As part of our support for the Southampton UK City of Culture 2025 bid we are inviting all those working in the creative industries in the Solent region to an event on Wednesday 9 March which champions the sector in all its forms.  

The virtual event will open with keynote speaker Caroline Norbury, founder and CEO of Creative England and the CEO of the Creative Industries Federation. This will be followed by panel discussions and workshops, with opportunities to ask questions and discuss a range of topics affecting the industry including diversity, accessibility, skills, business support, and promoting an environment in which the creative industries can flourish. 

The creative industries are the fastest growing part of the UK economy, growing at 5 times the rate of the UK economy as a whole and employing more than 2 million people. The UK’s creative industries are not only economically successful, but an integral part of our cultural identity. 

So whether you work in marketing, museums or music; advertising, architecture or animation, fashion or football, creative tech or crafts - join us. Help us shape a thriving creative sector in the Solent.