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The Big Creative UK Investment Summit is BACK for a second year 🎉 Hosted by TV’s Steph McGovern on 17 February 2026 in #London, The Summit will celebrate the extraordinary investment potential of the UK’s #creativeindustries.
More programme details and speakers to come soon!
More programme details and speakers to come soon!
The Town of Culture programme has the potential to rebalance cultural investment beyond major cities, but early progress shows uneven access and long-term questions around funding, capacity and legacy.
🔗 Read more www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/town-of...
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Town of Culture: The playing field so far - Arts Professional
As Bradford wraps up its festivities as UK City of Culture 2025, towns across the country are signalling their intention to become the first Town of Culture.
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 11:08 AM
The Town of Culture programme has the potential to rebalance cultural investment beyond major cities, but early progress shows uneven access and long-term questions around funding, capacity and legacy.
🔗 Read more www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/town-of...
🔗 Read more www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/town-of...
In 12 months, we published 8 original reports and papers. Including Unleashing Creativity; Forging Freelance Futures; Benchmarking Leadership Diversity in the Creative and Cultural Industries; and Culture as Growth Infrastructure.
December 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
In 12 months, we published 8 original reports and papers. Including Unleashing Creativity; Forging Freelance Futures; Benchmarking Leadership Diversity in the Creative and Cultural Industries; and Culture as Growth Infrastructure.
2025 has been a record year for engagement with the Discover Creative Careers programme and industry involvement 🎉 In November, a DCMS-led campaign helped change perceptions of creative careers among young people from working-class backgrounds, running in tandem with Discover! Creative Careers Month
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
2025 has been a record year for engagement with the Discover Creative Careers programme and industry involvement 🎉 In November, a DCMS-led campaign helped change perceptions of creative careers among young people from working-class backgrounds, running in tandem with Discover! Creative Careers Month
In our new report, ‘Culture as Growth Infrastructure,’ we draw on qualitative evidence that highlights how culture is key to the UK’s sustainable economic growth.
December 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
In our new report, ‘Culture as Growth Infrastructure,’ we draw on qualitative evidence that highlights how culture is key to the UK’s sustainable economic growth.
@itvnews.bsky.social launches The Green Room with the Film & TV Charity offering freelancers workspace, mentoring, mental health training & networking between gigs.
🔗 www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv/itv-part...
🗞️ @broadcastnow.bsky.social
#Media #Freelancers
🔗 www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv/itv-part...
🗞️ @broadcastnow.bsky.social
#Media #Freelancers
ITV partners with FTVC on freelancer support programme
The ITV Green Room is designed to support freelancers seeking their next role
www.broadcastnow.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
@itvnews.bsky.social launches The Green Room with the Film & TV Charity offering freelancers workspace, mentoring, mental health training & networking between gigs.
🔗 www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv/itv-part...
🗞️ @broadcastnow.bsky.social
#Media #Freelancers
🔗 www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv/itv-part...
🗞️ @broadcastnow.bsky.social
#Media #Freelancers
Artists and creative organisations from across the UK and Europe have joined forces to call for the removal of touring barriers that continue to restrict growth for the music and cultural sectors 🎉
🔗 www.ukmusic.org/news/stars-j...
🔗 www.ukmusic.org/news/stars-j...
Stars Join Forces with Creative and Cultural Organisations from Across UK and Europe to Remove Barriers to Touring and Drive Growth
03.12.2025: Stars have joined forces with creative and cultural organisations from across the UK and Europe to remove barriers to touring, support cultural exchange and drive growth.
www.ukmusic.org
December 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Artists and creative organisations from across the UK and Europe have joined forces to call for the removal of touring barriers that continue to restrict growth for the music and cultural sectors 🎉
🔗 www.ukmusic.org/news/stars-j...
🔗 www.ukmusic.org/news/stars-j...
Creative UK has refreshed its #EDI Advisory Group, strengthening our commitment to embedding EDI across our organisation and wider sector. The group’s 12 new members bring an additional wealth of insights and experience, renewing Creative UK’s focus on embedding EDI […]
December 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Creative UK has refreshed its #EDI Advisory Group, strengthening our commitment to embedding EDI across our organisation and wider sector. The group’s 12 new members bring an additional wealth of insights and experience, renewing Creative UK’s focus on embedding EDI […]
The Female Founders Conference took place in Manchester yesterday, with a recurring theme across the day; a fantastic day delivered with British Business Bank
November 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The Female Founders Conference took place in Manchester yesterday, with a recurring theme across the day; a fantastic day delivered with British Business Bank
📣 We’re #hiring 📣 a Finance Administrator to support our finance operations and keep things running smoothly across the organisation.
