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The Collective Newsletter

Your monthly Creative Industries round-up

THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHT

We're unleashing creativity at the Labour Party Conference

Creative UK is thrilled to announce that – in partnership with 40 brilliant creative organisations – we're programming three days of activity at the upcoming Labour Party Conference, taking place in Liverpool from 22-25 September.

The Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion will feature three days of vital policy discussions, galvanising performances and cross-sector collaboration. Our star-studded programme features appearances from Sir Steve McQueen CBE, Cynthia Erivo, Vicky McClure MBE, Andy Serkis, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, David Harewood OBE, David Morrissey, Adrian Lester CBE, and Les Dennis.

Plus, we have performances from some of the city's extraordinary music talent, including In Harmony Liverpool (Royal Liverpool Philharmonic’s youth orchestra for children from the North of the city), Brad Kella (winner of Channel 4’s The Piano), Ni Maxine (award-winning British Neo-Jazz Singer-Songwriter), and celebrated singer-songwriter, Michael Aldag.

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The Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion is generously sponsored by

Sky Sports

CHAMPION

DEADLINE EXTENDED - create change for the Cultural and Creative Industries with us

You can now submit your experience to the Access to Finance research up until Friday 30 August 2024.

The ongoing research is being undertaken by Creative UK in partnership with the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) and BVA BDRC, supported by the Creative Industries Council, Bloomberg Philanthropies and YouTube. The survey has built up a good momentum of responses, but there is still more work to be done.

Creative SMEs and organisations are front and centre of this research; we are in a critical window of opportunity to directly inform the thinking of the newly formed UK Government, with the real-life experiences reported by you – owners of creative SMEs and organisations – when accessing creative funding or finance. A crucial thing to highlight is that subsector representation is paramount to the efficacy and usefulness of this research. The more creative subsectors represented in the data, the bigger the change we can create with positive implications for everyone from architects to TV producers to choreographers.

Not an eligible participant for this research? Why not share it with someone who is.

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Access €25m of EU funding for UK cultural and creative organisations and companies through new EIT Culture & Creativity initiative

The EIT - European Institute of Innovation & Technology will invest €25m in education, innovation and business creation projects that will enhance cooperation between research, education and business players and support cross-border collaboration in the cultural and creative sectors and industries.

The projects will start their activities in 2024-2025 with a focus on fashion, architecture, cultural heritage, audio-visual media and gaming. More information on the launch of the 2024 calls for proposals will be announced soon.

Want to find out more about EU funding for culture and creativity?

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Leading Change: spotlighting effective Diversity & Inclusion practices in the Creative Industries

In this first-of-its-kind project, Creative UK is developing a collection of case studies illustrating what works for improving Diversity & Inclusion across our sector, to help improve knowledge and understanding of effective EDI practice.

We are seeking examples of good practice that has evidence of impact in addressing EDI from all sub-sectors and at all levels of the industry from entry to mid and senior management, from both large and small organisations, and in both creative and non-creative roles.

This project provides an opportunity for you to lead change across the sector, establish yourself as an EDI-conscious employer, grow your company’s profile and become an advocate for improving diversity and inclusion by helping the sector to learn from and replicate proven approaches.

To have your equality and diversity activity featured, please email sarah.gregory@wearecreative.uk for further details.

INVEST

Mind the gap: bridging the UK’s support for the Creative Industries

Shira Jeczmien – CEO & Founder of one of our Investment Portfolio companies, SCREENSHOT Media – tells us about her experience at the Business and Trade Committee Oral Evidence Session.

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Could your business be eligible for Creative Growth Finance II funding? Find out below.

Am I eligible?

SUPPORT

New support for newcomers to the Film & TV industry

Filming in England have launched their New Entrant Starter Pack, a free resource designed to support individuals from all backgrounds and skillsets on their journey into film & TV. Whether you are at the start of your career or looking for a change in direction, the pack contains accessible information on topics such as:

Entry level career pathways

Networking tips

CV templates

Going freelance

Explore for free or share with your new entrant networks today!

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The Female Founders Conference is BACK

Creative Enterprise's game-changer conference returns as a one-day premier event designed for ambitious female entrepreneurs in the screen-based industries, catering specifically to female-founded businesses across a range of screen sectors, including film and TV, games, immersive experiences, animation, and createch. Connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and explore new strategies to drive your businesses forward in these exciting and rapidly evolving fields. The impressive lineup features Jane Kinnard - Lead Creative Strategist at Meta, Kate Morton and Sarah Muller - Senior Heads of Childrens Commissioning at BBC, plus many more! Programme topics include:

The Impact of Tech & AI in the Creative Industries
The Future of the Independent Games Industry
How Commissioning and Financing Models are Changing for Content Producers
Access to Female Investment

Thursday 12 September 2024 | Toynbee Hall, London | £120 per ticket

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CONNECT

Become a Creative UK Member

Join the only UK network spanning all creative and cultural subsectors, providing members with access to unparalleled connections, visibility, knowledge, and development opportunities across the Creative Industries.

As the largest cross-sector creative community in the UK, Creative UK Members have access to unparalleled connections, exclusive events, research and resources (including 100+ hours of video footage from industry leaders), perks and discounts, plus opportunities for your work to be spotlighted.

Meet some of our newest members: The Digital Creator Association / BAFTA / Bartle & Wood / Reform Radio / Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation / Heart of Glass / SharpFutures / Differ Creative / From the Other.

Want to join our Members network?

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The Creative Juice

Are you creative and conscious about the environment?

Imperial College London and partners are looking to fund a portfolio of projects that works towards the Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) Initiative - and they're looking to artists and creatives for the answers! Apply by 9 September.