By CLG TV –
Following the success of its inaugural showcase, the group returns with another opportunity to unite the region’s creative community.
The Culture Collective is hosting a free networking event for those working across the local creative industries, from performers and visual artists to writers, designers, and producers.
Open to individuals and organisations alike, the event is designed to foster connection, inspiration, and collaboration across the cultural sector in Kirklees.
When & Where
📍 The Tipi, Courtyard, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
🎟️ Free to attend – booking recommended
☕ Complimentary refreshments provided by Merrie England
📖 Access Guide
Building on Recent Success
This gathering follows the success of the Culture Collective: Creativity in Kirklees event at the Media Centre, which drew a wide range of participants and generated a buzz within the community.
Check out our highlights from the Culture Collective: Creativity in Kirklees event
Attendees will once again have the opportunity to meet, chat and share ideas with peers and collaborators across multiple art forms.
The event aims to celebrate the vibrancy of the sector and create new pathways for joint working and sector development.
A Voice for Culture in Kirklees
Culture Collective works to represent and advocate for the cultural sector in Kirklees by:
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Bridging the gap between cultural organisations, the local authority, funders, and key policy makers
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Encouraging dialogue and collaboration around place-based and sector-specific priorities
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Promoting diversity and representation within the creative community
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Sharing knowledge and fostering collective action
What They’re Saying
The previous event left a strong impression on those who attended:
“Culture Collective and days like these are really significant and important for heritage and culture and what Kirklees is trying to achieve through culture. Culture is the driving force for change.”
— Qaisar Mahmood, CEO, Radio Sangam
“Culture Collective and what they are doing today is something that I’ve been yearning to be in the room with for a long time. This is phenomenal. The energy in the room, the way people are engaging, the projects that are happening and the level of the projects are exactly what Huddersfield needs.”
— Benaiah Matheson, artist and designer
“Today has been a show of how many people there are in this sector, how diverse they are in their artforms and their ages and what they’re doing and where they want to go. There’s so much to be proud of in Kirklees and we should champion that.”
— Becky Dash, CEO, Lawrence Batley Theatre
“The creative sector within Kirklees is an absolutely thriving sector. There’s lots of people employed in it, the financial value of the sector is huge. It’s the fastest growing sector in Kirklees.”
— Robin Widdowson, Cultural Development, Kirklees Council
Whether you’re an established organisation, an emerging artist, or simply curious about the cultural landscape in Kirklees, this event is a fantastic opportunity to get involved and be part of the conversation.
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