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Popular downloads include: Will AI make the show better for the audience? | Are we designing the future of creative work, or simply reacting to it? | The voice of the freelancer report 2025.
Will AI make the show better for the audience?
That was the question at the heart of a recent The BACK LOUNGE discussion, where our Director of Marketing Richard Turrell was invited to join as a guest speaker to explore the impact AI is already having on live events and touring.
It’s a contentious topic but this isn’t just about the future anymore, it’s already happening. And while much of the public discussion around AI focuses on whether jobs will disappear, supported by polarised opinions of good vs. evil and optimism vs. deep fear, the more interesting question is whether AI (when I say AI I mean ethical AI) can improve the live experience for audiences, artists and crews.
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If you’re expanding a team, replacing a leaver or bringing in a temp or contractor to meet an urgent need, what’s the right salary or day rate?
Are we designing the future of creative work, or simply reacting to it?
"Nearly two-thirds of respondents to our recent pulse survey said they’re teaching themselves new skills, while more than 40% say they’re struggling to keep up."
Download: the voice of the freelancer report 2025
Freelancers remain a vital part of the creative workforce, and for the most in-demand talent, choice is still very much on the table. So when multiple offers land at once, how do you make sure you’re their first pick?
Download: has DEI died, or does it need to be reimagined?
DEI is under fire. Driven by shifts in political leadership, and news coverage of global businesses that have publicly scaled back their diversity initiatives. Even in the UK, where inclusion continues to be championed, employees engage with these global headlines and, consciously or unconsciously, can bring scepticism into their workplaces.
Download: Powered by Freelancers
Produced in partnership with Handle Freelance Solutions, THE BACK LOUNGE and UK LIVE Event Freelancers Forum, ‘Powered by Freelancers – The Live Music Edition 2024’ is the first in-depth analysis of its kind and was commissioned to help understand and identify the changes required to improve the experience of the freelancers who are crucial to the success of the live music industry.
Download: Talking Talent, Diversity, Equity & inclusion
This document was inspired by an exclusive cross-sector roundtable hosted by All Things People & Talent for DEI leaders. The term “DEI” often carries a heaviness and sense of duty that can overshadow its true purpose, turning what should be an opportunity for growth into a heavy obligation.
