Creative UK launches with a new brand identity as the Creative Industries Federation and Creative England join forces

Creative UK has launched with a new brand identity and mission to connect and empower the creative sector, following the coming together of the Creative Industries Federation and Creative England. The two organisations announced plans to join forces in September 2019, and have been working collectively under the Creative UK Group holding company since early 2020, led by Chief Executive and Creative England Founder Caroline Norbury MBE. As the independent network for the UK’s Creative Industries, Creative UK’s purpose is to harness the power of creativity and amplify the voice of its membership, to build a fairer and more prosperous world. Merging the industry insights and advocacy work of the Creative Industries Federation with…

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“We must invest in creativity” – new data reveals that Creative Industries are a catalyst for post-pandemic recovery

Creative Industries Federation and Creative England, which together comprise the non-profit Creative UK Group, have today published new data showing the impact of the pandemic on the Creative Industries and crucially, what can be unlocked with the right investment.   Their report The UK Creative Industries: unleashing the power and potential of creativity features newly commissioned data from Oxford Economics, which projects that, with the right investment, the sector could recover faster than the UK economy as a whole, growing by over 26% by 2025 and contributing £132.1 billion to…

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Creative Industries Federation warns of “crippling inequalities” unless government acts now to support UK’s creative sector

New statistics show that creative freelancers, microbusinesses and those dependent on audiences are seeing the biggest financial hit as a result of the pandemic.  Creative industries outside of London hit particularly hard, with those outside the capital more likely to see bigger turnover decreases and least likely to be able to monetise digital content.   The Creative Industries Federation, the membership body for the UK’s creative sector, warned of “crippling inequalities across the country” as new statistics paint a picture of a sector that needs further support, as it seeks to find new ways to adapt and monetise creative work.   The…

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Exeter Northcott partners with Creative Industries Federation to stream Le Navet Bete’s Treasure Island

A trailblazing partnership has been set up to enable global audiences the chance to enjoy an hilarious version of a British classic – Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. Le Navet Bete’s version of this swashbuckling adventure at the Northcott Theatre was one of the few productions able to play to a live socially-distanced audience over the Christmas period. With standing ovations and rapturous applause, audiences praised the show for offering much-needed laughter and escapism after a difficult year. Unfortunately, with tightening lockdown restrictions, the run was cut short but not before…

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Creative England and Creative Industries Federation announce Creative Coalition 2020

Creative England and the Creative Industries Federation are delighted to announce their inaugural joint event, Creative Coalition 2020. Streaming live across the country, this 3-day virtual festival will explore the future of the UK’s creative landscape. The first festival of its kind, Creative Coalition 2020 will bring together the UK’s creators, makers, leaders and innovators for a unique event comprising virtual live performances, including from leading UK spoken word artist George the Poet, as well as inspiring talks, panels and practical workshops, with speakers including industry leaders Jefferson Hack, Curator…

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