If you’re organised, detail-focused and confident with numbers, we’d love to hear from you www.wearecreative.uk/about/jobs/
#CreativeUK #FinanceJobs
If you’re organised, detail-focused and confident with numbers, we’d love to hear from you www.wearecreative.uk/about/jobs/
#CreativeUK #FinanceJobs
November 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
📣 We’re #hiring 📣 a Finance Administrator to support our finance operations and keep things running smoothly across the organisation.
If you’re organised, detail-focused and confident with numbers, we’d love to hear from you www.wearecreative.uk/about/jobs/
#CreativeUK #FinanceJobs
If you’re organised, detail-focused and confident with numbers, we’d love to hear from you www.wearecreative.uk/about/jobs/
#CreativeUK #FinanceJobs
A new grassroots venues network is being created to support independent music spaces across #Manchester strengthening the pipeline for emerging artists & protecting cultural infrastructure 🎶✨
Read more www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/manches...
#GrassrootsMusic #UKCulture #CreativeIndustries
Read more www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/manches...
#GrassrootsMusic #UKCulture #CreativeIndustries
Manchester to gain dedicated grassroots venues network - Arts Professional
Manchester will "lead the way" on supporting grassroots venues, city leaders have promised, following the release of a report finding smaller-scale music
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November 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
A new grassroots venues network is being created to support independent music spaces across #Manchester strengthening the pipeline for emerging artists & protecting cultural infrastructure 🎶✨
Read more www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/manches...
#GrassrootsMusic #UKCulture #CreativeIndustries
Read more www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/manches...
#GrassrootsMusic #UKCulture #CreativeIndustries
Will outdated rules dim the UK’s creative spirit? 💡
The Federation of Small Businesses’ “Creating Change” report warns that creatives and small businesses need better support - from fair payment and affordable workspaces to clearer protections around copyright & AI. (Cont.)
The Federation of Small Businesses’ “Creating Change” report warns that creatives and small businesses need better support - from fair payment and affordable workspaces to clearer protections around copyright & AI. (Cont.)
November 20, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Will outdated rules dim the UK’s creative spirit? 💡
The Federation of Small Businesses’ “Creating Change” report warns that creatives and small businesses need better support - from fair payment and affordable workspaces to clearer protections around copyright & AI. (Cont.)
The Federation of Small Businesses’ “Creating Change” report warns that creatives and small businesses need better support - from fair payment and affordable workspaces to clearer protections around copyright & AI. (Cont.)
A major new inquiry from Northern Culture APPG has been launched to unlock the North's cultural potential, exploring the region’s role in driving creative economic growth and innovation.
As a delivery partner in two northern-based Create Growth Programmes (West Yorkshire & ⬇️
As a delivery partner in two northern-based Create Growth Programmes (West Yorkshire & ⬇️
Major Inquiry launched to unlock North's cultural potential
Northern Culture APPG launches major inquiry to unlock the North’s cultural capital, aiming to boost economic growth, skills, and investment across the region.
uk.news.yahoo.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
A major new inquiry from Northern Culture APPG has been launched to unlock the North's cultural potential, exploring the region’s role in driving creative economic growth and innovation.
As a delivery partner in two northern-based Create Growth Programmes (West Yorkshire & ⬇️
As a delivery partner in two northern-based Create Growth Programmes (West Yorkshire & ⬇️
The Running Man was released this week, directed by legend Edgar Wright, and filmed in Glasgow - featuring iconic spots like Union Place, the SEC Aroma Armadillo, and St Vincent Street. 🏴🎥🇬🇧
📸 @scotsman.com
📸 @scotsman.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The Running Man was released this week, directed by legend Edgar Wright, and filmed in Glasgow - featuring iconic spots like Union Place, the SEC Aroma Armadillo, and St Vincent Street. 🏴🎥🇬🇧
📸 @scotsman.com
📸 @scotsman.com
@therealnihal.bsky.social – tells us how his mum’s love and recital of poetry formed part of his creative origin story.
The Discover! A Career in the Creative Industries campaign highlights the affordable and accessible ways to get started in the Creative Industries 🎨
The Discover! A Career in the Creative Industries campaign highlights the affordable and accessible ways to get started in the Creative Industries 🎨
November 14, 2025 at 11:56 AM
@therealnihal.bsky.social – tells us how his mum’s love and recital of poetry formed part of his creative origin story.
