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 👇

Courtyard Theatre to host baby-friendly shows at Camden Fringe

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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 👇

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...

Peaky Blinders helps West Midlands to designated production hub status

British Film Commission sets region as latest official location for inward investment

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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...

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 💫

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

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

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.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...

UK Music Chief Urges Local Authorities to Drive Economic Growth Through Music at Hull Music Cities Convention

09.06.2026: 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…

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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

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.

@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 📈

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

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 ⬇️

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...

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...

Arts students have chance to showcase talent at Tour de France Grand Départ

Art, design, and creative students are being invited to design a poster for the world’s biggest cycling event coming to Cumbria next year.

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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-...

Oxford Road Corridor celebrated as a major UK cultural destination in new report

Oxford Road Corridor’s cultural sector generates £219m annually, supports 3,075 jobs and attracts 4.7m visitors each year.

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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

Arts 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

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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

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 ⬇️

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...

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 ⬇️

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...

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/...

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

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

@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...

Bafta TV awards 2026 nominations: full list

From Adolescence to The Celebrity Traitors via Big Boys and Amandaland, here is every nominee up for this year’s biggest British TV gongs

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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...

Blackpool, Ipswich, Milton Keynes among nine finalists for UK City of Culture 2029

The nine-strong longlist of cities will receive a £60,000 boost of funding to develop a full bid plan.

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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

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!✨