Sector Sessions: Long Table

Presented by Randwick City Council, Sector Sessions is a year-round program of workshops and drop-in sessions designed to support and strengthen creative practice.

About the Session

Randwick Town Hall is being transformed into the ultimate space to focus, with long tables, low lighting, free coffee, and not to mention the accountability of an open-plan workspace. Step out of your bedroom office, free up the table at your local café, and join your creative peers at the Long Table, a pop-up co-working session hosted by the Arts & Culture team.

Programmed during grants season (IYKYK), use this session to smash that inbox, send those invoices, write those pitches, or finally spend some time updating your website. Want to lock in without distractions? Give us your phone. We'll keep it safe.

Whether you're a start-up, sole trader, or seasoned professional, administration can be a lonely part of creative practice, often left neglected. At the Long Table, you're never alone. Think of it like parallel play, but for adults. With emails.

Need expert advice while you're here?

Throughout the day, you'll also have access to a free expert advice, where you can chat one-on-one with industry experts and get practical answers to the questions holding up your creative practice.

Leading the line-up is Robbi James from Creative Plus Business, a national social enterprise helping artists, freelancers and arts organisations build confidence in the business side of creative work. With expertise across marketing, communications, audience development, project management and business strategy, Robbi can help you tackle everything from promoting your work and growing an audience to strengthening your brand and building a sustainable creative career.

You'll also be able to connect with Lucy Hayward from the Australian Society of Authors for advice on publishing, contracts, copyright, royalties, licensing and navigating a career as a writer or creator. Also with us will be Matt Francis from Live Performance Australia for insights into the performing arts sector, industry pathways, advocacy, and the broader live performance landscape.

Questions you could bring to the experts

• How do I get more people to notice my work?

• Does my website or brand need a refresh?

• What do I post when I have nothing to post?

• What social media platforms should I be using?

• I'm writing a book. What should I know about publishing contracts, royalties or copyright?

• How do I protect my work and understand my rights as a creator?

• What opportunities exist for independent artists in the live performance sector?

• How do I get my work in front of presenters, venues or festivals?

Expert drop-In times

• Creative Plus Business - 11am - 2pm

• Australian Society of Authors - 11am - 1:30pm

• Live Performance Australia -  11am - 2pm

This is your chance to access expert advice in an informal, approachable setting. Come for an hour or stay all day. Bring your laptop, your to-do list, and those questions you've been meaning to ask.