Bills and Beats: How Money Goals Work for Musicians and Makers
From rent stress to money confidence — it’s time for artists to flip the script. Bills and Beats— helping artists with their money game!
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Location
The Attic
3 Sheaf Street Leeds LS10 1HD United KingdomLineup
Agenda
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Bills and Beats: How Money Goals Work for Musicians and Makers
Baz Black
Chris McCoughlin
Jin-Theng Craven
Lins Wilson
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Highlights
- 3 hours, 30 minutes
- Ages 18+
- In person
- Doors at 17:45
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About this event
Bills and Beats: How Money Goals Work for Musicians and Makers
Venue: The Attic
Date: October 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM (Europe/London)
Join us at The Attic for an evening of interactive storytelling and insights from artists' lived experiences. Get tips on managing your finances as a musician, filmmaker or other creative professional. Learn how to set and achieve your money goals while pursuing your passion. Don't miss out on this chance to network with like-minded individuals and take your financial game to the next level!
About this event
Welcome to Bills and Beats
Welcome to Bills and Beats: How Money Goals Work for Musicians and Makers!
📅 Date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
📍 Location: The Attic, Leeds
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM (see full agenda below)
What is Bills & Beats?
Bills and Beats is a creative finance project designed to help young musicians and filmmakers build confidence with money. Through live events, film, and 1:1 advice, we connect creative and financial worlds to spark new skills, stories, and opportunities.
This event is perfect for emerging music and film professionals, aspiring creative entrepreneurs, and artists looking to balance their art with financial stability while making valuable industry connections.
About this Event – Money Goals for Musicians & Makers
We’ll explore S.M.A.R.T. goal setting — Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timed — and share practical, actionable tips on making and managing money without losing sight of your creative passions.
You’ll hear from industry veterans on navigating your career, managing your finances, and setting yourself up for long-term success. This is a filmed event.
Agenda
17:45 – Doors open
18:00 – 18:30 – Networking & Drinks Mingle freely with other creatives in music and film. This is your time to meet peers, exchange contacts, and spark collaborations.
18:30 – 18:40 – Welcome & Introduction
18:40 – 20:10 – Speaker Stories & Audience Discussion Hear from our panel of industry experts. This is your moment to ask specific, in-depth questions directly to our guest speakers about their experiences, advice, and creative journeys.
20:10 – 21:30 – Networking Continue conversations from earlier, connect with new contacts, and discuss ideas from the talk in a relaxed setting.
21:30 – Event Close
Our Speakers
Chris McLoughlin – Financial Adviser Specialises in helping creatives build financial stability with confidence.LinkedIn
Baz Black – Actor / Writer / Director / Producer / Musician Known for KIN, Brassic, and Dublin Crust. Runs Sure Look Productions and hosts Fix It In Post podcast.LinkedIn
Lins Wilson – Independent Artist Performer, sound designer, and producer with experience ranging from SXSW to The Barbican. Mentor at Launchpad.LinkedIn
Host: Jin-Theng Craven – Documentary Filmmaker / Arts Producer Founder of Bills and Beats and director at Second Avenue Productions.LinkedIn
Included with Your Ticket:
✅ Free enrolment in our online financial education and coaching sessions (first come, first served) for young creative freelancers.✅ Free subscription to the Bills and Beats newsletter.✅ Exclusive viewing of a mini-art exhibition by young artist Emmy Van.
🎟 Reserve Your Spot: Tickets & Info.
📸 Follow us: @billsandbeats
We can’t wait to see you there — ready to network, learn, and leave inspired!
— The Bills & Beats Team
Frequently asked questions
We offer student discounts on tickets for current students and recent graduates! Choose STUDENT / CONCESSION at checkout menu. We just ask that you have your Student ID ready when you arrive at the event.
We absolutely welcome pre-event questions! We want this event to really work for you. You’ll get the chance to drop us your question when you book your ticket!
Yes, the venue is fully wheelchair-accessible.
Hop over to our Instagram page @billsandbeats for updates and more information. You can also sign up at events@billsandbeats.com using the subject heading “SUBSCRIBE”. We’re currently updating our website so please bear with us while we add some new touches!
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