Category: Spotlight
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A Guide to the New Spotlight Profile
Introducing your new-look Spotlight profile! A fresh, intuitive layout designed to put your talent centre stage. In this guide, you’ll find: Everything you need to know about our sleek profile redesign Detailed breakdown of new navigation tools and features Expert advice on optimising your profile’s highlights, media and skills sections Direct links to upcoming workshops…
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The Women Powering Spotlight
Meet the women at Spotlight who invest their expertise to expand your opportunities. In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re showcasing some of the fantastic women working behind the scenes at Spotlight to champion performers and casting professionals. From policy and marketing to product development and member support, these “architects of opportunity” share their career…
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Spotlight’s Year in Review 2025
As we close the curtain on another remarkable year, it’s time to look back at the milestones that defined 2025 at Spotlight. This year, our focus remained steadfast on empowering our members through every stage of their professional journey – whether that was through practical financial support, expert-led education, or essential wellness resources. From the…
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Watch Highlights from The Spotlight Conference 2025
An inspiring day of creativity, connection and community at The Spotlight Conference 2025. The Spotlight Conference 2025 was an inspirational day packed with insightful discussions and expert advice for the performing arts industry. For those who attended and want to revisit the highlights, or for anyone who missed the event, we are thrilled to announce…
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Spotlight Wins Landmark High Court Ruling
Spotlight today received a decisive ruling in the High Court, with a judgment delivered in its favour in the case of Equity & others vs Talent Systems Europe Ltd t/a Spotlight. The ruling, handed down by Her Honourable, Justice Howells, reaffirms Spotlight’s position as a directory service and software provider used by performers for their…
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The Spotlight Prize 2025 Winners Revealed
Congratulations to Scot Greenan and Polly Graves who have won The Spotlight Prize 2025. We’re delighted to announce that Scot Greenan of Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has won the Stage Award and Polly Graves of University of Central Lancashire has won the Screen Award at The Spotlight Prize 2025. Our expert panel of judges…
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The Spotlight Prize 2025 Judges and Headline Sponsor Announcement
ATG Entertainment joins The Spotlight Prize 2025 as headline sponsor and we introduce this year’s esteemed panel of judges. We’re thrilled to announce that ATG Entertainment is joining The Spotlight Prize as our exclusive headline sponsor. ATG will be supporting the event that sees 19 drama school and university graduates from the UK and Ireland…
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The Spotlight Prize Winners List
Check out our Spotlight Prize gallery of past winners and highly commended finalists listed by year. The first ever Spotlight Prize (or the Millington Award, as it was originally known) was held in 1954. The inaugural award was won by the late Jeremy Brett – best known for his iconic portrayal of ‘Sherlock Holmes’ in…
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Free Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for Spotlight Members
How Spotlight members can access free mental health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing in the Arts. Spotlight have partnered with Wellbeing in the Arts to provide support to members through the Member Assistance Programme. Wellbeing in the Arts have a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges performers can face and we’re delighted we can offer…
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Spotlight’s 2024 Round-up
A recap of all the top content pieces and highlights from 2024 that you won’t want to have missed. The curtain is falling on 2024, but our highlights of the year deserve a final standing ovation before 2025 arrives. We’re sure (and hope) that you were absolutely inundated with auditions and acting opportunities, so had…