Reality, Responsibilities & Skills for a Career in Live Events Production
A Full-Day Seminar for Students and Emerging Professionals
A full-day seminar dedicated to students, volunteers and emerging professionals looking to understand how the live music and events industry actually works from the inside.
Designed as an educational and practical introduction to the live events ecosystem, the programme combines industry insight, applied safety knowledge, mentorship discussions and real-world case studies from professionals actively working in festivals, concerts and large-scale productions.
Across six hours of sessions, participants will explore how live events are built behind the scenes, how departments collaborate under pressure, what responsibilities come with working in public spaces, and what pathways genuinely lead to sustainable careers in the industry.
The seminar includes interactive discussions, practical examples, Q&A sessions and a hands-on simulation exercise focused on crowd awareness and decision-making in live event environments.
No inspirational clichés – just an honest introduction to the realities, responsibilities and opportunities of working in live events.
A short introduction to the structure, objectives and themes of the seminar.
An overview of the live events and performing arts sector within the wider cultural and creative industries landscape. This session explores the particularities of performing arts and live entertainment production and how it differs from other creative disciplines, followed by a practical approach on the technical side of productions.
A practical introduction to how festivals, concerts and large-scale productions function behind the scenes. From production structures and backstage workflows to touring realities, crew culture and operational coordination, this session explores the fundamentals every future industry professional should understand before entering the field.
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A conference pass is required to attend this event. Choose the pass that matches the days and tracks you want to access.
