Tag: news
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The Spotlight Conference Lineup Revealed
Discover the sessions, honourees and programme of speakers from The Spotlight Conference 2025. The Spotlight Conference, a brand new event bringing together performers, agents and casting professionals, has announced its full programme of speakers and sessions. Taking place on 21 October 2025, the Conference provided a crucial platform for open and honest conversations about the…
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The Winners of the CDA Awards 2025
Pearson Casting for ‘Starlight Express’, Ali Fearnley and Hannah Birkett Casting among the CDA Award winners. The winners of the Casting Directors Association (CDA) Awards 2025 have been announced at a ceremony at St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, hosted by the hilarious Lou Sanders. The awards, created to celebrate the crucial yet often under-appreciated work of the…
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What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland in October 2025
The latest films and TV shows currently shooting across the UK and Ireland in October, including Anxious People and a new Netflix series from Black Mirror’s Charlie Brooker. Autumn is finally here, and with it comes the prime season for television and film. Strictly Come Dancing is back on the dancefloor, the bakers are cooking…
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Emmy Award Winners 2025
Success for ‘Adolescence’, ‘The Pitt’, ‘The Studio’ and ‘Severance’ on a night of record-breaking wins at the Emmy Awards. The winners of the 77th Emmy Awards have now been announced at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The annual ceremony, which celebrates the best in primetime television, was a night of monumental achievements, emotional speeches…
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The Spotlight Conference Announced
Find out what The Spotlight Conference is and how Spotlight members can apply for free tickets to attend. We’re thrilled to announce the first Spotlight Conference – a brand new event bringing together performers, agents and casting professionals to discuss the state of the performing arts industry. What is The Spotlight Conference? The Spotlight Conference…
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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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What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland in September 2025
Get ready for a blockbuster September as new productions like Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ and Marvel’s latest ‘Spider-Man’ film across the UK and Ireland. The summer holidays may be ending, but the film and television industry is just warming up. From brand-new superhero spectacles to a star-studded period drama and a fresh take on a classic…
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What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland in August 2025
An exciting lineup of film and television productions currently shooting in the UK and Ireland this summer. From classic literary adaptations to highly anticipated sequels and original dramas, this summer sees some of the industry’s biggest names and rising stars coming together across renowned studios and iconic locations in the UK and Ireland. Whether you’re…
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How Brexit is Impacting UK Performers
We explore why a simplified visa process is vital for UK performers when working in the EU post-Brexit. For UK performers, the post-Brexit landscape has introduced a host of new challenges when working in the European Union. Performers face complex and often confusing visa requirements that vary from country to country, and that lack of…
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Spotlight Launches New Partnership with Audition Ready
Spotlight’s partnership with Audition Ready aims to help young performers prepare for stage, screen or college auditions with confidence. We’re passionate about helping young performers build the skills, confidence and experience to succeed in the entertainment industry. That’s why we’re delighted to announce our partnership with Audition Ready. The Audition Ready app offers step-by-step tutorials…