LIVE announces new round of partners for 2024 talks
Trade umbrella organisation LIVE (Live music Industry Venues & Entertainment) has announced a new round of ‘committed partners’ for its 2024 programme of LIVE Talks.
Launched two years ago, LIVE Talks is a series of free online workshops and conversations supporting EDI, wellbeing and sustainability issues affecting the live music industry.
This year’s programme will be supported by The Royal Albert Hall, OVO Hydro, See Tickets, Skiddle and The O2, which join previously announced supporters AEG, Live Nation, SJM Concerts and Kilimanjaro.
Two new events for 2024 – which are open to all and free to sign up – have also been revealed.
Menstruation and Menstrual Health in the Live Music Industry will take place on Wednesday 14 August between 12:00–13:00 in partnership with The Musicians Union & Hen Picked: Menopause in the Workplace.
“We believe that coming together to discuss and listen can positively contribute to people’s experiences of working in the live music industry”
From Melas to Stadiums: Exploring Opportunities within South Asian Live Music will take place on Thursday 24 October between 12:00–13:00 in partnership with award-winning DEI Specialist & Cultural Consultant Sania Haq. Anyone who wishes to register their interest in attending can email: [email protected].
“We are very appreciative of the support we receive from our committed partners who have fully engaged with what we are trying to achieve with LIVE Talks,” says Gaby Cartwright, head of partnerships at LIVE. “Since we launched this initiative in 2022, we have hosted 15 free talks covering a wide range of topics and issues and believe that coming together to discuss and listen can positively contribute to people’s experiences of working in the live music industry. With that in mind we are always looking to open this platform to other fantastic organisations who can share their insights and expertise and look forward to announcing more events in the near future.”
There have been 15 talks to date since LIVE Talks’s inception, all of which can be accessed via the LIVE website.
Previous topics include: Trans education and inclusion, breaking down barriers for disabled people, ADHD struggles and strengths, supporting parents and carers in music and mental health support for artists and backstage workers.
The importance of representation for Black Event Professionals, understanding sustainability terminology, supporting the music industry’s LGBTQIA+ community and mental health first aid have also been on the agenda.
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