Bills and Beats: How Money Goals Work for Musicians and Makers

Bills and Beats: How Money Goals Work for Musicians and Makers

Venue: The Attic

Date: October 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM (Europe/London)

Join us at The Attic for an evening of speaker storytelling and insights from artists' lived experiences -- campfire-style with ambient sound design and lighting. Enjoy marshmallows on us from our sofa perch points! Get tips on managing your finances as a musician, filmmaker or other creative professional. Learn how to set and achieve your money goals while pursuing your passion. Don't miss out on this chance to network with like-minded individuals and take your financial story to the next level!

About this event

Welcome to Bills and Beats

Welcome to Bills and Beats: How Money Goals Work for Musicians and Makers!

📅 Date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025

📍 Location: The Attic, Leeds

🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM (see full agenda below)

Bills and Beats is a creativity and finance project designed to help young musicians and filmmakers build confidence with money. Through live events, film, and 1:1 advice, we connect creative and financial worlds to spark new skills, stories, and opportunities.

This event is open to everyone and perfect for emerging music and film professionals, aspiring creative entrepreneurs, and artists looking to balance their art with financial stability while making valuable industry connections.

We’ll explore S.M.A.R.T. goal setting — Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timed — and share practical, actionable tips on making and managing money without losing sight of your creative passions.

You’ll hear from industry veterans on navigating your career, managing your finances, and setting yourself up for long-term success. This is a filmed event.

17:45 – Doors open

18:00 – 18:30 – Networking & Drinks Mingle freely with other creatives in music and film. This is your time to meet peers, exchange contacts, and spark collaborations. Pick up your surprise gift!

18:30 – 18:40 – Welcome & Introduction

18:40 – 20:10 – Speaker Stories & Audience Discussion Hear from our panel of industry experts. This is your moment to ask specific, in-depth questions directly to our guest speakers about their experiences, advice, and creative journeys.

20:10 – 21:30 – Networking Continue conversations from earlier, connect with new contacts, and discuss ideas from the talk in a relaxed setting. Get a fun sketch of yourself from artist Emmy Van.

21:30 – Event Close

Chris McLoughlin – Financial Adviser Specialises in helping creatives build financial stability with confidence.LinkedIn

Baz Black – Actor / Writer / Director / Producer / Musician Known for KIN, Brassic, and Dublin Crust. Runs Sure Look Productions and hosts Fix It In Post podcast.LinkedIn

Lins Wilson – Independent Artist Performer, sound designer, and producer with experience ranging from SXSW to The Barbican. Mentor at Launchpad.LinkedIn

Host: Jin-Theng Craven – Documentary Filmmaker / Arts Producer Founder of Bills and Beats and director at Second Avenue Productions.LinkedIn

✅ Free enrolment in our online financial education and coaching sessions (first come, first served) for young creative freelancers.✅ Free subscription to the Bills and Beats newsletter.✅ Exclusive viewing of a mini-art exhibition by young artist Emmy Van.

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📸 Follow us: @billsandbeats

We can’t wait to see you there — ready to network, learn, and leave inspired!

— The Bills & Beats Team

Info: Agenda
Bills and Beats: Live event in Leeds

Speakers:
Chris McLoughlin – Financial Planner
Baz Black – Actor/Writer/Director/Producer/Musician
Lins Wilson - Cultural Polymath
Host:
Jin-Theng Craven - Documentary Filmmaker/Arts Producer/former Banker/Bills and Beats Director

17:45 - Doors and bar open
18:00 - 18:30 Networking
18:30 - 18:40 Welcome & Introduction
18:40 - 19:10 Speakers Story Challenge
19:10 - 20:10 Open Q&A
20:10 - 21.30 Networking
21.30 - Close

Host or Publisher Bills and Beats