It’s the perfect time for independent producers to strategise and prepare for the new year!
As the new year approaches, it’s the perfect time for independent producers to strategise and prepare for a successful start. Join us for this workshop where you will learn essential planning techniques to kick off the year with confidence and clarity.
In this workshop, you will learn:
Goal Setting: Discover how to define clear, actionable goals that align with your vision for the year ahead.
Budgeting Basics: Understand the financial planning necessary to support your productions and projects.
Project Timeline Development: Learn how to create a realistic timeline that ensures all aspects of your productions are well-organised.
Marketing and Promotion Planning: Gain insights into developing a marketing strategy that will effectively promote your upcoming projects.
Laura Milke Garner is the driving force behind MILKE since 2008, an award-winning producer and mentor based in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia. With over 27 years of industry experience, Laura has curated exceptional shows and collaborated with hundreds of artists, gracing prestigious stages from the Sydney Opera House to London’s iconic SOHO Theatre. Beyond stellar productions, Laura is dedicated to advancing producer skills and has pioneered mentorship programs, online courses, and workshops for over a decade. Her latest initiative, The Producers Lab, represents a significant leap in producer upskilling and development in our sector.
As Program Producer at Malthouse Theatre for the past five years, Laura orchestrates an annual four-week program for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, showcasing the best of the comedy world. A fierce advocate for the arts, Laura has been on to boards such as the Moosehead Awards, Golden Gibbo Award, and serves as a founding member of the Perth International Cabaret Festival.