Laura Turner Laing
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Kicking off the Create South East summit 🎉
An exciting lineup meeting businesses who have taken part in the regional support programmes.
We'll be hearing pitches, viewing the businesses expos, and ending with a keynote from the British Business Bank ✨️💸
#CreativeBusinesses #CreateGrowthProgramme
An exciting lineup meeting businesses who have taken part in the regional support programmes.
We'll be hearing pitches, viewing the businesses expos, and ending with a keynote from the British Business Bank ✨️💸
#CreativeBusinesses #CreateGrowthProgramme
January 13, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Kicking off the Create South East summit 🎉
An exciting lineup meeting businesses who have taken part in the regional support programmes.
We'll be hearing pitches, viewing the businesses expos, and ending with a keynote from the British Business Bank ✨️💸
#CreativeBusinesses #CreateGrowthProgramme
An exciting lineup meeting businesses who have taken part in the regional support programmes.
We'll be hearing pitches, viewing the businesses expos, and ending with a keynote from the British Business Bank ✨️💸
#CreativeBusinesses #CreateGrowthProgramme
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UK MUSIC IS HIRING! We are looking for a public affairs officer to join our fantastic team. You can find full details on this vital and exciting full-time role here lnkd.in/eQ-6bfYm
January 12, 2026 at 9:50 AM
UK MUSIC IS HIRING! We are looking for a public affairs officer to join our fantastic team. You can find full details on this vital and exciting full-time role here lnkd.in/eQ-6bfYm
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Embroidery by the first UK hunger striking suffragette, Scottish artist Marion Wallace Dunlop (1864-1942) #womensart
January 7, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Embroidery by the first UK hunger striking suffragette, Scottish artist Marion Wallace Dunlop (1864-1942) #womensart
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The Town of Culture programme has the potential to rebalance cultural investment beyond major cities, but early progress shows uneven access and long-term questions around funding, capacity and legacy.
🔗 Read more www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/town-of...
🔗 Read more www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/town-of...
Town of Culture: The playing field so far - Arts Professional
As Bradford wraps up its festivities as UK City of Culture 2025, towns across the country are signalling their intention to become the first Town of Culture.
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 11:08 AM
The Town of Culture programme has the potential to rebalance cultural investment beyond major cities, but early progress shows uneven access and long-term questions around funding, capacity and legacy.
🔗 Read more www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/town-of...
🔗 Read more www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/town-of...
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Wild London review – honestly, telly does not get any better than this
Wild London review – honestly, telly does not get any better than this
Mischievous and glorious, David Attenborough brings his lifelong sense of wonder to the city’s wildlife, from foxes to peregrine falcons, in this exquisite and endlessly moving special
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Wild London review – honestly, telly does not get any better than this
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Suffragette Christmas card from the Women's Social and Political Union, 1909. UK.#Womensart
December 25, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Suffragette Christmas card from the Women's Social and Political Union, 1909. UK.#Womensart
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In 12 months, we published 8 original reports and papers. Including Unleashing Creativity; Forging Freelance Futures; Benchmarking Leadership Diversity in the Creative and Cultural Industries; and Culture as Growth Infrastructure.
December 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
In 12 months, we published 8 original reports and papers. Including Unleashing Creativity; Forging Freelance Futures; Benchmarking Leadership Diversity in the Creative and Cultural Industries; and Culture as Growth Infrastructure.
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2025 has been a record year for engagement with the Discover Creative Careers programme and industry involvement 🎉 In November, a DCMS-led campaign helped change perceptions of creative careers among young people from working-class backgrounds, running in tandem with Discover! Creative Careers Month
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
2025 has been a record year for engagement with the Discover Creative Careers programme and industry involvement 🎉 In November, a DCMS-led campaign helped change perceptions of creative careers among young people from working-class backgrounds, running in tandem with Discover! Creative Careers Month
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UK Music celebrated the success of Discover! Creative Careers Month in November. The month offered an exciting opportunity for industry to inspire the next generation and for young people to learn more about careers across the creative industries. tinyurl.com/yc73t4x3
UK Music Celebrates Success of Discover! Creative Careers Month
08.12.2025: UK Music celebrated the success of Discover! Creative Careers Month in November. The month offered an exciting opportunity for industry to inspire the next generation and for young people…
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December 12, 2025 at 10:06 AM
UK Music celebrated the success of Discover! Creative Careers Month in November. The month offered an exciting opportunity for industry to inspire the next generation and for young people to learn more about careers across the creative industries. tinyurl.com/yc73t4x3
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@itvnews.bsky.social launches The Green Room with the Film & TV Charity offering freelancers workspace, mentoring, mental health training & networking between gigs.
🔗 www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv/itv-part...