The Discover! A Career in the Creative Industries campaign highlights the affordable and accessible ways to get started in the Creative Industries 🎨
The Discover! A Career in the Creative Industries campaign highlights the affordable and accessible ways to get started in the Creative Industries 🎨
Storytelling isn’t just nice to have - it’s essential for serious climate policy 🌍 A group of 200+ creatives, authors & public figures are calling on the United Nations to lean on literature, film and music when shaping climate action.
Read more 🔗 www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/creativ...
Read more 🔗 www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/creativ...
Creatives call on UN to harness storytelling in climate policy - Arts Professional
World leaders must draw upon storytelling arts such as literature, film, and music in developing “serious” climate change policy and action, a collective of
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Storytelling isn’t just nice to have - it’s essential for serious climate policy 🌍 A group of 200+ creatives, authors & public figures are calling on the United Nations to lean on literature, film and music when shaping climate action.
Read more 🔗 www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/creativ...
Read more 🔗 www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/creativ...
A new study by @artfund.bsky.social + @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social proves what we’ve long felt: art is good for you 🎨
Viewing original art reduces stress hormones by 22%, lowers inflammation + boosts emotional energy 💫
🔗 Read more www.artfund.org/our-purpose/...
#CreativeHealth
Viewing original art reduces stress hormones by 22%, lowers inflammation + boosts emotional energy 💫
🔗 Read more www.artfund.org/our-purpose/...
#CreativeHealth
November 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM
A new study by @artfund.bsky.social + @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social proves what we’ve long felt: art is good for you 🎨
Viewing original art reduces stress hormones by 22%, lowers inflammation + boosts emotional energy 💫
🔗 Read more www.artfund.org/our-purpose/...
#CreativeHealth
Viewing original art reduces stress hormones by 22%, lowers inflammation + boosts emotional energy 💫
🔗 Read more www.artfund.org/our-purpose/...
#CreativeHealth
🎬 The arts aren’t a luxury - they’re an export.
At #Lab25, @aiannucci.bsky.social reminds us that the UK’s Creative Industries make up 6% of our economy and 7% of our workforce - the GDP equivalent of oil + car industries combined.
🎥 Watch more clips from the Creative UK Pavilion hubs.ly/Q03QVhV90
At #Lab25, @aiannucci.bsky.social reminds us that the UK’s Creative Industries make up 6% of our economy and 7% of our workforce - the GDP equivalent of oil + car industries combined.
🎥 Watch more clips from the Creative UK Pavilion hubs.ly/Q03QVhV90
November 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🎬 The arts aren’t a luxury - they’re an export.
At #Lab25, @aiannucci.bsky.social reminds us that the UK’s Creative Industries make up 6% of our economy and 7% of our workforce - the GDP equivalent of oil + car industries combined.
🎥 Watch more clips from the Creative UK Pavilion hubs.ly/Q03QVhV90
At #Lab25, @aiannucci.bsky.social reminds us that the UK’s Creative Industries make up 6% of our economy and 7% of our workforce - the GDP equivalent of oil + car industries combined.
🎥 Watch more clips from the Creative UK Pavilion hubs.ly/Q03QVhV90
We welcome the Government’s decision to scrap the EBacc 🎨 a vital step towards restoring creativity and breadth in schools.
But reform must go further. Creativity can’t stop at the school gates.
#CreativeEducation #CreativeUK
⬇️ Full response in comments.
But reform must go further. Creativity can’t stop at the school gates.
#CreativeEducation #CreativeUK
⬇️ Full response in comments.
November 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
We welcome the Government’s decision to scrap the EBacc 🎨 a vital step towards restoring creativity and breadth in schools.
But reform must go further. Creativity can’t stop at the school gates.
#CreativeEducation #CreativeUK
⬇️ Full response in comments.
But reform must go further. Creativity can’t stop at the school gates.
#CreativeEducation #CreativeUK
⬇️ Full response in comments.
UNESCO has added 58 new cities to its Creative Cities Network, including the first-ever Cities of Architecture 🏙️✨
🔗 Read more: www.wanderlustmagazine.com/news/unesco-...
#UNESCO #CreativeCities #Culture #Design #Architecture
🔗 Read more: www.wanderlustmagazine.com/news/unesco-...
#UNESCO #CreativeCities #Culture #Design #Architecture
UNESCO announces 58 new Creative Cities, including first Cities of Architecture - Wanderlust
The first Creative Cities of Architecture include Bistrita in Romania, Kashan in Iran, Lusail in Qatar, Quito in Ecuador and Rovaniemi in Finland
www.wanderlustmagazine.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
UNESCO has added 58 new cities to its Creative Cities Network, including the first-ever Cities of Architecture 🏙️✨
🔗 Read more: www.wanderlustmagazine.com/news/unesco-...
