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headlinerhub.comYouth Music launches £2.4 million fund to address racial inequityYouth Music has launched a £2.4 million fund, The Recharge Fund, designed to tackle racial inequity in arts funding by supporting organisations led by and for communities experiencing racial injustice...

Youth Music has launched a new fund to tackle racial inequity in the arts 🎶 The initiative aims to address barriers facing racially marginalised communities and support a more inclusive creative sector. Read more 🔗 headlinerhub.com/youth-music-...

From Birmingham to global screens! First-look images of The Cadburys are here. We're proud to support this Birmingham-made drama through Creative UK's ERDF-funded West Midlands Production Fund. A local story reaching international audiences in 2027. 🔗 www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/t...

Creative Growth Finance offers loans of £100k–£1m to established UK creative businesses, supporting investment in new IP, people, technology, equipment and expansion. 💸 Check your eligibility: investment.wearecreative.uk/cgf-eligibil...

17 Sept

How do you maximise community growth in a fast-changing world? Join us with TokenTraxx next week to find out 🔍 📅 23 September 🕛 12pm 📍Online Secure your free spot 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future...

28 Aug

London creatives, here's one for your calendar 💫 Ralph is bringing the creative community together for its next Ralph Yard Party bringing people together to meet the team & connect with fellow creatives 🎨

eventbrite.co.ukRalph Yard Party SeptemberThe Ralph Yard Party series waves goodbye to the summer with the best line up yet… and we’re not going quietly.

28 Aug

📅 Thursday 3 September 2026 📍 2 Club Row, London E1 6LA Find out more and register www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ralph-yard...

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thestage.co.ukCourtyard Theatre to host baby-friendly shows at Camden Fringe

The Courtyard Theatre is to stage a series of ’babes-in-arms’ shows specifically for theatregoers with babies under the age of one in a bid to combat new parents’ "exclusion" from cultural events. Read more in The Stage 👇

How can the Government unlock investment opportunities for creative businesses? Our latest research forms part of a Creative Industries Sector Plan commitment to an industry-led 'single front door' initiative for creative firms to access information on how to unlock private investment 👇

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Creative UK members can access both reports on the Members Area, and non- members can download the full reports via the two links below 🔗 Members: portal.wearecreative.uk/membership/r... 🔗 Non-Members: report.wearecreative.uk/single-front...

broadcastnow.co.ukPeaky Blinders helps West Midlands to designated production hub statusBritish Film Commission sets region as latest official location for inward investment

Fantastic news from the #WestMidlands 👏 The BFC hub designation is given to regions that meet the criteria of having capability to support a film or TV show, access to a skilled local crew, and evidence of successfully accommodating a major scripted title 🔗 www.broadcastnow.co.uk/home/peaky-b...

16 July

Fancy winning a £100 Amazon voucher? First, we need your help to shape the future of Creative UK 💭 All respondents will be entered into the prize draw. Survey closes 31 July 2026. Take the survey - form.jotform.com/261324279232...

7 July

We started the week strong with another Creative UK Connects event, this time in Manchester 🙌 Chief Executive Emily Cloke had the opportunity to meet those in our North West network. It was brilliant to see so many Creative UK members come - from @manmetuni.bsky.social to @barclaysuk.bsky.social 💫

1 July

In one of our Member Spotlights, we caught up with the Founder of Games Leadership, Melissa Phillips, to explore how they're supporting the people behind the UK's games industry through leadership development, collaboration and skills sharing 🎮 🔗 wearecreative.uk/members-spotlight-games-leadership

30 June

Last week @filminengland.bsky.social team brought the South West screen community together at @bristolbeacon.bsky.social for the latest Industry Mixer. Crew, studios, suppliers & partners came together to connect, share ideas & discuss the opportunities & challenges facing the film & TV sector

12 June

Our latest #EDI case study- we interviewed Fiona Evans, CEO of @intofilmni.bsky.social & Sean Boyle, lead of #ScreenWorks to learn more about how they provide hands-on experience, industry insight & practical routes into screen careers for young people 🔗 diversity.wearecreative.uk/case-studies...

ukmusic.orgUK Music Chief Urges Local Authorities to Drive Economic Growth Through Music at Hull Music Cities Convention09.06.2026: UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has highlighted the power of music in driving local economies and cultural communities at Music Cities Convention in Hull. In his speech at the event…

10 June

@ukmusic.bsky.social's Chief Executive called for local authorities to drive economic growth through music, highlighting the power of music in driving local economies and cultural communities ukmusic.org/news/uk-musi...

