Cancelled! A Crisis PR Firedrill

Reputations can crumble in seconds—and Australian artists are no exception. With careers on the line, how do top-tier managers and PR pros navigate the storm when a scandal or cancellation erupts, often without warning?
 
Join a powerhouse panel as they form a live crisis team, tackling a high-stakes, all-too-familiar scenario: reputation on the brink. Journalist Kathy McCabe, artist manager Jess Keeley, and communications strategist Jake Challenor will pull back the curtain on how the industry’s sharpest minds handle chaos in real time.
 
This session isn’t just about damage control—it’s about mastering the art of resilience and humility, turning disaster into opportunity, and keeping cool when the spotlight burns hottest.

Watch as they rapidly assess the fallout, craft crisis responses, and plot a path to not only save face but emerge stronger than before. Can they protect their client’s legacy, appease outraged fans, and restore trust?