Industry Insights: free webinars for arts-based career advice

Rebecca Toal

Rebecca is a freelance creative working as a trumpet player, podcaster, writer and mental health advocate. As a co-host of the podcast ‘Things Musicians Don’t Talk About’, Rebecca aims to destigmatise industry issues through candid conversations.

Creating a Portfolio Career | 9.45-10.30

Linton Stephens | Musician, Presenter and Public Speaker

Reflecting on his varied career, Linton demystifies what it’s like to work as a performer and freelancer in the modern music industry. If the traditional 9-5 job doesn’t appeal to you, this session will help you to discover ways of building and enriching a portfolio career.

Call my agent… | 11.00-11.45

Susie McLeod | Director, Artist Management at Intermusica

Behind every successful artist is a hard-working agent. Susie is a Director at Intermusica; one of the largest artist management businesses in the industry. In this session, Susie explains what it takes to manage star artists, creating opportunities for them and international travel.

Knowing what an audience wants | 12.00-12:45

Greg Norrington | Live Programming Co-ordinator at De La Warr Pavilion and Eastbourne Winder Garden

A successful event doesn’t rely just on what’s played; it relies on where it’s played too. Greg Norrington takes us through the behind the scenes of working at a thriving venue and how he puts together live music, comedy, theatre and cinema for multiple tastes and audiences.

Behind the curtains | 13.45-14.30

Roanna Gibson | Concerts and Planning Director at London Philharmonic Orchestra

Ever wondered about what happens behind the scenes at a professional orchestra?  Get the inside track on who decides what music gets played and how orchestras work off stage with Roanna Gibson, Concerts and Planning Director at London Philharmonic Orchestra.

Working your way up to the top | 14.45-15.30

George Lee | Executive Director at Birmingham Contemporary Music Group

At its heart, every arts organisation is fundamentally still a business. But what does it take to run an arts organisation? How different is it to leading any other type of business? How do you get there in the first place? In this session, George Lee will share his top tips for future arts leaders.