BEYOND Conference
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BEYOND is the annual conference for R&D and innovation in the creative industries. Join us at MediaCity, Salford for BEYOND 2024! Nov 25-27th. https://linktr.ee/beyondconference
Did you see the fighting robots at BEYOND? It's a must watch!
Richard England of Reflex Arc shared the journey of building VR-piloted fighting robots with REK, taking a team with no robotics experience from complete unknown to live events.
youtu.be/tuG5_hpSknc
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Richard England of Reflex Arc shared the journey of building VR-piloted fighting robots with REK, taking a team with no robotics experience from complete unknown to live events.
youtu.be/tuG5_hpSknc
#BEYONDconf
January 9, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Did you see the fighting robots at BEYOND? It's a must watch!
Richard England of Reflex Arc shared the journey of building VR-piloted fighting robots with REK, taking a team with no robotics experience from complete unknown to live events.
youtu.be/tuG5_hpSknc
#BEYONDconf
Richard England of Reflex Arc shared the journey of building VR-piloted fighting robots with REK, taking a team with no robotics experience from complete unknown to live events.
youtu.be/tuG5_hpSknc
#BEYONDconf
Dr. Rahman explored how wearable brain-sensing technology and AI can enhance creative flow states at BEYOND.
Her neuroscience research into creative processes, demonstrates how off-the-shelf devices combined with deep learning models track real-time brain activity during collaboration.
t.ly/c4BGG
Her neuroscience research into creative processes, demonstrates how off-the-shelf devices combined with deep learning models track real-time brain activity during collaboration.
t.ly/c4BGG
January 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Dr. Rahman explored how wearable brain-sensing technology and AI can enhance creative flow states at BEYOND.
Her neuroscience research into creative processes, demonstrates how off-the-shelf devices combined with deep learning models track real-time brain activity during collaboration.
t.ly/c4BGG
Her neuroscience research into creative processes, demonstrates how off-the-shelf devices combined with deep learning models track real-time brain activity during collaboration.
t.ly/c4BGG
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Happy New Year from the BEYOND Studio team!
As we kick into action on this wintery Monday morning, it's time to put out our first content call of 2026, for February's Creative Economy Digest.
If you have news, events, jobs or funding calls coming up in February, submit at: t.ly/VGV6w by Jan 28.
As we kick into action on this wintery Monday morning, it's time to put out our first content call of 2026, for February's Creative Economy Digest.
If you have news, events, jobs or funding calls coming up in February, submit at: t.ly/VGV6w by Jan 28.
January 5, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Happy New Year from the BEYOND Studio team!
As we kick into action on this wintery Monday morning, it's time to put out our first content call of 2026, for February's Creative Economy Digest.
If you have news, events, jobs or funding calls coming up in February, submit at: t.ly/VGV6w by Jan 28.
As we kick into action on this wintery Monday morning, it's time to put out our first content call of 2026, for February's Creative Economy Digest.
If you have news, events, jobs or funding calls coming up in February, submit at: t.ly/VGV6w by Jan 28.
Today’s cultural designations go beyond spectacle. They turn cities into testbeds where creativity drives regeneration, inclusion and policy.
With Hilary Knight, Change&, Marta Foresti, LAGO Collective
Shanaz Gulzar, Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
Watch again: youtu.be/CV8F2N9rLL4?...
#BEYON
With Hilary Knight, Change&, Marta Foresti, LAGO Collective
Shanaz Gulzar, Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
Watch again: youtu.be/CV8F2N9rLL4?...
#BEYON
December 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Today’s cultural designations go beyond spectacle. They turn cities into testbeds where creativity drives regeneration, inclusion and policy.
With Hilary Knight, Change&, Marta Foresti, LAGO Collective
Shanaz Gulzar, Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
Watch again: youtu.be/CV8F2N9rLL4?...
#BEYON
With Hilary Knight, Change&, Marta Foresti, LAGO Collective
Shanaz Gulzar, Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
Watch again: youtu.be/CV8F2N9rLL4?...
