With links to days 1 and 2 and detailing today's events:
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Are You Ready
for Festival Day 3?
Today: Friday 3 March, 10am-5pm
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We can't believe
it's already the final day of the festival? Here's your last chance to
tune in live to connect with fellow creatives and leaders across the
Creative Industries.
We have lots to
look forward to today, with many sessions exploring the future of
creative workforces and how we can better support creatives and
freelancers. We have highlighted some sessions below which we think you
might like.
Hopefully, see
you in the virtual crowd soon!
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10am-11am
Reimagining
the Landscape, Resetting the Narrative
If you can see
it, you can be it. By changing the stories we hear, see and read - and
who tells those stories - we can influence culture. Join inspirational
cultural leaders who are making that change.
- Maliha Abidi - Artist & Founder, Women Rise
- Gaylene Gould - Creative Director &
Broadcaster, The Space To Come
- Kelly Valentine Henry - Casting Director, KVH
Casting
- Nicola Williams - Crown Court Judge, Penguin
Random House.
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11am-11.50am
Embracing Neurodiversity
Having a neurodiverse workforce is a strength. So, how we can improve
accessibility for neurodiverse people?
- DYSPLA - Digital Artists, DYSPLA CIC
- Emilie Fellingham - Leading EDJI, Royal
Shakespeare Company
- Lucy Hobbs - Founder, The Future is ND
- Jim Rokos - Designer & Artist, ROKOS
- Dom Shaw - EDI Coordinator, Ukie.
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11am-11.50am
Redesigning Freelancing
A third of the Creative Industries’ workforce is freelance. Yet
systemic inequalities which came to the fore during the pandemic still
prevail. Now is the time for change. Hear how the Creative Industries
are coming together to redesign freelancing.
- Lara Carmona - Director of Policy &
Engagement, Creative UK
- Mayor Oliver Coppard - South Yorkshire's Mayor,
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
- Eliza Easton - Deputy Director, Creative
Industries Policy & Evidence Centre, Nesta, Jon Williams -
Founder & CEO, The Liberty Guild
- Dave Sharpe - Event Host, BBC Broadcaster &
Speaker Coach.
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12pm-12.50am
Rebuilding Creative Britain
The creative
economy is at the heart of Labour’s vision for growth. Our CEO,
Caroline Norbury OBE speaks to the Shadow Culture Secretary, Lucy
Powell MP on Labour’s plans.
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1pm-1.50pm
Arts
and Humanities in the Creative Workplace
Despite the
economic value of the UK’s Creative Industries, creatives considering
further qualifications in Arts and Humanities subjects often question
their employability, are unsure what career routes are open to them or
even if there is a viable career for them in the creative sector. This
panel will approach the topic of creative skills education holistically
- from the student and educator experience to the employer landscape
and up to the level of national educational policy.
- Hannah Chukwu - Editorial Director, Dialogue,
Hachette
- Louise Cunningham - Programme Leader of Visual
Communication, Open College of the Arts
- Gemma Cropper - Manager, EMEA Music Partnerships,
Google
- Dr Richard Marsden - Director of Teaching, Arts
& Humanities, The Open University, Leena Norms - Poet &
YouTuber
- Jacqui O'Hanlon MBE - Director of Learning
& National Partnerships, Royal Shakespeare Company
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3pm - 3.50pm
Beyond Buzzwords
Why are Gen Z
'quietly quitting' from their jobs and why are they turning their back
on the hustle culture? What does it all mean?
Join us to
discover how the next generation of talent really sees creative jobs,
and how organisations are capturing their imagination.
- Michaela Greene - Partnerships and Impact
Director, Roundhouse Trust
- Caroline Ross - Chief People Officer, ASOS
- Sarah Jenkins - Managing Director, Saatchi
& Saatchi
- Abadesi Osunsade - Founder & CEO, Hustle
Crew
- Sarah Gregory - Head of Diversity &
Inclusion, Creative UK
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2pm - 2.50pm
Pigeonholed: Steve Bell
Join Caroline
Norbury OBE as she interviews industry heavyweight Steve Bell for
Pigeonholed: Creatives Who Refuse to be Put in a Box.The sharp
political cartoons of Steve Bell have been entertaining Guardian
readers every day for the past 40 years. Learn more about his
ground-breaking career.
