First Fridays - Session 2

First Fridays 

Session 2: Advocacy
with Joshua Lowe

Friday July 3rd - 5:45pm

Online

This event is FREE with funding support from Creative Australia.

First Fridays extends our youth development program Take the Pressure Down, offering a monthly online series that opens up real conversations about careers in the creative industries. Targeting independent and emerging artists from across Australia, the program connects participants with industry leaders to unpack vital topics like governance, budgets, leadership, communication, and networks. By demystifying the practical steps into creative careers, First Fridays builds community, addresses gaps in knowledge, and strengthens the capacity of independent artists, fostering a more connected and stable sector.

Meet the artist - Joshua Lowe

Joshua Lowe (he/him) is a Melbourne-based creative leader with 18 years’ experience across dance and the performing arts. He is the former Co-CEO of Theatre Network Australia, leading national advocacy and sector development for independent artists and companies. From 2007–2020, Joshua was the founding CEO and Artistic Director of DRILL, a nationally recognised youth dance organisation. He is a VCA dance graduate and holds an MBA from Melbourne Business School.