Creative Times

How PANDA Can Support Performing Artists and Companies

Published 29.04.08

Network Services

The PANDA website is an interactive information resource where you can view the latest performing arts news and browse our member database and events calendar. PANDA members can manage their profile online and access exclusive features including the extensive opportunities section, fact sheets and the weekly email newsletter.

PANDA socials are relaxed and informal events, where PANDA members and their guests can network with fellow practitioners and catch up on the latest performing arts news from the region.

PANDA spotlight on events are high-quality stand-alone sessions which offer specialist information, advice and practical training on a range of topics selected to meet the current needs of the sector, run in association with our portfolio of partners. Previous training events have covered Health and Safety, Rural Touring, Podcasting and Fundraising.

Development Services

The PANDA team can deliver advice via phone, email, one-to-one meeting or by signposting to specialist advisors selected from our portfolio of partners. PANDA members can request advice on any aspect of their career, company or project using an online form.

High-level development services are run in association with our portfolio of partners, such as mentoring schemes, placements, a business incubation programme, a trainee producer scheme, summer schools and showcase opportunities.

ShowStarter is an FE/HE partnership programme of industry-led masterclasses and seminars providing first step training for students entering the workplace.

Agency Services

PANDA members can take advantage of the ever increasing range of special offers and discounts available from our partners, including great ticket offers at venues, discounts on rehearsal space hire and reduced price membership of other industry organisations.

PANDA offers a project management service where for a pre-arranged fee you can benefit from the experience of the PANDA team working as partners on your project.

PANDA acts as an advocate for the independent performing arts sector, as a gatherer and disseminator of sector intelligence, coordinating network groups and feeding back information gathered in order to influence policy makers.

How PANDA Can Support You

Become a PANDA member…

PANDA membership is open to anyone working or hoping to work in the independent performing arts sector or related industries in the North West of England and to national not-for-profit arts organisations whose work extends to cover the region.

The PANDA Membership Package includes all of the services listed above and is available for three months totally free of charge, after which there is a nominal annual membership fee of just £20. Apply for membership on the PANDA website at www.panda-arts.org.uk/join

Become a PANDA partner…

Our portfolio of partners already includes support agencies, training providers, established performing arts practitioners and skilled experts such as accountants and lawyers. If you can provide a special offer, discount or service to PANDA members you could become a PANDA partner and benefit from the services in the PANDA Marketing Package. Contact us for more information.

Take advantage of a PANDA service…

If you simply want to take advantage of one of the PANDA services without becoming a PANDA member or partner, this can be organised on a bespoke basis for a pre-arranged fee. Contact us to discuss your requirements.