#BEYON
In a volatile world where authoritarian governments and tech bros seek to manipulate and weaponise culture, and the impact of AI remains uncertain, what is the role of institutions in sustaining a healthy cultural life?
Watch again:
youtu.be/0iQRfMrYXv8?...
#BEYONDconf
Watch again:
youtu.be/0iQRfMrYXv8?...
#BEYONDconf
December 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
In a volatile world where authoritarian governments and tech bros seek to manipulate and weaponise culture, and the impact of AI remains uncertain, what is the role of institutions in sustaining a healthy cultural life?
Watch again:
youtu.be/0iQRfMrYXv8?...
#BEYONDconf
Watch again:
youtu.be/0iQRfMrYXv8?...
#BEYONDconf
GenAI’s hunger for creative works sparks a fierce debate: is open AI training a legitimate extension of cultural remix, or an existential threat to the UK’s creative economy?
Watch it again:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umt8...
#BEYONDconf
Watch it again:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umt8...
#BEYONDconf
December 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
GenAI’s hunger for creative works sparks a fierce debate: is open AI training a legitimate extension of cultural remix, or an existential threat to the UK’s creative economy?
Watch it again:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umt8...
#BEYONDconf
Watch it again:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umt8...
#BEYONDconf
A candid, human-first conversation that demystifies the creator economy by spotlighting the lived realities, ethical dilemmas, and creative values of influencers, streamers, and content makers. Featuring Zara Beth and Joel Mawhinney.
Watch it again:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BUw...
#BEYONDconf
Watch it again:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BUw...
#BEYONDconf
December 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A candid, human-first conversation that demystifies the creator economy by spotlighting the lived realities, ethical dilemmas, and creative values of influencers, streamers, and content makers. Featuring Zara Beth and Joel Mawhinney.
Watch it again:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BUw...
#BEYONDconf
Watch it again:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BUw...
#BEYONDconf
At BEYOND 2025, Alison Lomax, YouTube UK, was joined by Content Creator Rick Shiels, Phil Hughes, Digital Creator Association, and Grace Miller, FlightStory, to discuss the economic and cultural contribution of the Creator Economy to the UK.
Watch again:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMQW...
#BEYONDcon
Watch again:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMQW...
#BEYONDcon
December 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
At BEYOND 2025, Alison Lomax, YouTube UK, was joined by Content Creator Rick Shiels, Phil Hughes, Digital Creator Association, and Grace Miller, FlightStory, to discuss the economic and cultural contribution of the Creator Economy to the UK.
Watch again:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMQW...
#BEYONDcon
Watch again:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMQW...
#BEYONDcon
UK creators are poised to become the powerhouse entertainment franchises of the future. At BEYOND 2025, MIDiA Research outlined their research into the real impact of this growing sector, and ways traditional entertainment industries can collaborate.
Watch it again
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0KO...
Watch it again
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0KO...
December 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
UK creators are poised to become the powerhouse entertainment franchises of the future. At BEYOND 2025, MIDiA Research outlined their research into the real impact of this growing sector, and ways traditional entertainment industries can collaborate.
Watch it again
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0KO...
Watch it again
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0KO...
Paul Dennett, City Mayor of Salford, welcomed delegates to BEYOND 2025 at The Lowry, celebrating its 25th anniversary as the catalyst for the Quays' transformation.
He highlighted Salford's creative sector, contributing £1.8 billion in gross value added and accounting for 9% of employment, while e
He highlighted Salford's creative sector, contributing £1.8 billion in gross value added and accounting for 9% of employment, while e
December 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Paul Dennett, City Mayor of Salford, welcomed delegates to BEYOND 2025 at The Lowry, celebrating its 25th anniversary as the catalyst for the Quays' transformation.
He highlighted Salford's creative sector, contributing £1.8 billion in gross value added and accounting for 9% of employment, while e
He highlighted Salford's creative sector, contributing £1.8 billion in gross value added and accounting for 9% of employment, while e
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, welcomed delegates to BEYOND 2025 on November 25, outlining the region's creative ambitions as one of five key industrial strengths.
