Creative Coalition Virtual Festival | November 9-11
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Creative Coalition Virtual Festival | November 9-11
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We have a jam-packed three days with more than 60 different events to enjoy and take inspiration from! Explore the full programme here…
Our host Sophie Morgan welcomes delegates to the Creative Coalition 2020 Festival.
Join Caroline Norbury to look back on 2020 (phew) and throw open the doors to 3 days of inspirational forward thinking.
A message from The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport addressing our festival delegation.
What a line-up! June Sarpong, Liv Little, Tawiah and our CEO Caroline Norbury discuss how we can collectively reimagine our narrative, take control of our own stories and, where we have privilege, empower and support others to take up space.
With a well-earned reputation as an alt-soul trailblazer, Tawiah delivers frank, autobiographical songs and performs in a distinct, exciting style.
UK creative industry czar Jefferson Hack meets 18 year old ornithologist and equal-rights activist, Dr. Mya-Rose Craig aka BIRDGIRL.
Keiken will discuss and showcase how they are merging the physical and digital – the phygital. From building virtual worlds to augmented reality filters, they reflect on the present as though now is history and imagine new futures
Critically acclaimed spoken-word artist, poet, rapper and social commentator George the Poet gives a live performance.
Join us as much-loved presenter Konnie Huq and esteemed writer and director Sir Steve Queen for a special in-conversation session to discuss some of his personal experiences within the creative industries, his journey through a variety of different disciplines, and some of his hopes for the future of our industry.
Abel redefines the parameters of the cello, moving between genres and styles, working with world musicians and beatboxers. Not to be missed!
Angelique, 17, dreams of being a florist. Part poetry, part play, Emma Dennis-Edwards delivers a monologue from award-winning Funeral Flowers.
Creativity is the answer to reimagining the future. It is vital to all of our lives, from our wellbeing to our economy. How can we make sure the rest of the world knows it?
Join Sky Arts each day for an interactive hour of workshops, masterclasses and talks with leading creatives.
Love true crime drama? Not quite ready to call it a day? Grab yourself a drink and get involved in immersive detective game, Plymouth Point.
Brought to you by Swamp Motel
Love true crime drama? Not quite ready to call it a day? Grab yourself a drink and get involved in immersive detective game, Plymouth Point.
Brought to you by Swamp Motel
Hear from the BBC’s Director-General Tim Davie and Head of Bloomberg Economics Stephanie Flanders as they explore the state of the nation.
Caroline Norbury interviews Neil Mendoza
After an initial sigh of relief and a government-sanctioned tweet, what’s next for the CRF? Hear from the designers and executers.
Let’s forget the ‘B’ word for a moment. How can we keep thinking internationally so our creative industries can continue to thrive globally?
The challenges of driving growth. What insight can successful business leaders offer to help us navigate that tricky post-startup stage?
Practical strategies to redefine your freelance career in a world turned upside down.
Alison Grade
Samantha Thodhlana
Eleanor Tweddell
Hayley Pepler
Mark Astle
Jodie Humphries
Brought to you by The Freelance Bible
Brought to you by MIMA
A lively debate between rightsholders and those at the vanguard of novel content creation. Chaired by resident voice of reason Mark Nichols.
Brought to you by Harbottle and Lewis
Nothing lasts forever, certainly not at the pace we’re going. Industry shapers share the steps to make sustainability a priority.
How are our creative allies across the world navigating 2020? Hear some inspirational and innovative approaches to best practice.
Elizabeth Diaferia
Serin Kasif
Hugo Wheeler & Julia Gardener
Victoria Siddall
Brought to you by Ward Williams Creative
Need some bespoke advice on your business finances? Drop in and speak to one of our experts during this session.
Join Konnie Huq as she interviews industry heavyweights for our new podcast series Pigeonholed: Creatives Who Refuse to be Put in a Box.
How do we harness creative power in teams working remotely? Join best-selling business author and podcast host Bruce Daisley to find out!
Brought to you by FMCM
Creative content leaders in the West Midlands talk about working during lockdown in one of the country’s most innovative regions.
What does our new workplace look like? Following on from Bruce’s keynote we’ll be talking about getting the most from our new working landscape, opening the door for others and seizing unexpected opportunities
Bertie Herrtage discusses getting the most out of Crowdfunding, how they offer millions in match funding, and how to rally customers.
How are storytellers using innovative technology to find new ways to share their narrative? How can innovative practice help your business?
Which bits of our creative industries could (or should) be open access? And which bits justify their fee? What barriers do paywalls create?
As the creative diaspora continues to migrate from major towns and cities post-Covid, how will this affect our understanding of creative clusters? While the big creative clusters in major metropolitan areas continue to dominate the headlines, new creative clusters are springing up around smaller towns across the UK with shared ideas, characteristics and development goals.
Brought to you by Five10Twelve
Josh Siepel | Creative Industries Policy Evidence Centre
Emotive onscreen storytelling has the power to incite societal change. How can you stick to your guns, and why is it important to do so?
Meet the team behind the Creative England initiative designed to take ambitious entrepreneurs in screen industries on a journey to growth.