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Having
problems accessing the festival?
If you are
having any tech issues, check out our FAQ
page or email us at festival@wearecreative.uk
and we'll get back asap.
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Creative UK, Tomorrow Building, 130 Broadway,
MediaCityUK, Salford M50 2UW, United Kingdom
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Creative Coalition
Festival is back again today, with over 20 sessions across three
stages, centred on the cutting-edge trends, technologies, markets and
models for creative businesses. We’ll be hearing from the futurists,
creative organisations and entrepreneurs who are staying ahead of the
curve.
We kick off at 10am
with State of the Nation, looking at the challenges facing us over the
next year. Chaired by author, economist and broadcaster, Dharshini
David, the panel includes Gillan Tett – editor-at-large for Financial
Times and Sir Peter Bazalgette – Co-Chair of the Creative Industries
Council, so be sure to tune in early. Keep scrolling to see some
highlights we've picked out for today.
Want to join us? If
you've not yet registered, you can join us by following the link below.
If you've already registered, you should have received an email with a
unique link to access the festival - be sure to check all your inboxes.
If you are having any tech issues, email us at festival@wearecreative.uk.
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State
of the Nation
Thursday 2 March, 10am-11am
Author, economist
and broadcaster, Dharshini David discusses inclusive growth and the
greatest challenges facing us over the next 12 months. She’ll be joined
by journalist, author and anthropologist Gillan Tett, one of the few
people to have successfully predicted the 2008 crash, and Sir Peter
Bazalgette, TV executive and Co-Chair of the Creative Industries
Council.
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Worldbuilding
Thursday 2 March, 11.20am-12.20pm
Leaders working to
bring new worlds to life across the metaverse, synthetic content and
gaming experiences discuss opportunities for engaging new audiences,
exploring new aesthetic possibilities, and capturing imaginations in
realising our shared future.
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Driving
Deeper Diversity
Thursday 2 March, 2pm-3pm
The Creative
Industries still face challenges in ensuring workplaces and audiences
are diverse and inclusive. What aren't we doing that needs to be done?
How can we make sure the next generation plays on a level playing
field?
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A
Challenging Economy: Surviving & Thriving
Thursday 2 March, 3pm-3.50pm
Amid this
challenging economy, we look at how creative companies can not only
survive, but thrive, by applying lessons learned from the past to plan
the future.
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Hour of
breakbeatcode: Learn How to Create Music with Code
Thursday 2 March,
3-3.50pm
Learn to code
through the power of music production.Work with a digital audio
workstation, a library of samples, and a Python interpreter, learning
to build your own beats through writing Python code. No prior coding or
music experience is required. Within less than an hour, you will have
remixed your first music track with your new coding skills.
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Event
Details
Creative
Coalition Festival 2023 is
completely FREE to attend thanks to the valued support of our partners
and sponsors but to secure your space and be part of the conversation,
make sure to register now.
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Thursday 2 March:
10am-7pm
Friday 3 March:
10am-5pm
Virtual
Festival
Free
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Creative UK, Tomorrow Building, 130 Broadway,
MediaCityUK, Salford M50 2UW, United Kingdom
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Day One is
done!
But we’re just
getting started…
Creative Coalition Festival continues tomorrow
from 10am
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The UK’s largest
free online festival for the Creative Industries, is well underway!
Thousands of you have tuned in so far to watch inspiring performances
and discussions from across our amazing sector. Thank you for all your
contributions to our conversations - we have loved reading your
comments and seeing collaborations happen in the chat box. We hope
you’ve enjoyed what you’ve seen so far.
Check
out some of our highlights in our video below!
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Today we’ve
hosted some incredible speakers and performers. Our sessions have
explored the power of creativity to change the world in A Case for
Creativity and Ideas to Save the World. We heard from The Rt Hon Lucy
Frazer KC MP, Secretary of State for Culture, and from Sir
Ian Livingstone CBE - one of the founders of the UK games industry. We’ve been inspired and
entertained by the creative talents of
musician, Lola Young, poet and writer, Hollie McNish and beatboxing
from our amazing host, KIMMY beatbox.
We
hope to see you again at 10am tomorrow when the festival continues.