Watch it again, and explore the full BEYOND playlist:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8NS...
#BEYONDconf
Watch it again, and explore the full BEYOND playlist:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8NS...
#BEYONDconf
December 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, welcomed delegates to BEYOND 2025 on November 25, outlining the region's creative ambitions as one of five key industrial strengths.
Watch it again, and explore the full BEYOND playlist:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8NS...
#BEYONDconf
Watch it again, and explore the full BEYOND playlist:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8NS...
#BEYONDconf
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, welcomed delegates to BEYOND 2025 on November 25, outlining the region's creative ambitions as one of five key industrial strengths.
Watch it again, and explore the full BEYOND playlist:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8NS...
#BEYONDconf
Watch it again, and explore the full BEYOND playlist:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8NS...
#BEYONDconf
December 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, welcomed delegates to BEYOND 2025 on November 25, outlining the region's creative ambitions as one of five key industrial strengths.
Watch it again, and explore the full BEYOND playlist:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8NS...
#BEYONDconf
Watch it again, and explore the full BEYOND playlist:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8NS...
#BEYONDconf
Watch all the insightful sessions run in collaboration with the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) from BEYOND 2025 - now available to stream on YouTube!
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Featuring industry leaders, academics and innovators, these talks explore groundbreaking ideas in the
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Featuring industry leaders, academics and innovators, these talks explore groundbreaking ideas in the
December 15, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Watch all the insightful sessions run in collaboration with the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) from BEYOND 2025 - now available to stream on YouTube!
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Featuring industry leaders, academics and innovators, these talks explore groundbreaking ideas in the
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Featuring industry leaders, academics and innovators, these talks explore groundbreaking ideas in the
IT'S LIVE! Revisit or see what you missed - watch the BEYOND 2025 playlist, now available to stream in full on YouTube.
www.youtube.com/@beyondcnf
#BEYONDconf
www.youtube.com/@beyondcnf
#BEYONDconf
December 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
IT'S LIVE! Revisit or see what you missed - watch the BEYOND 2025 playlist, now available to stream in full on YouTube.
www.youtube.com/@beyondcnf
#BEYONDconf
www.youtube.com/@beyondcnf
#BEYONDconf
Ready to watch it all again?
As of next week, you can watch all the main stage (Quays Theatre) action on YouTube - all available for you to watch at your leisure.
Just hop over to our YouTube channel and subscribe today -
www.youtube.com/@beyondcnf
As of next week, you can watch all the main stage (Quays Theatre) action on YouTube - all available for you to watch at your leisure.
Just hop over to our YouTube channel and subscribe today -
www.youtube.com/@beyondcnf
December 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Ready to watch it all again?
As of next week, you can watch all the main stage (Quays Theatre) action on YouTube - all available for you to watch at your leisure.
Just hop over to our YouTube channel and subscribe today -
www.youtube.com/@beyondcnf
As of next week, you can watch all the main stage (Quays Theatre) action on YouTube - all available for you to watch at your leisure.
Just hop over to our YouTube channel and subscribe today -
www.youtube.com/@beyondcnf
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To finish the week, a few photos from Day 02 of BEYOND, added to our earlier reel of from Day 01.
We look forward to sharing more photos, details of our on-demand content on YouTube, and news (BEYOND 2026, anyone?) soon.
📷 Photography by ProVision Photography
#BEYONDconf #creativeindustries
We look forward to sharing more photos, details of our on-demand content on YouTube, and news (BEYOND 2026, anyone?) soon.
📷 Photography by ProVision Photography
#BEYONDconf #creativeindustries
November 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
To finish the week, a few photos from Day 02 of BEYOND, added to our earlier reel of from Day 01.
We look forward to sharing more photos, details of our on-demand content on YouTube, and news (BEYOND 2026, anyone?) soon.
