Event Details
Date: March 11, 2021
Start time: 11:00 a.m.
End time: 02:30 p.m.
Venue: Online
Email: office@huddlitfest.org.uk
Online conference: Cultural Connections
£15.00
Date: Thursday 11 March at 11am
Venue: Online via Zoom
A mini-conference for Festival organisers and arts practitioners.
Following on from the success of our 2019 conference and ongoing Cultural Connections forum, we’re now offering the chance to share ideas and best practice in a year that has been hugely challenging for the arts and events organisers.
11am-11.30am Introductions
11.30am-12.30am A representative of Hire Space will advise on virtual events, livestreaming and Covid Event Safety accreditation for live events
12.30pm-1pm Lunch break, networking
1pm-2.15pm Lisa Jagger from Straightforward Funding will help untangle the mysteries of grant funding, including where to look for funding information and tips for writing funding bids.
2.15-2.30pm Round up and close
NOTE: This event will take place on Zoom
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Description
A mini-conference for Festival organisers and arts practitioners.
Following on from the success of our 2019 conference and ongoing Cultural Connections forum, we’re now offering the chance to share ideas and best practice in a year that has been hugely challenging for the arts and events organisers.
11am-11.30am Introductions
11.30am-12.30am A representative of Hire Space will advise on virtual events, livestreaming and Covid Event Safety accreditation for live events
12.30pm-1pm Lunch break, networking
1pm-2.15pm Lisa Jagger from Straightforward Funding will help untangle the mysteries of grant funding, including where to look for funding information and tips for writing funding bids.
2.15-2.30pm Round up and close
Additional information
| Date | 11 March 2021 |
|---|---|
| Time | 11am-2.30pm |
| Cost | £15 |
| Venue | ONLINE |
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