Production Futures

01/09/2026

Did going to Reading & Leeds Festival make you think:

“I’d love to work on something like that?”

Well, guess what? You can.

The entertainment industry is packed with opportunities across live events, music, broadcast, theatre, festivals, touring and creative technology. The challenge? Most people don’t know these jobs exist, let alone how to get into them.

That’s exactly why we created PF 24|7.

A free online community where you can:
🎤 Discover career pathways
🎙️ Explore live job opportunities
🎓 Find training, courses and apprenticeships
🤝 Connect with industry professionals and partners
🎛️ Take your first or next step into the industry

👉 Join PF 24|7 via the link in our bio.

30/08/2026

🚨NEW JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES JUST ADDED TO PF 24|7!!

Ready to find your first or next entertainment production role? Create your free account inside our exclusive community and explore the role for you!

There’s everything from apprenticeships, placements, full time work and freelance opportunities and new positions are added weekly!

Don’t forget to explore our training and events section too to find ways to upskill and network.

Tag a mate who needs to see this!⚡️

27/08/2026

There are SO MANY incredible categories at this year’s , and one of them could have YOUR name on it! 🏆

Whether you’re in your first seven years as an Apprentice, Employee, Entrepreneur, or have achieved something truly outstanding, this is your chance to get recognised for your hard work and impact so far.

Nominating is super simple, once you’ve hit the link in our bio:
1️⃣ Pick your category
2️⃣ Confirm your details
3️⃣ Answer a few quick questions & submit

Who are you nominating? Self nominations are STRONGLY encouraged! 💪

26/08/2026

💡Empowering the Next Generation of Lighting Designers💡

CAST Software is proud to offer a lighting design software educational program, giving eligible students and educators FREE access to WYSIWYG the professional stage lighting design tool used by industry pros around the world.

For production and design students, hands-on experience is everything.

WYSIWYG lets you move beyond theory and into practice: build detailed lighting plots, manage fixture information, and generate the accurate paperwork that real technical theatre workflows demand all within one integrated platform.

From concept to cue-to-cue to opening night, students can experience the full arc of a lighting design before ever stepping into a professional venue.

🎓 FOR STUDENTS
Every great design career starts with a strong foundation.
Apply for your FREE WYSIWYG Perform Lite Educational license and start learning the industry-standard software at your own pace, in the classroom or on your own time.

Ready to light up your future?

25/08/2026

21/08/2026

Ready to upskill to move your entertainment production career forward? We’ve got you covered.

Inside , our FREE online community for anybody wanting to work in music, live events, on tour or festivals, you’ll find tonnes of events, open days, networking opps and extra training to really build on those all important production skills.

And don’t forget, our live jobs board is being added too with fresh position every single week, so no matter what stage you’re at, there’s something for you!

Join for FREE now via the link in our bio ⚡️👏

19/08/2026

19/08/2026

📣 Calling all future producers, technicians and arts professionals - recruitment for our Factory Academy courses is now open!

Searching for your next creative opportunity but not sure where to start? We're looking for students for three Factory Academy courses.

Factory Academy is our training wing, developing and delivering free courses, placements and online learning opportunities – all focused on helping people to enter employment in the creative industries, and supporting them to develop and thrive within those industries.

MANAGING CREATIVE PROJECTS
📋 Learn how to make a plan and execute it – on time, on budget, on point.
📆 Deadline to apply: Thursday 27 September

MANAGING CREATIVE PROJECTS - PART TIME
📋 Learn how to make a plan and execute it – on time, on budget, on point. The course is part time, combining one day per week of in-person delivery with flexible, self-directed study.
📆 Deadline to apply: Thursday 17 September

EVENT MANAGEMENT (INTRO TO PRODUCING)
🎭 This practical course will introduce you to the world of event management and production, giving you an understanding of what happens behind the scenes to take an event from an initial idea through to delivery.
📆 Deadline to apply: Thursday 24 September

Since its launch in 2018, Factory Academy has trained over 1000 Greater Manchester residents.

🔗 For more information and to apply, visit our website: factoryinternational.org/factory-academy/

With thanks to our Principal Partner of of Factory Academy Aviva.

19/08/2026

Want to grow your industry network but not sure where to start? 👋

We’re bringing Speed Networking to PLASA London this September as part of the brand-new Careers & Networking Hub!

Think fast-paced, one-to-one conversations with people working across the entertainment technology industry. Your chance to ask questions, hear real career insight, make new connections and get yourself in the room with people you might not usually get to meet.

🤝 Delivered with , and .industry

📍 PLASA London
📅 6th, 7th & 8th September

Spaces will be limited, so register your interest and arrive early on the day to secure your spot.

Come say hello. Ask the question. Make the connection. 👀