The Arts Council presents the Night-Time Economy Annual Forum

As a member of the Night Time Economy Taskforce, The Arts Council is responsible for a number of actions in the Report including Action 3 below. The key focus of Action 3 is to:

Facilitate arts and cultural/event spaces to work together and facilitate more use of publicly-owned cultural buildings and heritage sites for events.

Host an annual forum to develop and encourage new initiatives and partnerships and new thinking which could include several specific initiatives arising from the sector to be held annually - models such as Museums and Galleries at Night UK provide successful examples of iconic cultural and heritage spaces being used in a structured way for new Night-Time Economy uses.

This event's programme has been designed to bring together a range of international, national and local perspectives on emerging trends and initiatives in relation to the development of the arts and the night-time economy.

Event overview of themes and speakers:

1.30pm: Registration

2pm: Welcome

• Robbie Kitt, DJ & Producer, MC of The Night-Time Economy Annual Forum
• Maureen Kennelly, Director, The Arts Council

2.10pm – 2.40pm: Keynote address: Insights and learnings from other international cities and towns, by Professor Terry Stevens

2.45pm – 3.25pm: Panel Session 1: The opportunities for innovation and the night time economy

Chaired by Robbie Kitt, Musician & DJ

• Mirik Milan, CEO Vibe Lab and former Night Mayor, Amsterdam
• Michelle Carew, Arts Officer, Cork City Council
• Sinéad O’Reilly, Local, Place and Public Art Manager, Arts Council

3.25pm-3.45pm - Tea/Coffee Break

3.45pm – 4.30pm: Panel Session 2: Artists, Arts and Cultural Organisations and the night time experience

Chaired by Ruth McGowan, CEO Dublin Fringe Festival

• Fintan McDonald, Head of Corporate Services, IMMA
• Emilie Conway, Vocal Jazz Artist
• Cara Trant, Director/Curator, Kerry Writers’ Museum
• Emma Nee Haslam, Manager, Birr Theatre and Arts Centre

4.35pm: Rapporteur: Saoirse Smith, Actor/Comedian

4.50pm: Closing Remarks: Minister Catherine Martin, Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports & Media

5pm: Event closes

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Following public health guidance in relation to Covid 19, delegates are welcome to wear a mask should you feel comfortable in doing so.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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