9 June

We're proud to join the UK AI Adoption Coalition, bringing cross-sector organisations together to drive responsible AI adoption across the UK economy with @techuk.bsky.social Read more 🔗 www.techuk.org/resource/uk-... #UKAICoalition #AIAdoption

8 June

We have been deeply saddened to hear of Kanya King's passing. Kanya was the founder of the Mobo Awards, a champion of Black musicians and an individual who made a lasting impact on British culture.

bbc.co.ukKanya King: Mobo Awards founder dies at 57Sir Idris Elba, Alesha Dixon and Stormzy remember King after her death from cancer at the age of 57.

8 June

We were fortunate enough to have Kanya as part of our UK Council and to work with her on our legacy, programme 'Industry Equals: Women in Screen.' Our thoughts are with Kanya's family and friends at this sad time. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

5 June

@universitypress.cambridge.org 's Bennett School of Public Policy has released a new report examining how better data and targeted investment can unlock the creative sector’s full potential 📈

bennettschool.cam.ac.ukUnderstanding growth in the creative industries: National trends and firm-level evidence from Creative UK - Bennett School of Public PolicyThe creative industries are one of the Government’s eight key Industrial Strategy sectors, but supporting their long-term growth means looking beyond headline figures to better understand how value is...

5 June

Creative UK is proud to have contributed evidence from its Creative Growth Finance (CGF) portfolio for this report - read now: www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/publications...

4 June

AI adoption in the creative industries is already happening. But the biggest barriers aren’t lack of interest, they’re time, governance, skills, client trust, and capacity. Our new report explores how creative SMEs are actually navigating AI adoption in practice. 🔗https://hubs.ly/Q04k28Ys0

21 May

The creative community that has supported over 30,000 writers since lockdown ✍️ Meet London Writers Salon - a global writing community helping people tap into their creativity on the page, from screenplays, to poetry to journalling. We caught up with founders, Parul Bavishi and Matt Trinetti ⬇️

21 May

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15 May

Creative skills need long-term investment. At the launch of new Creative Industries Skills Audits from Creative PEC and Work Advance, the message was clear: the sector needs a more joined-up system; supporting lifelong learning, tackling gaps, and unlocking growth. 🔗 pec.ac.uk/research_rep...

newsandstar.co.ukArts students have chance to showcase talent at Tour de France Grand DépartArt, design, and creative students are being invited to design a poster for the world’s biggest cycling event coming to Cumbria next year.

13 May

Creative students are being invited to design a poster for the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ 🚲 The winning design will appear on promotional materials, with the competition open to students in the local authority areas hosting the race’s six stages. ➡️ www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2609714...

oxfordroadcorridor.comOxford Road Corridor celebrated as a major UK cultural destination in new reportOxford Road Corridor’s cultural sector generates £219m annually, supports 3,075 jobs and attracts 4.7m visitors each year.

13 May

According to a new report, Manchester’s Oxford Road Corridor has been identified as a cultural powerhouse, generating £219m annually, while being home to the largest concentration of creative talent outside of London. Read more: oxfordroadcorridor.com/oxford-road-...

theguardian.comArts and cultural engagement ‘linked to slower pace of biological ageing’Research from UCL suggests visiting art galleries or museums, singing and painting can help improve health outcomes

12 May

An article in today's @theguardian.com shares a study from @ucl.ac.uk that found engaging with art and culture can improve health and slow down the pace of biological ageing

12 May

What does meaningful EDI action look like in practice? GENiE is an online database of over 400 projects across 27 countries in Europe supporting with gender equality in music We interviewed founder Grace Goodwin to learn how this EDI activity manifests as her version of activism hubs.ly/Q04gdKB30

4 May

Wake The Tiger set out to build something different; an immersive world that blends storytelling, art and experience in a way audiences had not seen before. As they prepare to open a new site in London and mark their exit from the Creative UK portfolio, CEOs share how that vision became a reality ⬇️

4 May

They talk about the risks involved, the challenge of scaling something so original, and what it takes to turn a bold creative concept into a sustainable business. 🔗 www.wearecreative.uk/the-story-of...

30 Apr

Creative Enterprise have welcomed their 2026 Foundations cohort 🎉 This year’s cohort brings together 18 forward‑thinking entrepreneurs working across film, TV, games, digital content and immersive production. Find out more about the creative businesses - read.wearecreative.uk/creative-ent...

28 Apr

We are hiring! 📢 Creative UK is looking for a Partnership Development (Membership) Officer to join our Partnerships team and support the growth of our national membership network. More info ⬇️

wearecreative.ukJobs - Creative UKWe are continuously building our team to connect, invest, support and champion the UK creative industries. Take a look at the latest job opportunities.

