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

@therealnihal.bsky.social – tells us how his mum’s love and recital of poetry formed part of his creative origin story.     The Discover! A Career in the Creative Industries campaign highlights the affordable and accessible ways to get started in the Creative Industries 🎨

Storytelling isn’t just nice to have - it’s essential for serious climate policy 🌍 A group of 200+ creatives, authors & public figures are calling on the United Nations to lean on literature, film and music when shaping climate action. Read more 🔗 www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/creativ...

A new study by @artfund.bsky.social + @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social proves what we’ve long felt: art is good for you 🎨 Viewing original art reduces stress hormones by 22%, lowers inflammation + boosts emotional energy 💫 🔗 Read more www.artfund.org/our-purpose/... #CreativeHealth

🎬 The arts aren’t a luxury - they’re an export. At #Lab25, @aiannucci.bsky.social reminds us that the UK’s Creative Industries make up 6% of our economy and 7% of our workforce - the GDP equivalent of oil + car industries combined. 🎥 Watch more clips from the Creative UK Pavilion hubs.ly/Q03QVhV90

We welcome the Government’s decision to scrap the EBacc 🎨 a vital step towards restoring creativity and breadth in schools. But reform must go further. Creativity can’t stop at the school gates. #CreativeEducation #CreativeUK ⬇️ Full response in comments.

UNESCO has added 58 new cities to its Creative Cities Network, including the first-ever Cities of Architecture 🏙️✨ 🔗 Read more: www.wanderlustmagazine.com/news/unesco-... #UNESCO #CreativeCities #Culture #Design #Architecture

Last month, Creative UK curated a stacked three-day Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion Programme at the Labour Party Conference, showcasing the impact of creativity and tackling major policy issues - now it’s available to watch on demand! 🔂

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

The Big Creative UK Investment Summit is BACK for a second year 🎉 Hosted by TV’s Steph McGovern on 17 February 2026 in #London, The Summit will celebrate the extraordinary investment potential of the UK’s #creativeindustries. More programme details and speakers to come soon!

🎥 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

This month’s Members Spotlight shines on Anna Cohn Orchard, Executive Director of @exetercityoflit.bsky.social - part of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network 📚✨

Featuring a largely all-deaf lead cast and crew, new thriller Retreat delivers suspense while redefining what it means to make an inclusive film. We caught up with the producers at The Fold to find out how they made this cinematic milestone happen. 🔗 www.filminginengland.co.uk/https-www-fi...

💡 Want to fund your next creative project? Join CUK member Crowdfunder for a free webinar on how to bring your creative vision to life - with 0% fees for creative projects! 💸

💡 This pioneering initiative addresses EDI challenges in the #advertisingindustry 💡 Commercial Director and Inclusion Lead at the @adassociation.bsky.social shares insights into the motivations behind their All In initiative. 🔗 diversity.wearecreative.uk/case-studies... #CreateDiversity

Tom Bunten, founder of Grid Finder, shares advice for creative leaders scaling up: find a strong commercial angle 💡 Creativity grows best when it works hand in hand with commercial strategy - essential for attracting investment + building resilience 💡 #FundCreativity #CGF #Investment

Spotted any filming near you recently? 👀 See our rundown of films and TV shows filming across England, outside of London. www.filminginengland.co.uk/whats-been-f...

A love letter to @liverpoolfc1.bsky.social titled 'No. 20' 🏆🔴 by Joseph Robert commissioned by @eng-premierleague.bsky.social next to the Premier League trophy at the #Cultural and #Creative Pavilion 💫 #LAB25 #Liverpool #CreativeUK #Poetry #ValueCreativity

Starting the fireside chat with @aiannucci.bsky.social on political satire with @krishgm.bsky.social 🔥 #LAB25 #CreativeUK

Today's line up for the final day for #LAB25 in the #Cultural and #Creative Pavilion filled with incredible speakers and conversations 💫 Creative UK Members can stream the sessions live!

Where to find the #Cultural and #Creative Pavilion at #LAB25 for a full programme of important discussions for our sector 🎨✨️ #CreativeUK #LabourPartyConference

Day 2 of #LAB25 is about to start at 9.15am with an important discussion about representation in the Creative Industries! Following with a full day of important discussions in the Cultural and Creative Pavilion 💫

What a start to #lab25! Completed day one of our Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion and welcomed Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy MP onto the stage of our media launch this evening.

Author @katemossewriter.bsky.social and broadcaster @therealnihal.bsky.social at The Pavilion at the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Conference!

🚨 We’ve got roles open across leadership, investment, policy + operations ✨ Chief Executive ✨ People & Operations Assistant ✨ Investment Manager ✨ Investment Analyst ✨ Policy & Research Coordinator ✨ Senior Policy & Public Affairs Officer Find out more 🔎 www.wearecreative.uk/about/jobs/

The Pavilion at Labour Party Conference opens Sunday 🎉 Proud to welcome Joe Dempsie, Gary Neville & Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP to our roster. 3 days of events celebrating UK creativity + innovation 🌍 Explore programme + livestream info hubs.ly/Q03L2QH-0 #LAB25

We’re delighted to welcome Prof Steven Spier, Vice-Chancellor of @kingstonuniversity.bsky.social, to the Creative UK Board 🎉 The only uni VC on our Board, he brings leadership in Future Skills + deep experience across research & culture

“Prosperity comes from diversity.” 🌍 Sarah Gregory, Head of EDI at Creative UK, warns that stalled diversity = shrinking audiences. To thrive, the creative industries must reflect the society they serve.

