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Introducing Portsmouth’s first public Makerspace The Maker’s Guild started as a collaborative piece of University research on creating a Makerspace in the city of Portsmouth. This has developed into a business that looks to provide a space to inspire the … Read More

Creative Network South is delighted to be supporting the 2017 Film Expo South. The Expo will take place on Friday 3rd February and will again be held at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton. Held at the AGEAS Bowl in Southampton, the … Read More

Globe Fit gets into training for growth In April Creative Network South launched a partnership with Creative United to prepare investment ready businesses for growth. Hannah Murphy, the founder of Globe Fit, attended the launch and registered with Creative United … Read More

Support for graduate filmmakers Southampton based film charity City Eye now has even more to offer the region’s aspiring filmmakers. Working in collaboration with Southampton Solent University and with support from Creative Network South it is extending the equipment available … Read More

Portsmouth set to celebrate innovation, passion and creativity in business The creative and digital sectors form the fastest growing segment in the Solent economy. The sectors employ over 20,000 people and support over 5,000 businesses. One thousand of these businesses … Read More

Cell Block Studios – supporting creative businesses Cell Block Studios is a new and exciting incubation space, opening in summer 2016 and designed specifically to support creative and cultural industry businesses in Portsmouth. Situated in the cultural surroundings of Portsmouth’s … Read More

Launch event for creative industry businesses a big success On Thursday 7th April the University of Portsmouth Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries hosted the launch of the Creative Network South and Creative United business advice and access to finance … Read More

Culture Southampton These are exciting and challenging times for Southampton, and Southampton Cultural Development Trust (Culture Southampton) is a key driver in the city’s plans for regeneration through transformational cultural initiatives. These plans including the soon-to-be opening of the £24 … Read More

Creative Industry Finance Creative United provides a range of financial products and services designed to enable the growth and development of the UK’s cultural and creative industries. We are thrilled to be partnering alongside Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and the … Read More

Looking for a creative employee? Think creative apprenticeships! More and more employers are welcoming apprentices into their businesses, creating more opportunities than ever for young people to get inside some of the most exciting and innovative companies in the country. … Read More

Why the creative economy is booming in Hampshire The creative industries contribute £5 billion to the Hampshire economy. Creative industry employment is also growing faster than in any other sector. At first these statistics appear surprising, but on reflection some reasons … Read More