FordLab 2025
Producer Portal
Congratulations on being selected for the 2025 FordLab Cohort!
We are delighted to have you join this year’s FordLab and look forward to partnering with you on your journey at one of Los Angeles’ most iconic venues. As a FordLab Producer, you are part of a vibrant community of creators shaping the cultural landscape of LA, and we are here to support your vision every step of the way.
The Producer Portal is your gateway to the FordLab Program. It’s designed to make navigating your experience seamless, offering a one-stop hub to access tools, resources, and support.
While Building Your Program
As you work through the creative component of your program, please keep in mind the following:
The Ford start time and curfew is as follows:
Monday - Saturday:
Start 8:00pm | Stage Curfew 10:30pm
Sunday:
Start 7:30pm | Stage Curfew 10:00pmIntermission is required for all productions.
FordLab Producers and their artists cannot perform or promote the same show as their Ford event within 100 miles of The Ford, from the first offer date until one day after the event, unless they get written permission from LAPA.
Producers or Artists cannot promote or advertise any future events or services from the stage without approval from The Ford. The Ford may change or reject anything that does not fit our rules or guidelines.
While filming is permitted, your program should be built for a live audience, not as a filming opportunity.
We encourage you to seek out sponsors to aide in financial burdens in building your show. Please see our Sponsorship Guide for additional information.
Programs cannot be a fundraiser, award show, or gala.
Programs cannot include a VIP experience, meet & greets, tabling, banners, or step & repeats.
Your program should not require or include solicitation, nor represent political issues.
Community Guidelines
The Ford values active participation from all communities as essential to building an inclusive society and embraces core beliefs such as the power of music, the importance of equity and diversity, cultural equity, varied perspectives, and continuous learning. Welcoming environments foster innovation, collaboration, and participation, and this code of conduct is designed to ensure positive experiences for all.
FordLab partners are expected to act with integrity, behave ethically and transparently, and treat everyone—partners, staff, vendors, and audiences—with respect and dignity, promoting equity and inclusion. Discrimination or harassment based on legally protected characteristics is prohibited. Partners should communicate constructively, contribute professionally, and report unresolved conflicts to the Program Lead. They must also treat all spaces with care, follow venue rules, and refrain from using equipment without Ford crew support.
By adhering to these guidelines, partners help maintain a respectful and collaborative environment for everyone involved.
