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Negotiating the Industry
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14, May
In-Person, Remote, Producing, Talks
Negotiating the Industry
14, May
In-Person, Remote, Producing, Talks
from £10.00

Facilitator - Natalie Murphy-West

This one-off course is an introduction to equipping participants with practical knowledge and confidence to navigate fees, contracts, and working conditions within industry-standard and unionised environments.

Participants will learn where to find rates, how to negotiate fair changes, and interpreting contracts. Emphasis is placed on worker awareness—understanding personal boundaries, valuing your labour, and identifying what conditions and compensation are acceptable to you.

14, May
In-Person, Remote, Producing, Talks
Introduction To Producing
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23, 30, May, 6, June
Training, In-Person, Remote, Producing
Introduction To Producing
23, 30, May, 6, June
Training, In-Person, Remote, Producing
from £50.00

Facilitator - Una NicEoin | Limited Places. Book Early.

This course offers a practical introduction to producing theatre, designed for early-career producers, artists, and theatre-makers who want to better understand how shows are developed, managed, and delivered. Focusing on the producer’s central role in bringing creative ideas to life, the course explores the core areas of producing: financial management, people management, and production delivery. Participants will gain both strategic insight and practical tools to support sustainable, well-managed theatre projects.

23, 30, May, 6, June
Training, In-Person, Remote, Producing
Introduction to Recording Immersive/Spatial Audio
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24, 31, May, 7, June
Audio, Training, In-Person, Remote, Immersive
Introduction to Recording Immersive/Spatial Audio
24, 31, May, 7, June
Audio, Training, In-Person, Remote, Immersive
from £50.00

Facilitator - John D’Arcy

This practical training course introduces you to the creative and technical foundations of immersive audio recording and post-production for the contexts of 180 and 360 video production. Designed for artists, producers, filmmakers, and digital storytellers, the course balances hands-on experimentation with critical reflection, supporting learners to confidently plan, capture, and evaluate immersive audio content. Across three structured sessions, participants will move from core concepts and tools through real-world spatial sound recording and post-production mixing, concluding with a reflective review that consolidates learning and supports future development.

24, 31, May, 7, June
Audio, Training, In-Person, Remote, Immersive
Introduction To Live Streaming
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13, June
Training, In-Person, Remote, Live Streaming
Introduction To Live Streaming
13, June
Training, In-Person, Remote, Live Streaming
from £50.00

Facilitator - Alan Meban | Limited Places. Book Early.

This course provides a practical introduction to live streaming for artists, performers, organisations, and content creators who want to broadcast events professionally and creatively. Participants will learn how to plan, set up, and deliver live streams that are engaging, reliable, and appropriate for different audiences and platforms. The training combines technical skills with creative and production considerations, supporting participants to confidently live stream performances, talks, workshops, and hybrid events.

13, June
Training, In-Person, Remote, Live Streaming
Introduction To Audio Field Recording
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14, June
Audio, Training, In-Person, Remote
Introduction To Audio Field Recording
14, June
Audio, Training, In-Person, Remote
from £50.00

Facilitator - John D’Arcy

This practical training course introduces you to the creative and technical foundations of audio field recording. Designed for artists, producers, musicians, and storytellers, the course balances hands-on experimentation with critical reflection, supporting learners to confidently plan, capture, and evaluate environmental sound recordings. Across three structured sessions, participants will move from core concepts and tools through real-world sound recording and post-production mixing and mastering, concluding with a reflective review that consolidates learning and supports future development.

14, June
Audio, Training, In-Person, Remote

SEMESTER ONE

Accidental’s Talk to the Professionals Programme empowers artists and technicians to thrive within today’s fast-changing creative industries. As digital innovation, hybrid performance models, and new production technologies reshape how work is made and shared, creative practitioners need future-focused skills that combine technical capability with bold artistic thinking.

Designed for early- and mid-career creatives, the programme offers a practical, hands-on pathway for developing skills through structured courses and talks, case studies, and learning through practice. Participants receive constructive peer and facilitator feedback within a supported learning environment, alongside mentoring and ongoing support. Practical training is delivered using real-world events in a live venue context, strengthening creative and technical foundations while building confidence in collaborative working and professional practice.

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Supported by the James Kane Foundation