Production Futures has announced that its first ON TOUR event of 2026 will see a return to the Roundhouse in central London on Monday, 9 March. The free-of-charge event will promote employability, transferable skills, diversity, free training and networking, and will present paid work opportunities to newcomers across the live event and broadcast production industry.
Visitors to the show will enjoy a packed schedule, which includes special guests, talks and panels, careers advice, industry workshops, competitions, and hands-on experience of technologies.
Hannah Eakins CEO at Production Futures commented: “Following the success of this year’s event at the Roundhouse, we are incredibly excited to be returning to this fantastic venue. As well as being a wonderful iconic performance space, the Roundhouse does fantastic work providing opportunities for youngsters through its dynamic youth programme, perfectly aligning with our mission. Its team were brilliant last year, going above and beyond to make sure that our ON TOUR event was a huge success.”
“Since 2022 our ON TOUR events have seen us work with dozens of industry partners across a host of major shows in the UK, attended by thousands of industry newcomers. Our partners, who comprise world-leading manufacturers, supply and production companies, venues and distributors, share our vision for a progressive, diverse, and thriving production industry. They come together at our events to provide invaluable advice, information and insights, and discuss specific job and training opportunities,” she added. “We also work closely with a range of organisations, initiatives, education partners and associations, connecting employment and training opportunities to a diverse pool of talent. They also have representatives available to answer questions and offer support.”
Tina Ramdeen, Associate Director of Young People at the Roundhouse, added: “We are delighted to be welcoming Production Futures back to the Roundhouse next spring. We share their vision for a vibrant production sector, demonstrated by the fact that every year our state-of-the-art creative spaces provide unique opportunities for over 11,000 young people to engage with the arts, from music and theatre to broadcast and production. This work enables us to raise awareness of career opportunities within the creative sector and support the progress of young people from underrepresented backgrounds into work experience and paid opportunities within the industry. Production Futures’ return to the capital is something we’re very much looking forward to.”
The free event will be open to colleges and universities across London and the South-East, as well as young freelancers who are looking to transfer skills, make contacts and find work opportunities. As well as allowing young people and newcomers to attend the event free of charge, Production Futures also makes available a number of group travel bursaries for organisations and educational institutions.