🗞️ @broadcastnow.bsky.social
#Media #Freelancers
🔗 www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv/itv-part...
🗞️ @broadcastnow.bsky.social
#Media #Freelancers
ITV partners with FTVC on freelancer support programme
The ITV Green Room is designed to support freelancers seeking their next role
www.broadcastnow.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
@itvnews.bsky.social launches The Green Room with the Film & TV Charity offering freelancers workspace, mentoring, mental health training & networking between gigs.
🔗 www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv/itv-part...
🗞️ @broadcastnow.bsky.social
#Media #Freelancers
🔗 www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv/itv-part...
🗞️ @broadcastnow.bsky.social
#Media #Freelancers
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The telethon is back. This Saturday, you can phone in and chat to your favourite Guardian writers.
This year's theme is hope, and we are partnering with five charities supporting grassroots community work that challenges division, hate and despair.
Donate today theguardian.com/charityappeal25bsk
This year's theme is hope, and we are partnering with five charities supporting grassroots community work that challenges division, hate and despair.
Donate today theguardian.com/charityappeal25bsk
December 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The telethon is back. This Saturday, you can phone in and chat to your favourite Guardian writers.
This year's theme is hope, and we are partnering with five charities supporting grassroots community work that challenges division, hate and despair.
Donate today theguardian.com/charityappeal25bsk
This year's theme is hope, and we are partnering with five charities supporting grassroots community work that challenges division, hate and despair.
Donate today theguardian.com/charityappeal25bsk
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Behold! The famous Orkney Library & Archive knitted #Christmas tree begins another season of festive cheer in the library! 🎄🧶❤️
December 6, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Behold! The famous Orkney Library & Archive knitted #Christmas tree begins another season of festive cheer in the library! 🎄🧶❤️
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Will outdated rules dim the UK’s creative spirit? 💡
The Federation of Small Businesses’ “Creating Change” report warns that creatives and small businesses need better support - from fair payment and affordable workspaces to clearer protections around copyright & AI. (Cont.)
The Federation of Small Businesses’ “Creating Change” report warns that creatives and small businesses need better support - from fair payment and affordable workspaces to clearer protections around copyright & AI. (Cont.)
November 20, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Will outdated rules dim the UK’s creative spirit? 💡
The Federation of Small Businesses’ “Creating Change” report warns that creatives and small businesses need better support - from fair payment and affordable workspaces to clearer protections around copyright & AI. (Cont.)
The Federation of Small Businesses’ “Creating Change” report warns that creatives and small businesses need better support - from fair payment and affordable workspaces to clearer protections around copyright & AI. (Cont.)
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Union Roast here @rbgkew.bsky.social today serving Kew climate blend coffee comprising Yayu (arabica) & Excelsa (C excelsa) currently a major focus of our work diversifying crops for climate ready agriculture in Uganda led by Aaron Davis. Coffeee farmers replace robusta in response to low rainfall.
November 19, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Union Roast here @rbgkew.bsky.social today serving Kew climate blend coffee comprising Yayu (arabica) & Excelsa (C excelsa) currently a major focus of our work diversifying crops for climate ready agriculture in Uganda led by Aaron Davis. Coffeee farmers replace robusta in response to low rainfall.
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Happy #MobileLibrariesDay! 📚
An annual celebration of all the intrepid Mobile Library drivers who head out across the urban, rural and island communities of Scotland every week, delivering books, knowledge and entertainment. 📚
#BookWeekScotland #LoveLibraries
An annual celebration of all the intrepid Mobile Library drivers who head out across the urban, rural and island communities of Scotland every week, delivering books, knowledge and entertainment. 📚
#BookWeekScotland #LoveLibraries
November 19, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Happy #MobileLibrariesDay! 📚
An annual celebration of all the intrepid Mobile Library drivers who head out across the urban, rural and island communities of Scotland every week, delivering books, knowledge and entertainment. 📚
#BookWeekScotland #LoveLibraries
An annual celebration of all the intrepid Mobile Library drivers who head out across the urban, rural and island communities of Scotland every week, delivering books, knowledge and entertainment. 📚
#BookWeekScotland #LoveLibraries
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The Running Man was released this week, directed by legend Edgar Wright, and filmed in Glasgow - featuring iconic spots like Union Place, the SEC Aroma Armadillo, and St Vincent Street. 🏴🎥🇬🇧
📸 @scotsman.com
📸 @scotsman.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The Running Man was released this week, directed by legend Edgar Wright, and filmed in Glasgow - featuring iconic spots like Union Place, the SEC Aroma Armadillo, and St Vincent Street. 🏴🎥🇬🇧
📸 @scotsman.com
📸 @scotsman.com
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FYI: The BBC has revealed the charities #TheCelebrityTraitors were all competing for, with links so that you can donate.
