Bills and Beats: How Money Goals Work for Musicians and Makers

Bills and Beats: How Money Goals Work for Musicians and Makers

Venue: The Attic

Date: October 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM (Europe/London)

Come join us at The Attic for an evening of insights and tips on managing your finances as a musician or maker. 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

A creative finance project that helps young musicians and makers build confidence with money. Through live events, film, and 1:1 advice, Bills and Beats connects creative and financial worlds to spark new skills, stories and opportunities.

Website https://billsandbeats.com

Instagram @billsandbeats

Agenda

17.45 - Doors and bar open (drinks available to purchase)

18.00 - 18.30 Networking

18.30 - 18.40 Welcome & Introduction

18.40 - 20.10 Speakers' presentations and open Q&A with speakers

20.10 - 21.30 Networking

21.30 - Close

Bills and Beats - live event in Leeds

An excellent opportunity to network while we explore S.M.A.R.T. goals for money, music and movies! S.M.A.R.T. stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timed. Gain practical tips on making and managing money as you develop your craft. Connect directly with industry veterans -- for valuable insights on project management, personal budgeting and stories about making it. Think epic speakers, real-world money tips, transformative networking, and free enrolment into a financial coaching programme, designed exclusively for our younger Bills and Beats guests.

Bills and Beats exclusives

Our bespoke add-on financial programme, delivered by an accredited Tony Robbins coach and by a St James Place Partner, takes place online in late-2025, and starts you on the right footing for 2026! Sign in at the desk on arrival to confirm your place.

Mixed-media / portrait artist Emmy Van will showcase her art works at the venue on October 22. Portrait commissions welcome.

This is a filmed event.

Location: The Attic Leeds

Date: Wednesday 22nd October, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM - 8.10 PM - Networking, speaker presentations, facilitated discussion

Doors close: 9.30 PM

• After the speaker programme, the venue and bar will stay open until 9.30 PM - so you can keep networking!

Speaker Details

Chris McLoughlin – Financial Planner

Chris helps creatives build financial stability with confidence. His clear, story-led approach makes money talk more accessible — particularly for freelancers and early-career artists trying to build something sustainable.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-mcloughlin-b4a450a1/

Baz Black – Actor/Writer/Director/Producer/Musician

Baz is an Irish actor, writer and director known for roles in KIN, Brassic, and his feature film Dublin Crust. He runs Sure Look Productions and hosts the podcast Fix It In Post. A drummer, mentor, and creative all-rounder, he speaks openly about navigating the creative industries from the ground up.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/baz-black-5117ba1a9/

Lins Wilson - Independent Artist

Lins Wilson is a Yorkshire-based music creator, sound designer and project producer. Her wealth of experience in the creative industries includes performing at SXSW, supporting The Pixies, producing sets for a Nicki Minaj music video and theatre shows at The Barbican; and fundraising, booking and self-releasing music as Magick Mountain. Lins supports funding applications and is mentor and Project Operations Manager at Launchpad, a talent development programme.

linkedin.com/in/linswilson22

Host:

Jin-Theng Craven – Documentary Filmmaker / Arts Producer/ former Banker

Jin is a director and producer at Second Avenue Productions. Jin's storytelling champions creativity and her feature documentaries Edge of Obedience and Being and Becoming Chua Ek Kay focus on the intersection of art, culture, and societal issues. She is founder and director of Bills and Beats, an events + documentary programme with a mission to empower young people with financial confidence as they pursue their art.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jin-theng-c-creative/

Your ticket price includes:

FREE enrolment into our online financial education and coaching sessions (first come, first served), for creative freelance professionals.

FREE subscription to our Bills and Beats newsletter.

FREE exclusive viewing of a mini-art exhibition by visual artist Emmy Van, at the venue.