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

Welcome to Bills and Beats: How Money Goals Work for Musicians and Makers! happening at The Attic on October 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM (Europe/London Time).

Join us for an evening filled with insights on managing finances as a creative. Learn how to set and achieve your essential money goals while pursuing your passion. Whether you're a musician or a maker, this event is tailored just for you!

Get ready to dive into discussions, share experiences, and connect with like-minded individuals. Pre-submit your audience questions when booking tickets. Don't miss out on this opportunity to level up your financial game while doing what you love.

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 – 9.00 PM (see full agenda below)

What is Bills & Beats?

Bills and Beats is a creativity and 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 friendly informal event is open to everyone and 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!

Speakers from music, movie and money worlds offer rare and candid insights into how and why their beliefs about art and money changed -- from their 20s to now.

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.

Agenda

17:45 – Doors open

18:00 – 18:30 – Networking & Drinks Mingle freely with other creatives in music, film and more. This is your time to meet peers, exchange contacts, and spark collaborations. Pick up your surprise gift!

18:30 – 18:40 – Welcome & Introduction

18:40 – 20:10 – Speaker Stories & Audience Discussion You're in the Bills and Beats Story Room. 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 – 21:00 – Networking Continue conversations from earlier, connect with new contacts, and discuss ideas from the talk in a relaxed setting. Get a fun sketch of yourself "live" from artist Emmy Van.

21:30 – Bar and 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. Promo Code: FRIEND2For1 - limited availabilty.

📸 Follow us: @billsandbeats

We can’t wait to see you there — ready to network, learn, and leave inspired!

— The Bills & Beats Team