Sector Sessions: Long Table

Presented by Randwick City Council, Sector Sessions is a year-round program of workshops and drop-in sessions designed to support and strengthen creative practice. Led by industry professionals, it offers a space for artists to build skills, share knowledge, and connect with others navigating the realities of creative work.


About the Session

From 11am to 4pm, Randwick Town Hall will be transformed into the ultimate space to focus, with long tables, low lighting, free coffee, and not to mention the accountability of an open-plan workspace. Step out of your bedroom office, free up the table at your local café, and join your creative peers at the Long Table, a pop-up co-working session hosted by the Arts & Culture team.

Programmed during grants season (IYKYK), use this session to smash that inbox, send those invoices, write those pitches, or finally spend some time updating your website. Want to lock in without distractions? Give us your phone. We'll keep it safe.

Whether you're a start-up, sole trader, or seasoned professional, administration can be a lonely part of creative practice, often left neglected. At the Long Table, you're never alone. Think of it like parallel play, but for adults. With emails.

Need expert advice while you're here?

Throughout the day, you'll also have access to free expert advice, with the opportunity to chat one-on-one with industry leaders and get practical answers to the questions holding up your creative practice.

Robbi James from Creative Plus Business can help artists, freelancers and arts organisations build confidence in the business side of creative work. With expertise in marketing, communications, audience development, project management and business strategy, Robbi can help you strengthen your brand, grow your audience and build a sustainable creative career.

Lucy Hayward, CEO of the Australian Society of Authors (ASA), can provide guidance on publishing, contracts, copyright, royalties, licensing and creators' rights. Whether you're developing a manuscript, navigating your first contract or building a career as a writer, Lucy can help demystify the publishing landscape.

Matt Francis from Live Performance Australia (LPA) can offer insights into the live arts and entertainment sector, including industry trends, policy and advocacy, career pathways, and opportunities for artists and organisations working across the performing arts landscape.

Questions you could bring to the experts

• How do I get more people to notice my work?

• Does my website or brand need a refresh?

• What do I post when I have nothing to post?

• What social media platforms should I be using?

• I'm writing a book. What should I know about publishing contracts, royalties or copyright?

• How do I protect my work and understand my rights as a creator?

• What opportunities exist for independent artists in the live performance sector?

• How do I get my work in front of presenters, venues or festivals?

Expert drop-In times

• Creative Plus Business - 11am - 2pm

• Australian Society of Authors - 11am - 1:30pm

• Live Performance Australia -  11am - 2pm

This is your chance to access expert advice in an informal, approachable setting. Come for an hour or stay all day. Bring your laptop, your to-do list, and those questions you've been meaning to ask.

Access

Randwick Town Hall is located on the ground floor at 90 Avoca Street, Randwick.

The main entrance is via double doors located on Frances Street. From this entrance there are 8 steps with handrails to reach the hall.

There is a wheelchair accessible entry via the carpark on Avoca Street. There is an accessible car park located on Frances Street.

If you would like a Council staff member to reach out to you and discuss your access requirements, please select the checkbox on ticketing registration.

Sector Sessions takes place on the land of the Gadigal and Bidjigal people. We pay respect to Elders past and present, recognising their strength, wisdom and creativity.