Stage Ready Industry Conversations Networking Night: Industry Pathways

What does it take to run a venue, build a crew and create How do you turn an interest in live performance and production into a pathway through the industry? Join Stage Ready for an open conversation about industry pathways, training, mentoring and building a career in live performance and events. Featuring Murray Johnstone from Arts Centre Melbourne and Justin Green from Collarts, (additional presenters TBC.) The evening will explore the different ways people enter and develop within the industry; from education and Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute Event Media Details early opportunities through to mentoring, professional networks and employment. Rather than presenting one “correct” pathway, the conversation will look at the different routes available, what employers and industry leaders look for, and how emerging practitioners can make the most of training, mentoring and real-world experience. The evening will include a facilitated conversation, audience questions and informal networking, with an opportunity to meet others working, studying and developing careers across the sector. Speakers Murray Johnstone — Arts Centre Melbourne Murray joins us while Arts Centre Melbourne is in Ballarat delivering its mentor training program at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute. He will bring a major performing arts organisation perspective to the conversation, including mentoring, professional development and pathways into the industry. Justin Green — Collarts Justin will bring the education and training perspective, discussing how formal learning can connect with practical industry experience, professional networks and employment pathways. Come along, meet people from across the sector and help explore how Ballarat can build stronger pathways into live events, technical production and venue work. Stage Ready participants attend free. General admission is $5 and includes light snacks and nibbles.