Producer Gathering Launches Innovative Producer Directory to Connect and Empower Creative Professionals

Producer Gathering, a pivotal platform offering insights and resources for independent producers in the arts sector, has announced the launch of its new Producer Directory. This directory is designed for early, mid-career and independent producers across theatre, dance, live performance, and other cross-arts settings, facilitating vital connections within the creative industry.

The Producer Directory streamlines networking, enabling producers, artists, organisations, and venues to connect and collaborate seamlessly. This centralised platform allows users to showcase their expertise, explore opportunities for collaboration, and access a wealth of resources aimed at professional development. Artists, venues and those working across the creative sector can search the database to connect themselves with independent producers, helping to foster meaningful, professional relationships and demystifying the process of finding collaborators through centralised online networking. The database will be free to explore for artists, with access to the networking forum for anyone with a free-to-create profile.

Key Features of the Producer Directory:

• Professional Profiles: Members can create detailed profiles with their bio, producing practices, areas of expertise, and collaboration interests.

• Search and Connect: An intuitive interface with advanced search options makes finding and connecting with potential collaborators easy, including a forum to ignite conversations. 

• Resource Sharing: Access to free extensive resources, including toolkits, guides, and learning opportunities.

• Interactive Forum: A dedicated space for producers to initiate conversations, share project updates, seek advice, and engage with the community actively.

Nassy Konan, programme producer for Producer Gathering, and an independent creative producer, said: "The Producer Directory emerged from a personal need and a communal aspiration.Having transitioned to independent producing in 2020 amidst the pandemic, I experienced firsthand the isolation and lack of support that can overwhelm those in our field. This platform is born from the realisation that, like me, many producers were seeking connections not just locally but globally—and they were doing so without adequate tools. This directory is not just a resource; it's a call to action for organisations, artists, and companies to recognise and utilise the breadth of producer talent available. Just as actors, and musicians have networks and unions supporting them, it's high time producers in the arts and cultural sector receive the recognition and support they deserve. We are here, ready to collaborate, and now we finally have a platform that acknowledges our vital role in the current arts sector."

Availability: The Producer Directory is now live and accessible for producers to join and start building their professional networks. We invite you to join and share your practice with your peers, search for new collaborators and expand your creative network. For more information on how to sign up, please visit https://producergathering.com/directory

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