PRODUCERS IN CONVERSATION W/ Joel Allan

Patrick speaks with Creative Producer and long-time Festival worker Joel Allan. Joel has been working in the Arts for almost two decades. In that time, he has worked on a butt-load of major Arts Festivals around the country in some way, shape, or form. Currently, Joel is based on Kaurna Yerta (Adelaide) as the Assistant Producer for the Adelaide Cabaret Festival.

In this episode, Patrick and Joel discuss imposter syndrome while battling jobs that place responsibility on your shoulders, intense work cycles, and mental health in the arts. Reflecting on mental health largely in this conversation, just as a heads up, if you are struggling with your mental health, there are some places to reach out for help link below.

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CREDITS:

Host: Patrick Hayes.

Producer: Laura Milke Garner

Guest: Joel Allan

To find more about Joel see his links below.

WORK: https://cabaret.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/

SOCIAL: https://www.instagram.com/joel.theproducer/

PROFESSIONAL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-allan-46461876/

If you are struggling and need someone to talk to here are some links and phone numbers:

The Arts Wellbeing Collective has some great resources.

https://artswellbeingcollective.com.au/get-help/

You can also call :

Support Act Wellbeing Helpline 1800 959 500

Lifeline 13 11 14

beyondblue 1300 224 636

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