Beyond the Burnout: Sustaining Ourselves in Nightlife

Sign-up Deadline: Tuesday 27th January 2026 (limited spaces available)

Sign-up Link: https://forms.gle/hnJqmdzJpGeUM3RE6

This free 4-week workshop series is for QTBPOC (Queer/Trans & Black/People of Colour) working in creative nightlife and club environments — including (but not limited to) DJs, promoters, performers, photographers, technicians, and other behind-the-scenes workers. The sessions will explore wellness, balance, and burnout prevention, with a focus on navigating white-dominated industries, boundaries, harm reduction, community care, sustaining ourselves long-term and unpacking the meaning and politics behind our artistic practices.

This is a supportive, reflective space rather than a skills-training course. Participation is collaborative, and everyone is encouraged to both listen and share from lived experience. Participants are encouraged to read the Exhale Community Agreement before the first session, which will be emailed in advance. This outlines shared values around respect, confidentiality, and collective care.

Series Overview:

• Session 1: 3rd February - Care as Craft - Tools for a Sustainable Creative Career - In person, Transmission Gallery 28 King Street, Glasgow, G1 5QP (7 - 9pm)

An introductory workshop centred on grounding practices and self-maintenance whilst navigating demanding creative environments. This session focuses on recognising limits, building personal rhythms, and developing practical tools to stay resourced while working in nightlife and other creative spaces. Light refreshments will be provided.