Creative UK Devon

🌍✨ Meet Yasmin Jones-Henry, the host of this year’s Cornwall & Devon summit. Seamlessly straddling the worlds of fashion, finance, and culture, we can't think of a better-suited host for this year's event. As a thought leader in sustainability pratices, Yas has built a career dedicated to showcasing how culture and creative enterprise can drive inclusive regeneration, as well as pushing for more circular economy principles in retail. As co-founder of The Lab E20 at @eastvillageldn, she’s nurturing the next generation of sustainable fashion entrepreneurs alongside designer @christopher.raeburn. Together, they’re innovating for a more circular and inclusive future. 💚 We are so excited to welcome Yas to Plymouth for our summit on 7th Feb! https://hubs.ly/Q033WL7r0 Creative UK

🌟 The Big Creative UK Summit 🌟Investment in Cornwall & Devon 🌟 On February 7 at University of Plymouth and Arts University Plymouth we’ll dive into the potential of the Creative Industries in the Southwest. We’ll welcome keynote speakers, panel talks and industry experts, all celebrating the exciting opportunities for economic growth across the creative sector. From connecting with industry pioneers to showcasing some stellar creative businesses with expos, pitches and live demos, together we’ll open up new conversations and help spotlight the bright future of the sector across the Southwest. Keep on top of all the action by signing up to our newsletter and following our socials. PSA: This event is now fully booked 💥 Please email lucy.ward@wearecreative.uk to be added to the waitlist. https://hubs.ly/Q033W56K0

As a programme manager for Creative UK it’s an exciting time- five big summits across February and March. With the recent announcements from Lisa Nandy at our North East event yesterday, it’s the place to be to, if you want to talk, connect and showcase creative industry growth.

Following on from our regional summit taking place in Plymouth in February, don't miss The Big Creative UK Summit: Investment for Growth, a day dedicated to exploring the transformative potential of the UK's Cultural and Creative Industries. This landmark event brings together investors, creatives, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to engage in bold conversations, dynamic pitching sessions, and impactful networking opportunities. Recently named as a priority in the UK Government's upcoming Industrial Strategy, our £125bn sector is rich with scope for commercial success and investment. Alongside keynote speaker, ITV News’ Political Editor, Robert Peston, we have the creative powerhouse, Vanessa Spence (Executive Vice President, Creative, ASOS), investor expert, Stephen Welton CBE (Non-Executive Chair, British Business Bank), and innovative creator Luke Daley (Creative Engineer, Orbital FX) joining us with more to be announced... Learn more about what’s in store and secure your ticket here 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q032P5CX0 📆 Tuesday 4 March 2025 📍 Kings Place, London #BigSummit25

Exciting news from the team at Cornwall-based Film and TV production company Myskatonic, whose world premiere of their latest film THE BIRDWATCHER will be at the UK’s leading horror festival FRIGHTFEST in Glasgow, as part of their Short Film Showcase on Saturday 8th March at 1pm. FRIGHTFEST is the leading festival for the horror genre in the UK and is a terrific place to open Myskatonic's festival run. You can watch the Official Trailer for the film here: https://hubs.ly/Q0337bhz0

Rising from near ruin, fresh life is being channelled into one of the UK’s oldest purpose-built cinemas by Paignton Picture House Derelict for 25 years, this historic gem is gearing up for its revival, thanks to a dedicated community group formed in 2013. Once hosting a 21-piece orchestra and welcoming famous faces like Agatha Christie to the audience, this Grade II listed cinema found itself on Historic England’s ‘At Risk Register’. Now, with the trust behind it, it’s set to be a great venue once again, ready to greet guests for film screenings, community-led arts, its cosy café, and a beautifully restored auditorium. We can’t wait for curtains up…🎥 https://hubs.ly/Q032Qvkd0

Don't miss The Big Creative UK Summit: Investment for Growth, a day dedicated to exploring the transformative potential of the UK's Cultural and Creative Industries 👏

Amping up the music scene across the county, @musicindevon (known as MIDI) is a social enterprise that nurtures musicians, audiences and culture. Hosting events and gigs, feeding talents through workshops and lessons, a TV channel and educational outreach in colleges, MIDI is nurturing the musical scene both for professionals, wannabe musicians and audiences alike. Through its MIDI membership scheme, local musicians and audiences can immerse themselves in local musical networks and receive special discounts on gigs, industry talks, performances and a variety of other features for only £20 a year. https://hubs.ly/Q031HYTn0

✨ Creativity meets community with Exeter’s Lightbear Lane Through community-centred projects, from storytelling to memory gathering, they’re illuminating cultural heritage and enhancing well-being across the city. Their latest endeavour, Proud to Be, invites local residents to share what they cherish about their surroundings, fostering a rich tapestry of voices and stories celebrating the essence of place. As passionate placemakers, their vision is clear: to harness the power of art to strengthen community bonds and opening up cultural experiences across Exeter and beyond. Read all about the project and watch Proud to Be: https://hubs.ly/Q031tHHN0

Championing slow fashion, Minycled is a small clothing brand built with a big slow-fashion ethos at its heart. Every Mincyled purchase goes to support British manufacturing, local employment, ethical fashion and the production of high-quality materials. Rooting the brand in her rich African heritage, talented founder and designer Karen Anderson ensures every piece in her collection is made-to-measure from sustainably sourced fabrics right here in the UK. By focusing on minimising environmental impact and reducing fabric waste, Minycled is reshaping the fashion industry for the better. Check out their collections, from custom clothing to stylish t-shirts made from 100% organic cotton and recycled materials. https://hubs.ly/Q031fH-W0