Queer East’s Performing Arts Industry Day brings together theatre artists, programmers, producers, community makers, and other industry figures from across the UK for an energising day of community discussion and collaboration. Featuring an exciting line-up of speakers and innovators, the event includes panel discussions, an open-mic pitching session, and a networking party replete with games, gogo dancing, and a DJ. Throughout this day-long programme, we will tackle the most urgent challenges facing the performing arts sector while exploring shared opportunities, as our guests open up about their processes and discuss the inspirations behind their artworks.
Tickets for this event are pay-what-you-can, and will give you access to the full day of panel discussions, the pitching session, and the networking party.
12:00 – 12:20 – Arrival & Registration
12:20 – 12:30 – Welcome
12:30 – 14:00 – Beyond the Ecochamber: Innovation in Live Performance
This talk takes a closer look at how artists are bringing their unique lens to live performance; where they draw inspiration and how they challenge the traditional cannon and contribute to contemporary live art with their practice.
14:15 – 15:45 – Here East
Bringing together organisations from across different art forms that champion and platform East and Southeast Asian creative voices in the UK, this discussion explores both the opportunities and challenges facing Asian artists working in Britain today.
16:00 – 17:30 – Queering Ecologies and Economies
A roundtable discussion explores alternative ways to resource, sustain and present live performance while navigating the practical realities facing the sector today. Focusing on collective empowerment and long-term sustainability, the conversation considers how artists and organisations can imagine and shape more hopeful futures together.
18:00 – 19:00 – Life’s a Pitch
This open-mic style pitching session offers participants the opportunity to share ideas and projects in front of a supporting audience of peers, collaborators, and industry professionals.
Pre-registration is required. Please fill out the pitch form here. One of our team members will be in touch if your pitch is selected.
19:00 – 21:00 – Networking
Whether seeking collaborators for a future project, a venue for a work that is ready to be presented, or simply a space to connect with peers, this open-format networking event offers an opportunity to exchange ideas and make new connections. The evening also provides a space to celebrate alongside fellow artists, organisers, and industry professionals.