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"Hurrah
- great to hear the important role of creative freelancers being
acknowledged"
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"As
a multidisciplinary cultural pro, I really identify with this anecdote
about cross-pollinating fresh ideas between sectors"
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"Creativity
lies at the heart of problem solving" Amen to that
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"Ian
Livingstone is actually a legend! Genuine pleasure to hear him speak
about his life and experiences"
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"Outstanding
creative talent and heart!!"
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Missed anything?
In case you
missed any sessions, we will be sharing recordings of the festival
sessions with our members after the festival ends.
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Become a Member
Our members are
vital in supporting our aim – to place creativity at the heart of the
UK’s social, cultural, and economic future. We connect creative leaders
across the UK’s creative sub-sectors and collaborate with them to
champion and influence the Creative Industries. We advocate for our
members and provide exclusive access to research, networks and events.
Want to join us?
Until 3 March, we're offering festival attendees a 20% discount on
their annual membership fee (new members only). To express your
interest and claim the discount, please complete the form and we will
be back in touch soon.
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Event Details
Creative
Coalition Festival 2023 is completely FREE to attend thanks to
the valued support of our partners and sponsors but to secure your
space and be part of the conversation, make sure to register now.
Thursday 2 March
- 10am-7pm
Friday 3 March - 10am-5pm
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Creative UK, Tomorrow Building, 130 Broadway,
MediaCityUK, Salford M50 2UW, United Kingdom
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This is the
week, Creative Coalition Festival is here!
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Are you ready
for three days of free talks, workshops and performances from the best,
brightest and most influential people in the UK and beyond?
Here's some
sessions which you'll not want to miss if you work in:
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Sky
Arts Hour: ShortFLIX Viewing Party
Tune in to see
inspiring short films from the next generation of filmmakers. Creative
UK's shortFLIX initiative gives emerging filmmakers the opportunity to
be broadcast on Sky Arts.
1 March | Summit
Stage | 17:15 - 18:00
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Make
'Em Laugh: Comedy Networking Evening
Tickle your
funny bones with stand-up-comedy from the North East, followed by a
networking event for all movers and shakers in Film & TV.
2 March | Summit
Stage | 18:00 - 19:00
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Reimagining
the Landscape, Redefining the Narrative
By changing the
stories we hear, see and read - and who tells those stories - we can
influence culture. Join inspirational cultural leaders who are making
that change.
3 March | Summit
Stage | 10:02 - 10:50
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Performance:
Lola Young
Watch 2022 BRITs
Rising Star award nominee, Lola Young, give a dazzling live performance
at our Opening Gala.
1 March | Summit
Stage | 16:00 - 16:20
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Sky
Arts Hour: Zachary Aghaizu + U
Live and
improvised music sampled from people across the festival, followed by a
demo of the BOCCLA Augmented Reality app; Limitless Possibilities,
available everywhere. Brought to you by Sky Arts.
2 March | Summit
Stage | 17:00 - 17:50
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Sky
Arts Hour: Dance, We Must
In this
interactive workshop, we share the story of two varied experiences of
dance and the meaning which the dance creates for each. Brought to you
by Sky Arts.
3 March | Summit
Stage | 16:00 - 17:00
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Pigeonholed:
Sir Ian Livingstone CBE
Join Caroline
Norbury OBE as she interviews industry heavyweight, Sir Ian Livingstone
CBE, for our Pigeonholed series: creatives who refuse to be put in a
box.
1 March | Summit
Stage | 15:00 - 15:50
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Remain
a Rebel & Grow Your Business
Rebels play an
important role in disrupting the status-quo and inspiring new ways of
thinking. We invite you to embrace your inner rebel, whilst growing
your business and attracting new investment.
2 March | Summit
Stage | 13:40 - 14:30
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Live
Action Game: Where Film Meets Gamification
What’s the
future of interactive filmmaking? Grace and Harry Chadwick share their
experience following their major new film project.
2 March |
Factories Stage | 12:00 - 12:50
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An
Exploration of Augmented Reality
Curious about
using Augmented Reality in your business? Learn how QUAD, an arts space
in Derby, has embraced AR across its organisation.
2 March |
Factories Stage | 10:00 - 10:50
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Worldbuilding
How is the
metaverse, virtual production, synthetic content and gaming bringing
both creatives and consumers' imaginations to life?