📷 Photography by ProVision Photography
#BEYONDconf #creativeindustries
We look forward to sharing more photos, details of our on-demand content on YouTube, and news (BEYOND 2026, anyone?) soon.
📷 Photography by ProVision Photography
#BEYONDconf #creativeindustries
To finish the week, a few photos from Day 02 of BEYOND, added to our earlier reel of from Day 01.
We look forward to sharing more photos, details of our on-demand content on YouTube, and news (BEYOND 2026, anyone?) soon.
📷 Photography by ProVision Photography
#BEYONDconf #creativeindustries
We look forward to sharing more photos, details of our on-demand content on YouTube, and news (BEYOND 2026, anyone?) soon.
📷 Photography by ProVision Photography
#BEYONDconf #creativeindustries
November 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
To finish the week, a few photos from Day 02 of BEYOND, added to our earlier reel of from Day 01.
We look forward to sharing more photos, details of our on-demand content on YouTube, and news (BEYOND 2026, anyone?) soon.
📷 Photography by ProVision Photography
#BEYONDconf #creativeindustries
We look forward to sharing more photos, details of our on-demand content on YouTube, and news (BEYOND 2026, anyone?) soon.
📷 Photography by ProVision Photography
#BEYONDconf #creativeindustries
BEYOND 2025 is done - and it was fabulous. Thank you to everyone who came and made it so vibrant this year - our speakers, our partners, our delegates, our Emerging Innovators, their mentors, visiting students, our showcase exhibitors, everyone at the Fringe, the Lowry, our team. Day 01 highlights:
November 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
BEYOND 2025 is done - and it was fabulous. Thank you to everyone who came and made it so vibrant this year - our speakers, our partners, our delegates, our Emerging Innovators, their mentors, visiting students, our showcase exhibitors, everyone at the Fringe, the Lowry, our team. Day 01 highlights:
It's Day 02 of BEYOND! Here's a glance back at the fantastic session hosted by YouTube's Alison Lomax in the Quays Theatre.
Today has already kicked off with the Investor Breakfast, and we look forward to our first session in the Quays Theatre with the Arts and Humanities Research Council, at 09.3
Today has already kicked off with the Investor Breakfast, and we look forward to our first session in the Quays Theatre with the Arts and Humanities Research Council, at 09.3
November 26, 2025 at 9:24 AM
It's Day 02 of BEYOND! Here's a glance back at the fantastic session hosted by YouTube's Alison Lomax in the Quays Theatre.
Today has already kicked off with the Investor Breakfast, and we look forward to our first session in the Quays Theatre with the Arts and Humanities Research Council, at 09.3
Today has already kicked off with the Investor Breakfast, and we look forward to our first session in the Quays Theatre with the Arts and Humanities Research Council, at 09.3
Live from Lowry in MediaCityUK Salford, Day 01 of BEYOND... join the live stream or watch the whole thing on YouTube: m.youtube.com/@beyondcnf
November 25, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Live from Lowry in MediaCityUK Salford, Day 01 of BEYOND... join the live stream or watch the whole thing on YouTube: m.youtube.com/@beyondcnf
Introducing more speakers, joining BEYOND 2025!
Find out more about the full BEYOND 2025 schedule and speakers, at: beyondconference.org/
Find out more about the full BEYOND 2025 schedule and speakers, at: beyondconference.org/
November 24, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Introducing more speakers, joining BEYOND 2025!
Find out more about the full BEYOND 2025 schedule and speakers, at: beyondconference.org/
Find out more about the full BEYOND 2025 schedule and speakers, at: beyondconference.org/
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝘆𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱, 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥&𝗗 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟬𝟭, 𝗡𝗼𝘃 𝟮𝟱: 𝟭𝟰:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟭𝟱:𝟬𝟬
MyWorld launched in 2021 with £30M to transform the West of England’s creative tech sector. This session explores its impact.
