Second World Live Performance Conference: A landmark event for the International Federation of Actors to take place in Dublin in June. For the second time in its history, the International Federation of Actors – global federation of performers’ trade unions, guilds and professional associations founded in 1952 – organises a World Live Performance Conference. This will be a landmark event for the organisation and its some 90 members. Hosted by FIA’s members in Ireland and United Kingdom – Irish Equity and Equity – in Dublin, the event will gather some 200 performers, union representatives and industry representatives from around the world with the aim of discussing challenges, trends and best practices in the live performance sector. From June 4th to June 6th 2015, almost 50 speakers from different backgrounds and countries – including President Michael D. Higgins – will take the floor to defend performers and their role in society. READ MORE