Turtle Key Arts are excited to launch the Joy Artist Development Programme, a new development opportunity for disabled artists as part of Joy Festival 2026.

The Joy Artist Development Programme will support four emerging disabled artists in developing their professional artistic career and practice. The programme will offer 4 artists a programme of 1:1 mentoring, networking, professional seminars with leading disability arts organisations, plus rehearsal time culminating in a performance slot during the Joy Festival Studio performance week in October.

Please read the full information on the programme before applying. All the information can be found on their website including the information pack (full PDF, word & BSL versions)

Key information 

Applications open: Friday 17 July, 10am

Applications close: Monday 17 August, 10am

Informal chats/interviews: w/c 17 August, by arrangement*

Programme start date: 4 September 2026

*Please note we will offer to have short, informal conversations with candidates whose applications we would like to know more about. You may be accepted onto the programme without a chat with the team, or we may invite you to talk to us about your idea if we feel we need further clarification.

How to apply

You can apply to the Artist Development Programme via their online application, or submit a word document via email.

Lighting Esesntials is an in-person training event from ETC, a leading manufacturer of professional lighting control systems, fixtures, networking solutions, and rigging technology for the entertainment industry. Designed for anyone who is passionate about working in lighting and lighting design, or who wants to learn more about the art and craft of stage lighting, this course provides an accessible introduction to the industry.

Whether you are new to the industry or just curious about what the ‘lampies’ actually do, this session is for you.

We cover a broad range of topics including stage lighting principles, fundamentals of design, colour theory, lighting fixtures and much more. There is also the opportunity to get hands-on with ETC's latest products.

Lighting Essentials is an in-person training event from ETC, a leading manufacturer of professional lighting control systems, fixtures, networking solutions, and rigging technology for the entertainment industry. Designed for anyone who is passionate about working in lighting and lighting design, or who wants to learn more about the art and craft of stage lighting, this course provides an accessible introduction to the industry

Whether you are new to the industry or just curious about what the ‘lampies’ actually do, this session is for you.

We cover a broad range of topics including stage lighting principles, fundamentals of design, colour theory, lighting fixtures and much more. There is also the opportunity to get hands-on with ETC's latest products.

Course date: 27 August 2026

A free digital resource celebrating the work of William Shakespeare, developed to bring audiences into direct contact with Shakespeare's language in an immediate and engaging way for students, teachers, actors and anyone with an interest in the plays.

Whether used in the classroom, for exam preparation, independent study or simply to inspire a love of Shakespeare, the library offers a fresh way to engage with these extraordinary works.

The library is available to access online free of charge.

Ready to build your skills and take the next step in your career?

ETC is a leading manufacturer of professional lighting control systems, fixtures, networking solutions, and rigging technology for the entertainment industry. Whether you're just starting out in stage lighting, looking to develop your Eos or Hog console programming skills, or wanting to gain a better understanding of entertainment networking and show control, our hands-on training courses are designed to help you grow with confidence.

Led by ETC's experienced Training and Outreach team, our sessions combine practical learning with real-world workflows and access to the latest technology. We also offer bespoke training programmes for venues, production companies, education providers, and larger teams.

Visit our website to explore upcoming course dates, find the right training for your experience level, and book your place. Training courses are held regularly at our London office, with additional sessions at other locations across the UK offered throughout the year.

ETC’s Eos family of lighting consoles delivers powerful and flexible control for theatre, live events, broadcast, and production environments. Eos Essentials is a free, two-day introductory training course designed to build a strong foundation in programming for the Eos platform.

This hands-on session covers core and advanced features, helping you develop practical programming skills and confidence across the full Eos family, including ETCnomad, Element, Element 2, Ion, Ion Xe, Gio @5, Gio, Eos Ti, and Apex.

Training courses are held regularly at our London office, with additional sessions offered at locations across the UK throughout the year.

Sessions are available on various dates from 27/07/2026 - 25/09/2026.

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With more than 50 years of innovation in lighting and rigging technology, ETC has a strong foundation in theatre, where precision, reliability, and storytelling have always been essential. That heritage continues to shape our approach today, from consoles and a wide range of lighting control and fixture solutions to power control and rigging systems designed for demanding productions.

As the industry has evolved, so have we – with ETC technology increasingly powering live events including concerts, festivals, touring productions, and immersive experiences, where speed, scale, and flexibility are key. Our latest innovations bring modern efficiency to trusted tools, helping designers and operators deliver consistent, creative results across any environment.

ETC’s product portfolio includes industry-leading lighting control and fixtures used across theatre and live events. This includes the Eos lighting control platform family of consoles, widely used in theatre, broadcast, and live production environments, alongside the Hog lighting control system platform, a long-established choice for touring and concert production. Our iconic Source Four remains a benchmark in stage lighting, alongside a growing range of automated fixtures from High End Systems designed for dynamic, high-impact live environments and installations.

ETC supports users with a wide range of training and education resources for all experience levels. This includes free entry-level console training for both Eos and Hog lighting control systems in the UK, alongside courses such as Lighting Essentials and network training, covering both foundational principles and more advanced system and infrastructure topics. ETC also provides extensive online learning resources, tutorials, and documentation for self-paced development.

We develop professional tools and make them accessible to everyone. Our products are found in venues and events of all sizes, including theatres, concerts, festivals, churches, restaurants, hotels, schools, television studios, casinos, theme parks, and opera houses.

Headquartered in Wisconsin, USA, ETC operates through 15 corporate offices worldwide, including a key office in London supporting customers across the UK and beyond. ETC is known for its technical expertise and customer support, available 24/7/365. With a global network of over 300 authorised service centres and hundreds of certified technicians, support is always close at hand.

To learn more about ETC, visit etcconnect.com.