PRODUCER LAB 2 | Budgeting Basics: Building Strong Budgets

Blown Fuse Theatre presents:

PRODUCER LAB 2: Budgeting Basics: Building Strong Budgets for Creative Projects

Are you at the stage of applying for funding? Have you worked solo for a while, perhaps created projects for free or been putting your own money in or just waiting to see the returns from ticket sales? Not sure if you've made a profit or loss? This workshop is ideal for emerging artists/producers and/or mid careers who want to pick up on some useful tips. It might also be useful for freelancers to help understand producers and why they make the decisions they make!

Hosted by our Executive Producer: Roxanne Carney

WHAT TO EXPECT:

This 2-hour workshop is here to help you get smart with your numbers. We've designed it to give you the tools and confidence to break down project costs, identify hidden expenses, and understand what a realistic budget looks like.You’ll explore real case studies, learn practical tips on how to estimate costs, factor in fair pay, and avoid common budgeting pitfalls. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll map out your own project budgets and leave with a clearer plan of what you need to make your work financially sustainable. Perfect for emerging creatives, indie producers and freelancers eager to sharpen their financial skills and set their projects up for success.

WHAT WILL YOU GET:

-Enrolment onto a jam-packed 2 hour workshop, led by Executive Producer Roxanne Carney

-Video recording of the workshop for up to 30 days after the session

-A comprehensive resource sheet with links, tasks and networks relating to the workshop

-An opportunity to expand your network of creatives

-Access to the Producer Lab network

-Tangible tasks to elevate your project

-Signing up to Blown Fuse’s mailing list so you don’t miss future opportunities (you can unsubscribe at any time)

ABOUT THE HOST

Roxanne is an events and theatre producer born and bred in Essex. She makes work that creates discussions around social injustices. Roxanne likes making work around ‘the Essex stereotype’, feminism and our environment. Her professional narrative is filled with supporting and nurturing queer and disabled artists whose stories are captivating and urgent. She is drawn to supporting and making art that reflects on history and inspires change. As a producer, Roxanne champions work that is political & autobiographical - this can take on many forms as well. She really enjoys nurturing artists and making collaborations happen. She creates accessible and safe spaces for participants, audiences and artists.

PSST...DID YOU KNOW...?

You can buy tickets to all 5 workshops! Copy and paste the link below for more details: https://www.blownfusetheatre.co.uk/producer-lab