Last night was both purposeful and a vibe! It highlighted three things:
1. Our creative nation is stagnating. The next government needs to "urgently invest" in the Creative sector or risk further throttling the UK's economic progress.
2. "Artistic expression and the self-confidence that comes with it should be available to everyone, not just those who can afford it." (Adrian Lester)
3. Magic can happen when people collaborate.
The Creative UK Manifesto lays out six priorities, with creative education for youth at the forefront, and calls on politicians to prioritise creative ambition, access, and hope.
The Land of Hope and Story, a collective with diverse experiences (Tom Adeyoola, Kim Willis, Eliza Easton, Michael Harris and myself), partnered with Creative UK Caroline Norbury, OBE to create the event at Heatherwick studio (thank you for the wonderful space!)
Well done to everyone who contributed to the outcome of our open letter which was signed by leading industry figures such as Dawn Airey, David Olusega David O. Adrian Lester and Thomas Heatherwick.
Now it's your turn to contribute to the movement and demand more! Don't be shy.
👉 Support our Manifesto and sign Land of Hope and Story's open letter now: https://lnkd.in/eXhC62Bq 👈
P.S. My ego is on a roll with a four Oliver award, Tony-nominated actor reading and performing my poem. Modest blush. 😌
More thanks: Las Olas for all the wonderful drinks and service!
Shaun Bell Matt Bell Rebecca Maxwell Nadia Adofo Helena Berry 🙌
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