November 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
FYI: The BBC has revealed the charities #TheCelebrityTraitors were all competing for, with links so that you can donate.
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Removing a monument honoring Black US soldiers has nothing to do with DEI. It’s erasure of history and it’s straight-up racism.
November 13, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Removing a monument honoring Black US soldiers has nothing to do with DEI. It’s erasure of history and it’s straight-up racism.
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As UK Music launches its This Is Music report into the state of the industry, our Chief Tom Kiehl has issued a note of caution. While 2024 saw growth hit a record high of £8bn, the rate of growth was down by more than half on 2023. Find out more and read the report here tinyurl.com/yc7vjpx4
November 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM
As UK Music launches its This Is Music report into the state of the industry, our Chief Tom Kiehl has issued a note of caution. While 2024 saw growth hit a record high of £8bn, the rate of growth was down by more than half on 2023. Find out more and read the report here tinyurl.com/yc7vjpx4
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UK Music Chief Tom Kiehl sat down with Drowned in Sound’s Sean Adams to discuss the findings of our new This Is Music economic report and the biggest issues facing the sector, from AI and EU touring to the challenge of breaking new artists. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVKL... @drownedinsound.bsky.social
Is music in the UK booming?
YouTube video by Drowned in Sound
www.youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
UK Music Chief Tom Kiehl sat down with Drowned in Sound’s Sean Adams to discuss the findings of our new This Is Music economic report and the biggest issues facing the sector, from AI and EU touring to the challenge of breaking new artists. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVKL... @drownedinsound.bsky.social
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What a great idea, if you’ve ever worked for a small charity you’ll know what a difference this stuff can make.
Look at this great fund. £200 for really small charities to spend on boring things. Easy, quick to apply.
Link below.
Please share :)
Link below.
Please share :)
Boring Fund | Christina Poulton
Applications now open!
£200 grants available for small charities, CICs and voluntary groups towards some of those boring but hard-to-fund costs.
www.christinapoultoncreative.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 9:29 AM
What a great idea, if you’ve ever worked for a small charity you’ll know what a difference this stuff can make.
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Creative Industries businesses now make up 9.86% of UK enterprises and are growing faster than the UK economy 💸
These stats and more are included in our quarterly member-exclusive Cultural and Creative Industries Statistical Bulletin.
🔗 Read more hubs.ly/Q03Qt7SQ0
#CreativeStatistics
These stats and more are included in our quarterly member-exclusive Cultural and Creative Industries Statistical Bulletin.
🔗 Read more hubs.ly/Q03Qt7SQ0
#CreativeStatistics
October 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Creative Industries businesses now make up 9.86% of UK enterprises and are growing faster than the UK economy 💸
These stats and more are included in our quarterly member-exclusive Cultural and Creative Industries Statistical Bulletin.
🔗 Read more hubs.ly/Q03Qt7SQ0
#CreativeStatistics
These stats and more are included in our quarterly member-exclusive Cultural and Creative Industries Statistical Bulletin.
🔗 Read more hubs.ly/Q03Qt7SQ0
#CreativeStatistics
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Aphra Behn (1640-1689) English Restoration era playwright & poet who was the first Englishwoman known to earn her living by writing. A feminist forerunner, she was involed in Libertine circles, those who rejected traditional social constraints #WomensArt
October 28, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Aphra Behn (1640-1689) English Restoration era playwright & poet who was the first Englishwoman known to earn her living by writing. A feminist forerunner, she was involed in Libertine circles, those who rejected traditional social constraints #WomensArt
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🎥 smartavenuemedia (SAM) has secured investment from Creative UK’s Creative Growth Finance fund!
The investment will help SAM:
🚀 Expand into new UK regions
👥 Grow their creative & business-development teams
💡 Drive tech-led innovation for targeted, multi-platform advertising
The investment will help SAM:
🚀 Expand into new UK regions
👥 Grow their creative & business-development teams
💡 Drive tech-led innovation for targeted, multi-platform advertising
October 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🎥 smartavenuemedia (SAM) has secured investment from Creative UK’s Creative Growth Finance fund!
The investment will help SAM:
🚀 Expand into new UK regions
👥 Grow their creative & business-development teams
💡 Drive tech-led innovation for targeted, multi-platform advertising
The investment will help SAM:
🚀 Expand into new UK regions
👥 Grow their creative & business-development teams
💡 Drive tech-led innovation for targeted, multi-platform advertising
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This month’s Members Spotlight shines on Anna Cohn Orchard, Executive Director of @exetercityoflit.bsky.social - part of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network 📚✨
October 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
This month’s Members Spotlight shines on Anna Cohn Orchard, Executive Director of @exetercityoflit.bsky.social - part of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network 📚✨