brief introduction to their respective organisations and festivals:
Kresanna Aigner – Findhorn Bay Arts (Moray, Scotland)
Dan Bartha – Radu Stanca National Theatre (Romania)
Juliet Hardy – Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (UK)
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM, Mentoring Sessions & Networking: Enjoy tea, coffee, fruit, snacks, and pastries while connecting with fellow attendees. Also sign up for 1-1 mentoring sessions with Kath Gorman (Promenade), Alex Maronna (Promenade), Kevin Wratten (Split Second), Flora Herberich (Festival of Fools)– 20 minute sessions.
12:45 PM – 1:00 PM, End of Event & Outdoor Performance: We’ll wrap up and lead participants to an exciting outdoor performance of Simple Cypher at St.Anne’s Square.
Why attend?
This event offers a rare chance to gain insights from experienced producers, receive tailored advice, and build connections within the industry. Whether you are looking for guidance on touring, new collaborations, or insights into sustainability, this gathering will provide practical takeaways and valuable conversations.
Attendance is free, but places are limited.
Sign up via Eventbrite, and if the event is fully booked, email aysegul@promenade.ie to join the waiting list.
This event and the bursaries are supported through Promenade’s Creative Production Supports programme and funded by the Arts Council of Ireland. Supported by Festival of Fools and the MAC.