#UNESCO #CreativeCities #Culture #Design #Architecture
🔗 Read more: www.wanderlustmagazine.com/news/unesco-...
#UNESCO #CreativeCities #Culture #Design #Architecture
Last month, Creative UK curated a stacked three-day Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion Programme at the Labour Party Conference, showcasing the impact of creativity and tackling major policy issues - now it’s available to watch on demand! 🔂
November 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Last month, Creative UK curated a stacked three-day Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion Programme at the Labour Party Conference, showcasing the impact of creativity and tackling major policy issues - now it’s available to watch on demand! 🔂
Creative Industries businesses now make up 9.86% of UK enterprises and are growing faster than the UK economy 💸
These stats and more are included in our quarterly member-exclusive Cultural and Creative Industries Statistical Bulletin.
🔗 Read more hubs.ly/Q03Qt7SQ0
#CreativeStatistics
These stats and more are included in our quarterly member-exclusive Cultural and Creative Industries Statistical Bulletin.
🔗 Read more hubs.ly/Q03Qt7SQ0
#CreativeStatistics
October 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Creative Industries businesses now make up 9.86% of UK enterprises and are growing faster than the UK economy 💸
These stats and more are included in our quarterly member-exclusive Cultural and Creative Industries Statistical Bulletin.
🔗 Read more hubs.ly/Q03Qt7SQ0
#CreativeStatistics
These stats and more are included in our quarterly member-exclusive Cultural and Creative Industries Statistical Bulletin.
🔗 Read more hubs.ly/Q03Qt7SQ0
#CreativeStatistics
The Big Creative UK Investment Summit is BACK for a second year 🎉 Hosted by TV’s Steph McGovern on 17 February 2026 in #London, The Summit will celebrate the extraordinary investment potential of the UK’s #creativeindustries.
More programme details and speakers to come soon!
More programme details and speakers to come soon!
October 27, 2025 at 10:59 AM
The Big Creative UK Investment Summit is BACK for a second year 🎉 Hosted by TV’s Steph McGovern on 17 February 2026 in #London, The Summit will celebrate the extraordinary investment potential of the UK’s #creativeindustries.
More programme details and speakers to come soon!
More programme details and speakers to come soon!
🎥 smartavenuemedia (SAM) has secured investment from Creative UK’s Creative Growth Finance fund!
The investment will help SAM:
🚀 Expand into new UK regions
👥 Grow their creative & business-development teams
💡 Drive tech-led innovation for targeted, multi-platform advertising
The investment will help SAM:
🚀 Expand into new UK regions
👥 Grow their creative & business-development teams
💡 Drive tech-led innovation for targeted, multi-platform advertising
October 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🎥 smartavenuemedia (SAM) has secured investment from Creative UK’s Creative Growth Finance fund!
The investment will help SAM:
🚀 Expand into new UK regions
👥 Grow their creative & business-development teams
💡 Drive tech-led innovation for targeted, multi-platform advertising
The investment will help SAM:
🚀 Expand into new UK regions
👥 Grow their creative & business-development teams
💡 Drive tech-led innovation for targeted, multi-platform advertising
This month’s Members Spotlight shines on Anna Cohn Orchard, Executive Director of @exetercityoflit.bsky.social - part of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network 📚✨
October 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
This month’s Members Spotlight shines on Anna Cohn Orchard, Executive Director of @exetercityoflit.bsky.social - part of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network 📚✨
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Featuring a largely all-deaf lead cast and crew, new thriller Retreat delivers suspense while redefining what it means to make an inclusive film.
We caught up with the producers at The Fold to find out how they made this cinematic milestone happen.
🔗 www.filminginengland.co.uk/https-www-fi...
We caught up with the producers at The Fold to find out how they made this cinematic milestone happen.
🔗 www.filminginengland.co.uk/https-www-fi...
Retreat: The World’s First Deaf Thriller -
Featuring a largely all-deaf lead cast and crew and a commitment to accessibility at every turn, Ted Evans’ debut feature Retreat delivers suspense while redefining what it means to make an inclusive ...
www.filminginengland.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Featuring a largely all-deaf lead cast and crew, new thriller Retreat delivers suspense while redefining what it means to make an inclusive film.
We caught up with the producers at The Fold to find out how they made this cinematic milestone happen.
🔗 www.filminginengland.co.uk/https-www-fi...
We caught up with the producers at The Fold to find out how they made this cinematic milestone happen.
🔗 www.filminginengland.co.uk/https-www-fi...