28 Apr

Key details: • Full-time, permanent • Salary up to £30,000 + benefits • Hybrid working (Manchester, Bristol or London, with preference for Bristol) • 1–2 days per week in workspace 🔗 www.wearecreative.uk/about/jobs/

28 Apr

Arts Bournemouth takes its fashion showcase to London today & tomorrow. A strong reminder that regional creative education feeds national industries, and that tomorrow’s talent is already making work worth watching. 📰 www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2605130...

27 Apr

War Horse is galloping back to its home at Creative UK member, the @nationaltheatre.org.uk Nearly 20 years after its debut, the award-winning production comes home after being seen by 8.8 million people worldwide, a landmark of British theatre! 📰 www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/...

15 Apr

What does it take to become an #IntimacyCoordinator? @filminengland.bsky.social spoke to intimacy professionals working across some of the biggest productions to discover what the role truly involves. 🔗 www.filminginengland.co.uk/inside-the-w... Photo credit: Focus Features #filmandTV #production

9 Apr

Creative UK is thrilled to announce the new members joining our #UKCouncil as we kick off activity for the 2026-28 term. They join existing voices on the Council to focus energy on driving forward commitments within the Sector Plan. 🔗 hubs.ly/Q04b8cbh0 #culturalsector #creativeindustries

theguardian.comBafta TV awards 2026 nominations: full listFrom Adolescence to The Celebrity Traitors via Big Boys and Amandaland, here is every nominee up for this year’s biggest British TV gongs

25 Mar

@bafta.org TV Awards 2026 nominations are in! Celebrating the breadth of UK storytelling across drama, documentary and entertainment. A strong showcase of the talent shaping screens right now 📺💫 www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

bbc.co.ukBlackpool, Ipswich, Milton Keynes among nine finalists for UK City of Culture 2029The nine-strong longlist of cities will receive a £60,000 boost of funding to develop a full bid plan.

18 Mar

9 places longlisted for UK City of Culture 2029! Each place will receive £60k to develop their bid, with £10m for the winner. Proof that culture isn’t just identity, but economic growth, pride and regeneration - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

9 Mar

Free webinar: Unlocking the UK Creative Economy: Markets, Models & International Partners 📆Thursday 12 March 9am-10am Get practical insight into the UK’s funding landscape, partnership pathways & real-world perspectives from international creative businesses 🔗 hubs.ly/Q045_k4T0 #FreeWebinar

7 Mar

Investment follows the stories we tell That was the message opening our #BigSummit26 in Cornwall & Devon, the final stop in our Summit series at the Maritime Museum Cornwall. Creative founders, investors and regional leaders came together to showcase the South West’s growing creative economy!✨

@bpimusic.bsky.social invests in people long-term, the trade body representing 500+ record labels and music businesses have embedded #EDI into its wider organisation strategy. Their approach is clear: inclusive environments are both a moral responsibility and a business imperative.

The early impact speaks for itself: • 100% of mentees reported a positive impact on their professional confidence • 38% progressed into new roles or responsibilities within a year • Participants credited the programme with helping them identify their next steps in the industry

diversity.wearecreative.ukBPI MentoringLearn about the BPI's year-long mentoring programme targeted at underrepresented groups in the music industry as identified in the UK Music Diversity Survey.

Read more 🔗 diversity.wearecreative.uk/case-studies... #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion

insidermedia.com“I’m serious about growing our creative industries” - North East mayor launches £4m programme to boost sector - Insider MediaNorth East Mayor Kim McGuinness is launching a £4m programme, which aims to give local people the skills and support they need to work in the North East’s growing creative industries.

North East Mayor launches a £4m programme to grow the region’s creative industries. A clear signal that regional investment in creativity isn’t optional but an economic strategy. 💫 Strong momentum building in the North East! Read more 🔗 www.insidermedia.com/news/north-e...

linkedin.com#creativeindustries #innovation #investment | Asha EastonLast week I joined some of my favourite Innovate UK Business Connect Digital & Creative team ladies (Amy Chao, Emma Cooper, Emma Fadlon, & Rachel Beach) at The Big Creative UK Investment Summit! Som...

1 Mar

Big win for #Yorkshire as Production Park’s (Creative UK member) screen and stage #production campus is confirmed to expand by 70,000sq ft 🎬 The planned development will provide two new studios, expanded training and education facilities, and more. 🔗 Read more: www.insidermedia.com/news/yorkshi...

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25 Feb

Some excellent highlights from The Big Creative UK Investment Summit hosted by @creativeuk.bsky.social with support from @innovateuk.bsky.social last week! www.linkedin.com/posts/asha-e...

23 Feb

Creative UK doesn’t just advocate for the #creativeindustries – we invest in them 💸 Through our Creative Growth Finance fund, we’ve invested £31m into creative businesses. Discover investor opportunities in our new Investor Connect hub: invest.wearecreative.uk #CreativeInvestment