Network
Our Network pillar is focused on building meaningful connections across the creative, events, and festival industries. We create welcoming spaces where people can meet, share knowledge, learn from one another, and collaborate in ways that support both personal and professional growth.
At Big Team, we support our network all year-round through regular touch points, conversations, and gatherings through events, socials, training sessions and workshops. By staying connected beyond the summer season, we strengthen relationships, encourage ongoing collaboration, and ensure there are consistent opportunities for people to engage, exchange ideas, and feel part of Big Team.
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Elevate Us
Free industry networking events full of talks, discussions, skill sharing and performances.
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Connection Sessions
Workshops in CV building, how to make connections in the industry and setting freelance rates. Facilitated connection building between the network and festival employers.
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Behind The Scenes Tours
Guided walkthroughs of venues, festivals, and spaces to demystify how events are made.
Bristol Festivals Network
Bristol Festivals Network Returns to Strengthen and Unite the City’s Festival Sector
Following a pause, the network is being revitalised to respond to the growing pressures facing festivals and live events, while building a stronger, more connected and more inclusive sector for the future.
The network acts as an advocate and connector for local festivals and events, spanning arts, food, music, tech, science, sport and community celebrations. The network provides opportunities for collaboration, shared learning, training and collective advocacy.
The relaunched network will be coordinated by Big Team CIC, with support from Bristol City Council’s City Events Team and Team Love.