2 March | Summit
Stage | 11:20 - 12:10
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Role
of Investment in the Immersive Economy
Immersive
technology has huge potential in transforming a wide range of sectors,
including our health and education systems. What should investors
be doing to bolster the UK’s immersive economy?
3 March |
Factories Stage | 12:00 - 13:00
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Ideas
to Save the World
Assembling
designers, entrepreneurs, and creative change-makers - we explore how
creativity is the key to unlocking global challenges.
1 March | Summit
Stage | 16:25 - 17:15
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Tomorrow’s
Company
What will
tomorrow’s company look like? Join leaders who are looking beyond the
bottom line to create impact for stakeholders – crossing employee
ownership, corporate social responsibility and new impact frameworks.
2 March | Summit
Stage | 12:40 - 13:30
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Pigeonholed:
Steve Bell
Join Caroline
Norbury OBE as she interviews industry heavyweight Steve Bell for our
Pigeonholed series: creatives who refuse to be put in a box.
3 March | Summit
Stage | 14:00 - 14:52
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The
Futurists: Phil Rowley
Stay ahead of
the curve. In a series of keynote talks from futurists, we unpack the
trends, technologies and insights that will take the world by storm.
2 March | Summit
Stage | 10:55 - 11:20
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The
Attention Economy
With so much
content out there – from tv shows to podcasts and playlists – how are
companies adapting in order to reach global audiences?
2 March | Summit
Stage | 16:00 - 16:50
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Beyond
Buzzwords
Why are Gen Z
'quietly quitting' from their jobs and why are they turning their back
on the hustle culture? What does it all mean?
3 March | Summit
Stage | 15:00 - 15:50
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Driving
Deeper Diversity
The Creative
Industries still face challenges in ensuring workplaces and audiences
are diverse and inclusive. What aren't we doing that needs to be done?
2 March |
Factories Stage | 14:00 - 14:50
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An
International Context: Perspectives from Egypt & Iraq
Policy makers
and creative professionals from Iraq and Egypt talk about their unique
context, how they are encouraging growth of the creative industries,
and how they would like to collaborate with UK partners.
2 March | Summit
Stage | 15:00 - 15:50
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Arts
& Humanities in the Creative Workplace
Why are arts and
humanities courses undervalued compared to other subject areas? What
can we do to challenge this?
3 March | Summit
Stage | 13:00 - 13:50
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Creative UK, Tomorrow Building, 130 Broadway,
MediaCityUK, Salford M50 2UW, United Kingdom
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One week to go
until the Creative Coalition Festival!
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Ahead of next
week's festival, Creative UK CEO, Caroline Norbury OBE, shares her top
sessions not to miss. Register for your free ticket below and don't
forget to put these sessions in your diary!
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- Ideas to Save the World - Assembling
designers, entrepreneurs, and creative change-makers - we explore
how creativity is the key to unlocking global challenges.
1 March -
Summit Stage - 16:10 - 17:00
- State of the Nation - Dharshini David,
BBC’s Economics Correspondent, discusses inclusive growth, and the
greatest challenges of the next 12 months.
2 March -
Summit Stage - 10:00 - 11:00
- A Case for Creativity - An inspirational
session with some of the UK’s most insightful thought leaders
talking about how they are helping to change the world.
2 March -
Summit Stage - 14:00 - 14:50
- The Attention Economy - With so much content
out there – from tv shows to podcasts and playlists – how are
companies adapting in order to reach global audiences?
2 March -
Summit Stage - 16:00 - 17:00
- Tomorrow's Company - What will tomorrow’s
company look like? Join leaders who are looking beyond the bottom
line to create impact for stakeholders – crossing employee
ownership, corporate social responsibility and new impact
frameworks.
2 March -
Summit Stage - 12:40 - 13:40
- Rebuilding Creative Britain - The creative economy
is at the heart of Labour’s vision for growth. Hear from Shadow
Culture Secretary Lucy Powell MP on Labour’s plans
3 March -
Summit Stage - 12:00 - 13:00
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Creative UK, Tomorrow Building, 130 Broadway,
MediaCityUK, Salford M50 2UW, United Kingdom
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