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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Sep 4

🎉 It’s here: Case Studies with a Global Perspective.
Since 2023 we’ve gathered producer conversations to share challenges, ideas & ways forward.

✨ Case Study 1: Participation, Ethics & Care — with Valentina Vela & Amaya Jeyarajah Dent. Listen here: producergathering.com/case-study/a...

Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Apr 4

Our Lead Producer @nassykonan.bsky.social has written for @artsprofessional.co.uk
we’re naming what needs to shift.
With the-uncultured.com, we’re co-creating a self-care guide for producers—because wellbeing is the work.

Supported by @marlboroughprods.bsky.social & Artsadmin

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · Mar 30

🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨

For five years, The Big Freelancer Survey has built the most detailed picture of arts freelancing. Now, it’s time for the final survey.

Your voice matters. Take 10 minutes & be counted.

📝 linktr.ee/BigFreelance...

#BigFreelancerSurvey #Theatre

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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Mar 3

Producer Gathering is building a stronger, connected network of producers who use art for change. 🎉

🔗 Read more: producergathering.com/current-burs...

Current Bursaries - Producer Gathering

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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Mar 3

📽️ Nikta Mohammadi – Iranian filmmaker & producer, developing Fading Frames, a project exploring displacement & ruins.

🎭 Cheryl Gallacher – Theatre practitioner, working with Waling Waling to amplify migrant domestic workers' activism.

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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Mar 3

We received 61 applications—and today, we’re excited to introduce our three recipients, who will each receive £1000 for professional development.

🎤 MoYah – Multidisciplinary artist, Hip-Hop Ambassador & activist, using music and community projects to uplift refugees and migrants.

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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Mar 3

🚀 We’re back! And we’re celebrating the 2025 Migration Stories: Art as Activism bursary recipients!

This year’s bursary supports producers who are using migration stories to shape cultural producing and inspire activism.

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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Mar 3

Producer Gathering is building a stronger, connected network of producers who use art for change. Join us in celebrating the recipients! 🎉

🔗 Read more: producergathering.com/current-burs...
#MigrationStories #ArtAsActivism #Producers

Current Bursaries - Producer Gathering

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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Mar 3

Nikta Mohammadi – Iranian producer and artist, developing Fading Frames, a project exploring displacement & ruins.

🎭 Cheryl Gallacher – Theatre practitioner, working with Waling Waling to amplify migrant domestic workers' activism.

Current Bursaries - Producer Gathering

producergathering.com

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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Mar 3

We received 61 applications—and today, we’re excited to introduce our three recipients, who will each receive £1000 for professional development.

🎤 MoYah – Multidisciplinary artist, Hip-Hop Ambassador & activist, using music and community projects to uplift refugees and migrants.

Current Bursaries - Producer Gathering

producergathering.com

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · Jan 12

Global warming is a technological advancement.

Global warming is happening because technology does not naturally equal progress, ethics, or ecological balance.

Stop saying they ignore the science. They are using the science.

Global warming is part of what you get from science under capitalism.

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Ellie Claughton @eclaughton.bsky.social · Dec 17

Venues / Producers / Companies - is anyone in need of a brilliant Assistant Producer / Administrator at 1 day a week? Something brilliant I know is looking to fill a days work. DM me

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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Dec 16

The final day to apply for this great opportunity is at Midnight!

#paiddevelopment #creativeproducer

Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Dec 11

✨ FROM OUR FRIENDS! ✨

Applications Open for Producer Top-Up 2025!

For freelance dance & cross-artform producers who:
🟡 Are underrepresented in the sector
🟡 Mid-career stage
🟡 Based in SE England

Apply by next Mon 16 Dec 2024, 11:59 PM

📣Please share and repost!

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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Dec 11

📅 6 days in Jan–Feb 2025 |
📍 Brighton & Worthing
💸 £1,050 bursary for 8 producers

💡 Upskill, get mentored, & strengthen your business!

Info pack & form: www.producertopup.com
📧 [email protected] |
📸 @producer_topup

Producer Top-Up

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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Dec 11

✨ FROM OUR FRIENDS! ✨

Applications Open for Producer Top-Up 2025!

For freelance dance & cross-artform producers who:
🟡 Are underrepresented in the sector
🟡 Mid-career stage
🟡 Based in SE England

Apply by next Mon 16 Dec 2024, 11:59 PM

📣Please share and repost!

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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Dec 9

@freelancersmake.bsky.social please share!

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The Space @thespacearts.bsky.social · Dec 9

The Migration Stories: Art as Activism Bursary from @producergathering.bsky.social offers financial support to producers whose work highlights migration issues and inspires action.

The bursary provides three grants of £1000.

Bursary Guidance & Call Out Information 2024 - Producer Gathering

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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Dec 6

📣 Calling Freelance Producers…

Weds 11 Dec | 6-8pm | Online | Free

Delve into the concept & realities of freelance producing, what it means & how we can support each other in a constantly changing landscape. How do we continue doing what we love, without burning out?

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The Realities of Freelance Producing and Finding Your Tribe - FABRIC

Unpack the realities of freelance producing, what it means and how we can support each other. Delivered by the Dance Leaders Group (DLG).

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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Dec 5

Can we add @nassykonan.bsky.social plz x

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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Dec 4

Thanks for sharing 🙌🏾

Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Dec 3

📣 Calling all cross-artform producers!

We are pleased to announce our Migration Stories: Art as Activism Bursary🎉

We’re offering £1,000 grants to three producers using art to explore migration & inspire change.

📅 Deadline: 6 Jan 2024

For guidance & to apply producergathering.com/upcoming-bur...

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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Dec 2

Come join our growing vibrant community of creative producers.

👉 Sign up and start connecting today: producergathering.com/directory/

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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Dec 2

Key Features:
✨ Showcase your professional profile and producing practice.
✨ Discover and connect with like-minded creatives.
✨ Access free resources, toolkits, and guides to support your work.
✨ Join forums to exchange ideas, share updates, and spark collaborations. (3/4)

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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Dec 2

Whether you’re working in theatre, dance, live performance, or other interdisciplinary settings, this is your space to connect, collaborate, & thrive (2/4)

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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Dec 2

📣 If you haven’t already checked out The Producer Directory 💫
Go check it out on the Producer Gathering website! 🎉

This new platform is a hub for cross-artform producers, artists, venues, & organisations across the UK & beyond. 🌍 (1/4)

Supported and collaborated with @marlboroughprods.bsky.social

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