Panellist Announcement for The Future Producers Industry Day at National Circus Festival

We are delighted to announce our panellists for the Future Producers Industry Day at the National Circus Festival Of Ireland.

Join us on Friday 7 November in Tralee, Co. Kerry for a day of inspiration, conversation, and connection at the heart of the National Circus Festival Of Ireland. The Future Producers Industry Day will bring together emerging producers, international and Irish based delegates to share ideas, explore new perspectives and spark collaborations.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your network and knowledge, this event is a unique opportunity to:

• Hear from inspiring producers and creative leaders

  
  

• Gain insights from international and Irish based delegates

  
  

• Take part in engaging group discussions and provocations

  
  

• Connect informally with like-minded peers

Schedule Highlights

Dúchas Comhaltas Centre

10:30 – 11:00 AM – Registration & refreshments

Start the day with a warm welcome, tea, and coffee as participants arrive and connect.

11:00 – 11:30 AM – Welcome

Welcome from Kath Gorman (Director of Promenade), Con Horgan (Artistic Director, National Circus Festival of Ireland) and Sarah Morey (Arts Officer, MTU).

11:30 – 1:00 PM – Future Producers sharing & interactive session

The Future Producers 2025 cohort will share short 5-minute provocations on key themes in producing: what they’ve learned, insights from the programme, and emerging considerations for producers.

Following this, industry day delegates will join facilitated breakout groups to explore these themes and more in depth, with guidance and support from experienced mentors.

1:00 – 2:00 PM

Lunch Break in the MTU Kerry Canteen

Lecture Theatre W217

2:00 – 4.00 PM – Inspiring Presentations

2:00-2:40 PM – How to Get the Best Out of a Hired Show

Internationally acclaimed clown artist Gromic shares practical and insightful perspectives on how to maximize the impact and preserve the magic of a live performance, without compromising its artistic essence, in his talk “How to Get the Best Out of a Hired Show Without Ruining It?”

Short break

3.00pm - 4.00pm

Join a dynamic session featuring leading producers and artists as they share major project highlights, key lessons from their careers, and reflections on the evolving role of producers in the contemporary arts landscape.

The session includes a panel discussion chaired by MTU Arts Officer Sarah Morley, facilitating an engaging conversation between our speakers and the audience.

Panelists

Con Horgan

Artistic Director, National Circus Festival of Ireland

Con will share insights about the National Circus Festival and practical tips for producers on how to approach a festival about a show they are producing.

Kevin Wratten

Global Streets Producer (Greenwich & Docklands International Festival) and Founder, Split Second

Kevin will present Global Streets, a national network of partners that co-creates and presents international outdoor arts events with communities living and working in places which are underserved by the arts in the UK.

Jodie Adams

Senior Programmer, Underbelly

Representing one of the UK’s leading live entertainment companies, Jodie will offer valuable insights for producers, emerging, experienced, and artist self-producers, on bringing a show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Underbelly operates one of the largest Fringe programmes, running across 19 venues and four sites with 146 shows.

Tara Brandel

Choreographer, Director, and Contemporary Dancer

An award-winning artist from West Cork, Tara will give some examples of her multidisciplinary projects in dance, aerial, and contemporary performance.

4:00 PM – 4.30PM Informal Networking & Wrap-Up

Conclude the day with space for informal conversation, reflection, and future connections.

This event is free to attend with limited spaces. Early registration is recommended.

Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee on arrival from 10.30am and a FREE lunch 1pm - 2pm to connect with peers and mentors.

EVENTBRITE LINK HERE

This event is part of Promenade’s Creative Production Supports programme, funded by the Arts Council of Ireland and supported by National Circus Festival and MTU.