Self-employed creatives need the skills and confidence to make their business a success, but professional development tailored to this group is non-existent. And so the Freelance Festival was conceived to show these budding entrepreneurs that freelancing, with the right skill-set and attitude, can be a successful and rewarding career. Featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and business advice, the festival will be an unmissable opportunity for established and emerging freelancers to network with like-minded people and to plan for the future. Topics covered include: - business skills - the know-how to manage multiple income streams - tips on how to source work - an understanding of contracts - a willingness to learn about new technology and new ways of doing things - the confidence to go out there and build your own mini-media empire.