Attention teachers, career leads and tutors! 🎓 @filminengland.bsky.social has launched a free Educators Guide to #filmandtv to help you support students in their journey into industry. Includes: 🎥 Career advice 🎥 Entry pathways 🎥 Checklists & tools 🎥 and more! Grab your copy: hubs.ly/Q03J61JZ0

🚨 New creative crowdfunding with 0% fees! 🚨 We’ve teamed up with @crowdfunder.bsky.social to help creative orgs fundraise without platform costs. Inspired by Music Venue Trust’s £9M+ campaign, this opens a new route to support 🎭 Find out more 🔗 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/creative-uk?... #Crowdfunder

📢 We’re hiring a People & Ops Assistant! 📢 Join Creative UK & support our HR & ops teams in a fast-paced creative environment. Hybrid (Bristol or Manchester), £25K, 6-month contract Apply by 30 Sept → www.wearecreative.uk/about/jobs/ #CreativeUK #Hiring #OpsJobs

Bagpuss is coming back! 🐾 Threewise Entertainment is reviving the beloved character with support from Creative UK's West Midlands IP Fund. We’re proud to help bring classic IP into the future 🎬 #Bagpuss #CreativeUK #WMIPFund

What's the most challenging part of seeking funding for a creative? Answers in comments please!

🎼 Based in #Manchester, Chetham’s has always been a leader when it comes to connecting people with #music, #education and #heritage 🏰 Including @chethamslibrary.bsky.social which was founded in the 17th century and remains the oldest library in the English-speaking world 💫

We know the best thing about the UK is it's Creative Sector, but what are the best things about the Creative Sector? @hachettelibrary.bsky.social & @the-rsc.bsky.social & @radiocentre.org we would love to hear your thoughts 💭

Your favourite cinema needs you! Voting is now open to decide the nominees of BIFA's inaugural Cinema of the Year award, supported by Kia. Cast your vote at www.bifa.film/coty-vote. The five nominees will be announced Monday 3 November on BIFA’s socials. 🏆

📢 Nick Park & Sean Clarke will speak at the Cultural & Creative Industries Pavilion on 29 Sept, sharing insights on Wallace & Gromit, IP in the AI era & the future of British creativity. Part of Labour Party Conference, hosted by Creative UK. 🔗 More hubs.ly/Q03GRm3k0 #LabourConference2025

If you wanted to inspire young people about a career in the creative industries, what would you want to show them? 💭  Two amazing creative employers, Baggi and SO Festival, talk about their Discover Creative Careers Week 2024.  Read the full blog 👇 #DiscoverCreativeCareers #creativeindustries

Are creative skills valued highly enough in the UK? Answers below please 👇 #UKCreatives #CreativeSkills #Question

Working in film, TV or cinema? Access a free creative coworking space in the heart of Soho with @filmtvcharity.bsky.social 🙌 More info on this link 🔗 filmtvcharity.org.uk/stories-even...

Karta has secured £500k from Creative Growth Finance to scale their branded experiences in Roblox & Fortnite for clients like Adidas & Amazon Music. 🚀 With activations growing 3000% since 2021, they’re set to lead in immersive campaigns. #CreativeUK #Karta #Metaverse #Roblox #Fortnite

@publishersassoc.bsky.social have shared their 2025 Summer Reading List for Parliamentarians, compiling titles recommended by MPs and Members of the House of Lords, including ministers for Creative Industries. See what's worth adding to your list 🔗 www.publishers.org.uk/publications...

Angela Rippon CBE is joining us at the Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion at this year’s Labour Party Conference! Leading a session on how culture and sport can improve national wellbeing 📍29 Sept | Liverpool 🎥 Livestream available for Creative UK members #ValueCreativity #LabourConference

We're thrilled to welcome broadcaster & author Nihal Arthanayake to host this year’s Cultural & Creative Industries Pavilion at Labour Party Conference. He’ll lead fireside chats including one with author Kate Mosse 🔥 Creative UK members can livestream the event 28–30 Sept #ValueCreativity

What single thing would improve life for creative freelancers in the UK? Drop your thoughts below 👇 #Freelancers #CreativeBritain #CreativeIndustries #UKCreatives

Are you passionate about supporting film and TV productions in the East & South East? 💫 🚨We're looking for a Production Liaison Coordinator to join our busy team with @filminengland.bsky.social Details below 👇

Some of Creative UK colleagues have been spending time in Edinburgh this week during @edfringe.bsky.social We convened a fabulous event all about inspiring creative leaders around Scotland & discussing the future of the creative economy 💫

Systemic barriers still stand in the way of a fair freelance future. A dedicated Freelance Champion is a welcome step, and they must listen deeply to those most affected. 🗞️ Read more via The Stage: www.thestage.co.uk/news/dcms-fr... #FreelanceFuture #CreativeUK #ValueCreativity #ArtsPolicy

Just launched 📣 Creative UK's latest paper, Delivering for Freelancers, proposes priorities for the new Freelance Champion role announced in June as part of the Creative Industries Sector Plan.

Creative UK is looking for new members to join our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Group. Experienced in music, games, design, education, or opening access to underrepresented groups? Apply by 19 Sept 2025 🔗 www.wearecreative.uk/edi-advisory... #EDI #CreativeIndustries