Brought to you by BFI
How have creative and cultural institutions evolved from being the beating heart of a community to the engines of heritage and culture-led regeneration?
The future is ethical, and your ego is getting in the way. How to prepare your organisation and yourself for this brave new world.
With 80-90% of UK Film & TV back in production, what’s the current state of play? Why is recovery vital for creating opportunities?
Interested in taking part in the Creative Enterprise programme but not sure what to expect? Hear from some of the success stories.
Brought to you by BFI
Join Sky Arts each day for an interactive hour of workshops, masterclasses and talks with leading creatives.
Brought to you by Sky Arts
Join Konnie Huq as she interviews industry heavyweights for our new podcast series Pigeonholed: Creatives Who Refuse to be Put in a Box.
Let yourself be seen. Connect with people, ignite fresh ideas, and find the teams to transform those ideas into opportunity.
How better to wrap up day two than with cross-dimensional collaborators Keiken who merge physical, digital, online world building and augmented reality.
Only 5% of FTSE 100 CEOs are women, and don’t get us started on the pay-gap. Our line-up of female bosses tell us what it’s like at the top.
How can we break down outdated, institutional narratives? How can we change the lens through which our industry is viewed and valued?
A guide to the fundamentals of telling your story on Facebook, Instagram and beyond. Followed by an audience Q&A with Sam Doyle, Lead at Facebook’s Creative Sho.
Brought to you by Facebook
Creative thinking happens everywhere! Creative processes drive innovation, and our panel are all using their skills in unusual sectors.
My HR Hub explores how creative businesses can renew both their business and HR management for uncertain times, and beyond.
Lose yourself in the arts – a new paradigm? Capturing Creativity in a post Covid world
Special screening from Scottish Dance Theatre, exploring the evolution of the company’s vision and working practice as part of the creative hub of Dundee Rep.
The documentary will be followed by a live panel with SDT Artistic Director Joan Clevillé, Dundee Rep Artistic Director and joint CEO Andrew Panton, Executive Director and joint CEO Liam Sinclair, Associate Director (Engage) Jess Thorpe and Ensemble Members Irene McDougall and Jessie Roberts-Smith.
Brought to you by Stephen Browning Associates
Brought to you by Stephen Browning Associates
Why is Research and Innovation crucial in these difficult times? Supported by BEYOND Conference.
Brought to you by UKRI & BEYOND
Bringing together academics, artists, activists and arts leaders, we look at the future of collaboration in a post-COVID world.
Brought to you by ICCI
A chance to hear from people who knew and were inspired by Sir Ken and a call for Creative Carers to Walk the Talk as part of his legacy.
An opportunity to hear from the Film and TV Charity’s Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing about new types of anti-bullying support services being built for the UK film, TV and cinema industry, followed by a panel discussion exploring the mental health impact of bullying.
Brought to you by The Film and TV Charity
Join Konnie Huq as she interviews industry heavyweights for our new podcast series Pigeonholed: Creatives Who Refuse to be Put in a Box.
Take a deep dive into the culture of content creation as TV Critic Boyd Hilton interviews Netflix’s Vice President of Content, Anne Mensah.
Brought to you by School of Digital Arts (SODA) at Manchester Metropolitan University
As the uptake of creative subjects in education declines, how can we work together so all children and young people reach their potential?
Exploring the growing trend in creating lean-forward, interactive entertainment for accessible formats: tv, zoom, social media, radio.
Exploring the future of space, co-working, and collaboration across our sector, Jefferson Hack meets Ross Bailey, CEO of Appear Here.
Young creatives (18-24) explore the difficulties they face establishing their careers in our sector and share their vision of the future.
How to listen. And how listening transformed a charity. Dame Evelyn Glennie and Help Musicians
Brought to you by Help Musicians
Immersive technology isn’t just for entertainment. From surgery to education explore how immersive technology is changing the world.
Developing a cultural and creative strategy that will rejuvinate our communities. Brought to you by Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Growth Programme
Brought to you by Cornwall & Isles of Scilly
Join D&AD on a tour through the year’s best commercial creative work. Uncover key insights from the creative approaches employed and learn what this says about design and advertising in connecting, reflecting and shaping contemporary culture.
Brought to you by D&AD
Working from home has dampened the flames and we’re missing the creative spark of being together. How can we create clusters for innovation?
Brought to you by Taso Advisory
Make Your Day with Rich Waterworth TikTok’s General Manager for the UK & IE
With thanks to Speakers 4 Schools
2020 has been a catalyst for virtual experiences delivered by cultural institutions. What does an experiential, digital future look like?
Brought to you by MKA Associates
Bringing celebrations to a melodic close is this unique, deep listening experience. Dim the lights (dont bump into anything) close your eyes, and get fully immerse
Brought to you by Sky Arts
Let yourself be seen. Connect with people, ignite fresh ideas, and find the teams to transform those ideas into opportunity.
There are complex causes for lack of workforce diversity and representation. We’re going to work to identify and discuss actions for change.
Brought to you by BFI
