The Big JAM Event
The Big JAM Event is our bi-annual convention for actors.
🎟 Earlybird price ➔ £70 (until 31 May 2025)
After our first event sold out in April, we’re excited to be bringing back the event this Autumn.
Spread over one day, the event is a chance for actors to come together and take part in various workshops and listen to keynote speeches about the creative industry.
The new event will also feature new formats and:
Longer keynote speeches
Longer workshop sessions
Agent workshops for the first time
The Big JAM Acting Event details
Date: Saturday 25 October 2025
Location: ArtsEd, 14 Bath Rd, Chiswick, London W4 1L
1 ticket = 1x keynote speech & 2x workshops
AM Session / 9:30am-2:15pm
Keynote hosted by Casting Director Rob Kelly (Geek Girl, Netflix & Dodger, BBC) & Paul McKenzie (Boy Meets Girl, BBC).
Workshops hosted by:
Leah Graham (Associate Agent, Independent).
Gabby King (A Thousand Blows, Hulu).
Chandra Ruegg (The Witcher, Netflix).
Faye Timby (The Witcher, Netflix).
TBC
TBC
PM Session / 12-4:30pm
Keynote hosted by Ross Grant from Act On This witha Special Guest (TBC).
Workshops hosted by:
Luke Reilly (Agent at The Artists Partnership).
Sara Short (The Witcher, Netflix).
Millie Hooper (Supacell, Netflix).
TBC
TBC
TBC
Important Notes When Booking
Actors can choose between two different ticket types:
1 keynote speech and 2x casting director workshops
1 keynote speech, 1x casting director workshop + 1x agent workshop
Workshop styles will vary such as traditional casting workshops, scene studies, sight-reading casting sessions, how to approach an agent and more.
Workshops are capped at 14 actors.
Though unlikely to happen, we reserve the right to change and alter the workshop and key note speech hosts taking part in the day.
Tickets are strictly non-refundable.
Actors aged 18+ are only permitted to attend.
Spread over one day, the event is a chance for actors to come together and take part in various workshops and listen to keynote speeches about the creative industry.
Unlike other actors conventions, the day is focused on maximising your experience with industry professionals and includes 1 keynote speech and 2 workshops for you to take part in.
Partners
We will have a small group of handpicked businesses that support and work with actors who can offer advice, discuss the industry and network with including Spotlight and Act On This. We will send out more information nearer the time about free CV surgeries happening on the day.
Price
The cost of the event is £80. This gets you access to a keynote speech and 2 in-person workshops.
The Big JAM Event is our bi-annual convention for actors.
🎟 Earlybird price ➔ £70 (until 31 May 2025)
After our first event sold out in April, we’re excited to be bringing back the event this Autumn.
Spread over one day, the event is a chance for actors to come together and take part in various workshops and listen to keynote speeches about the creative industry.
The new event will also feature new formats and:
Longer keynote speeches
Longer workshop sessions
Agent workshops for the first time
The Big JAM Acting Event details
Date: Saturday 25 October 2025
Location: ArtsEd, 14 Bath Rd, Chiswick, London W4 1L
1 ticket = 1x keynote speech & 2x workshops
AM Session / 9:30am-2:15pm
Keynote hosted by Casting Director Rob Kelly (Geek Girl, Netflix & Dodger, BBC) & Paul McKenzie (Boy Meets Girl, BBC).
Workshops hosted by:
Leah Graham (Associate Agent, Independent).
Gabby King (A Thousand Blows, Hulu).
Chandra Ruegg (The Witcher, Netflix).
Faye Timby (The Witcher, Netflix).
TBC
TBC
PM Session / 12-4:30pm
Keynote hosted by Ross Grant from Act On This witha Special Guest (TBC).
Workshops hosted by:
Luke Reilly (Agent at The Artists Partnership).
Sara Short (The Witcher, Netflix).
Millie Hooper (Supacell, Netflix).
TBC
TBC
TBC
Important Notes When Booking
Actors can choose between two different ticket types:
1 keynote speech and 2x casting director workshops
1 keynote speech, 1x casting director workshop + 1x agent workshop
Workshop styles will vary such as traditional casting workshops, scene studies, sight-reading casting sessions, how to approach an agent and more.
Workshops are capped at 14 actors.
Though unlikely to happen, we reserve the right to change and alter the workshop and key note speech hosts taking part in the day.
Tickets are strictly non-refundable.
Actors aged 18+ are only permitted to attend.
Spread over one day, the event is a chance for actors to come together and take part in various workshops and listen to keynote speeches about the creative industry.
Unlike other actors conventions, the day is focused on maximising your experience with industry professionals and includes 1 keynote speech and 2 workshops for you to take part in.
Partners
We will have a small group of handpicked businesses that support and work with actors who can offer advice, discuss the industry and network with including Spotlight and Act On This. We will send out more information nearer the time about free CV surgeries happening on the day.
Price
The cost of the event is £80. This gets you access to a keynote speech and 2 in-person workshops.
The Big JAM Event is our bi-annual convention for actors.
🎟 Earlybird price ➔ £70 (until 31 May 2025)
After our first event sold out in April, we’re excited to be bringing back the event this Autumn.
Spread over one day, the event is a chance for actors to come together and take part in various workshops and listen to keynote speeches about the creative industry.
The new event will also feature new formats and:
Longer keynote speeches
Longer workshop sessions
Agent workshops for the first time
The Big JAM Acting Event details
Date: Saturday 25 October 2025
Location: ArtsEd, 14 Bath Rd, Chiswick, London W4 1L
1 ticket = 1x keynote speech & 2x workshops
AM Session / 9:30am-2:15pm
Keynote hosted by Casting Director Rob Kelly (Geek Girl, Netflix & Dodger, BBC) & Paul McKenzie (Boy Meets Girl, BBC).
Workshops hosted by:
Leah Graham (Associate Agent, Independent).
Gabby King (A Thousand Blows, Hulu).
Chandra Ruegg (The Witcher, Netflix).
Faye Timby (The Witcher, Netflix).
TBC
TBC
PM Session / 12-4:30pm
Keynote hosted by Ross Grant from Act On This witha Special Guest (TBC).
Workshops hosted by:
Luke Reilly (Agent at The Artists Partnership).
Sara Short (The Witcher, Netflix).
Millie Hooper (Supacell, Netflix).
TBC
TBC
TBC
Important Notes When Booking
Actors can choose between two different ticket types:
1 keynote speech and 2x casting director workshops
1 keynote speech, 1x casting director workshop + 1x agent workshop
Workshop styles will vary such as traditional casting workshops, scene studies, sight-reading casting sessions, how to approach an agent and more.
Workshops are capped at 14 actors.
Though unlikely to happen, we reserve the right to change and alter the workshop and key note speech hosts taking part in the day.
Tickets are strictly non-refundable.
Actors aged 18+ are only permitted to attend.
Spread over one day, the event is a chance for actors to come together and take part in various workshops and listen to keynote speeches about the creative industry.
Unlike other actors conventions, the day is focused on maximising your experience with industry professionals and includes 1 keynote speech and 2 workshops for you to take part in.
Partners
We will have a small group of handpicked businesses that support and work with actors who can offer advice, discuss the industry and network with including Spotlight and Act On This. We will send out more information nearer the time about free CV surgeries happening on the day.
Price
The cost of the event is £80. This gets you access to a keynote speech and 2 in-person workshops.