Creative Industries Networking Event

Next date: Saturday, 24 October 2026 | 10:15 AM to 01:30 PM

HOW MUCH??

The Economic Development and Arts & Culture teams at Banyule City Council and Nillumbik Shire Council invite you to join fellow creatives and industry peers for an inspiring conversation about building sustainable creative careers.

Led by circus director Debby Maziarz and performance maker Kate Sulan, this simulation-based workshop invites artists into a playful, hands-on exploration of financial empowerment. Through improvisation, role play, games and storytelling, participants encounter real-world scenarios – pricing, negotiating fees, saying no and articulating value.

HOW MUCH? offers a generous space to interrogate limiting beliefs, rehearse new behaviours and experiment with language, confidence and choice.

Who's it for?

Artists and creatives across any artform, genre or career stage.

Perfect for those who:

• Want greater confidence articulating their value
• Feel uncertain about how much to charge
• Struggle with negotiation or self-advocacy
• Undervalue their work or say yes when they want to say no
• Want to feel more confident discussing money without shame or apology
• Are curious about alternative economies, value systems and exchange

The event is proudly partnered by the Economic Development and Arts & Culture teams of Nillumbik Shire Council and Banyule City Council.

Please note that due to the nature of the event and restricted places, attendance is important. A $10 booking fee is payable at the time of booking to confirm your place and will be refunded when you attend the event. Late cancellations and no-shows will forfeit the $10. 

When

Location

The Hurstbridge Train station is about a 5 minute walk from the Community Hub.

Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge, 3099, View map