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 that the video playlist of most of the key sessions and panel discussions is now available.
Dive into the invaluable conversations and catch up on everything you need to know about the current challenges and opportunities in the performance world.
Click on the playlist ‘1/12’ icon in the top-right corner of the video below to see all videos available to watch.
Sessions available to watch in The Spotlight Conference playlist include:
- Beyond Bond: A Keynote Speech from Debbie McWilliams
- The Spotlight on Spotlight: Question Time with Matt Hood
- Now Screening: Image, Voice and Your Digital Footprint
- Safeguarding Diverse Casting Pathways
- Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Fostering a Sustainable and Collaborative Career
- A Fireside Chat with Ben Frow of Paramount UK
- From Breakdown to Broadcast: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Commercial Casting
- Artificial Intelligence and the Casting Process
- The Human Future of Talent Discovery: A Conversation with Shaheen Baig and Friends
- Years and Years: A Conversation Starter About the Future of the Performing Arts Industry
- Picture Perfect: Nailing Your Headshot Session with Yellowbelly Photography
A big thank you to all of the wonderful speakers, panellists and attendees (both in person and online) who joined us at The Spotlight Conference! The day was truly special and it was wonderful to see casting directors, agents and performers coming together to discuss key topics in the creative industry. We want to thank everyone for their participation and for sharing their unique perspectives.
Congratulations to our honourees who were recognised at The Spotlight Conference for their work, which has profoundly shaped the industry. Legendary casting director Debbie McWilliams received the Spotlight Conference Lifetime Achievement in Casting Award. Casting director Shaheen Baig was the worthy recipient of the Spotlight Conference Discovery Award. And Ben Frow, Chief Content Officer at Paramount TV, was awarded the Spotlight Conference Broadcast Award.
Thank you to our incredible sponsor Streets, who you’ll be hearing more from when they join us on The Spotlight Podcast to discuss making tax digital, expenses and more! Thanks also to InterTalent and Narrow Road for sponsoring performer tickets this year. And finally, thank you to The Room Where It Happens for hosting an excellent afterparty for Conference attendees to network and relax.
