The 2016 Spring Gathering took place in the picturesque village of Ardfern situated on the shore of Loch Craignish, with views across to the hills towards Kilmartin. Venues included Craignish Village Hall and Lunga House
THE PROGRAMME
THU 10 MAR FROM NOON
Craignish Village Hall
PERFORMANCE:
BLAST FROM THE PAST
SPILTMILK DANCE
DISCUSSION:
TAKING YOUR AUDIENCE WITH YOU
BRAINSTORMING:
BRINGING A FRESH PERSPECTIVE
FRI 11 MAR FROM 10AM
Craignish Village Hall
PERFORMANCE:
HANNAH FISHER & SORREN MACLEAN
DISCUSSION:
AUDIENCES – MORE DIVERSE, MORE DEMANDING, MORE ENGAGED
HOW DO WE GET THERE?
PERFORMANCE:
BREAKOUT SESSION:
EQUALITIES, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
ARE WE REACHING EVERYONE?
PERFORMANCE & WORKSHOP:
BREAKOUT SESSION:
MAKING BETTER CONNECTIONS
SAT 12 MAR, 10AM-1PM
Lunga House
PERFORMANCE:
DISCUSSION:
AUDIENCES & UNCONVENTIONAL VENUES
DO WE REACH MORE PEOPLE?
OPTIONAL EXTRA:
PLAN B
WHAT PEOPLE SAID
“What was most valuable was the opportunity to introduce our new committee members to the Touring Network and show them that they are not working in a volunteer capacity in isolation and to give them inspiration – which is what the Spring Gathering gave them in bucket loads!”
Promoter
“The Gathering was a well run networking event with the opportunity to properly connect with a group of people who all work in the arts.
Promoter
“We had a brilliant time playing for everyone and are so grateful to be asked along. We found it a very valuable experience as we’ve already been booked by a few promoters and venues… And the food was brilliant!
Showcase Performer