Read more: t.ly/NZGD9
Get tickets: beyondconference.org/tickets
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟬𝟭, 𝗡𝗼𝘃 𝟮𝟱: 𝟭𝟰:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟭𝟱:𝟬𝟬
MyWorld launched in 2021 with £30M to transform the West of England’s creative tech sector. This session explores its impact.
Read more: t.ly/NZGD9
Get tickets: beyondconference.org/tickets
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝘆𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱, 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥&𝗗 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟬𝟭, 𝗡𝗼𝘃 𝟮𝟱: 𝟭𝟰:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟭𝟱:𝟬𝟬
MyWorld launched in 2021 with £30M to transform the West of England’s creative tech sector. This session explores its impact.
Read more: t.ly/NZGD9
Get tickets: beyondconference.org/tickets
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟬𝟭, 𝗡𝗼𝘃 𝟮𝟱: 𝟭𝟰:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟭𝟱:𝟬𝟬
MyWorld launched in 2021 with £30M to transform the West of England’s creative tech sector. This session explores its impact.
Read more: t.ly/NZGD9
Get tickets: beyondconference.org/tickets
𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘅: 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗜, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆
Generative AI’s hunger for creative works sparks a fierce debate: is open AI training a legitimate extension of cultural remix, or an existential threat to the UK’s creative economy?
Nuala Polo joins this panel:
t.ly/Jw94a
Generative AI’s hunger for creative works sparks a fierce debate: is open AI training a legitimate extension of cultural remix, or an existential threat to the UK’s creative economy?
Nuala Polo joins this panel:
t.ly/Jw94a
November 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘅: 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗜, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆
Generative AI’s hunger for creative works sparks a fierce debate: is open AI training a legitimate extension of cultural remix, or an existential threat to the UK’s creative economy?
Nuala Polo joins this panel:
t.ly/Jw94a
Generative AI’s hunger for creative works sparks a fierce debate: is open AI training a legitimate extension of cultural remix, or an existential threat to the UK’s creative economy?
Nuala Polo joins this panel:
t.ly/Jw94a
Rick Shiels is a PGA-qualified golf professional, coach and content creator, and the founder of Rick Shiels Golf, the world’s most-watched online golf channel.
Rick will take to the stage with Alison Lomax, MD YouTube UK and Ireland for 'Inside the Creator Economy with YouTube'.
t.ly/M1ebM
Rick will take to the stage with Alison Lomax, MD YouTube UK and Ireland for 'Inside the Creator Economy with YouTube'.
t.ly/M1ebM
November 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Rick Shiels is a PGA-qualified golf professional, coach and content creator, and the founder of Rick Shiels Golf, the world’s most-watched online golf channel.
Rick will take to the stage with Alison Lomax, MD YouTube UK and Ireland for 'Inside the Creator Economy with YouTube'.
t.ly/M1ebM
Rick will take to the stage with Alison Lomax, MD YouTube UK and Ireland for 'Inside the Creator Economy with YouTube'.
t.ly/M1ebM
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟬𝟮: 𝟭𝟭:𝟰𝟱 – 𝟭𝟮:𝟰𝟱
𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀
How can creative industries connect and catalyse change in our coastal regions? Join an expert panel. Creative industries and cultural investment have the potential to create a step change for coastal communities.
t.ly/ueZ9s #BEYONDconf
𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀
How can creative industries connect and catalyse change in our coastal regions? Join an expert panel. Creative industries and cultural investment have the potential to create a step change for coastal communities.
t.ly/ueZ9s #BEYONDconf
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟬𝟮: 𝟭𝟭:𝟰𝟱 – 𝟭𝟮:𝟰𝟱
𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀
How can creative industries connect and catalyse change in our coastal regions? Join an expert panel. Creative industries and cultural investment have the potential to create a step change for coastal communities.
t.ly/ueZ9s #BEYONDconf
𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀
How can creative industries connect and catalyse change in our coastal regions? Join an expert panel. Creative industries and cultural investment have the potential to create a step change for coastal communities.
t.ly/ueZ9s #BEYONDconf